Fruit Penetrometer GY-3 – Accurate Firmness Testing for Pome, Stone & Citrus Fruits

FRUIT PENETROMETER GY-3 – Accurate Firmness Testing for Pome, Stone & Citrus Fruits

Ensure perfect harvest timing and quality control with the Ryset Fruit Penetrometer GY-3, a precision instrument designed to measure the firmness of fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, and citrus. This professional-grade tester provides accurate readings of fruit maturity and ripeness, helping growers, researchers, and quality inspectors make informed decisions for harvesting, packing, and processing.

Best For Fruit growers, agricultural researchers, orchard managers, and quality control professionals who need accurate, consistent measurements of fruit firmness for harvest readiness and grading.

Key Features

• Precision Measurement: Provides accurate firmness readings in kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm²), ensuring reliable assessment of fruit maturity.
  
  
• Versatile Application: Includes interchangeable plungers designed for pome, stone, and citrus fruits, allowing use across a wide range of produce types.
  
  
• Easy-to-Read Dial Gauge: Clear analog dial with fine measurement gradations ensures quick and accurate readings in the field or laboratory.
  
  
• Durable Construction: Made from high-quality stainless steel and precision-engineered components for long-lasting reliability and consistent performance.
  
  
• Compact & Portable Design: Lightweight, handheld design allows for easy use in orchards, packing sheds, and research facilities.
  
  
• No Power Required: Fully mechanical operation — no batteries or power supply needed.

Sizes Available

Sold as a single handheld fruit penetrometer unit with interchangeable tips and protective carrying case.

Specifications

• Measurement Range: 0 – 12 kg/cm²

• Accuracy: ±0.1 kg/cm²

• Display Type: Analog dial

• Material: Stainless steel body

• Dimensions: Compact handheld size

• Weight: Lightweight and portable (~500 g)

• Operation: Manual, no battery required

Ideal For (Uses)

• Determining optimal harvest time based on fruit firmness

• Assessing ripeness in apples, pears, peaches, and citrus

• Quality control in packing and storage operations

• Research applications in horticulture and post-harvest studies

• Consistency checks in fruit grading and export testing

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.