Canopy and orchard work no problem for the Revolution Xtenda HORT The Revolution Xtenda HORT is a specialised unit for working under existing kiwifruit canopy and orchards designed for pulling out broken posts and redriving new posts. Keeping with the Revolution theme of creating balance in the design the Revolution Xtenda HORT model is designed to fit onto modified smaller skidsteers that can get under existing canopies to carry out pulling out damaged posts and driving in new replacements. It will also carry out deadman/anchors and raker work. Modifying their fully hydraulic Xtenda
mast (which they designed in 2004), Revolution shortened the mast, placed the bottom hammer pulleys onto an extended drop-down arm to allow for
700mm mast extension, while keeping the hammer drop function intact. The top pully section is guarded so wires and vines do not foul with the rope. The original mast option remains available for those who want to carry out general farm fencing as well to allow for taller strainer work. There is a heavy-duty post cap which can be easily removed for finishing off deadman and will drive below ground for subterrain work. Using the previous “SM” sideshift section with replaceable antiwear pads, Revolution used 600mm of sideshift. Adding a Hi-jack support leg for support directly under the mast, this allows above ground support for driving 2.7m high posts or strainers.
The valve bank tower is independently mounted and can be moved onto three mounting locations. The standard position is available to be mounted near the mast as per normal operations, positions 2 and 3 are on the opposite end of the sideshift base for protecting the valve bank and creating clearance when working amongst vines. The Xtenda HORT can be laid forward when moving under the canopy. By angulating the plate forward the Xtenda HORT can be lowered in front
of the skidsteer to below 1500mm off ground level without compromising the operational safety of the units.
STABILITY With a weight of under 1000kgs with the skid steer plate and a 300kg hammer the Xtenda HORT tucks up for easy travel both on the skidsteer or on a
Tony White demonstrates the Xtenda HORTs capabilities
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