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Electric Utility Vehicles for Berry Farms: Hauling Flats, Mulch and Supplies Between the Rows

How blueberry, strawberry and raspberry growers can use a compact electric cargo trike for flats, mulch, irrigation and netting, with real LLAMA Truck models, prices and specs.

November 05, 2026

8 min read

Updated November 2026

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Berry farms run on small, fragile loads that have to move fast. Flats of fresh fruit need to get out of the field and into the shade, picking containers and supplies have to get back to the rows, and between harvests there is mulch, irrigation fittings, bird netting, trellis wire and potted plants to haul. A pickup is more vehicle than most berry fields need, and a wheelbarrow wears you out long before the day does. That is why a compact electric utility vehicle, and in particular a three-wheel electric cargo trike, deserves a serious look.

A LLAMA Truck cargo trike on a dirt farm lane. This is the kind of narrow, unpaved path most berry farms run on.

This guide covers what berry growers actually haul, why a narrow three-wheeler suits blueberry, strawberry and raspberry operations, and how each LLAMA Truck three-wheeler fits different farm sizes. Prices and specs come from our product pages at the time of writing, so check the page for current availability.

What a berry farm hauls through the season

Berry work changes with the calendar, but the same handful of loads keep coming back:

Harvest containers. Flats, crates and picking buckets go out empty and come back full. The fruit is delicate, so the gentler the ride, the better.
Plants and mulch. Potted plants in spring, plus bark, sawdust or compost around established bushes.
Irrigation and trellis supplies. Drip line, fittings, stakes, wire and posts for new plantings and repairs.
Netting and covers. Bird netting and row covers are bulky and awkward to carry by hand.
Tools and water. Pruners, ladders, spray equipment and drinking water for crews. A five-gallon bucket of water weighs about 40 pounds, so it adds up quickly.
Pick-your-own supplies. If you run a farm stand or u-pick, add signs, scales, tables and cash-box gear. Our guide to electric utility vehicles for u-pick farms covers that side in more detail.

Almost none of this needs towing power. It needs a vehicle that fits between the rows, loads quickly and does not shake the cargo apart.

Why three wheels suit berry rows

A narrow body for tight row middles

Row spacing varies a lot from farm to farm, so measure yours before you shop. What is true across the lineup is that the trike body is slim. Our dimension diagrams list the Crest at 3 feet 7 inches wide and the Platinum at about 3 feet 7.3 inches wide. Compared with a typical four-wheel side-by-side, that narrow track leaves more clearance on either side when you roll down a lane lined with bushes or raised beds.

Quiet, fuel-free operation around crews and customers

An electric drivetrain is much quieter than a gas engine, which is easier on pickers working nearby and on visitors at a u-pick operation. There is also no fuel to store or spill near fruit and packing areas. Every LLAMA Truck model lists an AC 110 to 240 V charging input, so you can plug in at the barn or packing shed overnight.

A lower price than a four-wheel UTV

The Crest is currently listed at $1,999, the Platinum at $4,499 and the Blaze from $4,799. For a small berry operation, that price range puts a dedicated farm hauler within reach of growers who would never buy a full-size UTV.

A dump bed that saves your back

Mulch, compost and gravel are heavy and repetitive. A tilting dump bed turns a half-hour of shoveling into a short, controlled unload. It is a bigger advantage on berry farms than many growers expect, because mulch has to be placed again and again along long rows.

Loose dirt and a slope: a real test of a trike's traction. The Crest and Blaze both list a 30-degree slope rating on their product pages.

Matching LLAMA Truck trikes to your berry operation

Crest: the compact choice for small plantings ($1,999)

For a hobby berry patch or a small market farm that mostly carries flats, buckets, tools and the odd bag of mulch, the Crest is the lightest-footprint option. It lists a 1200W motor, a manual dump bed rated for 1,100 lbs max payload, a 30-degree climbing rating and up to 32 miles of range on 60V or 42 miles on 72V. Stock is limited, so check the product page before you plan around it.

Platinum: stainless steel for wet, sticky work ($4,499)

Berries mean juice, mud and frequent washdowns. The Platinum has a full stainless-steel frame and body with a gas-strut assisted manual dump bed, which makes it easy to rinse out after a harvest run or a mulch load. It lists a 1500W motor and up to 1,100 lbs of payload.

Blaze and Blaze Pro: bigger farms and heavier loads (from $4,799)

If you move mulch, compost or plants by the load, the Blaze lists 1,500 lbs of max payload and the Blaze Pro 2,000 lbs, with up to 50 miles of range on a 72V 58Ah battery. Choose a manual dump bed or, for more money, a power dump bed. Some color options may be sold out, so check the product page for what is available now.

An open dump bed on a gravel work yard. The same bed that carries flats can also move mulch or gravel.

Vector: canopy shade for long harvest days ($5,799)

If your crew spends hours outdoors in summer sun, the Vector adds a canopy and windshield to a 2,000 lbs rated bed and up to 50 miles of range. It suits larger farms, long hauls between fields and the packing shed, and u-pick operations that shuttle supplies all day.

Meridian: an enclosed cab for cold mornings and hot afternoons (from $4,999)

The Meridian is an enclosed-cab trike with a weather-sealed cabin, safety glass and a wiper. Configurations differ: the standard Meridian lists heating and a fan, the Meridian (AC) lists air conditioning, and the Meridian Pro lists AC with a power dump bed. Confirm the variant you want on the product page before you order.

See a trike on a farm lane

Real LLAMA Truck footage: a cargo trike rolling along a dirt lane, then climbing a loose dirt slope.

Practical tips for using a trike around fruit

Drive slowly with fruit aboard. Even a smooth ride can bruise ripe berries. Keep speeds low and avoid sudden stops with full flats.
Shade and cool as you go. A trike moves flats out of the sun quickly, but it is not a refrigerated vehicle. Get fruit to your cooler promptly.
Keep pickers clear. Rows get crowded at harvest. Slow down near crews, children and customers, and keep riders seated at all times.
Respect wet ground. Muddy row middles and steep wet slopes are tough on any vehicle. Spread loads evenly and avoid pushing your luck.
Stay under rated payload. Wet mulch and full water buckets are heavier than they look. For a plain-language explanation of ratings, read our guide to payload, cargo box and towing capacity.

Warranty, shipping and what to check first

LLAMA Trucks ship free to the lower 48 states by freight, and delivery is curbside unless you arrange otherwise, so plan how you will get the vehicle from the curb to the farm. Final assembly, testing and inspection takes roughly one to four weeks before delivery is scheduled. Our warranty page lists a limited lifetime chassis warranty, a 9-year lithium battery warranty and a 5-year lead-acid battery warranty for personal-use vehicles. Parts-only terms apply, and commercial, rental or fleet use needs separate written terms, so read the page before you buy if you run a commercial berry operation.

Growing other crops too? You may also like our guides to electric utility vehicles for orchards and greenhouse operations.

Get help choosing a model

Tell us how wide your row middles are, how steep your slopes get, what you carry most and how many acres you work, and we will point you to the right trike. Contact our team, email sales@llamatruck.com or call +1 (818) 617-6999. You can browse the full range in the three-wheel collection.