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HT- Harvesters
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HT- Harvester has been developed for cutting and pruning herbs
or small plants, also for trimming hedges or shrubs. It is
a very versatile machine and can perform a wide range of functions.
The HT - Harvester consists of an Oleomac (John Deere in USA)
motorised hedge trimmer (power head) mounted through a multi
position bracket to a support frame. The frame is mounted
on wheels and has a fully adjustable control handle. The operator
pushes the machine along, can remotely throttle the power
head and can easily regulate cutting position to suit requirements.
The HT - Harvester is zinc plated for durability and no spanners
are required to assemble or adjust it. Push button releases
allow the wheels to be removed and the control handle folds
within the frame for transport or storage - neat and compact.
One pin allows the power head to be removed from its mounting
frame, handle to be refitted and it can be used as a standard
hedge trimmer for trimming awkward areas.
The HT - Harvester has an optional hedge trimming attachment
allowing it to trim vertically up to 3 meters (10ft) and top
hedges 2.5 meters (8ft) high.
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Herb Harvesting
The Power head is mounted horizontally in the frame. It can
cut down to ground level and up to 580mm (23") high. Blade
length is 750mm (30") allowing it to cut bulky crops such
as Lavender.
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sides of shrubs or low hedges can be cut or pruned by repositioning
the power head. It can be mounted vertically or at an angle.
This is often an advantage, providing a better shape for plant
growth and is also more pleasing to the eye. The power head
is fitted with a foot on the end of the cutter bar. This acts
as a skid allowing the operator to cut right down to ground
level. It picks up lower branches guiding them over the cutter
bar. It can be used over weed matting and with the control
handle the operator has fine control over cutting height.
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Trimming
The
HT - Harvester can trim the sides of shrubs, bushes or hedges
from ground level up to 1.55m (5ft) high in 2 stages. Nice
straight edges or curved boarders are easily trimmed.
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Trimming
An
optional kit allows side trimming to 3m (10ft) and topping
to 2.5m (8ft). The kit consists of an aluminium mast and fittings
to mount the power head, an extension control handle and a
ballast holder and bottles. The mast attaches firmly to the
main frame. Camlock adjustment allows quick positioning of
the power head. Water ballast can be added to ensure a very
stable work platform even when working at 3m high. Although
not essential, the extension control handle may be used when
cutting at such heights to give finer control over the cutting.
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If
you have hedges, a larger garden or a commercial operation then
The HT - Harvester is for you. It will give quick, pleasing results,
at the same time taking the hard work out of the job. |
HT-Cala
Harvester ©Jenquip
2002
The
HT-Cala harvester can be used to harvest a variety of crops. It’s
motorized hedge trimmer cuts the crop near ground level, at either
a floating or preset height. As it’s name suggests, the HT-Cala
was originally built for pruning Cala & Cana Lillies off near
ground level after their flowering season.
Click here to see a video of the HT-Cala Harvester in action
General
Trimming. Pruning low crops or shrubs to height
Herb
Harvesting. The HT-Cala will straddle the row, cutting
the crop to a uniform height.
Clean
Up. Cutting rank grass or surplus vegetation.
 Features
of the HT-Cala are:-
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Adjustable
wheel track; from 1250 mm up to 1500mm (typical tractor wheel
track). The HT-Cala will straddle the crop and the operator
can also walk in a wheel track. Hence no plant damage occurs
allowing a second crop to grow.
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Adjustable
wheel height; allows for raised beds. Cutter bar height above
wheel ground level 20 to 580 mm.
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Operator
controls / handlebars fully adjustable. The operator can walk
directly behind the harvester or walk offset in a wheel track.
The adjustment allows the controls to be set to best advantage
for the operator. Throttle and engine stop are activated from
the operators position.
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Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance. Wheels have
quick release pins allowing compact storage or easy transporting
in a vehicle.
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Standard
cutting width is approximately 1200 mm
Options
We
can custom manufacture so please ask us about your special requirements.
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HT-Kuma
Harvester ©Jenquip
2002
The
HT-Kuma harvester can be used to harvest a variety of crops. It’s
motorized hedge trimmer cuts the crop at either a floating or
preset height and a ground driven conveyor transports it upwards
and into a bin.
 Typical
Uses include:-
General Trimming: Pruning crops
or shrubs to height
Herb Harvesting: The HT-Kuma
will straddle the row, cutting the crop to a uniform height and
place the trimmings into a bin.
Taking Cuttings: Cut and collect
cuttings from beds ready for pricking out
Clean Up:. Cutting rank grass
or collecting up surplus vegetation
Click here to see a video of the HT-Kuma at work
Features of the HT-Kuma are:-
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Adjustable fingers. These pick up the crop from the sides of
the row and feed it over the cutter bar. This ensures all the
crop is cut and minimizes any dirt pick up. The finger height
can be adjusted giving a fixed minimum cutter bar height. 20
to 120 mm in 5 steps. If a higher cutting height is required
momentarily or to stop cutting plants, simply predd down on
the handle bars to lift the cutter bar.
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Adjustable wheel track; from 1250 mm up to 1500mm (typical tractor
wheel track). The HT-Kuma will straddle the crop and the operator
can also walk in a wheel track. Hence no plant damage occurs
allowing a second crop to grow.
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Adjustable wheel height; allows for raised beds. Cutter bar
height above wheel ground level 20 to 580 mm.
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Operator controls / handlebars fully adjustable. The operator
can walk directly behind the harvester or walk offset in a wheel
track. The adjustment allows the controls to be set to best
advantage for the operator. Throttle and engine stop are activated
from the operators position.
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Conveyor belt is a heavy duty horticultural type which can easily
be cleaned. It is ground driven in the forward direction but
freewheels when reversing. When shifting the harvester over
long distances, pull it along so the conveyor freewheels.
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Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance. Wheels have
quick release pins allowing compact storage or easy transporting
in a vehicle.
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Standard cutting width is approximately 750 mm but an optional
cutter width of 1200 mm is available. Two bins are used on this
model.
Specifications
Weight: 35Kg
Dimensions:-
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For
freighting on pallet: 1240 long x 1130 wide x 600 high = approx.
0.77 m³, 57 Kg
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Ready for use:1400 – 1650 mm wide. 1700 long over fingers and
control handle
1100 mm to top of control handle (variable)
Bin:
Recrate 47 or 75 |
HT-KumaP
Harvester ©Jenquip
2005
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Adjustable
cutter height. Cutting height is adjusted at the small front
wheels. It is adjustable up to 330mm high. If a higher cutting
height is required momentarily or to stop cutting plants,
simply push down on the handle bars to lift the cutter bar.
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Cutting width is approximately 850mm (optional cutting width
of 1200mm)
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Wheel track of approx 1130mm. An optional build can give adjustable
track up to 1500mm (typical tractor wheel track). The HT-KumaP
will straddle the crop and the operator can also walk in a
wheel track. Hence no plant damage occurs allowing a second
crop to grow.
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Adjustable handlebar height; allows for raised beds. The operator
can walk directly behind the harvester or walk offset in a
wheel track. The adjustment allows the harvester to be set
to best advantage for the operator. Engine throttle is activated
from the operator’s position.
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Conveyor belt is a heavy duty horticultural type which can
easily be cleaned. It is engine driven but only drives when
the engine is revved up
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Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance. Wheels have
quick release pins allowing compact storage or easy transporting
in a vehicle. No spanners required for use, assembly or dismantling
for transport or storage
Options
Specifications
Cutting
height (cutter bar above wheel ground level): 30 to 330mm
Cut width:- 850mm standard (1200mm optional)
Weight,
dry:- 51 Kg
Wheelbase:-
1130mm (optional adjustment up to 1500mm)
Dimensions
(standard model):-
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HT-Cress
Harvester ©Jenquip
2009
 The HT-Cress Harvester has been specifically developed for the harvesting of Water Cress. IT can even be used while overhead sprinklers are activated.
In use the operator typically straddles the row and nudges the harvester forward with his body leaving hands free. As the Watercress is cut it moves up the conveyor where the operator gathers the crop into bundles and packs them into a collection bin.
There is a top fence across the conveyor to bunch the crop if the operator can’t keep up. Although the HT-Cress is supplied with crop pick up fingers, operators may prefer to go up each row “heaping” up the sides with a broom before harvesting.
Click here to see video of HT-Cress harvesting a young crop
Features of the HT-Cress are:-
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Adjustable
cutter height. Cutting height is adjusted at the small front
wheels. It is adjustable up to 40 to 400mm high.
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Cutting width is 800mm.
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Wheel track of approx 1010mm front, 1135mm rear.
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Conveyor belt is a heavy duty horticultural type which can easily be cleaned. It is engine driven but only drives when the engine is revved up.
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Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance. Wheels have quick release pins allowing compact storage or easy transporting in a vehicle. No spanners required for use, assembly or dismantling for transport or storage.
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53Kg dry weight
Options
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Ready to use:- 1360mm max. width. 1980 overall length. Height 730 to 840mm excluding the bin holder
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For Freighting on a pallet; approx 82 Kg, 1850x1295x740mm= 1.77m³
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Double reciprocating blades cut the crop cleanly.
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Blows the cuttings directly into the bins minimizing handling and
damage.
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Adjustable cutting height from ground level up to 125mm in nine
steps. Easy single lever adjustment.
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Single
Operator use. Can even be used in muddy fields.
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Easy bin changes. Takes two standard recrate 75 vege bins.
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Stowage for travel wheels. Wheels are only fitted when long distance
travel is required. Wheels have quick release feature allowing compact
storage or easy transporting in a vehicle.
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Versatile handle bars can be mounted on the front or back of the
harvester.
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Easy Clean. Chute cover and deflector are easily removed. Construction
and materials are suitable for quick hose wash-down.
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Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance.
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Standard cutting width is approximately 1200 mm
Options;
we can custom manufacture so please ask us about your special requirements.
HT-Shaver
Harvester ©
Jenquip 2009
The HT-Shaver is specifically designed for harvesting crops close to the ground in raised beds. Its motorized trimmer cuts the crop at a preset height and the engine driven conveyor transports it upwards and into collection bins.
Typical crops would be leafy salad plants in raised beds.
Features of the HT-Shaver are:-
- Adjustable cutter height. Cutting height is set on a roller behind the cutter bar.
- Light weight steel frame
- Easily used by one operator
- The HT-Shaver will straddle the crop and the operator can walk directly behind the harvester or walk offset in a wheel track. Hence no plant damage occurs allowing a second crop to grow.
- The cutting action is controlled from the operator’s position.
- Conveyor belt is a heavy duty horticultural type which can easily be cleaned. It is engine driven but only drives when the engine is revved up
Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance.
 The handlebar is also a tow bar. The harvester can be towed behind a tractor or ATV over longer distances saving manpower and time
 Options
- Collection bins
- Self Propelled, 12V DC. Quiet and variable speed, from a crawl to a fast walking pace. 2 wheel direct drive or one wheel is declutched for use on solid ground or when maneuvering. Fitted with tractor grip tyres - it has no problems even in very muddy conditions. A safety rail at the front end will stop the harvester if disturbed. A safety cut out is also positioned at the operators station. This option is supplied with a dedicated battery charger. From a full charge self propulsion can be maintained for well in excess of normal daily requirements.
Click here to see a video of the self-propelled HT-Shaver
Click here to see a video of the manual and self-propelled versions of HT-Shaver
click here to see video of HT-Shaver 24VDC self propelled operating
HT-Sprayer ©
Jenquip 2009
The HT-Sprayer can be used to spray a variety of crops. It can be used in conjunction with a Knap sack sprayer or with a motorized spray unit mounted on an ATV
It is specifically designed for spraying rows of small shrub type bushes for instance Lavender, Rosemary etc. The sprayer features 3 wide angle spray nozzles mounted on a fully zinc plated frame. It has an adjustable drawbar: The angle of the drawbar can be adjusted to inline or offset as may be required with an ATV. The drawbar is telescoping in length.
Click here to see video of HT-Sprayer in use with knapsack or ATV mounted
Specifications
Height under nozzle: 640 to 740mm
Width between nozzles: 1080mm
Overall width: 1450mm
Drawbar length: 1060 to 1860mm
HT-Tom Harvester ©
Jenquip 2003
The
HT-Tom harvester can be used to harvest a variety of crops. It’s motorized
power head cuts the crop at a preset height and blows the cuttings into
a collection bag. Initially developed for Lavender and Rosemary the
HT-Tom can be used for a wide range of crops including seed head collection.
 Typical
Uses include:-
General Trimming. Pruning crops or shrubs to height.
Using the fingers or crop lifters allows pruning of the shrub sides.
Herb
Harvesting. The HT-Tom will straddle the row, cutting the crop
to a uniform height and place the trimmings into the collection bag.
Click here to see a video of the HT-Tom Harvester in action
Click here to see HT-Tom harvesting a large crop
Features
of the HT-Tom are:-
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Single person operation.
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Cuts
and collects the crop in a single pass. Negligible plant disturbance
or ground compaction.
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Adjustable fingers. These pick up the crop from the sides of the row
and feed it over the cutter bar. This ensures all the crop is cut.
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Adjustable
cutter bar height. Trim plants / cuttings to the optimum height /
length.
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Circular cutter bar follows contours of shrubs. This provides better
cutting of sides and results in a finished shape pleasing to the eye
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Adjustable frame height to suit operator. The operator can walk directly
behind the harvester or walk offset in a wheel track. Engine controls
on side frame.
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Frame is fully zinc plated for low maintenance.
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Quick
dismantling of harvester and compact storage; no spanners required!
Main wheels have quick release pins. Lynch pins allow quick removal
of rear wheels and folding of frame for compact storage or easy transporting
in a vehicle.
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Heavy duty sling protects collection bag and allows easy removal of
it. Bag sits on sling and is held in place with a bungy cord and clips
or velcro straps.
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Extra harvesting bags available for different crops.
 Specifications
Assembly
time: approx. 2 minutes, longer if sling is removed.
Cutter
bar width: 1210 mm
Weight:
approx. 42 Kg
Dimensions:-
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For freighting on pallet: 1100 long x 1650 wide x 870 high
= approx. 1.58 m³, 48 Kg
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Ready for use: 1850 wide x 2800 long including fingers
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Typical
Uses include:-