Potato & Carrot Barrel Washer

Geoff Haith designed and manufactured what we believe to be the world’s first spokeless barrel washer in the 1970’s.

Since then, our market leading barrel washers have proven to be the preferred choice for farmers, packers and processors around the world.

The Haith Barrel Washer is a robust, reliable and efficient machine. As the barrel rotates in the water, vegetables gently rub against each other and the barrel cleaning the surface of the crop.

The barrel is fully pintle lined inside to maximise washing performance.

A discharge elevator removes the crop from the water, which can be set at a chosen outfeed height, with a fresh water spray bar giving the product a final rinse before further processing.

The highest quality of washing combined with an innovative, robust, maintenance friendly design.

Up to 100tph capacity

Barrel lengths from 3m to 6m

Barrel diameters from 900mm to 1700mm

Vegetable Barrel Washer

Product Features

Standard features

External bearings throughout for longevity and ease of maintenance

Touch screen HMI to control all functions

Variable speed barrel drive

Fully pintle lined barrel to maximise cleaning of crop

High efficiency electric drives

Fresh water spray bar to rinse the crop on exit

Heavy duty top shaft with SEW drive & TorqLOC® shaft mounting system

Hygienic exoskeleton design

Optional features

Integrated de-stoner

Cooper split bearings on top shaft

Floating debris removal system - for the removal of wood, plastic & hollow heart potatoes

Sludge removal system with full length auger and scraper elevator - reduced water consumption

Digital remote panel for the outfeed door

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.