In hazelnut harvesting, labour is now the biggest challenge. Finding seasonal farm workers gets harder every year, while wages rise rapidly. Hand harvesting also takes weeks, and an unexpected rain during that long period can reduce the quality of the season's crop. Monchiero self-propelled hazelnut harvesters clear the orchard in a matter of days with a single operator, eliminating the need for labour and freeing your harvest from dependence on the weather.
In Türkiye, finding seasonal farm workers gets harder every year, while labour costs rise rapidly. Hand harvesting of hazelnuts requires, on average, about 1.5 man-days per decare. On that basis:
Assembling a crew of this size at the start of the season, organising it and keeping it in the field throughout the harvest has become practically impossible for many growers today.
The second problem is timing. Hand harvesting takes weeks. If unexpected rain falls during that long period, hazelnuts lying on the ground come into contact with damp soil and lose quality, causing significant losses in colour, flavour and market value. A single spell of bad weather can put the profitability of the entire season at risk.
Time required to harvest a 300-decare hazelnut orchard:
| Method | Equipment | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hand harvesting | 30 workers × 15 days | 450 man-days |
| Monchiero 2095 | Single operator, ~50 da/day | ~6 days |
| Monchiero 20125 Ferox | Single operator, ~100 da/day | ~3 days |
* Harvest rates are based on operating speeds of 6 da/hour (2095) and 12 da/hour (20125 Ferox) respectively, in an orchard with suitable ground preparation. They may vary depending on field conditions.
Mechanical harvesting offers growers four key advantages:
The Monchiero range meets a variety of needs, from medium-sized family orchards to large commercial plantations. The two models most often chosen for hazelnut harvesting in Türkiye:
A compact solution for mid-sized orchards
With its Yanmar Stage V diesel engine, four-wheel-drive Twin-Lock system and 1.3 m³ hopper, the 2095 is an ideal combination for medium-sized hazelnut orchards. The dual counter-rotating pick-up system separates the hazelnuts from the leaves for a clean harvest. It is highly manoeuvrable in narrow-row plantations.
High capacity for large commercial plantations
The 20125 Ferox is a top-tier harvester designed for larger-scale operations. It stands out with the largest hopper in its class, at 3.1 m³, which means fewer unloading stops in the field and a significant increase in harvesting speed. Its wide pick-up system and advanced cleaning unit deliver high efficiency over long working hours.
Hazelnuts fall naturally from the tree when ripe. This makes them ideal for mechanised harvesting: when harvest time comes, all that remains is to collect the fallen crop quickly and cleanly.
At this point, time is the biggest threat. The longer hazelnuts stay on the ground, the more their internal quality declines through contact with damp soil; mould and colour loss set in, and market value falls. With traditional hand picking, this process can take weeks, and a rainy spell during that time will hurt the yield of the whole season.
Monchiero 2095 and 20125 Ferox harvesters carry fallen nuts into the hopper quickly and cleanly in orchards planted in rows. The dual counter-rotating pick-up system separates the hazelnuts from leaves and thin twigs, while the cleaning unit removes soil and debris. The result: a harvest that goes into the hopper shortly after leaving the ground, with low moisture and high market value.
Completing the harvest quickly and in a controlled way both preserves crop quality and minimises dependence on weather conditions.
A harvester investment shapes your productivity for many years. The main criteria to evaluate when making your decision are:
As Monchiero Türkiye, in addition to sales, we provide service support and genuine spare parts for the whole life of your machine. Under the Monchiero Certified Maintenance Programme (Monchiero Assist), we visit your orchard twice a year to carry out comprehensive maintenance before and after the season. With our support line open 7 days a week during the harvest season and our commitment to send a technician to the field within 24 hours, we guarantee that your machine keeps its day-one performance.
The price of Monchiero hazelnut harvesters varies with orchard size, terrain slope and the machine configuration you choose. For small plantations on the steep slopes of the Black Sea region, mechanical harvesting is often not feasible; on flat or gently sloping land, however, machine harvesting greatly reduces labour costs. The compact 2095 model is preferred for small and medium-sized flat orchards, and the 20125 Ferox for large industrial plantations.
Key points to know when requesting a price:
Share your orchard size, terrain slope and plantation layout — you will receive an assessment and a tailored quotation within 24 hours.
The Monchiero 2095 and 20125 Ferox models are covered by the Agricultural Credit programme through Ziraat Bankası and Ziraat Katılım Bankası. The programme offers our farmers three key advantages:
Contact our team for detailed terms, the application process and a payment plan tailored to you.
