Case Studies and Testimonials

Case Study 1

Stephen Lewis, Part time macadamia nut grower.

Orchard consists of 1 Hectare (2.5 Acres) 160 trees of mainly Beaumont with a few Own Choice variety as cross pollinators, harvesting just over 4 tonne of nuts in husk (NIH).

Up until we purchased one of your machines, we had to sell our entire crop de-husked at 2800kg to a local processor for $3.20 per kg nuts in shell (NIS), giving us an annual return of only $8,960.00.

With the purchase of your V-Twin Dehusker and Twin Cracker we are now in a position to fully process our own crop and retail this to local food processing companies, bakeries and the remainder to farmers markets at an average of $35.00 per kg now giving us a return of $42,000.00 per annum for an expenditure of under $10,000 we were able to pay for the equipment several times over within the first year.

Crop Breakdown:

  • 160 trees producing approximately 4000 kg nuts in husk (NIH)
  • After de-husking, 2800kg of nuts in shell (NIS) – worth $8,960
  • After cracking, 1200kg of kernel – worth $42,000.00

Case Study 2

Macadamia nut grower Northland, New Zealand. Crop 9 tonne.

Supplying their entire crop of 9 tonne to a processor 200km away for processing and receiving the nut kernels back in 2kg bags.

  • Cost of processing $3200.00 per tonne = $28,800.00
  • Cost of transport $50 per tonne = $450.00
  • Total cost $29,250.00

During this process the grower has no control over what is returned as kernel.

Purchase a Twin Cracker.

  • Twin Cracker cost = $8,970.00
  • Labour to run it = $4,500.00
  • Total cost $13,470.00

Following year cost to process, now that you own your own cracker

  • price of labour to run machine = $4,500.00

Total cost for 9 tonne $4,500.00 (that’s only $500.00 per tonne)

Testimonials

Pete & Ara Rodney New Zealand.

Hi The team at Crackadamia gave us quick & efficient service within a day of our order. We made a time with Elle & Ilko to service & fit our old machine to a new table & hopper. Ilko brought the 10 year old machine up to its maximum potential. He explained how it worked & routine maintenance. We were able to test out the Lifestyle unit with three generations of our family on Fathers day, as we collected Macadamias and husked our first lot of nuts to dry. It worked like a dream. Many thanks Elle & Ilko for sharing your wealth of knowledge & skills with us.

M.Bright California USA.

Hello I just wanted to follow up and let you know that the machine is working great. It’s very nice to be able to crack nuts ourselves, even our 12-year old daughter can use it. Thanks

R DeMarco Hawaii

Thanks for standing behind your product, which in all regards has shown excellent craftsmanship. Upgrading the hinge brought that critical component up to par with the rest of the machine. (Please note: this particular hinge is now a standard part on all machines) I would be happy to recommend your machine.

John D Australia

At Last a nut cracker that works well. We have just processed our crop for this season in record time and with great results, thanks guys the whole family can use it.

P Norwood New Zealand

Absolutely brilliant product. I am impressed with the workmanship. Great to deal with and included some unexpected very valuable FAQs and product information. Would recommend to anyone! Many thanks for the great product!