{"product_id":"the-obstraupe-agroforestry-fruit-and-nut-harvester","title":"The Obstraupe Agroforestry Fruit and Nut Harvester!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eNEWLY IN STOCK SEPTEMBER 2026 - EMAIL US FOR PURCHASING DETAILS -- IT WILL TAKE A FEW WEEKS TO GET THE ONLINE ORDERING SET-UP FOR THIS INCREDIBLE MACHINE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuiet, zero-emission, efficient, easy to use, and elegantly designed for trouble-free, minimal maintenance…The Obstraupe (German for “fruit caterpillar”) is all of these things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eOverview!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBeautifully crafted from a lightweight steel chassis and anodized aluminum, the Obstraupe has emerged as one of the most popular homestead and small orchard fruit and nut harvesters in Europe, with thousands of units now in use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThrough ingenious design, this simple “good tool,” can harvest 2000-pounds of apples and pears, or 800-pounds of walnuts in an hour. To perform this magic, the Obstraupe uses rotating rubber paddles to gently push fallen fruit and nuts into a removable crate. A clever grass brush and blade catchment allows the harvester to work through dense, ankle-high vegetation, while cleanly separating out the fruit or nuts. And…the whole thing works off of electricity! (Either a common rechargeable e-bike battery, or a cordless drill!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Obstruape is propelled by you! The sturdy, lightweight 24” all terrain wheels are a breeze to maneuver – even up extremely steep slopes and around the trunks of trees – and the wheels are cleverly angle inwards, under the machine, so that they always stay clear of uncollected fruit. Moreover, the handlebars are adjustable for folks of different heights and the unit can even be folded down to be stowed in a car trunk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eHarvest Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBased on nearly a decade of on-farm research in steep, mountainous, Austrian orchards (where thick, grassy vegetation is the norm), the Obstraupe easily handles apples, pears, quince, and plums – and with an insertable “nut shield” – it can pick-up walnuts, almonds, pecans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, hazelnuts, crabapples, and probably much more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBecause this is a mechanized ground-harvester, fruit will be most suitable for processing (i.e. cider, perry, jam, etc.) rather than for fresh marketing. And, with the brilliantly engineered companion Obstraupe sorting table (see below), the fruit – or nut – crop is easily and efficiently inspected, sorted, and packed in your own pop-up orchard assembly line. This fascinating and fun process uses standardized collapsible crates (18-cm food grade plastic) that can be changed out of the Obstraupe harvester in seconds with a convenient foot-pedal release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eNote that the Obstraupe features a variable speed control that allows you to optimize the movement of the rotating paddles to maximize harvest efficiency while not using any more battery power than you need – for bigger, heavier fruit generally higher operating speeds will be most effective. For nuts a lower speed allows for longer operating time while still efficiently collecting the crop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBecause of these variables, there is no precise standardized running time however the battery-powered version can typically operate for about 2.5 to 4.5 hours depending on crop and conditions, and the cordless drill version will have a run time based upon the individual battery size attached to the drill. (For contractor-grade drills with 20v batteries, this can be about 20 to 45 minutes continuously, depending on the conditions). If you are already a regular cordless drill user and used to swamping out batteries (charging one while using the other), the drill-powered version is a more cost-effective option. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Obstraupe is available in two base models:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eObstraupe 05\u003c\/span\u003e (The ultimate cost-effective DIY version powered by your own cordless screwdriver – the primary part that might ever need maintenance is the tool you already own!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eObstraupe 05+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Onboard 400W brushless motor with chain drive, powered by an included 10.5AH rechargeable e-bike battery – charger included!). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBoth models feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eOverall 30-inch harvesting width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003e44 food-grade plastic sweeper paddles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003e24-inch solid rubber tires with a 7.5° inclination and deflector to allow for free movement around unharvested fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eStainless steel frame with anodized aluminum covers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eInfinitely height-adjustable handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eTotal weight 68-lbs (without battery\/cordless screwdriver) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003ePack size (in the box, without wheels): 30” x 40” x 24” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eTransport dimensions (with wheels, folded): 32” x 40” x 35”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eRemovable fruit crate: 24” x 16” x 7” (35-liter capacity) - 2 included with each machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eObstraupe Sorting Table (Sold Separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe amazing Obstraupe harvester becomes even more powerful when combined with a companion sorting table. With a slat-surface (that lets any leaves or debris fall through), the sorting table allows for efficient, organized, fruit and nut inspection, culling, and bagging. The solid aluminum frame is designed to hold the standardized Obstraupe crates, and can be fitted with an optional bag holder, and set of wheels for easy transport throughout the orchard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eWith adjustable legs, the Obstraupe sorting table can accommodate users of all heights – and – the legs can be individually adjusted to level the table in different terrains. The table slats are also adjustable and can be configured (with slats added or removed) to support fruit or nuts of different sizes. Clips located on the table end allow for the harvester crates to be mounted onto the side of the table (rather than simply setting them on top), maximizing the usable sorting surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eSorting table technical specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003e55-lbs total weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003ePack size (disassembled in the box): 56” x 12” x 8” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eTransport dimensions (assembled but folded): 63” x 28” x 13”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhere This Thing Comes From\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Obstruape is designed and manufactured by Austrian farmer-engineers, not by a Chinese sweatshop! It’s fabricated in Europe (in an industrial tool factory) from quality materials. It is not available on Amazon, Temu, Shein, or in the local big box store. And amazingly…it is the product of an Austrian farmer-cooperative. Every sale helps support agrarian innovation and land access for small farmers. Northwest Meadowscapes is not just the Western North American Obstraupe dealer, we also use the Obstraupe harvester in our own agroforestry and orchard operations – we think it’s an incredible invention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eAccessories and Options (Sold Separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eNut shield (for the harvest of nuts and small fruit such as crabapples)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eSet of 6 additional foldable boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eWheel set for the sorting table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBag holder for the sorting table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eSet of 18 additional struts for the sorting table (to sort small fruits and nuts with a table gap spacing of 1.2-cm). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eShipping, Pick-Up Options, and Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eBecause the Obstraupe harvesters and sorting tables are slightly heavier than our typical product shipments, we primarily offer them via truck freight. Please email us with your address for a shipping quote. Additionally, we offer these cool machines for pick-up in Port Townsend, WA with advance arrangements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Futura Medium',sans-serif;\"\u003eNew, unused Obstraupe harvesters and sorting tables can be returned within 15-days of delivery minus return shipping costs and a 10% restocking fee. Equipment is inspected and tested prior to shipping, however should you encounter any manufacturing defects that we did not notice, we will waive the return shipping costs and restocking fee during the 15-day during the return timeframe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northwest Meadowscapes","offers":[{"title":"Obstraupe 05 - Powered by Your Own Cordless Drill","offer_id":51601778934006,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Obstraupe 05+ - Onboard 400W brushless motor and 10.5AH rechargeable battery","offer_id":51601778966774,"sku":null,"price":3699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1274\/1723\/files\/the-obstraupe-agroforestry-fruit-and-nut-harvester-4917891.jpg?v=1788926834","url":"https:\/\/northwestmeadowscapes.com\/products\/the-obstraupe-agroforestry-fruit-and-nut-harvester","provider":"Northwest Meadowscapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}