Palm Harvester (Motorised Oil Palm Harvester)

The palm harvester also called an oil palm harvester is used for the harvesting of palm fruits. It is a petrol powered motorised machine that can be used to carefully and speedily harvest oil palm bunches.

The palm harvester is very efficient as it can harvest several bunches of oil palm fruits within a few hours. It can be used for harvesting palm fruits in oil palm plantations.

The oil palm harvester has two blade-like sickles with a 3 metres harvesting pole which it uses to cut oil palm fruit bunches from the oil palm tree.

The palm harvester can also be used to harvest other types of fruits especially those that need to be harvested from tall trees. This equipment can be used to harvest pawpaw and mangoes.

Specification of the Oil Palm Harvester

• Name: Palm Harvester (Oil Palm Mini Harvester)
• Fuel Capacity : 2L
• Power: 2.5hp
• Displacement: 26cc
• Start System: Recoil
• Length of harvesting rod: 3 metres
• Engine Type: 2/4 stroke single engine/Air Cooled
• Colour: White and Red
• Fuel/Engine Oil Mix: 1:25
• Net Weight : 8kg
• Idling Speed: 2800 -2950 R/Min
• Model: AB 201
• Minimum order quantity: 1 piece.

What is the Palm Harvester used for?

The palm harvester is primarily used for the removal or harvesting of oil palm fruit bunches from oil palm trees. It makes the process of harvesting of palm fruit bunches seamless and efficient.

The palm harvester can also be used for the harvest of other types of fruits especially fruits that need to be harvested from tall trees. These include mangoes and pawpaw.

Advantages of using a palm harvester

• The palm harvester can speed up the process of harvesting of palm fruit bunches.
• It can reduce the cost of labour as labour needed for manual harvesting will be significantly reduced.
• The reduction in labour cost can lead to an increase in profit.
• It can lead to a reduction in waste occasioned by manual harvesting of palm fruits.
• Farmers will have time to do other chores on their farm due to the labour saving effect of using the palm harvester.

How to use an oil palm mini harvester

The following steps should be taken in order to use the palm harvester:

• Assemble and fix the various parts and components of the machine.
• Pour petrol mixed with engine oil into the fuel compartment of the palm harvester. The petrol and engine oil mix ratio should be 1:25.
• Pull the recoil or starting rope to start the engine of the palm harvester.
• Handle the machine in an upright manner and make the harvesting rope point to the direction of the palm fruit bunch.
• Carefully place the blades between the palm bunches and cut off the palm bunches from the palm tree.
• This machine should be handled wit due care and skills in order to avoid injuries.

Questions and Answers on the Palm Harvester

Question: Can anyone use and operate the oil palm harvester?

Answer: Though, it is advised that a trained person should use the oil palm harvester. Anyone can actually use it if trained. Anyone who reads and understands the instruction manual can also use it.

Question: What do one need to do before using the palm harvester?

Answer: A quick look for any signs of damages or leakages on the palm harvester should be done. The petrol and oil should be mixed and pour into the fuel compartment before starting the engine.

Question: Is the palm harvester harmful to human health?

Answer: No, if proper safety precautions are taken. Hand gloves must be worn, boots must also be worn. If the sound of the machine is too much, you can block the holes of your ears by wools or any other materials.

Question: What powers the oil palm harvester?

Answer: This machine uses a petrol-driven engine. This means that petrol is used as the source of power for this machine.

Question: What is the oil palm harvester used for?

Answer: The palm harvester is used for plucking and harvesting palm fruit bunches. It makes this farming operation faster and easier.

Question: Is the oil palm harvester serviceable?

Answer: Yes, the soil palm harvester is serviceable. Most petrol technicians can service it.

Question: How long can the oil palm harvester last for?

Answer: The longevity of the oil palm harvester depends on the usage and maintenance. It is not uncommon to see an oil palm harvester that lasted for 5 years.

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