An agricultural pallet box (palox) is a large plastic container that simplifies harvesting and transporting olives. It is moved by forklift, washed with a water jet and stacked for storage.
Here is why growers, cooperatives and oil mills are adopting it, and how to use it properly.
Why the container matters during the olive harvest
In Morocco, the olive season requires speed and organization. A damaged olive, or one stored too long, loses quality, and the acidity of the oil can increase.
The choice of harvest container is therefore not a detail. It affects final quality and the time spent handling each batch.
Read the IOC guide to olive growing techniques
What is an agricultural pallet box?
A pallet box is a rigid plastic container mounted on four feet. The feet let the forks of a forklift or pallet truck pass underneath.
The common format measures 1,200 × 1,000 mm, with a capacity of 600 to 700 liters depending on the model. Always check the technical sheet of the chosen reference.
What are the benefits of an agricultural pallet box for olives?
Strong and durable
Rigid plastic withstands impacts, sun and field conditions, season after season.
Practical from field to oil mill
Olives are harvested, stored and transported in the same container. You avoid transfers that damage the fruit.
Suited to mechanical handling
A forklift moves several pallet boxes in a few minutes, where manual handling takes hours.
Hygienic and stackable
- Smooth surface, easy to clean with a water jet between harvests
- Stackable in storage and during transport, to make the most of truck space
Who is the agricultural pallet box for?
- Growers: save time during the harvest.
- Cooperatives: collect olives from several members in identical containers.
- Oil mills: standardize the reception of large volumes.
How should you use an agricultural pallet box?
- Choose the model and capacity suited to your harvest.
- Do not exceed the load stated by the manufacturer.
- Wash the pallet box between harvests.
- Stack while keeping the pile stable.
- Store out of direct sunlight when empty.
For storage advice, read our guide to storing and transporting pallets properly. If you prefer wood, also discover our wooden pallet box.
FAQ
What is an agricultural pallet box?
It is a large four-footed plastic container, designed to be moved by forklift or pallet truck.
What is the capacity of an agricultural pallet box?
Around 600 to 700 liters depending on the model, for a common format of 1,200 × 1,000 mm.
Is a pallet box suitable for olives?
Yes. It lets you harvest, store and transport olives in the same container, without transfers that damage the fruit.
How do you clean a pallet box?
Its smooth surface is easy to wash with a water jet between harvests.
Are pallet boxes stackable?
Yes. They stack in storage and during transport, which optimizes truck space.
Who uses agricultural pallet boxes?
Growers, cooperatives that collect olives from several members, and oil mills that receive large volumes.
Conclusion
Investing in an agricultural pallet box protects the quality of your olives and makes your logistics more efficient. Tell us your harvest volume and we will recommend the right solution.
