Gillison's Variety Fabrication

Orbit Lift Pruning Towers

Safe, Efficient Access with Reliable Lifting Power

Standard Features 
  • Convenient flip-up hood on both sides for easy access.
  • Kubota 3 cyl., Tier IV, Diesel engine.
  • 4 mph travel speed.
  • Tow tongue is carried on the pruning tower at all times and towing is simply accomplished with a flip of a switch.
  • 25’ lift includes a standard hydraulic sliding axle making it easier for you to go quickly from working to transporting.
  • Great torque, 55% grade ability. 
  • Two individual 31 – 15.50 – 15 wheel drives for greater maneuverability in any position.
  • Operation controls located in the center of the platform for easy use by either hand.
  • Single hand joystick for true proportional drive control in any direction. 
  • Pruner/Saw selector and emergency stop located next to joystick for one hand operation.
  • 2-speed electric throttle control.
  • Tool rack for pruner and saw with quick disconnects.
  • Special pivoting wheel on the rear of the machine is the key to maneuverability.
  • Large 15 gallon external fuel tank for increased operation time.
  • Oil cooler comes standard.
  • Rugged chassis design built for durability and stability.
  • Heavy duty boom and leveling arm with only 3 hoses running to platform. Hoses are plumbed through steel tubing. 
  • The only fully fabricated boom on the market making it very rigid with less flex.
  • Adjustable boom cradle.
Easy Entry Operator’s Platform
  • Large 19” door opening.
  • Low entry step height.
  • Safety latch on door.
  • Safety harness hook.
  • All controls located inside.
  • Ergonomic work space.
  • Fully enclosed platform with padding around the edges.
  • Heating and cooling options.
  • Ignition switch located in the operator’s platform.
Options
  • Available with a picking basket.
  • Heating and cooling option for operator’s platform.
  • Available with tracks.
  • Storage cover available for the operator’s platform.
Safety

We’ve designed a safe pruning tower with the following safety features:

  • The only fully fabricated boom on the market. More rigid = less flex.
  • An enable switch that must be stepped on for directional controls to be operational.
  • Lift over-ride functions located at the engine controls.
  • Secure, fully enclosed operator’s platform with safety latch and safety harness hook.
  • Weather proof owner’s manual storage container located on chassis. 

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Individual Machine Specifications

 

12’

16’

20’

25’

Weight

1975 lbs.

2075 lbs.

3040 lbs.

3450 lbs.

Width

8’ 6”

8’ 6”

10’

10’ transport

13’ working

Length

15’

20’

22’ 5”

24’

Height

65”

65”

72”

94”

Bucket Floor Ht.

18”

18”

18”

18”

Elevated Productivity You Can Trust

Gillison’s Orbit Lift Pruning Tower provides stable, dependable elevation for safer and more efficient pruning and canopy work. Built with rugged components and smooth lifting operation, it performs reliably in demanding field conditions. Growers value it for improved productivity, operator safety, and long-term durability season after season.

Experience the Gillison’s Difference

Whether you’re in the market for a new GVF Pecan Topper Hedger, dependable service, or genuine replacement parts, Gillison’s Variety Fabrication is here to support your operation every step of the way. Stop in to meet our knowledgeable team and see why farmers across northern Michigan rely on us as a trusted partner in efficient, productive farming.

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