The SEMEK1000 self-propelled mechanical harvester by FACMA is designed for efficient harvesting of hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, macadamia, almonds, and pecans. It delivers a higher harvesting speed compared to vacuum systems while ensuring excellent crop cleaning quality. For optimal performance, the machine requires flat, well-leveled ground prepared using branch shredders.
Operating Principle
The SEMEK harvester operates on a mechanical ground pick-up principle for nuts in-shell:
- Equipped with three driven wheels with hydraulic drive
- Combined hydraulic–mechanical transmission
- High-power, water-cooled diesel engine.
Counter-rotating front brushes (working width 2.4–3.4 m, FACMA patent) fitted with rubber scrapers direct the nuts toward a central mechanical pick-up unit. Rotating paddles feed the product onto a conveyor, while soil is immediately separated by a screw-type separator.
The nuts then pass through a pre-cleaning system, ventilation, and a double rotary screen adjustable to nut size. A side air blower shifts nuts away from tree trunks into the adjacent row, speeding up the harvesting process.
After sorting, the product is automatically discharged into carts towed directly by the machine.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Length (mm) | Height (mm) | Width (mm) | Weight without cab (kg) | Weight with cab (kg) | Power (hp/kW) | Harvester width (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMEK 1000 | 5.000 | 2.000 | 2.300 | 3.655 | — | 74 / 55 | 3.000 |
| SEMEK 1000 with conveyor | 5.800 | 2.300 | 2.300 | — | 3.755 | 81,3 / 59,8 | 3.400 or 3.700 |
Additional Specifications
Traction / Transmission
- Three driven wheels with hydraulic transmission
- Combined drive system: hydraulic + mechanical
- Collection hopper: manual unloading or conveyor
- Safety: R.O.P.S. / optional F.O.P.S.
Harvester Units
- RF300: 2.4–3.0 m (adjustable width)
- RF340: 2.4–3.4 m (adjustable width)
Travel Modes
- Transport mode: up to 30 km/h
- Working mode: up to 10 km/h
Special Cab
- Air-conditioned and sealed
- Protection from dust and noise
- Compact design for operation under tree canopies
- Certified rollover protection
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