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Electroliv: the olive shaker INFACO electric
designed with the olive grower’s comfort in mind
Olive harvesting presents a constant dilemma for olive growers, whether they are based in Provence, Occitanie or Corsica: working quickly without damaging the tree or exhausting the harvester. Faced with the limitations of manual olive harvesting and the constraints of thermal or pneumatic vibrating poles, INFACO has developed the Electroliv.
This professional electric olive shaker, featuring an elliptical motion, has been specially designed to transform olive harvesting into a gentler, faster and significantly less tiring process for producers in the south of France.
INFACO’s Electroliv: the solution for efficient fruit harvesting for olive growers
The core of the Electroliv’s innovation lies in its elliptical system: unlike traditional reciprocating combs, the comb here performs a unique oval motion. This mechanism optimises fruit detachment, even for the most difficult-to-harvest olive varieties (such as Picholine orAglandau), whilst minimising the mechanical stress placed on the olive tree branches. This smooth, gentle action preserves the health of the olive tree and its long-term productivity, whilst allowing the fruit to fall directly at the base of the trunk onto the harvesting net, which greatly facilitates the collection of the olives.
Fitted with a powerful motor reaching a speed of 1,200 rpm, this tool guarantees excellent fruit harvest yields, even with the most resilient olive varieties. To suit all farm set-ups, it is available with two power options: a 12V (200W) version compatible with car or tractor batteries, and a 48V (350W) version, compatible with the INFACO range of lithium-ion backpack batteries (L850B, 831B, L810B, 731B) for complete freedom of movement in orchards.
Ergonomics and durability: the secret to harvesting olives without tiring the olive grower
Beyond sheer performance, this portable olive shaker stands out for its remarkable overall balance, which reduces the physical strain of working in the field. The combination of an ergonomic motorised handle and a carbon fibre pole gives the user a sense of lightness rarely found in olive-harvesting equipment, with a feather-light weight of between 3 kg and 3.5 kg depending on the model chosen. The vest-mounted carrying system cleverly distributes the weight across the operator’s body, whilst the very low level of vibration felt at head level significantly reduces muscle fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), even after several hours of continuous use under the sun in the Var or Bouches-du-Rhône.
The result: user comfort designed to last the whole day. Two lengths of carbon fibre poles are available to suit the height of your trees: a fixed 2.20 m pole and an adjustable telescopic pole ranging from 2.30 m to 3.30 m, allowing you to reach the highest branches safely, without the need for a cherry picker or ladder. Particularly easy to use, the tool is switched on and off via a simple trigger on the handle, and its 8-hour battery life guarantees a full day’s use without any drop in power.
An innovative tool with an elliptical motion, designed to withstand the rigours of the field
The Electroliv is fully in keeping with the philosophy of robustness, durability and repairability that characterises the entire INFACO range. Designed and manufactured in France, the tool bears the prestigious ‘Origine France Garantie’ label, a guarantee of traceability and absolute reliability for olive growers from the Drôme to the Gard and the Hérault. Like all the brand’s professional equipment, it comes with a premium local after-sales service, solid warranties and factory servicing, all essential for extending its lifespan season after season.
Priced affordably from €550 excluding VAT, the Electroliv complements INFACO’s range of solutions alongside the V5000 reciprocating olive shaker, offering producers a choice between two premium technologies depending on their requirements for yield, weight and comfort. For professional olive growers seeking a high-performance product that combines power, ergonomics and long-term care for the trees, the Electroliv represents the ultimate modern and sustainable investment.
Please feel free to ask your nearest distributor to arrange a trial of the Electroliv on your farm.
❓frequently asked questions❓
The Electroliv is an electric olive shaker with an elliptical motion, manufactured by INFACO, designed to harvest olives quickly whilst protecting the olive tree.
The Electroliv has a battery life of 8 hours, allowing for a full day’s olive harvesting without any loss of power.
The Electroliv uses an elliptical motion (oval comb) for high performance and great comfort, whilst the V5000 uses a reciprocating/pendulum motion and stands out for its light weight (from 2.20 kg).
The Electroliv is available from €550 excluding VAT.