The Best Olive Harvesters for Every Use
An electric olive harvester makes harvesting much faster than using manual combs. The key factors that make a difference are the type of head (comb or hedgehog), pole length, weight, and motor power. Below, you’ll find our recommendations for every situation.
For small olive groves and as a second machine
If you have just a few trees or want a backup machine for the season, a lightweight comb-type olive harvester with an extendable pole will meet most of your needs.
The Geotec GTOB-1200 has a comb-type head, a 750 W brushless motor, carbon-fibre rods and an extendable 3.4 m pole, and weighs 2.3 kg.
For small olive groves and as a second machine
- Comb-type head
- 750 W brushless motor
- Extendable pole, 3.4 m
- Weight: 2.3 kg
A review that stood out to us:
“This machine is a solid choice. Good value for money. It’s suitable for small-scale producers or anyone looking for an affordable spare machine.”
For dense foliage
The sea urchin-style head fits between the branches and knocks the fruit down with less tangling, making it suitable for trees with dense foliage.
The Agrotechnic x.Quattro Superveloce CF features a 1000W brushless motor at 12V, independent movement of the hemispheres, a tube and rods made of carbon fiber, and weighs 2.5 kg. It comes with an extendable 2.4 m pole.
For dense foliage, with a hedgehog-style head
- Sea urchin-type head
- 1000W, 12V brushless motor
- Independent movement of the hemispheres
- Weight: 2.5 kg
Review we selected:
“Quiet operation, lightweight to use, good build quality, very powerful (I used it at half power because it sends the olives flying into the neighboring field), doesn’t knock off many leaves or twigs, and doesn’t seem to damage the tree.”
For tall trees, with a telescopic pole
When working with tall trees, a telescopic pole lets you reach the upper branches without a ladder and retract it when working lower down.
The Spacesonic Atrax Electric 4 has a telescopic pole extending up to 3.4 m, a comb-style head, a 750 W brushless motor powered by 12 V, and weighs 2.7 kg.
For tall trees, with a telescopic pole
- Telescopic pole up to 3.4 m
- Comb-style head
- 750 W, 12 V brushless motor
- Weight: 2.7 kg
Review that stood out:
“It harvests fruit continuously and without a hitch. Two of us take turns using it to avoid getting tired, as it requires strong hands—not so much because of its weight, but because of the vibrations.”
For long hours of work, with less weight
When harvesting takes all day, weight matters. A lightweight harvester with a brushless motor causes less fatigue throughout the day.
The Spacesonic Atrax 5 weighs 2.1 kg, has a 750W brushless motor operating at 12V, a comb-type head and a 3.1 m pole that can be extended.
For long hours of work, with the lightest weight possible
- Weight: 2.1 kg
- 750 W, 12 V brushless motor
- Extendable pole: 3.1 m
- Comb-type head
Alternatively, a hedgehog with lower power
- Sea urchin-type head
- Operates with a battery or generator
- Independent movement of the hemispheres
- Weight: 2.6 kg
A review we found noteworthy:
“The hedgehog is lightweight and efficient, and doesn’t damage the olive tree by breaking branches.”
Before choosing, consider the height of your trees and how many hours you’ll be working: a long or telescopic pole is useful for tall olive trees, while weight matters more for extended use. Also check the power supply the machine requires and whether the battery is included.
This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.
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