Product information
Harvester Basket
Product options
Selected
shipping
guaranteed
market farmers
Questions about the Harvester Basket
All support articles- Open the full article
There are many variables to take into consideration:
- Product Amount/Type
- Harvester Skill Level
- Care and Maintenance
We have some customers who never change a blade in a season and some need our 5 piece blade pack or more. It really depends upon the circumstances of your individual farm.
With a good operator who keeps the blade out of the dirt and cleans the blade area after each use, one could reasonably expect to have functional cutting edge performance for 300-400 lbs (136-181 kg) of greens.
Sharpening the blade takes about 15 minutes with our Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener. You can watch a video demonstration on our Farmer’s Friend YouTube channel.
- Open the full article
The Quick Cut Greens Harvester has a cut path of approximately 15 inches and the dimensions for model 1503 are as follows:
- Brush width 16 inches
- Basket Area 18 inches
- Blade 18 inches
- Open the full article
Here is the link on how to sharpen the Quick Cut Greens Harvester blades.
- Open the full article
Please refer to pages 9-11 of the Quick Cut Greens Harvester Manual which can be downloaded here.
- Open the full article
Any 3/8” or 1/2" chuck, 18-20 Volt drill that operates within the 1,500-1,800 RPMs. Drills with faster RPMs can be used, but it causes premature wearing of parts and throws the harvested product out of the back of the basket.
A list of possible brand names is Bosch, Craftsman, DeWalt, Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee, Porter-Cable, Rigid, or Ryobi.
If you have an older drill with a larger battery, you might want to consider purchasing our Large Velcro Drill Strap.
- Open the full article
Below is a general cleaning reference from page 11 of the Quick Cut Greens Harvester manual, where the most up to date one can be found here. More detailed instructions on sanitizing the harvester can be found here.
- Open the full article
The most up-to-date Quick Cut Greens Harvester manual can be found here.
- Open the full article
Below are some pictures that can show you how the belt is routed, and a video that takes you step by step through the replacement. If your belt is jumping off, the second link can help you figure out possible reasons.
How do I install my replacement belt?
What might be the cause of my harvester belt jumping off?
- Open the full article
We have customers who use our harvester with the quick stand attachment for microgreens and wheat grass on small and large scales.
Below are some videos of the quick stand in action.
By the way, we offer a one year satisfaction guarantee on the Harvester and Stand. Please see the return policy here.
- Open the full article
Please see the video below.
- Open the full article
Some farming contexts such as certified processing areas require extra steps in cleaning the harvester. Sanitizing your quick cut greens harvester for this scenario is a four-step process.
Step 1: Clean the blade and basket area with liquid soap and long-handled stiff bristle brush. Spray with water to rinse.
Step 2: Remove the harvester brush by slipping off the belt and using a 7/16” socket. Dip in distilled white vinegar. Reattach brush to the harvester. Belt routing can be viewed here.
Step 3: Spray distilled white vinegar mixed with 3-4 drops of lemon essential oil on the entire harvester and wipe down metal areas with a cloth.
Step 4: Allow harvester to dry in direct sunlight for 15-30 minutes.
Resources
Bell, A. (n.d.). Safe disinfectant sprays for fabrics. Retrieved September 18, 2018, from https://www.hunker.com/13420678/safe-disinfectant-sprays-for-fabrics
CP Lab Safety. (n.d.). Nylon Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Nylon with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products. Retrieved September 18, 2018, from https://www.calpaclab.com/nylon-chemical-compatibility-chart/
CP Lab Safety. (n.d.). Polypropylene Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Polypropylene with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products. Retrieved from https://www.calpaclab.com/polypropylene-chemical-compatibility-chart/
Sorenson, M. (2014, February 1). Sanitizing with sunlight: The best disinfectant know. Retrieved September 18, 2018, from http://sunlightinstitute.org/sanitizing-with-sunlight-the-best-disinfectant-know/
- Open the full article
Below are the distributors we have for the Quick Cut Greens Harvester. You will need to purchase through one of our distributors when in these areas. Otherwise, you may purchase from the USA.
Distributor Place Contact Name Contact Info Website
1. Active Vista Australia James Hutchinson james@activevista.com.au www.activevista.com.au
2. Dubois Agrinovation Canada www.duboisag.com
3. Dorfgeist Switzerland Remo Muehleback gemuss@dorfgeist.ch www.dorfgeist.ch/shop/
4. Semenco Sweden Lars Cedregen lars.cedergren@semenco.se www.semenco.se
5. Terrateck France contact@terrateck.com www.terrateck.com
6. Agustin & Facundo Uruguay
7. Greenbridge Egypt/ Dubai
Below are the distributors we have for the Pyroweeder. You will need to purchase through one of our distributors when in these areas. Otherwise, you may purchase from the USA.
Distributor Place Contact Name Contact Info Website
1. Active Vista Australia James Hutchinson james@activevista.com.au www.activevista.com.au
2. Dorfgeist Switzerland Remo Muehleback gemuss@dorfgeist.ch www.dorfgeist.ch/shop/
3. Terrateck France contact@terrateck.com www.terrateck.com
4. Greenbridge Egypt/ Dubai
We do not have international distributors of our tunnels. Please see the attachment for international sellers of Caterpillar Tunnel Kits.
Distributor
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Website
Australia
Active Vista
James Hutchinson
james@activevista.com.au
Europe
Remo Muehlebach
genuss@dorfgeist.ch
www.dorfgeist.ch/shop/
Serres Natural
N/A
Web Form
- Open the full article
The answer to this question varies, but below is a customer report that can give you an idea of how often and what parts need replaced. Their average amount of harvested greens per week is 500 lbs (225 kg).
Part Pounds Kilograms Drive Shaft Pulley 1800 800 Serpentine Belt 4000 1800 Connecting Rod 4000 1800 Slide Bearing 5000 2200 Drive Shaft Bearings 4000 1800 Blade Redress 2000 900 - Open the full article
The harvester ships in a box that is 26in x 20in x 6in (66cm x 51cm x 15.5cm) and weighs 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
More information can be found at the link below:
https://farmersfriendllc.com/products/harvest/quick-cut-greens-harvester/specs
- Read the full article
A belt that jumps off of the pulleys can happen for a couple of reasons. Below is a troubleshooting guide to figure out the reason your belt is malfunctioning. We have started with the most obvious and simple items first.
Drill is in reverse. Some times, when you have the drill in reverse, it can pop the belt off. In this case, reinstall the belt and see if it works in the forward driving position.
Improperly routed belt. If the belt is routed improperly, you may find the belt only stays on when you run the drill in reverse. The blade will still cut, but the macrame brush will spin in the wrong direction. The link below can help you properly route the belt. It has pictures attached and a video link as well.
How do I route my belt on the harvester pulleys?
Pulley out of alignment. If the harvester is dropped, an area that can be susceptible to damage is the idler pulley bracket. The picture below can show you how the pulleys should line up and what the bracket looks like. You could try to re-align them, but it is possible the bracket can break off. You would need to send it to our shop and we would make the needed repairs.
. Worn pulley. The drive shaft pulley is the most common culprit when it comes to pulleys wearing. These will need to be replaced around 1800 lbs of harvested greens. The groove can wear down and actually split the pulley in half occasionally. The other pulleys can wear down as too, but they have a much higher use case. The drive shaft pulley receives more wear because it receives a more direct load from the rotating drive shaft. The video below can help with this repair.
How do I replace my drive shaft?
Belt needs replacing. Depending on how the harvester is used and stored, the belt can last around 4000 lbs of greens. The video below can assist with this routine maintenance.
. As with any machine that has moving parts, routine maintenance is required and can prevent harvesting emergencies. If you need more assistance, please feel free to email pictures and videos to support@farmersfriendllc.com and/or call us at 931-583-0397. We are happy to help!
- Open the full article
Below are the steps to take when sending a harvester back to Farmers Friend for repair. If your harvester is having problems and is still under the one-year satisfaction guarantee, parts, labor, and return shipping are under warranty. However, the customer is responsible for the cost of shipping the harvester to Farmers Friend when outside of the warranty. We will cover the cost of shipping it back to you.
The Return Box
To obtain the best price on return shipping, you can use the original box if you still have it. If not, we use a 26in x 20in x 6in box. Something close to this in size will help you keep the return shipping price down. By removing the basket rod retainer plates, you can lay the harvester flat. Please include padding such as a newspaper for protection.
Please include the completed Work Order Request form in the box. (download link in sidebar)
If you'd like us to provide a shipping label, write to support@farmersfriend.com or call us at 931-583-0397 with the dimensions of your box. The cost of the shipping label will still be the customers responsibility.
The Repair Process
Once Farmers Friend receives and inspects the harvester, they will contact you with the recommended repairs and total cost. After payment is collected the work will start. Finally, we will ship your repaired Quick Cut Greens Harvester back to you.
What is the average cost of repair?
An average repair cost is $175 with ranges from $70-$300
How long does the repair process take?
The average repair turn around time from when the harvester is received by Farmers Friend is around 5-7 business days plus the time it takes in transit.
What is the average cost of shipping?
The average cost of shipping a box the size we recommend within the continental United States is $25.
From time to time a Harvester has been used to such a degree that repairs are no longer able to be performed. In this case, we will recommend purchasing a new Harvester at a 25% discount.
- Open the full article
It is a No-Tox HD Food Grade Oil. It is used for many applications including: gears, bearings, motors, pumps, and multi surfaces. The Oil is not classified as organic, although it is classified as Kosher and Pareve approved, as well as Halal certified.
- Open the full article
2. Connecting Rod
3. Butcher Blade
4. Brush Spindle and Drive Shaft Bearing-3/8 x 7/8 R6-2RS
5. Lower Drive Shaft Bearing
6. Slide Bearing - Model 1503
7. Harvester Frame
8. Flat head Screw #6 1/4”
9. 18-8 Stainless Steel SAE Washer for #8 Screw Size
10. 18-8 Stainless Steel SAE Washer for #12 Screw Size
11. Flat Head Screw 10-24 × 1/2”
12. 1/4"-20 3/4" Length Fully Threaded
13. 18-8 Stainless Steel Nylon-Insert Locknut, 10-32 Thread Size
14. 18-8 Stainless Steel Hex Nut, 10-24 Thread Size
16. Drive Shaft and Crank
18. Small Basket-Retainer Plate
20. Large Basket-Retainer Plate
22. Large Drive Pulley
24. Round Head Screw 10-24 × 1/2”
26. Drive Shaft Clamping Shaft Collar for 3/8" Diameter
29. Mil. Spec. 18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Screw, 10-32 Thread Size, 1/2” Long
30. Drive Shaft Pulley
32. Idler Arm Pulley
33. Brush Drive End Spacer
35. Blade Guide Channel
34. Blade Guide Pin
36. Flat Head Screw 10-24 × 3/8”
1. Serpentine Belt
11. Flat Head Screw 10-24 X ½”
17.Drill Support Rod
21. Velcro Drill Strap
23.Basket Frame Rod
25. Harvester Basket
27.T-Clip
- Open the full article
When getting replacement parts you'll need to know what model you have to get the correct part. The steps below can help you determine what model you have.
NOTE: Five years from the last manufactured unit of a model is when limited support is initiated. Limited support means no unique parts will be manufactured. Parts which crossover between models can still be purchased. Click your model to purchase these parts.
Model #1501
Model #1501 has a couple easy to identify things...
- It has two blades. (One moving and one stationary.)
- The universal drill mount is fairly complicated with u-bolts that loop around the drill to hold it in place.
- This is also the only model that had height adjustment skids.
The model number is stamped into the back of the crank housing block as you can see in the picture below.
Model #1502
Model #1502 is also easy to identify...
- It only has one blade.
- The drill is supported by clamping securely to the drive shaft. A velcro strap holds the drill to keep it from pivoting.
The model number is stamped into the upper drive shaft bearing mount as you can see in the picture below.
Model #1503
Model #1503 is very similar to model #1502, but it has one small difference...
- On the bottom of the harvester, we added a replaceable aluminum slide channel that is held on by two screws. Model #1502 did not have this and we had some problems with the frames wearing out too fast.
The model number is stamped into the upper drive shaft bearing mount as you can see in the picture below.
- Open the full article
The two-blade 1501 Quick Cut Greens Harvester will no longer be supported with parts as of September, 30 2018. Parts unique to this model are no longer carried and only existing universal parts will be available (Please see attached table).
The fixed blade guide channel 1502 Quick Cut Greens Harvester will no longer be supported with parts as of March 31, 2019. Parts unique to this model are no longer manufactured and only existing stock will be available.
Below are some common parts that can be purchased at the links below for the Model 1501.
Hubb: https://www.mcmaster.com/6408k11
Rubber Spider: https://www.mcmaster.com/6408k84
Drive Shaft: https://www.mcmaster.com/8974k24
We also recommend…
