Macadamia Harvesting Equipment
Efficient Mechanised Harvesting Solutions for Macadamia Orchards
SAM Agri supplies macadamia harvesting equipment designed to help farmers efficiently collect nuts from the orchard floor. Our harvesting solutions use mechanical collection and suction technology to gather fallen macadamias while helping separate the harvested product from leaves and other debris.
With harvesting solutions from FACMA, SAM Agri provides equipment designed for agricultural operations looking to improve harvesting efficiency, reduce manual labour and streamline the collection process.
FACMA Macadamia Harvesting Equipment
FACMA manufactures agricultural harvesting machines for collecting a range of fallen crops and nuts, including macadamias, hazelnuts, chestnuts, almonds, walnuts, olives, coffee and pecan nuts.
For macadamia growers, FACMA’s harvesting equipment provides different approaches to mechanised collection depending on the orchard, ground conditions and required harvesting capacity.
FACMA CIMINA Harvesters
Trailed CIMINA Harvesters
FACMA’s CIMINA trailed harvesters are designed for mechanised collection of produce directly from the ground.
The machines operate using aspiration, with flexible suction hoses allowing operators to collect macadamias and other fallen produce from rows or piles on the orchard floor.
The harvested material passes through internal separation and cleaning stages, helping remove heavier waste, leaves and other impurities before the product is discharged.
The trailed CIMINA range includes:
- C120T
- C200T
- C300T
- C380T
The machines are available in different sizes and capacities to suit different harvesting requirements.
SEMEK 1000 Macadamia Harvester
Mechanical Harvesting for Macadamia Orchards
The FACMA SEMEK 1000 is a self-propelled mechanical harvester designed for collecting nuts directly from the ground. It is suitable for a range of crops, including macadamias, almonds, pecan nuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts and walnuts.
Unlike aspiration-based harvesting systems, the SEMEK 1000 uses a mechanical gathering system to collect fallen nuts. FACMA states that this approach can provide a higher harvesting speed while still achieving good final cleaning of the collected product.
The machine is particularly suited to regular, level and well-prepared orchard floors, with ground preparation playing an important role in achieving optimum harvesting performance.
Macadamia Harvesting Solutions for Modern Agriculture
Efficient harvesting starts with good orchard and ground preparation. SAM Agri’s harvesting approach combines ground preparation, mulching and mechanised collection to help farmers prepare the orchard before the macadamia crop falls and then efficiently gather the produce from the ground.
FACMA harvesting machines use different collection systems depending on the model, including aspiration and mechanical gathering. The machines are designed to collect fallen produce from the ground and separate it from heavier and lighter impurities during the harvesting process.
This makes mechanised harvesting particularly relevant for macadamia orchards where efficient collection of fallen nuts is an important part of the harvesting operation.
Macadamia Harvesting
Mechanised collection of fallen macadamias from the orchard floor.
Hydraulic Collection
Selected models can be fitted with hydraulic lateral harvesting systems.
Macadamia Ground Collection
Harvesting systems collect produce directly from the ground.
Orchard Applications
Suitable for harvesting macadamias and other fallen agricultural produce.
Aspiration Technology
Selected CIMINA machines use suction to collect fallen produce.
Reduced Manual Labour
Mechanised collection reduces the amount of manual harvesting work.
Product Cleaning
Internal separation systems help remove leaves, heavier waste and other impurities.
Multiple Configurations
Different harvester models allow equipment to be selected according to requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is macadamia harvesting equipment used for?
Macadamia harvesting equipment is used to mechanically collect fallen macadamia nuts from the orchard floor, reducing reliance on manual collection and helping improve harvesting efficiency.
Does SAM Agri supply macadamia harvesting machines?
SAM Agri’s harvesting range includes harvesting solutions based on FACMA equipment. FACMA produces harvesting machines specifically suitable for the mechanised collection of macadamias.
How do FACMA harvesting machines collect macadamias?
Depending on the model, FACMA harvesting machines use either aspiration systems or mechanical collection to gather produce from the ground.
Can FACMA harvesters be used for crops other than macadamias?
Yes. FACMA states that its harvesting machines can be used for several crops and nuts, including hazelnuts, chestnuts, almonds, walnuts, olives, coffee, macadamias and pecan nuts.
Does ground preparation affect harvesting?
Yes. FACMA specifically notes that harvesting capacity is dependent on ground preparation and the quantity of product on the ground. SAM Agri’s original information also recommends preparing the orchard floor with a mulcher before harvesting.
Can the harvesting equipment work underneath macadamia trees?
Selected FACMA configurations include a hydraulic lateral harvesting head designed to gather produce using counter-rotating rubber brushes. This option is available on selected CIMINA trailed models.
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