History

History

Energic is a French brand of agriculture, viticulture machinery and garden equipment. This material was built from late 1929 to 1986 by the Patissier Establishments in Villefranche sur Saône in the Rhône (department 69 postal code 69400) – the capital of the Beaujolais viticulture industry- the starting point of viticulture machinery.

I am interested in the presently undocumented Energic history from the first prototypes to the start of the second world war, after which the history is much clearer. I have spent a long time researching, collecting and documenting what is available on pre-war Energic motoculteurs. Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info. This is not definitive and will change as more information comes to light, but it is a starting point.

Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info (renamed motoculteurs later on) offered mechanization and greater flexibility to smaller holder/farmers. Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info. De hecho, Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info. There are some statistics that say around the 1935/1940 period, 40% Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info. Before 1940 Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info 2 million horses used in agriculture.

Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info, as a rule, extremely large, difficult/heavy to manoeuvre, underpowered with poor weight distribution. They proved very difficult to manoeuvre in tight situations or on steep slopes. Here are 3 examples of this type of motoculteur/tractor.

They used the tried and tested technology of the day that is where based around the available heavy car engines of the time modified onto a smaller chassis. Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info, Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info, Energic C7 B4L trabajando en vid www.energic.info. Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y, Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y, Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y.

Albert Patissier, born in 1900, was the inventor of the derailleur in 1920 (cycling) and test pilot at Monet-Goyon in Macon. He started off in a modest shop as a repairing business for cycles and various brands of motorcycettes (Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y) of that time at Rue National Villefranche-sur-Saône (in front of the L’Eden). there are records of the first registration of his company with 7,800,000 francs at this address in 1919 (reg; 57B136). (See Motobecane MB1 typical motorcycettes below). The company was fully trading in 1923.

Patissier moved his business after 2 years to Rue Paul Bert 1925 and then Rue du Promenoir in 1926. Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y 1926. This facility was close to the railway station for ease of finished product movement.

The large warehouse/hanger Rue des Docks near to the railway station at Villefranche-sur-Saône

Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y 1926, who unable to successfully run a new type of motoculteur and was frustrated by its limitations. Mr Patissier analysed the machine, Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y. So he set about constructing a prototype forming a new base design. This would be a limited range of motoculteurs that would be more suited to the purpose of polyculture, Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y. Estas máquinas estaban evolucionando rápidamente y “Energic” in resplendent blue. fueron vendidos.

fueron vendidos. fueron vendidos 4 wheel drive system, with solid disc wheels, With its overall width approx. 40cm – which was the standard width/distance between the rows of vines. Also within the design was a blockage system, to prevent wheel slippage, fueron vendidos. También, fueron vendidos.

fueron vendidos, fueron vendidos, fueron vendidos, poor lateral stability, poor turning circle for the small parcels of land used by the viticulturist. Some 28 fueron vendidos 12/15 fueron vendidos. fueron vendidos, fueron vendidos. In the Lyonnaise area.

fueron vendidos, Mr Patissier, at his own cost, fueron vendidos. fueron vendidos, fueron vendidos. This was make or break for him! It actually was the bedrock of the Energic companies work ethic moving forward, trust, honer able and honest using the best materials available with the latest technology. Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B, C and G ranges of the future. Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B 2 wheel drive machines of that date. (information from archives supported by Mr Jean Fleitou – who worked for Mr Patissier from the first machine production till 1967).

In 1930 Mr Patissier bought a further property at Rue Françoise Giraud, Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B.

In 1939 Mr Patissier then purchased a facility at Rue de Thizy, so that the engines stored here could be mounted easily on the motoculteur chassis.

Importantly Mr Patissier, when studying the other motorculteurs on the market at the time. Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B, Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B. He obtained a patent in France, England and Italy. This was a large step forward and set the marque ahead of the competition. This is the Brevete S.G.D.G. implement-attachment draw-bar-hitch

Read more about the Energic Brevete S.G.D.G. implement-attachment draw-bar-hitch here.

The competition in the French domestic market 1930/34, comprised of machines from the following manufacturers Pégase, Somua, Comiot-Graveix, Mesbla-Curtis and Bruneau.

Here is a range selector of the Energic motoculteurs, Moto-Treuil and Moto-Charrues 1929 to 1932.

The “Energic motoculteur B1” – a very manoeuvrable machine, utilizing a smaller engine with a patented Brevete S.G.D.G. design swing arm for multiple attachments – his first Motoculteur. Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B. It used a 247cc Motobecane 2 stroke engine. Using a revolutionary simple mono spine chassis, which is the basis of all other machines from then on in the range. Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B.

Energic type B machine 3/5 cv Motoculteur.

Read more about the Energic motoculteur B1 here.

The “Energic type A”. It was powered by a more powerful 500 cm3 ACT Chaise engine and available from before 1930. It was a stationary winch machine (Moto-Treuil). A lot of the viticulture was on very steep slopes where a winch (treuil) Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B. Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B, Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B 9 (9cv) was adapted.

Energic Type A 9cv Chaise moteur. Moto-Treuil.

Read more about the Energic Moto-Treuil type A here.

Mr Patissier then sourced, through Motobecane, a “lateral valve” engine which was compact, Estos primeros motocultores fueron reemplazados por lo que reconocemos como el Energic B, ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola (more load at lower speed). Thus the Energic motoculteur C7 (Motobecane 350cc (with the B4 lateral moteur) was created on the B platform design with modifications to the chassis to accept the moteur and drive chain. ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola. Offering a more compact design that was definitely more suited to the tasks. And with the later introduction of the Energic motoculteur D9, this design founded the basis of all models produced from then onwards up to 1939.

Energic motoculteur C7 with a B4L 7CV moteur.

Read more about the Energic motoculteur C7 B4L here.

Energic motoculteur G9 9cv. Moto-Charrue.

Read more about the Energic Moto-Charrue G9 9cv here.

ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola, the G9 machine also had engineering limitations. These issues could be better resolved with a further redesign and possibly a change to a more compact engine. The Energic G range models ran next to these models till 1933 ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola.

1932-33 Energic motoculteur models;

Type B (later call B5 in 1932/3 catalogues) 5cv motor 247cc 2 stroke 8% oil mixture.- (Motobecane) Originally with 1 speed and no rear gear (priced 5500fr.), then available with selectable rear gear drive (6850fr.)

Read more about the Energic motoculteur B5 here.

A later developed the Energic B the B5 E (Étroites) available from 1933 used the 5cv motor 247cc 2 temps – it was developed, by demand, for even narrower width requirements – special vine work.

Type C7 (replaced the type B4 5CV in1931) 7hp model Type 200 had selectable rear gear, 3-ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola (lateral) bloc 346.7cm3 (ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola 1930-34). ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola 1934 when it was dropped as a current engine. It was replaced by the new more efficient S Bloc range, using a larger recirculating oil cooling & lubricating system necessitating a separate oil tank. Priced originally 7850fr. moving to 8500fr; in 1934/5) Crank handle start, ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola.

Read more about the Energic Motoculteur C7 B4L here.

Type D9 9hp 500cc B5L motobecane. Very rare this engine, in lateral form was only produced for less than one year and in 1931/2 was replaced by the S bloc. Was the replacement for the G9.

Read more about the Energic Motoculteur D9 B5L here.

Type G9 9hp model used a Chaise G 500cc 3 speed engine – ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola) ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola, ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola. ofreciendo un centro de gravedad más bajo y cuyos engranajes y algunas partes internas podrían modificarse para dar longevidad al motor para uso agrícola (1933) a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del 1934 S Bloc Motobecane. (a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del 1933 in a 250cc form).

a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del – derived straight from the motorcycle usage design. a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del 9250 fr. in 1932/3. (the Energic motoculteur C7 B4L was a better design was 2000fr cheaper, lighter, a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del). a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del.

Read more about the Energic Motoculteur G9 here.

** a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del (M9) using a 9cv (500cc) a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del. a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del (como motores de motocicleta 1931/32) para Energiccrema, a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del.

I have a satisfaction/reference letter from 10/10/1932, at Ecully, mentioning the 4/5cv 2 strokes – a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del. And the first Energic motoculteur C7 appearing on 12/12/1932 in Toulouse – a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del. a favor del motocultor Energic C7 diseñado D9 con la introducción del después de un mínimo de 12/18 months of satisfactory service. Dating Energic motoculteur B to the mid 1930 and the Energic motoculteur C7 B4L in mid/1931

Additionally within that period, (with no specific date) but available from 1934

Late 1933 – 1939/40

In Oct 1933 the new R/S bloc lateral 250cc, 350cc and 500cc became available from Motobécane. después de un mínimo de & D9 models respectively. (después de un mínimo de – sometimes the plaques showed D9 M9 but had S9 motors in this transition period). Motobecane continues to manufacture the S bloc engine and use it in its motorcycles till after the war approx. 1947. (The bloc R being the Routier version, of the later Bloc S – in motorcycle trim). después de un mínimo de, from its introduction, as this is the most common engine variant.

The new S bloc, with its increased oil/cooling and lubrication efficiency – through the use of a separate oil reservoir (tank) situated next to the fuel tank operating a float valve regulation. This was a big step forward in the motorization of the Energic motoculteur. The new moteurs probably came on stream with Energic motoculteur models from 1934, después de un mínimo de.

Read more about the Energic motoculteur S bloc C7 here.

Read more about the Energic Motoculteur S bloc D9 here.

The C7/D9 después de un mínimo de 1944 (using up the old stock of parts and chassis). Su disponibilidad se superpuso con la introducción del totalmente nuevo Energic motoculteur producido en casa. 409 3v (engines totally Energic – no subcontratado). I have a machine that was bought new, one owner, in late 1944 a D9 (S bloc spec.). And I have seen an order dating from June 1942 for the New Energic motoculteur 409 awaiting homologué, with information showing authorizations relating the New 409 as early as 20 May 1941.