BAB Orchard Platforms

The BAB mobile elevating work platforms are manufactured in Belgium and used widely throughout UK and Europe.

Suitable for a large range of uses including orchard trellis work, conventional orchard work, tunnel work, cherry covers and hail net work along with many other practical uses around the orchard.

These machines are often used every day of the year, clocking up long hours, proving how necessary they are for modern fruit growing.

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Description

BAB Troy compact platform:

Manufactured using high quality and easily accessible European components, the Troy is simple to use, reliable, and well suited to New Zealand orchard conditions.

Specs:

  • 26hp 4cyl Kubota motor
  • load capacity 1600kg :3000mm length platform; 1-2 bins on platform
  • 2.3 metre turn radius/1800mm wheelbase
  • Platform width: 1.6m closed, with a 0.5m hydraulic extension opening each side to 2.6 metres
  • Platform height: 1.1m lowered to 3.0m raised
  • Front & rear bin elevators
  • Two Speed hydrostatic driveline ;- 0 -7 km/h : 0 – 15 km/h high gear
  • Steering : 3 modes of steering –
      • 2 wheel steering with automatic alignment of back wheels(high gear)
      • 4 wheel steering
      • 4 wheel crab steering, auto-alignment system integrated in axles

Options:

  • Automatic steering with mechanical sensing arm or Go-Track sensors
  • Cruise control additional to auto-steer
  • Air compressor unit  with 4 central outlets
  • Manual or Automatic pitch and roll control +/- 5deg
  • Wide wheels for lower ground pressure and improved traction

 

BAB Hercules C Platform

Larger Orchard Platform with 3 Bin capacity on platform, for increased work capacity in suitable orchards.

Used extensively in harvesting and pruning, and practical for many other types of work around the orchard

  • Picking load capacity 2300kgs:- 3 bins on the platform plus 4 – 6 pickers / driver
  • Engine Kubota 4 cyl turbo diesel – 45hp with 75 litre diesel tank
  • Max platform lift height 2550mm:- platform length 4.3 metres
  • Platform width: 1.6 metres closed, with a 0.5m hydraulic extension opening each side to 2.6 metres
  • Front & rear bin elevators
  • Two Speed hydrostatic driveline ;- 0 -7 km/h : 0 – 15 km/h high gear
  • Steering : 3 modes of steering –
      • 2 wheel steering with automatic alignment of back wheels(high gear)
      • 4 wheel steering
      • 4 wheel crab steering, auto-alignment system integrated in axles

Transtak are the New Zealand Agent for BAB Orchard Platforms.

Platform Specifications & Delivery arranged to customers’ requirements.

Please contact us for Pricing & Build Options.

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