The Grabber is an infield mechanical loader of fresh fruit brunches. The first version was introduced in 1992 and has been well recieved by the industry. This implement operated by hydraulic and is usually attached to an infield transporter. It is commonly fixed to a mini tractor with a trailer. The grabber consists of a two-section crane and a three-webbed finger-gripper. Both the crane and the gripper are fitted with four hydraulic cylinders. The crane has a reach of about 3.5 meters and can lift a maximum weight of 100kg (approximately, 3 bunches at one lift).

The Grabber is an implement that could also installed on other types of mechanical infield transporters of reasonable size as long as they are equipped with hydraulic power. Minimal modification to the main frame is required to secure the implement to the vehicle.

Main Researcher: Ahmad Hj Hitam