Citrus tree shaker OE4.4

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Overview
This is a continuously operating side-mounted harvester combining a vibration shaker and an integrated collection system in one machine placed beside the tree. Models OE5 are configured for apples and sour cherries; AH5 for almonds and pistachios. The unit performs continuous harvesting using a shaker and an umbrella canopy that prevents fruit from falling to the ground and guides it to the conveyor.

Operation and features
The shaker and collection functions are integrated in a single side machine. An electro-hydraulic control sequence guides fruit from the tree into an umbrella over the row, through a sealing into a central conveyor, then along a downstream conveyor, elevator and pre-cleaning stage to a parallel-driving container vehicle in the adjacent row. The chassis provides high, controlled lateral suspension and slope compensation for difficult terrain. All functions are supervised and operated from the cabin; modification of the collection setup during transport is electro-hydraulic and takes about 2 minutes. Street-legal approval is available for the 4 m version.

Suitable crop types

• Apples
• Sour cherries
• Plums
• Citrus
• Almonds
• Pistachios
• Similar tree fruits and nuts

Plantation / orchard requirements
Layout and tree parameters:

• Row spacing (trunk to trunk): > 5.0 m
• Tree distance (trunk to trunk): > 1.8 m
• Trunk diameter: 80 – 200 mm
• Free and clean trunk height: > 0.85 m
• Tree height: < 5 m
• Crown width: 3.2 – 5 m

Technical data

• Engine: Deutz 4‑cyl or Deutz 6‑cyl, Stage V options
• Power: Diesel 55 kW / 75 hp up to > 130 hp
• Harvest method: Continuous "Shake & Catch" with automatic vibrator control
• Machine system: Single-machine; self-propelled fruit harvester; 3‑wheel chassis, 3‑wheel drive and steering
• Chassis: Hydrostatic all‑wheel drive; differential lock (rear); all‑wheel steering; height‑adjustable; slope compensation up to 12%
• Hillside limits: harvest climb/fall over line 15%; contour line 12%; transport climb/fall over line 20%; contour line 15%
• Hydraulic drive: Hydrostatic, 2 gears (orchard / street)
• Diesel tank: 200 L
• Crop transfer: Conveyor → elevator → pre‑cleaning → parallel container vehicle in adjacent row
• Harvesting capacity: Up to 8 trees/min under optimal conditions
• Conveyor capacity: Up to 25 t/h (apples)
• Operation: One‑man operation from cabin; electro‑hydraulic controls; digital displays
• On‑board voltage: 12 V
• Road approval: Street‑legal 4 m version; DEKRA / TÜV tested; working‑machine approval up to 20 km/h; cabin rotation available for transport
• Driving speeds: Forward 0–10 km/h (field) / 0–20 km/h (road); Backwards 0–6 km/h (stepless)
• Dimensions (transport / working): Length 9,700 mm; Width 3,000 mm / 10,200 mm; Height (4.5 m variant) 4,000 mm / 4,500 mm
• Mass: ≈ 9 t depending on equipment

Technical specifications

• Models: OE4 / OE5 / AH5
• Suitable for continuous side‑mounted harvesting of tree fruits and nuts
• Electro‑hydraulic control with automatic vibrator management
• Transfer system for parallel adjacent‑row collection vehicle
• Approved road version and single‑operator cabin control