{"product_id":"hivekeepers-micro-honey-harvester","title":"HiveKeepers Micro Honey Harvester","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiveKeepers Micro Honey Harvester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct code: 750-3000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest honey in minutes, without a bulky extractor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you keep a few hives, harvesting honey shouldn’t mean setting aside a whole weekend. The HiveKeepers Micro Honey Harvester lets you extract small batches at home, with no manual uncapping and no large extraction setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for beekeepers with around one to five hives, this compact benchtop unit extracts honey directly from HiveKeepers cassettes. Harvest a little at a time as honey becomes ready, then return the cassettes to the hive for the bees to clean, repair and refill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognised in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow it works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove a honey-filled HiveKeepers cassette from its frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it using the cassette tool and load it into the harvester as instructed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress the button. Extraction takes approximately 30 seconds per cassette, with an automatic stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect the honey, reassemble the cassette and return it to the hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose the Micro Honey Harvester?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo manual uncapping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is no need for an uncapping knife or a separate cappings tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additional filtering normally required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The enclosed extraction system keeps wax cappings and debris out of the collected honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact and easy to store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A practical option when you don’t have room for a full extraction setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest small batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take a cassette or a frame when it is ready, rather than waiting for a full extraction day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable cassettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bees clean, repair and refill the comb after harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraightforward clean-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wash the honey-contact parts with warm soapy water and rinse, following the manufacturer’s instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-C rechargeable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraction time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 30 seconds per cassette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush-button start with automatic stop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder 3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiveKeepers frames and cassettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobbyists and small-scale beekeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer’s warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 year, extended to 2 years with registration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee it in action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W2MGSUQ8dNE?si=kUB9IPK_9muiVEAc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EWNSZNO5dDA\" title=\"Unboxing your Harvester\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnboxing your Harvester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EWNSZNO5dDA\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch how the HiveKeepers works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4RZQdZ1fais\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the demonstration at Apimondia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it with ordinary honey frames?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harvester works specifically with HiveKeepers cassettes. You will need HiveKeepers frames in a compatible size for your honey supers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to remove the wax cappings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo manual uncapping is required. After harvesting, the cassettes are reassembled and returned to the hive with the wax cappings for the bees to clean and repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the honey need filtering?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe system is designed to collect honey without additional filtering. This does not replace the need to manage honey safety, including Tutin risk in New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA note for New Zealand beekeepers: Tutin safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiveKeepers equipment does not detect or remove Tutin. If the honey is harvested between 1st Jan and 30th June in an area that could have the Tutu bush, make sure Tutin risk has been managed using an appropriate option in MPI’s guidance before eating or sharing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPI recommends that beekeepers harvesting solely for their own use also follow the Tutin standard. Honey supplied through sale, donation or barter must meet the applicable requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/blogs\/blog\/understanding-tutin-risks-in-new-zealand-honey\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead Beequip’s guide to tutin risks in New Zealand honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/files\/HiveKeepers.jpg?v=1792624812\" alt=\"\" width=\"358\" height=\"123\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beequip NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868744024125,"sku":"750-3000","price":740.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/files\/MHFront.png?v=1792623459","url":"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/products\/hivekeepers-micro-honey-harvester","provider":"Beequip NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}