If this year you have not only a rich, but also a highly located apple harvest, then collect it traditional way, shaking branches, erecting a stepladder, it will not be so easy. Many gardeners and summer residents in this situation have opted for an apple picking device. Such a device can easily be purchased at a specialized store, or you can make it yourself from scrap materials. We will present you with both options at once.
Buying an apple picking device
Modern fruit pickers are easy to use, lightweight and compact. Their assortment will also be rich: tools differ in the functions of the attachment for picking apples.
Plastic "tulip". The plastic glass nozzle is made in the shape of a tulip. It’s easy to pick fruit with it - place the apple in the “tulip”, placing the stalk between the petals, twist the handle around its axis, thereby safely picking the fruit and bringing it to the basket in a fruit collecting glass. But if the apple is held tightly to the branch, the device will be useless.
Collet devices. The popular type of such fruit collectors is telescopic handle, if desired, extending in length. They are supplemented with a convenient thick bag: in one go you can collect several fruits at once. The operation of the device is simple: tin petals grab the apple, and you, using circular movements of the device around the axis, tear it off. These parts are found both in plastic and equipped with a metal knife for cutting a hard cutting.
Wire fruit pickers. They are a fruit grabber made of thick wire strings. You put the device on the apple, the wire wraps tightly around it, and with the familiar rotation of the device around its axis, you tear off the fruit. It remains captive in the wire frame while you carry it to the basket.
Fruit collector with gripper. There are also models with an extension handle - telescopic tube. The operating device resembles a plastic beak or a three-fingered hand. Conveniently, it can capture both an apple and a fairly large fruit. The fruit is torn off by the same twisting of the device around itself. But there are also more advanced mechanisms: you need to pull the fishing line or lever, after which the “beak” will grab the fruit, and you pull the fruit collector towards you, tearing the apple off the handle.
After this review, you are convinced that the design of the device is simple and it will be quite easy to assemble a homemade fruit collector. We will borrow the principle of the gripping device from those already presented.
Option number 1: fruit collector from a bottle
We will make a device for collecting apples from a plastic bottle. For the device you will need:
- Plastic bottle.
- The length of the fishing line is 2.5-3 m.
- Awl.
- Scissors.
- A wooden pole, a long mop handle, a piece of PVC pipe - anything that is long and thick can become a fruit collector holder.
Once everything you need is at hand, we get to work:
- Cut the bottom of the bottle so that the edges of the part with the neck resemble a tulip.
- Make holes on each petal with an awl.
- Pass the fishing line through the neck of the bottle. Its lower part (the one that remains at the bottom of the bottle) should be approximately equal to the top.
- Now we thread the fishing line into each of the holes made. Then we take it back through the neck again.
- To build a device for picking apples, all we have to do is attach the grip to the holder. To do this, stepping back a little from one of its ends, we do through hole.
- If it is difficult to drill such a hole (for example, on a wooden pole), then you can proceed as follows: take a regular plastic cover from soda, drill two holes opposite each other through its sides. Secure the fishing line with the grabber through them. Next, if necessary, sharpen the edge of the holder to the diameter of the cork, and glue them together with strong glue.
- We pass the double fishing line several times through the hole made in the plug or holder and securely fix the gripping structure.
- At the same time, do not forget to leave the long end of the fishing line at such a length that, while on the ground, it would be convenient for you to squeeze and unclench the “petals” with it for a more successful capture of apples.
Option number 2: plastic bottle-bowl
And another do-it-yourself craft made from plastic bottles. The fruit picker tool is made in literally two steps:
- Cut off the bottom of the plastic bottle - you can immediately put it far to the side. Cut sharp teeth on the remaining part. Using an awl, drill two holes in the neck of the bottle exactly opposite each other.
- Now prepare the pole holder, PVC pipes, mop handles. Adapt the thickness of one of its ends to the diameter of the bottle neck. Having placed the gripping element on the pole, secure it through the holes made with two self-tapping screws on the holder. That's all!
Using this device for picking apples is simple: insert the apple into this bowl so that its stem is between the cloves. A few turns of the device around itself - and the fruit is yours!
Option No. 3: closed bottle fruit collector
And again, a craft made from plastic bottles. Making it yourself is just as easy:
- Make a round hole in the side of the bottle.
- From the bottom side, provide it with sharp teeth.
- Some gardeners advise making a hole in the shape of a heart.
- In one of the ways convenient for you, put the neck of the device on a pole or stick.
The apple is placed inside the bottle through the hole made, after which you scroll the device, and the fruit ends up inside the fruit collector. However, with such a tool it will not be possible to remove more than two fruits at a time.
Option number 4: strong construction from a tin can
An apple stalk does not always lend itself easily to a fruit collector from a plastic bottle. For strong branches, a device made of large tin can(taking into account that an apple can fit in it). This DIY apple picking device is made like this:
- Using a utility knife, cut a shallow line from the top of the can on one side.
- Using pliers, push the sides of the slot apart until it becomes wedge-shaped, with a sharp angle at the bottom.
- Make two holes opposite this “trap” for the cuttings.
- Using strong wire, securely fix the fruit collector on the pole through the holes.
Option No. 5: plastic pipe fruit collector
Another device for difficult to pick fruits. You need to try to find a thin plastic pipe such a size that even a large apple can easily pass through it. And converting it into a fruit collector is simple:
- Make a J-shaped hole in the wall of the top of the pipe.
- Attach the blade to the lower tail of the “letter”, which should point upward. If the cutting is stubborn, you pass it into this trap and cut the branch by sharply lifting your device up.
- Cut the bottom edge of the pipe into the shape of sharp triangular teeth.
- Heat the pipe, after which the teeth can be easily bent to form the bottom of the fruit collector.
- Drill holes in the thickness of the pipe through which you will attach it to the pole with wire.
Option No. 6: from a fishing net
If you have an aquarium or fishing net, then you already have a ready-made fruit collector for apples. Perhaps, to combat unruly cuttings, you will need to attach a device to a hoop that would tear off and cut off the branch. By the way, for convenience, the net can be carefully bent at an angle in relation to the handle.
Having understood the principle of operation of the fruit collector, you can make it from other available materials. Let's see what gardening engineers have already come up with:
- A hoop made of thick wire and a linen bag stretched over it.
- A basket and a galvanized hoop as a knife.
- A design of two metal rings: a bag is pulled over the static one, and a small movable one above it can be tightened using a fishing line around the handle.
- Construction of scissors, spring and pole.
Thus, making a fruit collector from scrap materials is absolutely not difficult. And by giving free rein to your ingenuity, you can even come up with your own unique model of this device.
Greetings to all do-it-yourselfers, as well as summer residents and gardeners!
Now it’s almost mid-autumn in our yard and the harvest of various fruits and vegetables is gradually coming to an end. But the time has come to clean the garden of debris, as well as various fruit drops and simply spoiled and rotten fruits.
And here it must be said that, for example, collecting apple carrion causes us great inconvenience. The fact is that in our garden there are more than a dozen large apple trees and in the fall, especially after big harvest apples, on the ground under the apple trees, remains lying around a large number of carrion. These are mostly wormy, diseased or simply crumbled apples that, having fallen, continue to rot on the ground.
Naturally, these fallen apples should never be left under the apple trees, as they spoil chemical composition soil (severely deoxidizes the soil), and can also be carriers of various diseases and pests.
Therefore, such apples are found in mandatory clean up and put in a separate, specially designated compost heap. However, if open places It’s not difficult to collect apple carrion, but with the collection of apples that have rolled under berry bushes, difficulties often arise.
I must say that our garden is not very large, so all the plantings in it are placed quite densely, that is, for example, currant and gooseberry bushes grow next to apple trees, or even right under them. As a result, many fallen fruits roll under these bushes, from where it is very difficult to get them out, since you often have to climb under the bushes, bending over.
As a result, in order to solve the problem of collecting apple carrion from under bushes and other hard to reach places, I decided to make another simple attachment for homemade barbell. By the way, you can read more about this rod, the history of its manufacture, as well as about other attachments that I made for it in my article: “”, as well as from the links in this article.
As for this attachment, I decided to make it in the form of a kind of fork with two sharp teeth so that I could prick fallen apples and thus easily get them out from under the bushes without bending over at all.
To do this I needed the following supplies:
Materials and fasteners:
- A wooden plank 1.2 cm thick, 4 cm wide, and 15-20 cm long;
- Durable steel wire with a diameter of 3 mm and a length of 25-30 cm;
- Thin steel wire with a diameter of 1 mm and a length of 50-60 cm.
- Drawing and measuring tools (pencil and square);
- Awl;
- Pliers;
- A jigsaw with a file for shaped cutting;
- Electric drill-screwdriver;
- Electric sharpener;
- Metal drill with a diameter of 3 mm;
- Metal drill with a diameter of 8 mm;
- Sandpaper.
The procedure for making the nozzle
First, I cut out a piece like this from a piece of wood, about 20 cm long.
Then, about three centimeters from the edge, I drilled a through hole in it with a diameter of 8 mm. 
And using a jigsaw, I cut out a groove like this.
After that, on the other side of the workpiece, I drilled a through hole with a diameter of 3 mm, in the side, also about three centimeters from the end of the workpiece.
Then I inserted a strong wire with a diameter of 3 mm into this hole and bent it like this.
I cut off the long end of the wire with pliers so that both ends were the same length.
Well, then I tightly wrapped the bases of these ends with thin steel wire to secure them well.
After this, all that remains is to sharpen the ends of the wire on an electric sharpener.
And here is the finished result! 
Well, in addition, I decided to paint the wooden part of the nozzle.
And now my nozzle is ready!
And this is how it looks attached to the bar.
Nozzle testing
Nozzle tests. Now let's test the nozzle. For example, there is a rotten apple lying under a bush.
Using a long rod with a nozzle, this apple is easily pricked and taken out from under the bush.
But in this way I got another apple.
When further collecting apple carrion, it turned out that in some cases it is convenient to get apples by turning the nozzle at a certain angle. Here is an example when I got two apples at once in a similar way.
In general, this attachment has proven its usefulness. So now it will be much easier to remove apple carrion in our garden.
Well, that's all for me! Bye everyone and more simple and useful homemade products, increasing the convenience of working in the garden!
When it's time to collect fruits from tall trees, then the most beautiful and ripe ones turn out to be so high that even with the help of a stepladder it is impossible to reach them. Of course, you can use a long stick to knock down the fruits. Some summer residents shake the trees, but the apples are damaged and lose their attractiveness. appearance. As alternative solution You can use an apple picking device. If you don’t have it at hand, and you don’t want to spend money on purchasing it, then make such a tool for a short time you can do it yourself. As a result, it will be possible to obtain a fruit picker that will not differ in efficiency of use from that produced in a factory.
Selection of design features before production begins
If we consider fruit pickers, they can be divided into several groups. The first of them are tools that are equipped with cutters at the end of the rod. With this add-on, it is possible to cut off the stem and the apple will fall into a container located in close proximity to the cutter. This apple picking device has a movable knife, which is driven by a special rod. To Work with similar device quite tedious, since the cutter is located on the rod, or rather, on its long arm. This creates additional weight, which is quite significant. A device for picking apples may also belong to the second group, the tools of which resemble mechanical arm equipped with fingers. The latter are made of wire. After the apple or pear is grabbed with the help of special fingers, the latter are clamped by means of traction, and the fruit ends up in the container. This action made using traditional twine. This is what allows the fetus to be torn off. The disadvantage of this tool is that the branch itself may break off along with the pear or apple.
The third group of fruit pickers
If you are making a device for picking apples, then you can take as a basis the third group, which is the most common in terms of design features. Such structures are made of elastic, lightweight plastic or fabric. And the shape of the product is a bowl equipped with petals. A special container must be attached to a wooden pole. The apples are removed by simply turning the pole around an axis that is oriented lengthwise. In this case, the leg is trimmed using the petals of the tool.
Preparing to make a fruit picker
A device for picking apples from a tree should be made only after you have chosen one of the proposed ideas. The third variety will form the basis for a simplified design of a tool for picking fruits. First you need to prepare a plastic bottle. If you have to collect fruits that are quite impressive in size, then a container volume of up to 2 liters is suitable, while for medium-sized apples or pears a bottle with a volume limited to 1.5 liters is suitable. Every summer resident probably has such bottles in stock.
Process technology
If you are making a device for picking apples with your own hands, then you need to cut off the bottom of the bottle, and then make a corner cutout. It will be convenient to use both a knife and scissors. The above cut along the bottle can also be made on the opposite side.
After the bowl has been prepared, it needs to be attached to a pole, the last of which can be a long, light strip. Fixation can be done using wire or self-adhesive adhesive tape. After this, we can assume that the fruit picker is ready for use. To use it, the tool must be brought from below the pear or apple, and then rotated around its axis. This will allow you to cut off the fetal leg using the cutout located on the tool. The apple will end up in a bottle that can simultaneously serve as a collection container and a cutter. A similar device for collecting apples from a plastic bottle can be used without lowering the container for some time. Several fruits can fit into one bottle.
Making a fruit picker from a bottle and fishing line
Before you make a device for picking apples, you need to decide design features future instrument. The basis may still be the same plastic bottle, a mop handle, which is sometimes replaced with a PVC pipe or fishing line. The length of the latter can vary from 2.5 to 3 meters. You will need scissors and an awl.
Manufacturing process
First you will need to make the so-called enough, which is made from a plastic bottle. The bottom of the container must be cut so that it looks like a crown. Two holes are made in each petal; for this you can use an awl or a hole punch. On next stage the product should be given tenacity. For this, a fishing line is used, which is pulled through the neck into the container so that its upper end is threaded into each hole in a circle. You need to bring the line back through the neck. This will result in a bottle that has no bottom. There will be two long ends coming out of the neck.
The next step is to fix the holder, which should be a full PVC pipe. The double fishing line from the bottle needs to be threaded through the hole in the holder, leading out reverse side. If the mop handle has a removable handle, then this is a good decision. The ends of the fishing line must be secured to this part of the holder. Two holes are made in the handle into which the fishing line is threaded, the ends are fixed on the other side by stretching. The handle is then put back on the handle. If you are making devices for picking pears and apples, then it is important to assemble the entire structure so that the plastic bottle is tightly attached to the holder. The cut edges of the bottle are bent. In this case, you need to make grasping movements. This is the principle of collecting fruits using this tool. If the mop does not have a removable part, then you need to remove its end, and you should retreat 10 cm. You need to make two holes on the sides where the ends of the fishing line are threaded. Afterwards they need to be fixed together and then tied.
For a PVC pipe, you can use several bottle caps as a handle. If you use ten caps, making a hole in the central part of each with an awl, then the free ends of the fishing line can be threaded through the caps, securing them to the last one. To make the lids stable, you need to glue them together or make a knot, placing it with inside first cover. This will allow you to get a fairly comfortable removable handle made of caps. In this case, it is necessary to use the same technology as in the case of a mop handle.
Conclusion
If you decide to make a device for picking apples from the ground, then you can use one of the technologies described above. However, the bottle may have to be placed not along the holder stick, but at some angle. This will allow you to collect up to four apples in one container, depending on the size, and then pour them into a bucket. One of the listed devices is quite easy to make yourself. To do this, you don’t even have to visit the store to purchase materials.
Advantages
tricycle drive fruit consumption, even on extreme slopes
maximum traction is achieved through additional differential locking
Very maneuverable due to the short, compact design and rigid steering
Fully hydraulic steering with mini minimum force requirement
Can be used on plantations and in orchards. The plantation utility model rotor with optimal adaptation of the ground and toothed rotor is protected. Thus Aufleserate is more than 99% achieved
plantation rotor can be tilted hydraulically to the right and left
rotor speed is infinitely adjustable plantation
The plantation rotor is height adjustable using a skid and precisely matches the soil conditions
100% clean fruit grass and leaves
Ergonomic seat with a combined reclined and suspended seat with 100% fruit and gain an idea of the hopper
Smooth control adjustment
Apple picking machine
Fruit picking machines are very similar in size to small street cleaning machines. They are easy to use and working with them is a great pleasure. They can be used both in small gardens and on fruit plantations.
With these machines you can pick apples, pears, plums or Walnut, despite unfavourable conditions, for example, dampness, withered grass, tall grass and a lot of foliage. The machines passed the practical test on knee-high fall foliage and wet grass with flying colors.
Thanks to its advanced drives, slopes of up to 35 degrees now pose no obstacle. (up to 45 degrees with differential lock) Depending on operating conditions and the density of fruit on the ground, self-propelled fruit picking machines can pick up and store from 1 to 8 tons of fruit per hour in a hopper.
Receiving bins have a volume from 35 to 700 liters.
With the help of these cleaning machines you can significantly...
655,000 - 670,000 RUR / pcs.
We invite gardeners, winegrowers, and vegetable growers to consider special harvesting equipment and units:
1. Dutch fruit bags for harvesting fruits (10 kg capacity, weight 1.6 kg, dense, durable material)
2. Trailed trolleys for transporting containers (number of axles - single-axle,
3. Hydraulic platform. Garden trailed platforms are designed for collecting fruits, pruning/gartering, as well as for installing anti-hail mesh and bamboo poles. Adjustable design allows you to raise the workers' platform, containers and equipment to a height of 2.6 m.
Peculiarities:
Increased wheelbase;
Wheels with a wide profile;
The retractable wings of the platform are made of galvanized lattice. flooring;
Reinforced steering tips;
Reinforced frame at the wheel mounting points;
The platform is painted in high quality car paint;
20,500 euro / pcs.
Purpose of the Device:
The towed device is used for mechanized harvesting of Plums, Apples, Cherries, nuts, and other fruits by mechanically shaking the tree.
The fruits fall into an open dome under the tree and are transported along a conveyor belt into containers. Radial fan blows on moving products, blowing away leaves, twigs, and small debris.
Specifications.
Min. The traction power of the tractor should be 30-40 hp.
The distance between rows of trees is at least 4 m.
Access time to the tree and shaking time is no more than 30 seconds.
The machine is serviced by 2-3 workers (tractor driver and 1-2 workers who change containers).
The machine is easy to operate and does not require special training for operators.
Damage to the tree is excluded. Tree diameter is not limited (within reasonable limits)
The machine has been developed and has been successfully operating in many farms in Serbia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine for more than 13 years.
Conditions for fur...
For organizations that have large gardens The wetland company has been offering self-propelled cleaning equipment for more than 5 years
Block with 16 hp and 80 cm working width (with an additional plantation rotor, the plantation is correspondingly larger).
The machine has proven itself to be excellent; it has already been sold more than 500 times; the 230-liter hopper can be raised to a height of 2.5 m. All wheels are driven with a diversification device; the engine has a 16/l/s 4-stroke; the engine drives a hydraulic pump that drives wheels and two belts that rotate shafts with rubber blades for collecting apples, pears and other fruits, as well as shafts for cleaning debris. Shafts for collecting fruit can be set to the desired height. Shafts with rubber blades throw fruit into the cleaning compartment and then into the hopper.