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The trusted way to tackle terrain
Reliable on every surface and proven for safety, all Hydralada models are designed to drive at full operation on unprepared terrain and slopes of up to 20 degrees. Each machine is stability tested and has a safe working angle specified.
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Feet first with hands-free operation
The ability to drive the machine at full height, hands-free is just one of the features that make a Hydralada machine so efficient. The operator can pick, prune and tree train on the move, significantly increasing productivity.
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Our unique picking bag design optimises fruit handling
Divided into three compartments, the Hydralada picking bag is cleverly designed to optimise fruit handling. The fruit passes gently through each compartment without bruising before being loaded into a field bin.
Intuitive controls
Hands-free picking and pruning
With Hydralada lifting platforms it’s all about the fancy footwork. Housed within the floor of the platform, a centre pedal operates the lift and the two outside pedals operate the respective drive wheels. It’s a quick and easy drive system that leaves the operators hands free to work the tree.
Independent Wheel Drive
Manoeuvrable with very tight turning circle
Drive one wheel forward and the opposite wheel reverse and it will turn on a dime. This makes it extremely nimble and sets Hydralada apart from other types of elevating work platorms.
Low Tail Profile
The low tail swings underneath the branches
Sleek round bonnets and low chassis design makes the Hydralada machine very nimble. It easily manoeuvres in and among citrus trees without damaging branches or fruit.
Popular lifting platform options
Hydrafork Bin Shifter
Shifting citrus fruit bins just got easier
The Hydralada operator can shift a full bin of fruit along the row without having to rely on a tractor mounted forklift. This means they can keep a bin nearby, saving valuable time and trouble.
Auxiliary Oil Outlets
Add power to your pruning
The safe and easy way to prune, hydraulic couplings in the Hydralada platform means you can connect tools to make the job even more efficient. A popular option in citrus orchards, our hydraulic pruners help remove the risk of repetitive strain injury and take away the pain of pruning hardwood.
Free Wheeling Hubs
Tow wherever you go
Thanks to the quick-release wheel hubs fitted to the wheels, the Hydralada drive is easily disengaged and the machine towed from one orchard to another behind your ute.
Picking Crate Magazine
Picking crate handling made easy
Handles up to four plastic picking crates (depending on size). Fully adjustable to fit a range of crate sizes. Saves time and increases picking output.
Picking Bag
Fruit picking bag
The citrus fruit picking bag mounts to the front of the Hydralada platform with a 54 kg capacity. The steel case is lined with foam and includes a PVC liner which is divided into three compartments. Field trials have proved this system to be the most effective form of citrus picking.
Hydrabrake System
To handle all terrain
The Hydrabrake System eliminates the machine creeping while parked. An economical system which uses a replaceable brake wearing ring to provide a fail-safe locking brake.
Hydralada Customers Worldwide
Horticulture
“We want everything to be safer. These new machines are safe.”
Craig Treneman
Bostock Orchards
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Horticulture
“We produce around 150,000 cartons of apples every year. We run a fleet of Hydralada platforms all year-round and seriously couldn't manage without them.”
Gary Wake
Wakes Fruit Company, Hawke's Bay
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Additional equipment for citrus orchards
We offer more equipment for citrus orchards
Get the most out of your Hydralada lifting platforms and choose from our wide selection of compatible tools and equipment.