Why the INFACO Olive Harvester Is Ideal for Medium-Sized Growers

Olive farming in the U.S. is growing steadily, especially in regions like California, Arizona, and Texas, where thousands of small to medium-sized operations balance tradition with innovation. In these farms, efficiency, tool versatility, and return on investment are essential.

That’s where the Electroliv electric olive harvester from INFACO comes in. More than just a tool, it’s a game-changer for olive growers who can’t afford slowdowns, extra seasonal labor, or bulky harvesting machines.

What Is the Electroliv?

The Electroliv is INFACO’s olive tree vibrator harvests 3 times faster compared to hand harvesting. The head features INFACO’s patented elliptical movement and carbon fingers that reduce damage to the plant and reduces the alternate bearing phenomenon. The elliptical movement ensures that olives fall directly down into nets instead of being flung far away making harvest easier, faster, and decreasing waste.

Tool Overview & Key Benefits

Compact, Powerful, and Versatile

Unlike traditional harvesters that require tractors or complex pneumatics, the Electroliv:

• Uses electric vibration to detach olives efficiently

• Is lightweight enough to operate for hours without operator fatigue

• Delivers high-frequency oscillation for optimal fruit detachment
  
  

Whether you’re harvesting Arbequina, Koroneiki, or Mission olives, the Electroliv maintains branch integrity while ensuring consistent drop rates.

Built for Real Olive Trees, Not Test Labs

This isn't a one-size-fits-all concept. The Electroliv has been tested in Mediterranean and U.S. groves with various tree architectures and maturation stages. Its design prioritizes:

• Precision control to avoid over-vibration

• Battery optimization for full-day autonomy

• Easy maneuvering in dense rows or hilly terrain
  
  

Why Medium-Sized Growers Benefit the Most

If your orchard spans 10 to 50 acres, you're likely managing multiple roles: logistics, workforce, field work, maintenance, and marketing. Here's where the Electroliv shines:

Lower Labor Dependency

Hiring seasonal harvest crews can be expensive, especially in high-wage states like California. With the Electroliv, one person can do the work of three — reducing crew needs and dependency on availability.

Better ROI vs. Tractors or Shakers

A traditional tractor-mounted harvester costs $25,000 to $80,000. The Electroliv comes in at a fraction of that, delivering ROI within 1–2 harvest seasons for most mid-size farms.

Example ROI calculation:

• Labor saved: ~3 workers × $20/hr × 10 days = $4,800

• Harvest yield improvement due to reduced fruit damage = +5–10%

• Combined return: paid off in 1.5 seasons or less
  
  

Electroliv vs. Other Harvesting Tools

INFACO has positioned the Electroliv as the best olive harvester for farms that are too big for manual-only work — but too lean for heavy machinery.

Easy Maintenance, Long-Term Reliability

Daily Use, No Headaches

The Electroliv requires very little upkeep:

• Clean dust and debris after use

• Grease connection points every few days

• Charge the battery (up to 10 hours of work per full charge)
  
  

No air lines, no oil levels, no engine startup. Just plug, operate, recharge.

Field-Replaceable Parts

Like all INFACO accessories, the Electroliv is designed to be:

• Modular: swap parts quickly in the field

• Serviceable: INFACO USA provides all parts locally

FAQ – Everything Medium-Size Growers Want to Know

Q: Can the Electroliv handle dense tree canopies?
Yes. It is designed for close-quarter maneuverability and precision targeting, even inside older, complex trees.

Q: How long does it take to harvest one tree?
On average, 3 to 5 minutes per tree, depending on variety and size.

Q: Is the battery strong enough for a full day?
Yes. The Electroliv is equipped with a Dual-battery set: each battery in the set will run this harvester for 2-4 hours. To harvest for an entire day, plan on charging these batteries on-site and cycling back and forth between them. It will last 8–10 hours, depending on usage and weather conditions.

Q: Can I use it for table olives?
We recommend the Electroliv for oil olives primarily, as table olives require more delicate handling. However, with correct vibration intensity, some early trials show promising results.

Q: How heavy is the unit?
The pole + head combo weighs less than 6.6 lbs (3 kg), well balanced for extended use.

The Smarter Way to Harvest Olives

If you're managing a 10–50 acre olive farm, investing in the Electroliv olive tree vibrator means:

• Fewer workers

• More control

• Faster harvest

• Healthier trees

• Lower equipment costs
  
  

The Electroliv transforms your tool strategy into a modular, flexible, and scalable system — perfectly suited to the next generation of American olive growers.

 

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