Picking Cart Lets You Lay Down On The Job

Picking Cart Lets You Lay Down On The Job CROPS New Techniques The battery-powered crop-picking cart from CropCare makes field work quieter and more productive Two high torque planetary gear motors keep the cart moving even in rough conditions A 12-volt deep cycle battery with its own 110-volt automatic charger provides power Two models are available One has a 24 series battery and 4 hr run time 11 hrs picking time and is priced at $2 795 The second has a 27 series battery with a 6 hr run time 16 hrs picking time It’s priced at $2 845 Both offer ground speeds of up to 18 ft /min The picking platform is equipped with foot pedal control for forward and reverse Durable and easy to clean vinyl-covered foam pads adjust to any height picker A vinyl canopy protects both the crop and the operator from sun or rain A high capacity storage tray mounts ahead of the operator for setting out plants or picking produce A shelf beneath the canopy provides shaded storage for produce or supplies Quick release pins and cushioned handles make it easy to raise the cart from 20 to 30 in above the ground to match crop height Wheelbase can be adjusted from 36 to 66 in by moving the non-drive wheel in or out on the rear axle The lightweight cart can easily be pulled into position by hand Multiple carts can be towed to the field with a single ATV tractor or truck Contact: FARM SHOW Followup CropCare 50 Wood Corner Road Lititz Penn 17543

 ph 717 738-7365; info@cropcareequipment com; www cropcareequipment com

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