Vegetable & Potato Dry Brushing Machine

Haiths Direct Drive Dry Brusher cleans crops prior to further processing.

The machine is a popular addition to potato lines prior to packing in to 25kg bags for example or as part of a seed grading system before chemical application.

Onion lines also benefit with the removal of loose skins, surface soil and mould.

A bypass system is usually a requested addition when installing a dry brusher and allows crops with more delicate skins, such as early green top potatoes, to be processed on the same line.

The machines are available with multiple roller configurations and have innovative options including a counter rotating top brush and bed angle adjustment to maximise crop cleaning potential.

Operating widths from 600mm to 2100mm

Up to 25 rollers configurations

Variable speed drives

Direct Drive Vegetable Dry Brusher

Product Features

Standard features

Heavy duty shaft mounted drives

Hinged canopy over brushes

Variable speed drives

Dust collection chute under brushes

Optional features

Adjustable counter rotating top brush

Sliding bypass system

Bed angle adjustment

Electrical clearing system for produce removal from rollers

Stainless or mild steel construction

Our story began when Geoff Haith, at just 18 years old, started carrying out repairs for local farmers. Through this work, he recognised a need for more efficient, mechanised solutions for washing and grading root vegetables. Combining his engineering expertise with a strong farming background, Geoff went on to design and manufacture innovative machinery for handling carrots, potatoes, and beetroot.

Until recently, the business was led by Geoff’s five sons and daughter, supported by a talented and forward-thinking management team dedicated to ensuring the company’s continued success. Today, Haith employs over 120 people at our UK factory and works with a network of agents worldwide, promoting the Haith brand globally and delivering high-quality installations and satisfied customers across the world.

Over the years, Haith has continued to grow in both size and capability, relocating three times to accommodate expanding operations. This growth has culminated in our current ultra-modern, wholly owned facility in South Yorkshire, featuring approximately 6,000 m² of production space on a six-acre site. The factory is equipped with the latest CNC laser, waterjet, and bending technology, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of precision and quality.

Haith has received numerous awards for machine design and innovation. We are especially proud to have been honoured twice with the UK’s highest business accolade, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, both in the Innovation category. As the only company in our field to hold this prestigious award, our commitment to continuous innovation and development—helping to keep the UK vegetable industry at the forefront of technology—has been clearly recognised.