Almond harvester

Self-propelled machine requiring a single operator.

The coupling onto the tree and shaking, gathering and de-shelling of the almonds occurs continuously without the machine having to stop, meaning a rapid and effective harvest.

The shaking is controlled by a timer, ensuring the almond falls only if it is ripe.

The harvest speed is estimated at an average of 5 to 6 trees per minute for maximum progress in the process.

You can consult all the details of the harvester in the following link: digital catalog

Field tests with pistachio and almond

The almond harvester in operation

Characteristics of the almond harvester

  • Self-propelled machine requiring a single operator.
  • Hydraulic suspension, with individual height settings for each wheel.
  • Fold-down system for easy transportation ent-->.
  • The coupling onto the tree and shaking, gathering and de-shelling occur continuously without the machine having to stop.
  • The time spent shaking depends on the ripeness of the fruit.
  • Harvest speed of 5 to 6 trees per minute.
  • Hopper capacity:
    • (Standard Hopper 2.2 m³/unit)
    • (Enlarged Hopper 3.2 m³/unit).

Orchard characteristics

  • Gap between rows in orchard: 5.5 m.
  • Max. trunk height: 0.9 m.
  • Max. recommended tree height: 5.5 m.
  • Max. alignment when distance between trees is < 5 m.
Tenías almond harvester cleaning a tree
Tenías almond harvester moving along each of the rows in the orchard
Tenías almond harvester shaking an almond tree
Tenías almond harvester depositing its harvested almonds in the container
Detail of Tenias almond harvester running along the line
General drawing of various Tenías almond harvesters traversing the lines