Model 6000 Orange Harvester offers unique horizontal shaking action
The Korvan Model 6000 Orange Harvester is a continuous pick, canopy shake-and-catch harvesting machine developed for the Florida orange industry in conjunction with the Florida Department of Citrus. Picking is accomplished using the new Dynamax shaking system, a unique horizontal shaking action which dislodges fruit. This fruit is then caught, conveyed, and cleaned on the harvester. Finally, fruit is deposited into a field truck moving through the grove with the harvester. This machine is capable of harvesting mature orange trees up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall and planted in rows. Built around a four wheel carriage, the machine has all-wheel drive. It has front and rear steering and crab steering to allow easy maneuvering through an orange grove. Machines work in pairs, harvesting both sides of the row canopy, maximizing fruit harvested and caught.

Korvan Industries, Inc., Lynden, Washington, USA; 360-354-1500, www.korvan.com