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Citrus Picker

Citrus Picker. Market. In 2003, 15 million tons of citrus were produced in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona U.S. citrus growers sold $1.5 billion worth of fruit in 2003 Hand-picking costs $1.50 to harvest a 90-pound field box of citrus. 300 to 400 field boxes of fruit per orchard acre.

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Citrus Picker

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  1. Citrus Picker 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  2. Market In 2003, 15 million tons of citrus were produced in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona U.S. citrus growers sold $1.5 billion worth of fruit in 2003 Hand-picking costs $1.50 to harvest a 90-pound field box of citrus. 300 to 400 field boxes of fruit per orchard acre. 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  3. Hand Picking 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  4. Market Opportunity Product Description: Citrus Picker connected to field cart, closed loop arm that allows for articulate motion in 4 axes Intended Customers: Citrus farmers that currently use unassisted manual labor to harvest 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  5. Technical Analysis 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  6. Our Prototype 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  7. 4-Axes Pivot Mount 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  8. Maneuverability Test 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

  9. Acknowledgments • http://members.aol.com/citrusweb/oj_story.html • USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service • Dr. Donald Peterson, Agriculture Research Service, Kearneysville, W. Virginia 2.009 Sketch Models - Red B

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