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ONION HANDLING FROM FIELD TO TABLE! 

 

Modern Produce Equipment specializes in complete onion handling equipment from start to finish! The wide variety of onion handling equipment we offer includes, onion intake and grading systems, field toppers and harvesters, onion peeling, and more! 

Our team will walk you through each step of the way when it comes to finding the best onion handling solutions that is sure to exceed your expectations as well as save on your labor costs. 

 

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NICHOLSON FIELD TOPPER

The Nicholson Field Topper is the best solution if you are looking to get more out of your onions and save on valuable storage space. The field topper from Nicholson will accurately top onions down to the millimeter, to ensure the highest topping standards.

  • Available in multiple different widths and segments
  • Adjustable wheel wells to ensure proper bed seperation
  • Accurate depth control with the addition of a PLC to ensure proper topping height
  • Designed with plenum chambers for the blades to throw the tops into as soon as they are cut, leaving a cleaner crop to harvest.

Learn more about the Field Topper here. 

NICHOLSON TOP TAILER (FINISH TOPPER)

The Nicholson Top Tailer is used throughout the world by packers needing to maintain very high standards, ensuring that their products meet customer preferences. Many packers use these machines 12 months of the year and the build quality reflects the need for continuous running with little maintenance, and low labor. 

  • The machines are versatile with variable speeds and variable pitch
  • The Top Tailer has the capacity to handle main crop onions, short day fresh onions, beetroot, and some varieties of garlic
  • A choice of working widths provides a good choice of outputs from 2 to 30 tons per hour, depending on the type and quality of the crop
  • All machines come with an in-feed conveyor, this is important to ensure good presentation into the machine

Learn more about the Nicholson Top Tailer 

NICHOLSON ONION HARVESTERS 

Nicholson’s onion harvesters are individually designed to meet the requirements of each customer’s operation. Each machine can be fitted with many harvester features to reduce overall labor as well as increase the output of the machine. 

  • Inspection area that is safe and well protected 
  • Customizable tire widths to ensure proper bed clearance and less damaged product 
  • Variable speed drives installed with a star-lifter pick up head

Learn more about Nicholson’s onion harvesters. 

 

NICHOLSON WINDROWERS 

Nicholson Windrowers are designed to lift the onions whilst removing soil from the roots and gently placing them back onto the soil in a uniformed windrow to enhance drying before harvesting.

  • Row widths range from 60 in to 88 in
  • Number of rows from 1 x 60” to 3 x 88”
  • Discharge; single rows, 3 rows into 2, or 3 rows into 1
  • Most lifters and windrowers are fitted with a star-lifter head at the front; the eco version is fitted with a paddle
  • Options for manual or hydraulic agitation, and manual or auto depth control
  • Options include a powered tiller for levelling double ridged work or breaking soil lumps which can reduce damage particularly in clay soils

Learn more about Nicholson’s windrowers here. 

TONG ONION GRADING SYSTEMS  

Tong’s onion sizing lines are custom designed to achieve all your  sizing requirements. Built to guarantee gentle handling, minimal maintenance, optimum safety, and ease of use. These grading systems are sure to optimize labor and resources to their full abilities. 

  • Multiple grading options to maximize the crops output
  • Available with HMI control, diagnostics, and built-in power efficiency
  • Grading systems are versatile to accommodate a large range of crop types and sizes

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