Orchard Machinery

What Orchard Machinery does

Orchard Machinery Corporation (OMC, d/b/a shakermaker.com) is a family-owned, privately held manufacturer founded in 1961 and headquartered in Yuba City, California. The company designs and builds a complete line of mechanical harvesting equipment for tree nut and fruit orchards, organized into proprietary brands including Shockwave (tree shakers), Aftershock (shuttles, bin carriers, elevators), and off-ground harvesting systems (Catchall X, OTT), complemented by sweepers, harvesters and conditioners, carts, and blowers. Notable technical components include Cummins and Volvo diesel powertrains, the patented Tree Seeker automation system (three phased levels covering shake energy control, sensor-based positioning, and self-steering), off-ground Catch-All collection systems for crops that cannot contact the ground, and features such as 180-degree rotating operator platforms on AR-400 shuttles and continuous-operation designs that minimize harvester downtime. The company also holds exclusive US distribution rights for TOL Incorporated pruning machines and has executed a prior acquisition of Weiss McNair PowerSource.

OMC operates a hybrid go-to-market: a US dealer network handles the bulk of local sales, service, and parts, with direct factory sales for enterprise and international customers and a pre-owned equipment channel. Revenue mechanics are hardware-led — new equipment sales across the full harvesting line — supplemented by recurring parts and service revenue and a growing international footprint (Australia, Mexico, Brazil). Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed price points. The company serves commercial tree nut growers (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios) as the primary segment, plus specialty fruit and nut growers (pistachios, prunes, cherries, macadamia, olives) requiring off-ground harvesting, and markets through its website, social channels, dealer relationships, and industry events such as World Ag Expo.

Name

Orchard Machinery

Legal name

Orchard Machinery Corporation

Website

https://shakermaker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Orchard Machinery Corporation (OMC) is a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1961 that designs and builds mechanical tree nut and fruit harvesting equipment — including shakers, sweepers, harvesters, off-ground systems, shuttles, and elevators — serving commercial almond, walnut, pistachio, and specialty crop growers via a US dealer network and direct factory sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Harvesting Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Harvesting & Forage Equipment (IMAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agricultural Processing Equipment (On-farm) (IMAHACAL), Farm Transport & Hauling Equipment (Farm Trailers, Grain Carts, Wagons) (AFAAAAAD), Orchard Management & Field Operations (Pruning/Training, Thinning, Irrigation/Fertigation) (AFAGACAL)

Keywords

• Tree nut harvesting equipment
• Agricultural machinery manufacturing
• Tree shaker equipment
• Off-ground nut harvesters
• Orchard maintenance equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Yuba City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Agricultural Equipment Sales: Sale of complete line of tree nut and fruit harvesting equipment including shakers, sweepers, harvesters, carts, elevators, blowers, and maintenance equipment. Equipment ranges from tractor-mounted implements to self-propelled machines with various engine configurations.
2. Pre-Owned Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned/used agricultural harvesting equipment through dedicated pre-owned equipment section of the business.
3. Parts and Service: Strong parts and service support for all equipment sold, with emphasis on ongoing support since 1961. Includes TOL machine parts and service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Orchard Machinery Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells a complete line of tree nut and fruit harvesting equipment — including mechanical tree shakers, self-propelled and tractor-mounted sweepers, self-propelled harvesters and conditioners, off-ground harvesters, transport carts, shuttles and bin carriers, elevators, blowers, and orchard maintenance equipment. The company also distributes TOL Incorporated pruning machines as the exclusive US dealer and supports customers with parts and service.

Product overview

Orchard Machinery Corporation (OMC) is a family-owned manufacturer of tree nut and fruit harvesting solutions serving the agriculture industry since 1961. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary branded equipment organized into several product lines: Shockwave Shakers (Sprint, Lifted Sprint, Shockwave X, and Monoboom) for mechanical tree shaking; Sweepers (2855 SP, 2935 SP, and Tractor Mount V-Sweeper) for gathering nuts into windrows; Harvesters & Conditioners (7510 SP, 836, and 9810) for ground-level nut collection with built-in cleaning; Off-Ground Harvesters (Catchall X and OTT) for crops that cannot touch the ground; Carts (K218, K205, CC-350, CC-525) for transporting nuts from harvesters; Aftershock Shuttles & Bin Carriers (AR-400, AR-450, AR-500, AR-7) for orchard transport; Aftershock Elevators (SD-36, FE-36, SE-180) for loading trucks and trailers; and Blowers including the California Tornado. OMC also distributes TOL Incorporated pruning machines (hedgers, skirters, and toppers) as exclusive US dealer. The equipment integrates as a complete harvesting system where shakers dislodge nuts, sweepers gather them, harvesters collect and clean, carts and shuttles transport, and elevators transfer to processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aftershock: Aftershock product line including shuttles, bin carriers, elevators, and carts for nut harvesting operations.
• Shockwave
• TOL by OMC

Products and services

• Shockwave Sprint Tree Shaker Side-mounted tree shaker for almonds, walnuts, and young pecans, capable of shaking up to 7 trees per minute with optional Tree Seeker automation system. For commercial orchard operators.
• Shockwave Lifted Sprint Tree Shaker Elevated version of the Sprint shaker designed for trees requiring higher clearance during shaking operations. For commercial orchard operators.
• Shockwave X Off-Ground Shaker Off-ground shaker system for pistachios, prunes, cherries, macadamia, and olives that cannot touch the ground, featuring 3.8L Cummins engines and R-5 Magnum shaker head.
• Shockwave Monoboom Tree Shaker Heavy-duty shaker with R-3 or R-4 Magnum shaker heads, 173 HP Cummins engine, and optional rubber track drive for walnuts and pecans.
• 7510 SP Harvester Self-propelled harvester with Volvo 5L Tier 4 Final 173 HP engine, highest continuously rated horsepower in the industry, and climate-controlled cab for almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
• 836 Hazelnut Harvester Hazelnut-specific harvester with hydraulic dirt chain, 60 HP minimum requirement, and enhanced leaf removal system.
• 9810 Harvester Upgraded harvester with refreshed hydraulics, improved thermal performance, and active cooling for almond, walnut, and hazelnut applications. Available worldwide.
• Catchall X Off-Ground Harvester Two-piece off-ground harvesting system for nuts and fruits that cannot touch the ground, featuring separate shaker and receiver units with Cummins engines.
• OTT Over The Top Harvester Off-ground harvester with 200HP Cummins engine for crops requiring above-ground collection with 20-inch oval shaker pads.
• 2855 SP Sweeper Low-profile self-propelled sweeper with 54-inch cab height, ideal for high-density orchards with John Deere 74 HP Tier 4 Final engine.
• 2935 SP Sweeper Self-propelled sweeper with 74 HP John Deere engine, ergonomic cab, and reversible fan for debris clearing.
• Tractor Mount V-Sweeper Tractor-mounted V-configuration sweeper for narrow-row orchards with low-profile design.
• California Tornado Blower Tow-behind blower designed to work with OMC Sprint shakers (2017+), with adjustable air gate for debris clearing.
• AR-400 Shuttle Shuttle with 180-degree powered rotating operator platform, 148HP Cummins engine, and 440 cubic feet tank capacity for continuous orchard operations.
• AR-450 Shuttle Front-dump shuttle with 450 cubic feet capacity, 148HP Cummins engine, and four-wheel steering for tight orchard maneuverability.
• AR-500 Shuttle Large-capacity rear discharge shuttle with 200HP Cummins B4.5 engine, center articulating pivot, and modular frame for future configurations.
• AR-7 Bin Carrier Bin carrier with 121HP Cummins engine, hydrostatic all-wheel drive, and optional bulk tank insert with 450 cubic feet storage.
• Herbst K218 Cart Rear dump cart with desticker option for almonds, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts, designed to fit in standard shipping containers for international export.
• K205 Cart 350 cubic foot capacity cart with bolt-together side panels and dual chain unload system for almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
• CC-350 Cart Conveyor cart with 350 cubic feet capacity, dual chain delivery system, and optional desticker for stick removal.
• CC-525 Cart High-capacity conveyor cart with 525 cubic feet, single chain delivery, and dual leveling augers for bulk discharge systems.
• SD-36 Elevator Side-dump elevator with 14.5 foot discharge height, designed to work with AR-400 shuttle for efficient product transfer.
• FE-36 Elevator Front-dump elevator with 14.5 foot discharge height and swingarm controls for shuttle operator safety.
• SE-180 Elevator Swing conveyor elevator with 180-degree discharge rotation, 74HP Cummins engine, and 14.5 foot discharge height for multiple trailer filling.
• Skirter/Hedger Precision machine for trimming lower skirts and side canopies of trees to keep drive rows clear and maintain uniform orchard profile.
• Dual Boom Hedger Models (by TOL) Hedger machines with dual booms for hedging both sides of a row in a single pass, including HD1400, HD1800AB, HD1800RM, HDR1100LXT, HDR1100N, and HDR1400 models. Distributed by OMC as exclusive US dealer for TOL Incorporated.
• Skirter Models (by TOL) Skirting machines including HS900W and HDB2100 kits for commercial contractors and growers. Distributed by OMC as exclusive US dealer for TOL Incorporated.
• Topper/Hedger Models (by TOL) Topping and hedging machines including TH1000SK, TH1100CT, TH1100CT-H T4, TH1400-H T4, TH2000 T4, TH2000F T4, TH2500, and TH4500 models. Distributed by OMC as exclusive US dealer for TOL Incorporated.
• E-Limb-inator Orchard maintenance equipment for limb removal and orchard preparation.
• Pre-Owned Equipment Sale of pre-owned/used agricultural harvesting equipment through the company's dedicated pre-owned equipment section.
• Parts and Service Parts and service support for all OMC and TOL equipment sold, with emphasis on ongoing support since 1961. Includes TOL machine parts and service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 7 trees per minute harvesting rate with Shockwave Sprint shakers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TOL IncorporatedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOMC is the exclusive US dealer for the complete line of TOL Incorporated Pruning Machines. This partnership expands OMC's product offerings to include hedging, topping, and skirting equipment for orchard maintenance, complementing their harvesting equipment line.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Pellenc: Pellenc is a French specialty equipment manufacturer with a strong presence in vineyard and orchard mechanization, including vibrating tree shakers and harvesting aids. Comparable as it serves tree crop growers with mechanical harvesting solutions, though its primary geographic footprint is Europe rather than California.
• Monchiero (S.B. Monchiero & C.): Monchiero is an Italian manufacturer of specialty harvesting and pruning machinery for orchards and vineyards, including tree shakers and grape/nut harvesters. Comparable to OMC as a regional specialty equipment builder serving tree crop growers, with overlapping technology in vineyard and orchard mechanical harvesting.

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: AGCO is a broadline agricultural equipment manufacturer (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra) producing tractors and harvesting equipment. Comparable as a global incumbent serving crop producers, including some specialty crop exposure that overlaps with OMC's mid-sized and large grower customer segments.
• CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland): CNH Industrial is a broad agricultural equipment incumbent (Case IH, New Holland) producing tractors, harvesters, and specialty crop equipment worldwide. Comparable as it overlaps with OMC in specialty crop harvesting machinery and is increasingly targeting orchard and vineyard automation.
• Deere & Company (John Deere): Deere & Company is the dominant broadline agricultural equipment manufacturer offering tractors, sprayers, and increasingly autonomous orchard solutions. Comparable as the broadest incumbent in agricultural machinery, with growing specialty crop and orchard exposure that places it in competition with OMC on integrated harvesting systems.

Emerging players

• Bonsai Robotics: Bonsai Robotics is an emerging autonomous farming robotics company whose Amiga platform won the 2026 World Ag Expo award as part of OMC's equipment ecosystem. Comparable as it targets the same orchard/tree-nut use cases with autonomous harvesting capabilities that increasingly substitute for mechanical shaking — making it both a partner and a potential long-term disruptor to OMC's core shaker business.

Direct peers

• Sackett-Waconia: Sackett-Waconia is a direct peer manufacturing fertilizer handling, blending, and orchard harvesting equipment. Comparable because it supplies specialty crop growers (including tree nuts and orchards) with mechanical handling equipment that overlaps with OMC's cart, elevator, and bin-handling product lines.
• Flory Industries: Flory Industries is a long-standing direct competitor to OMC in tree nut harvesting equipment — manufacturing nut sweepers, harvester-conditioners, and self-propelled harvesters for almonds, walnuts, and pistachios. Comparable because it sells into the same California-centric almond/walnut customer base with overlapping product categories (sweepers, harvesters, blowers).
• Weiss McNair: Weiss McNair is a direct specialty peer in nut and fruit harvesting equipment (harvesters, conditioners, sweepers) and was previously a competitor before being acquired by OMC. Comparable as it historically sold into the same tree-nut grower base with similar mechanical harvesting technology.
• Phil Brown Welding & Construction: Phil Brown Welding is a direct competitor building custom nut harvesting carts, elevators, and cleaning equipment for almond, walnut, and pistachio growers. Comparable as it sells custom-engineered orchard harvest support equipment into the same tree-nut customer base as OMC, with overlapping cart and elevator product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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