Aima Twigo Cordless - Battery-powered electric olive harvester - Fixed aluminium pole - 3 x 21V 5.2Ah

The Aima Twigo battery-powered electric olive harvest is designed for intensive olive harvest, even in difficult conditions such as dense trees or particularly resistant fruit. It is also suitable for harvesting pistachios and coffee, thanks to its professional shaking system that uses a high-frequency counter-rotating horizontal movement, capable of penetrating deep into the canopy.

At the heart of the Aima Twigo battery-powered olive harvester is a 700 Watt brushless motor, powered by a 21V 5.2Ah lithium battery. This motor guarantees long life and high torque even during the most demanding workloads, with two operating modes: one fixed at 1550 rpm and one variable from 1100 to 1550 rpm, adjustable via an incremental encoder. This system allows the speed to be adapted to the characteristics of the plant and the ripeness of the fruit.

The combs, consisting of 10 poles (5+5), are made from a combination of carbon and Kevlar, materials that combine lightness, elasticity and impact resistance. The working width of the combs is 450 mm, allowing wide coverage with each pass. The movement mechanism is self-lubricating, significantly reducing the need for routine maintenance.

The fixed pole, made of anodised Ergal, is 250 cm long. Its structure is lightweight yet sturdy, making it ideal for prolonged and intensive use. The design, with its red motor body and black combs, gives it a professional and technical look.

This equipment has been designed to ensure high, long-lasting performance, minimising operator fatigue.

Main features:

• 700W brushless motor: guarantees constant power even under load, with less mechanical wear thanks to the absence of brushes.
• Opposed horizontal movement: allows for deep and precise collection, even on dense foliage and plants not pruned.
• Carbon and Kevlar combs: offer durability, flexibility and resistance to mechanical stress.
• Incremental encoder: allows fine speed adjustment according to the variety of olive or type of fruit.
• Three 21V 5.2Ah batteries included: ensure extended autonomy during the most demanding harvesting days.

The carbon rakes move by performing lateral oscillations, with each one moving in the opposite direction to the other. This allows for both excellent harvesting performance and the removal of even the most stubborn olives from the tree (causing them to fall nearby) through the vibration transmitted by the flexible rods to the branches, without damaging the fruit or stressing the tree.
The advantages:

• greater harvesting capacity of each individual tooth, i.e. greater detachment of the olives
• significantly higher harvesting capacity

Thanks to its 30 cm rods, it can harvest to a considerable depth. All these features make it particularly suitable for working on very dense and/or not pruned olive trees. It does not damage the olives and does not cause breakage or damage to the branches. The rod fastening system, with conical joint and nut, is designed to allow quick and easy replacement in case of breakage.

Number of rods: 5 + 5

The prongs are made of carbon and Kevlar.

700W brushless motor, designed for continuous and intensive use in the agricultural sector. This new generation motor has no brushes, reducing internal wear and improving the efficiency of the transmission system.

Thanks to brushless technology, the motor guarantees an instant response to load variations, maintaining a constant rotation speed even in the presence of thick branches or particularly tough fruit. Energy consumption is optimised, reducing absorption peaks and increasing battery life.

This configuration makes the 700W brushless motor an ideal solution for those who need a reliable, high-performance and low-maintenance tool for harvesting olives, pistachios and other fruits from dense plants.

The Aima Twigo Cordless battery-powered olive harvester is equipped witha fixed 250 cm ERGAL pole, designed to offer rigidity and lightness during intensive use.
ERGAL is a high-strength aluminium alloy, anodised in black.

The lower handle incorporates the 21V and 5.2Ah battery compartment, contributing to effective weight balance along the vertical axis of the tool.

The main controls are located directly on the handle, allowing the tool to be turned on and off without changing grip. The control system includes an electronic module with an incremental encoder, which precisely regulates the speed of the brushless motor.

You can choose between a fixed speed of 1550 rpm and a variable speed from 1100 to 1550 rpm, to adapt the operation to different types of fruit and canopy density. All controls are accessible with one hand, facilitating smooth and continuous use in the field.

When using a fruit picker, the choice of battery-powered depends on the practical needs of the user. The main differences between a base-mounted battery and a backpack battery are mainly in terms of freedom of movement and autonomy. The base-mounted battery is more manoeuvrable and lighter, but offers reduced autonomy. On the other hand, the battery-powered backpack guarantees longer working sessions, although it can be more cumbersome in confined spaces.

Battery-powered units mounted on the base of the product offer greater freedom of movement. The lack of cumbersome cables improves agility when working among trees, making the olive harvester easier to manoeuvre. These battery-powered units are generally lighter than backpack batteries, reducing operator fatigue and simplifying transport of the device. In addition, handling is more intuitive, requiring no additional equipment such as a backpack. However, one disadvantage is that they have a very limited range and often do not allow a full day's work to be completed on their own.

On the other hand, backpack lithium batteries, while adding some bulk, provide greater energy capacity, extending the operating time of the olive harvester without the need for frequent recharging or battery changes. Their superior capacity allows for long work sessions without interruption. Furthermore, shifting the weight of the battery to the back reduces the direct load on the arm and body, better balancing the overall weight of the equipment.

However, backpack batteries can be less ergonomic and uncomfortable in tight spaces or during rapid movements between trees, and the presence of the cable can be an obstacle or a hindrance during operation. Finally, constantly carrying the backpack can cause greater fatigue in the long term compared to a solution integrated into the base of the product.

LONGER LIFE: up to 3 times longer than traditional nickel-cadmium battery-powered devices, reducing the need to recharge during long periods of use.
Ideal for medium to large gardens.

FULL CHARGE FOR THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THE BATTERY: the charge of lithium-ion batteries does not fade. Unlike nickel-cadmium batteries, whose power gradually decreases, lithium battery cells maintain constant power throughout the entire cycle. You get virtually the same charge from start to finish, with no reduction in motor speed. The battery operates at full
power until it is completely depleted.

LONG CHARGE LIFE: Lithium batteries boast 3-4 times more recharges than traditional nickel-cadmium batteries, as well as longer storage times with
less charge loss. With battery-powered lithium batteries, you can get up to 2,000 charge cycles!

LOWER WEIGHT: Lithium batteries offer the best power-to-weight ratio. On average, they weigh 1/3 of nickel-cadmium batteries.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Lithium-ion battery-powered tools are recyclable and are produced without heavy metals.

NO MEMORY EFFECT: Lithium batteries can be recharged at any time without any negative memory effect, offering maximum power even after hundreds of charging cycles.
A few minutes of charging are enough to provide the power needed to complete the job.

LOW DISCHARGE RATE: Low run down rate (up to 5 times lower than nickel-cadmium battery), so your tool will be ready for use even after months of non-use.

CHARGER: Lithium battery chargers reduce energy consumption by an average of 35%.

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE, THREE LITHIUM BATTERIES AND THE RELEVANT BATTERY CHARGER

Battery with quick release: it can be detached and removed from the machine with a simple gesture, just press the quick release button.

Voltage: 21V

Amperage: 5.2Ah

The practical battery can be recharged at any time, without memory effect (it does not tend to run out after many recharges) to always have excellent power.

Comes with a practical battery charger (connects to the mains like a mobile phone charger).