Hello, I'm trying out a 1-ton T-bin this year, and was wondering if anyone had experience on a good process of getting the grapes out of the bin and into the crusher. What type of tool, if any, are you using?
Thanks! -David Denver, CO USA
I've not dealt with a full ton - 1/4 to 1/2 ton are my range; but when dealing with larger loads like those, the best tools I've used are the large food-grade plastic fork and shovel that you can get from most any winery supplier. I first used them at a commerical winery when I was there to pick up a 500 pound load of grapes - they made short work of it. Swear by em since.
Thanks for the reply. I've seen those hygenic tooks, but was a bit concerned that they wouldn't reach deep into the bin...which is about
4 feet deep. Some of the shovels/pitchforks I looked at didn't seem to be much l> I've not dealt with a full ton - 1/4 to 1/2 ton are my range; but whenThat's why you need the sholvel as well as the fork - the fork is great for the stacked up grapes, but when you get down towards the bottom, the wide mouth shovel is needed. I have used these in the half-ton macrobins with ease - I would think they would be good for containers larger still.
Good luck!
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