The 355 Squirrel is The Ideal Machine For Apple & Stone Fruit Orchards
Squirrel 358 SD-D Soft Drive – Deluxe 5.5m reach | 3.5m platform height The 358 SD-D model is designed primarily for picking and pruning trellised orchards. Genuine foot controls SD (Soft Drive) Fully enclosed spacious engine compartment. Powerful two hydraulic pump system. Self lubricating replaceable bushes. Planetary 8:1 wheel drive hubs. 200KG SWL with 12º-15º side ways angle & 15º forwards angle at full height. Best back up and spare parts. Electric hydraulic three speed. Towing & free wheeling standardOne caster flotation wheels 520 Ø x 300mm wide. Large self closing cage gate. 6 CFM 2 stage compressor Safety throughout. Side swing cage. Electric throttle. Enclosed cage. 40 lt fuel tank. Low back.
Powerful double pump Hydraulic System
Hydraulics have the capacity to handle steep and adverse conditions. The system is protected by a very large fine 10 micron suction filter. Two hydraulics pumps are fitted.
Large Fuel Tanks
Squirrel engine is fitted with a mechanical fuel pump and has a 40 lt steel fuel tank
Planetary Drive Wheel Hubs
We have our own design very heavy duty 8:1 planetary reduction gearbox with an integrated powerful hydraulic motor and incorporate fail safe multi-disc wet brakes which eliminate creep and auto brakes smoothly when driving down a hill. Hubs are standard with quick disengage freewheeling. This is the most powerful efficient drive giving maximum torque to the drive wheels.
Genuine Foot Controls
The SQUIRREL is a machine with unique foot controls, giving three dimensional movement without the operator shifting his feet. A wide seat belt holds the operator directly above the foot pedals giving a safe and comfortable working position. The fully adjustable spring centred foot pedals allow you to continue working with both hands free AT ALL TIMES. This proven feature alone makes the SQUIRREL the most efficient machine.
For more information on cage & foot controls click picture on left.
Safe In & Out of Cage
The SQUIRRELs Cage: is safe and easy to enter and exit – no bending and twisting under hand rails. It is automatically closed and latched with 2 separate latches. As the rear seat belt is attached, getting in and out is safe and fast. To un-latch it requires 2 fingers to lift two latches, then push back. The latch handles are recessed in the back inside corner.
Hydraulic Three Speed
Three speed is a standard feature which operates independently from the variable engine rpm, enabling the operator to select a wide range of speeds for safe and faster operation. There is a toggle stick in the cage to change speeds, which can be done while driving.
A safety height sensor switches gear 3 off and reverts to gear 2 when the cage is raised above 1/3rd height.
Gear 1 slow speed steady work at heights.
Gear 2 steady to fast work speed.
Gear 3 travelling speed.
Serving Busselton and the South West of Western Australia for over 40 years, the team at Nicholls Machinery know all there is about the agriculture and construction industries. Not only can we supply you with the equipment you need new and used, we also service it locally.