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Click on the picture above to download a short 20 second video clip showing harvest in action. Windows Media Player recommended.

Our thanks to Bi-Zi Farms of Washingtion for providing the video.

EasyPickä Harvest Assistant

'EasyPick-where laying down on the job is a good thing.'

The EasyPick Harvest Assistant was originally designed for use on our own farm, Naber's Produce Farm located in east-central Nebraska where we grow 5 acres of strawberries. 

 Back in 1996 we were looking for a way to move more quickly through the field for strawberry blossom removal work and it was at that time strictly a time issue for us. It didn't take long however, to realize the benefits we would see by using the same machine for harvesting strawberries.   

Most horticultural enterprises' single, biggest line item expense is typically labor. Anything we can do to reduce labor costs by making our employees more efficient and productive can make a big difference in our bottom line at the end of the season.

In 1998 we created the first true 'EasyPick' type machine specifically designed to aid in strawberry harvesting operations. Our goal in creating the machine was to eliminate as much work done in the bent over or kneeling position as possible and to enable the picking trays/cartons to move through the field with the pickers, which in turn, would enable employees to work all day with the same energy and enthusiasm as when they start the day, thereby increasing daily output without increasing labor costs or the complaints of physical strain on the body. 

The endeavor was a success right from the beginning, however, we have made many improvements to the original design, based on our own experiences in the field, which have helped to  further increase productivity.

Here are some of the key features applicable to all models:

• The EasyPick Harvest Assistant operates in all weather conditions allowing strawberry picking to continue uninterrupted, meanwhile protecting harvesters from the rain or the effects of the harsh sun.

• Now you can make strawberry harvesting, or many other tasks, much easier by eliminating the back breaking strain put on you or your employee's bodies, increasing productivity and reducing your liability for repetitive motion injury.

• Since the containers move continuously through the field with the picking crew, you increase harvest productivity. One person can periodically unload product from the machine and transport to the cooler while your strawberry pickers keep harvesting nonstop.

• Harvest the same volume of crop while saving up to 30% on labor costs.

• The task of finding help becomes much easier since potential employees know they won't be out in the hot sun or in the rain and they won't be constantly bent over in the field. We've observed that using this machine actually helps slower employees work at a pace much closer to that set by top performing employees.

• EasyPick is versatile, in addition to being a strawberry picker carrier, it can also be used when setting plants in the beds, weeding, blossom removal, asparagus harvesting, snap bean harvesting, cucumber harvesting,  virtually any place where you have row or bed planted crops that require you to bend or kneel to maintain or harvest.

• EasyPick's usefulness in plant setting is worth mentioning again. If you are planting plugs or dormant plants in a plasticulture setting, then this machine will make a difference for you. 

• Field tested in all conditions,  and proven to perform to expectations. Our first machine went to work in 1996 with improvements being developed over 11 years of actual in field conditions.

• Our machines are designed and built to last, which is one reason we now use planetary, or worm gear final drives, (instead of cheaper chain drives which require more maintenance and are prone to failure, especially when working in wet or muddy conditions).

Specifications

400 Model Series

EasyPick Economy Model

EasyPick Harvest Buddy

700 Model Series

EasyPickä 4-row model

700 Series

Economy Model

Harvest Buddy

Final Drive Assembly

We use this heavy duty final drive assembly on all machines except the Harvest Buddy which uses heavy duty irrigation type worm gearboxes.

EasyPick machines are custom manufactured to any size you want from 2 station on up. General pricing information is available for most models, for specialized machines we can usually give you a quote within 2 weeks.  Give us a call to obtain pricing information and current order lead times.

Special notes:

The EasyPick Harvest Assistant is custom built to fit your needs. We build on order only, due to the fact that every grower has different requirements.

Orders now being accepted for winter 2007/2008 production season.

Humble Beginnings in 1996.

Please place your orders early as we normally only manufacture the EasyPick line from November thru June, so plan ahead!