Shockwave X
The Shockwave X is a complete rethink of how we’ve always shaken trees. An operator would decelerate and stop the machine next to the tree, shake, then accelerate away to the next. With modern orchard row spacings, this method has some downsides when applied to hundreds or thousands of acres. Inconsistent operator speed due to operator skill and fatigue level. Rutting the orchard with acceleration and deceleration. Wear on internal components attempting to deal with stop-and-go operation.
But what if we didn’t have to stop the machine at each tree? What if it could glide smoothly through the row without stopping?
The Shockwave X is built on our proven, durable Shockwave Catchall shaker frame, and powered by the same reliable 3.8L Cummins Series V turbo-diesel engine producing 148hp. It comes standard with a heated and air-conditioned pressurized cabin featuring orchard safety glass in the front and right window, where the action is. A hydrostatic wheel motor drive with 19:1 ratio provides the locomotion, and a load sense hydraulic system keeps things under control.
The science behind the Shockwave X’s continuous operation mode is the innovative, patent pending X-3 shaker head. Unlike other side-mount shakers, this head does not extend and retract on a boom. Instead, it glides on a sliding carriage, its clamps opening 180 degrees to clear trees, then closing in sequence, shaking, releasing- all without stopping! The machine’s continuous velocity affords the operator the time and control to comfortably adjust to conditions, leading to improved control and safety.
But what if the operator was optional?
OMC first took the guesswork out of shaking with our popular, patented F.A.S.T. and Tree Seeker shaker automation systems. For the Shockwave X, we’ve teamed up with Bonsai Robotics to take the work out of shaking, bringing to market the first fully autonomous shaker. Bonsai’s VisionSteer camera-based vision system integrates into OMC’s shaker systems and provides the user with self-driving, self-steering, self-shaking capability. No operator required.
