NEW AT EARTH TOOLS! Produced by the Austrian company Organic Tools, the FruitCat 05+ harvester is designed to pick up fruits and nuts off the ground efficiently on a small scale. Battery-powered, this machine is quiet, emissions-free, and light-weight (less than 80 lbs.).
Comes standard as a fruit harvesting machine, an optional nut-shield can be added to handle nut harvest. Flexible, food-grade plastic “fins” on the collection roller pick the crop up off the ground. Although it is relatively gentle in it’s collection of crop, you likely wouldn’t want to use it for fruit that would be marketed “fresh”…it is more for picking up apples, pears, etc. that will be used for cider or processed in some way. Harvest rates are up to 2000 lbs of fruit or 800 pounds of nuts per hour.
The FruitCat is not “self-propelled”, but it rolls easily on large bicycle-type wheels. Handles rough terrain easily, and up to 50% slopes. It is equipped with a “grass brush” that catches roughly 75% of the grass / leaves that get picked up. Does NOT require grass to be mowed to “lawn height”…it quite effectively picks up crops out of 6” tall grass. Also has a guard / cutter to prevent wrapping of long grass around the collection rotor.
The Lithium-ion battery allows about 4 to 5 hours of harvest time before it needs to be recharged. Recharge time with the included 4-amp charger is 2 - 3 hours.
Comes standard with 2 foldable harvest crates, which fit perfectly into the machine. Extra crates available below.
Click here for a short video of the FruitCat 05+ harvester in action!
TECHNICAL DATA AND KEY FEATURES:
— Working Width: 30 inches
— Roller Width: 22.4 inches
— Pick-up roller with 44 fins made from food-grade plastic
— Picking Capacity: 800 - 2000 lbs/hour
— 2 Foldable Fruit Crates included: 23.6 in x 15.7 in x 7.1 in
— 10.5 gallon fruit crate capacity
— Design: Single-axis, hand-pushed (without wheel-drive)
— Wheels: 24-inch PU solid rubber (no flat tires!)
— Anti-Tangling blade system to protect from long grasses
— Base Frame: Stainless steel (V2A)
— Frame: Stainless steel (V2A) & Aluminum (AlMg2)
— Handlebar height adjustable
— 7,5° wheel tilt, wheel deflectors to prevent overrun damage
— 400W Brushless motor with planetary gearing and chain drive
— Potentiometer for continuous speed control up to 180 rpm
— Controller in dust and splash-proof aluminum housing
— IP 65 protection against dust and water splashes
— Operating time on full charge: 4 to 5 hours
— Charging time with 4A air-cooled quick charger: 2 to 3 hours
— Total Weight: 81.5 lbs (including battery and motor)
— Transport Dimensions: 29.5 x 37.4 x 20.9 inches (with handlebars folded down)
— 15 Day Satisfaction Guarantee, 30 Day Return policy
— 5-year warranty against defects on the steel frame
— 2-year warranty against defects on all other components (EXCEPT batteries)
— 1-year warranty on batteries
— INCLUDES 4A battery charger
— INCLUDES 14.5 AH battery
Prices
- FruitCat 05+: 30” working width, includes battery and charger: MSRP:
$3599Earth Tools Sale Price $3419 - Nut-shield (for nut harvesting) : MSRP:
$159Earth Tools Sale Price $150 - Extra foldable harvest crates (set of 6): : MSRP:
$110Earth Tools Sale Price $100 - CALL TO ORDER!! 502-484-3988