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.

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 trailer. The Xtenda HORT is extremely stable in its operations and has been hard mounted to the skid steer plate as part of the post driver base so there are no weak attachment points. With mast angle adjustment of 57 degrees of mast side angle while utlising the head plate forward /aft tilt angle of the skidsteer, eliminating the requirement for a top link.

Xtenda HORT post removal

The Xtenda HORT is also fully capable of being used on general fence lines, inline posting and strainers up to No.1 2.7m with its foot on the ground.

Revolution’s well renowned technology, balance, compactness combined with extension, antiwear pads, paint finish and ease of usage are all in this unit – it is a reflection of Revolution’s forethought and mandate of no compromises in operations.

Comments Tony White “It’s a small post driver with a big heart, able to perform all duties from specialised horticulture replacement work to full scale fencing contracts. I was as excited as the contractors we recently demonstrated to in the Bay of Plenty as to its capabilities.”

Revolution has a video on their facebook page or You Tube. The Xtenda HORT will be onsite at the Fieldays – Site C52.

For further information please contact 0800 957 033.

• Fully hydraulic extending/compacting Xtenda mast. • 600mm base sideshift. • Able to lay forward and travel with mast laid foward to around 1500mm from ground level. • Weighs under 1000kgs with the skid steer plate and a 300kg hammer. • Heavy-duty post cap which can be easily removed for finishing off deadman and drives below ground. • Has been hard mounted to the skid steer plate as part of the post driver base so there are no weak attachment points. • Mast angle adjustment of 57 degrees of mast side angle while utlising the head plate forward/aft tilt angle of the skidsteer, eliminating the requirement for a top link. • Hi-jack support leg for support directly under the mast, this allows above ground support for up to 3 metre high posts or strainers. • Valve bank tower is independently mounted and can be moved onto three mounting locations. • Replaceable anti-wear pads and no greasing. • Sandblasted 2 pac paint system.