Modern Berry Harvesters
Fresh, market-quality blueberries depend on fast, efficient harvesting. A modern blueberry harvester allows growers to bring fruit in at peak ripeness while dramatically reducing labor demands. By harvesting in hours rather than days, growers can meet tight picking windows, minimize crop loss, and improve overall yield consistency. The result is higher-quality fruit, increased productivity, and stronger returns across the entire harvest season.
To meet the demands of large-scale berry production, specialized harvesting equipment must work together to gently and efficiently collect fruit while maintaining speed and efficiency. Blueberry harvesters incorporate a range of precisely engineered components, each playing a vital role in the harvesting process. A closer look at these parts helps explain how these machines achieve reliable performance season after season.
Engine Driven Products for Blueberry Harvesters
WPT’s WPD-05-001 pump drive, coupled with a W11-CG-211 hydraulic PTO, was recently put to work on a blueberry harvester. It requires seamless, smooth, reliable power is essential for operating conveyors, shakers, and cleaning systems, providing uninterrupted harvesting throughout the long days in the field.
Its hydraulically actuated design allows for remote engagement, giving operators precise control from the cab and making it easy to respond to changing field conditions. The PTO’s self-adjusting characteristics help minimize wear and reduce maintenance, which is especially valuable during peak harvest when uptime is critical.
The pump drive works with the PTO to let you make use of ancillary hydraulic systems powered by the engine, while fitting into tight spaces. This setup delivers smooth, responsive operation and control. Plus, it allows the fan to run, removing leaves and debris from the fruit.
Engineered for unique, demanding agricultural environments, WPT’s pump drive and hydraulic PTO clutches help keep blueberry harvesting efficient, consistent, and productive. They are also perfectly suited to other demanding agricultural applications such as irrigation pumps, Wood chippers, and more.
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