The electric rover that revolutionizes pallet bin handling
Manual palox handling is a thing of the past, introducting Willy…
- Save up to 50% on handling time
- Protect your team’s health
- Optimize your harvests with 3+ days of autonomy
The all-terrain “forklift”
that will transform your farm
With 30 cm ground clearance and 4-wheel drive, Willy is the first all-terrain pallet and bin carrier designed for farmers, orchard growers, and market gardeners.
It replaces or complements small bin trains, manual carts, and towed trailers by eliminating:
- Fatigue and injury risks from heavy lifting
- Time lost in endless back-and-forth trips
- Rising labor costs
- Inadequate current solutions (oversized tractors, limited wheelbarrows)
Key figures
- 900kg total capacity (2 × 450 kg)
- 30cm ground clearance for all-terrain use
- 6km/h max speed (walking pace)
- 3+ jours of autonomy
- 4WD electric wheel drives
- 100% silent and eco-friendly
Your Versatile Companion
Your Assistant for Handling in Orchards and Vegetable Farms
Imagine an agile and robust assistant, always ready to support you in your fields. Willy is much more than just a electric self-propelled bin loader: it’s your versatile companion, designed to optimize your daily operations in orchards and vegetable farms
Transport Your Harvests Effortlessly, Save Valuable Time.
With Willy, transporting your crates, pallets, and bins becomes simple and fast. Its 900 kg load capacity lets you move your harvests without straining your back, saving you valuable time.
All-Terrain Agility: 4-Wheel Drive and 30 cm Ground Clearance.
Uneven terrain or narrow passages are no longer an obstacle. With its all-wheel drive and 30 cm ground clearance, Willy slips through anywhere, giving you unmatched freedom of movement on your farm.
Say Goodbye to the Constraints of Traditional Solutions.
Say goodbye to heavy wheelbarrows, bulky trailers, and the costly, noisy use of tractors for simple tasks. Willy is the ideal solution for quick, small-scale transport, freeing up your tractor and staff for higher-value activities.
Designed for Palox Transport
With Easy loading and unloading system
Suitable for all pallet box sizes (1 200 cm x 1 200 cm)
Dual lifting system
Front and rear lifting systems with electric cylinders
4-wheel drive
Powerful and all-terrain in both directions thanks to its 4-wheel drive
Electric Drive System
Electric motors and cylinders for quiet operation and minimal maintenance
Up to 6 km/h
Large range of speed, from 0 to 6 km/h
900 kg payload
Designed to transport 2 full pallet boxes (palox)
3+ days of operation
Includes 2 Li-Ion batteries for multiple days of operation
Dual lifting system
Front and rear lifting systems with electric cylinders
4-wheel drive
Powerful and all-terrain in both directions thanks to its 4-wheel drive
Electric Drive System
Electric motors and cylinders for quiet operation and minimal maintenance
Up to 6 km/h
Large range of speed, from 0 to 6 km/h
900 kg payload
Designed to transport 2 full pallet boxes (palox)
3+ days of operation
Includes 2 Li-Ion batteries for multiple days of operation
Advanced control handle
Multiple driving and automation modes to simplify operations
Lightweight, removable batteries
Removable bike-style batteries for easy charging without moving Willy
Advanced control handle
Multiple driving and automation modes to simplify operations
Lightweight, removable batteries
Removable bike-style batteries for easy charging without moving Willy
The result of close collaboration with our customers
Willy is the outcome of thoughtful design and real-world feedback,
created to give farmers the best possible support in their daily tasks in the fields and orchards.
Ground clearance
With 30 cm of ground clearance, the Willy easily rides over deep ruts and raised mounds without scraping or getting stuck.
Central pivot shaft
Ensures all four wheels stay in contact with the ground, making the Willy ready for any terrain.
Efficient and Semi-Automatic Control
The control handle has been designed for simple and effective operation and is the result of multiple iterations. With semi-automatic features, moving Willy during bin harvest work is greatly simplified, boosting productivity and allowing intuitive integration into your daily workflow.
Emergency stop button
In case of any issue, stop all ongoing commands: Willy immediately halts, and the forks freeze in place.
Indicator lights
Automatic distance adjustment
Adjust the travel distance in automatic mode (GO button) from 0 to 5 m.
This button enables straight-line movement of Willy, simplifying navigation in rows, with 2 modes:
- Manual straight-line movement at the speed set on the potentiometer.
- Quick double press: semi-automatic movement over the distance and speed set on the potentiometers.
Automatic speed adjustment
Set the travel speed in both autonomous and manual (GO button) modes, from 0 to 6 km/h.
Direction reversal
Willy is perfectly symmetrical, so users don’t need to worry about which way they enter a row. The motors are 100% reversible, delivering the same power and speed in either direction.
Fork lift and lower control
The front and rear forks are independent.
A quick double press on the "up" button raises the forks fully automatically.
Manual joystick control
Do you work with bins?
Willy is your new essential ally!
Specifically designed for handling crates and bins, Willy will quickly become an indispensable tool to optimize your harvests and transport logistics. Adopt Willy and transform your daily farm work!
Use Cases - Apple Harvesting Example
- In the morning, place 3 to 6 empty bins at the start of the row, then another 3 to 6 empty bins every 120 to 240 meters (assuming one bin is filled every 40 meters).
- Bring Willy and load the first empty bins. Place one bin on the rear forks and stack the others on the front forks. Adjust the rear bin’s working height using the lifting system (if the terrain allows, you can lower it almost to ground level).
- Start filling the rear bin. Set Willy’s travel speed to match your picking pace, and let it move autonomously alongside you for continuous support.
Once the rear bin is full, lower the forks to place it on the ground. You can organize the collection of full bins at the end of the day.
Move one of the empty bins from the front to the rear and repeat the process.
By the end of the day, your rows will be lined with full bins every ~40 meters, ready for collection!
Technical specifications
Motorization and Autonomy
- 4 electric wheel motors
- 2 × 48V batteries (e-bike type)
- Removable batteries
- Chargers included
- Charging time: 4 hours
- Autonomy depends on usage
Lifting System
- 4 independent electric cylinders
- Adjustable working heights
- Front capacity: 450 kg
- Rear capacity: 450 kg
- Compatible with bins up to 1200 × 1200 mm
Chassis and Dimensions
- Technical schematic available
- 100% galvanized and/or painted steel
- Empty weight: ~300 kg
- Transport dimensions: 1.83 m wide, 3.02 m long (including forks), 2.12 m excluding forks
- Turning radius (Skid Steer system): 180°, full turn on the spot
Controls and Safety
- Ergonomic control handle
- Driving modes: manual, semi-automatic
- Integrated safety systems
- 4 emergency stops & 1 main switch
- LED lighting
Reserve your Willy.s now
Why reserve?
To ensure reasonable sale prices (< €10,000), we manufacture Willy in batches of 100 units.
Launch price (excluding options): €9,970 excl. VAT
Delivery costs not included
Available options:
- Phone control (instead of a handle): €170 excl. VAT
- Fork extension 230 cm: €370 excl. VAT
- Waterproof Bluetooth sound system: €380 excl. VAT
- Hub Willy platform for real-time fleet monitoring and analysis (monthly subscription): €30 excl. VAT / month
For any questions, please refer to the FAQ below or contact us by email at contact@ponchon.io
or via the chat at the bottom of your screen.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why reserve?
To ensure reasonable sale prices (< €10,000), we manufacture Willy in batches of 100 units.
I’ve reserved a Willy. What happens next?
Once the minimum number of reservations is reached, we will send a purchase voucher to all concerned customers. This voucher must be returned to us signed, along with the deposit payment (40% of the order amount).
Where can I see Willy?
Does a reservation commit me to buying?
No, reserving does not commit you to a purchase. Reservations help us plan the next production batch.
If you wish to cancel your reservation(s), please email contact@ponchon.io
stating that you want to cancel, and if possible, briefly explain the reason. You will be automatically removed from the customer list and will not receive the purchase voucher.
If I reserve today, when will I be delivered?
The next 100 Willy units will be delivered between January 2026 and March 2026.
I operate an orchard of several dozen hectares and want to replace my small bin trains and manual carts with Willy. How many Willy units should I plan to buy?
Current Willy users recommend 1 Willy per 5 hectares of orchard.
About us
Made in France
At Ponchon, we have been designing electric agricultural machines since 2017, with one obsession: innovating to provide affordable (and profitable) solutions that improve working conditions.
Our design office is based in Paris, and our workshops are located near Sens.
Contact
Contact us if you have any questions.