Foldable RFID Reusable Plastic Crate Collapsible Agricultural Plastic Crate

Solid-wall protection. 8 bottom drainage holes. Collapsible design. RFID integration. Customizable for global agricultural logistics.

Designed for modern agricultural handling and reusable packaging systems, this 29L collapsible agricultural plastic crate combines a durable solid-wall structure with 8 drainage holes in the bottom, helping excess water escape while providing airflow through the base.

Originally developed for banana farm applications in Southeast Asia, this crate is now suitable for a much wider range of agricultural operations worldwide, including fruit farms, vegetable growers, orchards, horticultural businesses, flower farms, packing houses, and agricultural distribution networks.

Made from durable polypropylene (PP), the reusable crate supports a load of up to 20 kg and a stacking capacity of up to 100 kg. Its collapsible structure reduces the height to approximately 100 mm when folded, helping optimize empty-crate storage and return transportation.

With customization and RFID integration options, the crate can also be adapted to modern traceability and reusable packaging management systems.

Solid-Wall Crate with 8 Bottom Drainage Holes

One of the key features of this agricultural plastic crate is the combination of a predominantly solid-wall body and 8 drainage holes in the base.

Fresh produce may be exposed to rain, irrigation water, washing processes, or condensation during harvesting and transportation. The bottom drainage holes provide pathways for excess water to escape instead of remaining accumulated inside the crate.

The openings also provide airflow through the bottom of the container, while the solid-wall structure maintains continuous support around most of the produce.

This creates a practical balance between:

• Produce support
• Bottom drainage
• Air circulation
• Reusable handling
• Structural stability
• Easy cleaning

The design is particularly practical for agricultural environments where moisture and frequent washing are part of normal handling operations.

8 Drainage Holes Designed for Wet Agricultural Environments

The 8 bottom drainage holes are specifically integrated into the crate base to support moisture management during agricultural handling.

They can help:

• Drain excess rainwater and wash water
• Reduce water accumulation inside the crate
• Improve airflow through the bottom
• Facilitate washing and cleaning
• Support handling of fresh produce in humid environments
• Maintain the functional integrity of the solid-wall crate design

This feature is especially relevant to farms operating in tropical, subtropical, rainy, or humid climates, although the crate can be used for agricultural applications in different regions around the world.

The drainage design should be considered part of an overall post-harvest handling system rather than a substitute for controlled temperature, humidity, or produce-specific preservation methods.

Originally Developed for Banana Farms

This crate was initially developed for banana harvesting and handling applications in Southeast Asia.

Banana farming often involves high humidity, rainfall, frequent harvesting, manual handling, and transportation between plantations and packing facilities. These conditions create practical requirements for agricultural containers that can handle moisture while remaining durable and reusable.

The original banana application helped shape the crate's design around three important requirements:

Durability + Drainage + Space Efficiency

However, the underlying design is not limited to bananas.

The same characteristics can support agricultural supply chains handling a wide range of fruits, vegetables, horticultural products, and other farm produce.

Suitable for Global Agricultural Applications

The 29L capacity provides a practical handling size for a wide variety of agricultural operations.

Typical applications include:

Fruit Harvesting

• Bananas
• Citrus fruits
• Apples
• Pears
• Tropical fruits
• Orchard produce

Vegetable Handling

• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Leafy vegetables
• Other fresh vegetables

Horticulture & Floriculture

• Flowers
• Nursery products
• Horticultural crops
• Plant-related handling

Agricultural Logistics

• Field collection
• Harvest transportation
• Farm-to-packing-house logistics
• Temporary produce storage
• Reusable distribution
• Returnable packaging systems

The exact application should be selected according to the produce type, weight, harvesting method, and handling conditions.

Collapsible Design for More Efficient Return Logistics

Reusable agricultural containers need to travel in both full and empty conditions.

When filled, the crate measures 508 × 338 × 245 mm, providing a 29L working capacity.

When empty, the collapsible structure reduces the height to approximately 100 mm, making it easier to store and transport large quantities of empty crates.

The folded stack height is approximately 90 mm, helping reduce the space required for return logistics.

This can be particularly valuable for agricultural businesses operating reusable crate circulation between:

Farm → Packing House → Warehouse → Distribution → Farm

By reducing the volume of empty containers, the collapsible design can help agricultural operators improve warehouse utilization and return transportation efficiency.

20 kg Load Capacity for Repeated Farm Handling

The crate is designed to carry up to 20 kg per crate, providing practical capacity for harvesting and farm-to-packing-house transportation.

Its stacking capacity reaches up to 100 kg, allowing multiple crates to be organized efficiently during storage and transportation.

The PP construction is designed for repeated handling, making the crate suitable for reusable agricultural logistics rather than single-use packaging.

For commercial farms and agricultural distributors, this reusable approach can help establish a consistent container circulation system across multiple stages of the supply chain.

RFID-Ready for Modern Agricultural Traceability

As agricultural supply chains become increasingly digitalized, reusable containers can become part of a broader product and logistics tracking system.

This crate supports RFID integration, allowing customers to incorporate RFID identification into their reusable crate management workflows.

RFID can be used to help manage:

• Container identification
• Crate circulation
• Inventory tracking
• Return logistics
• Farm-to-packing-house movement
• Reusable packaging pools
• Asset management

Instead of treating every crate as an anonymous packaging unit, RFID integration can allow individual containers or container batches to become identifiable assets within a digital logistics system.

RFID options can be customized according to the customer's tracking requirements and system configuration.

Customization for Different Agricultural Supply Chains

Different farms, distributors, and logistics operators may have different requirements for reusable packaging.

This crate supports customization options that can be adapted to specific project requirements.

Customization may include:

• Custom colors
• RFID integration
• Identification requirements
• Application-specific configurations
• Packaging and loading requirements

Standard color options include:

Blue / Green / Yellow

Custom colors can also be provided for customers requiring brand consistency, fleet identification, product classification, or color-coded logistics management.

For large agricultural operations, customized colors and RFID identification can work together to create a more organized reusable container management system.

29L Capacity for Practical Agricultural Handling

With an external size of 508 × 338 × 245 mm and an internal size of 475 × 305 × 210 mm, the crate provides a practical balance between capacity and handling efficiency.

The 29L volume is suitable for moving produce through multiple stages without requiring excessively large individual containers.

It can be used for:

Harvest → Collection → Farm Transportation → Packing → Distribution → Return

Its compact footprint also makes it suitable for organized stacking and storage within agricultural facilities and logistics operations.

Built for Reusable Agricultural Supply Chains

For professional agricultural businesses, a crate is part of the logistics system rather than simply a container.

A reusable crate must withstand repeated loading, unloading, stacking, cleaning, transportation, and return cycles.

This model combines:

Durable PP Construction
+
8 Bottom Drainage Holes
+
Solid-Wall Produce Support
+
Collapsible Structure
+
RFID Integration
+
Customization Options

This combination makes it suitable for agricultural businesses looking to build a more efficient and traceable reusable packaging system.

Technical Specifications

Actual container loading quantity may vary according to packing configuration and shipping requirements.

Why Choose a Manufacturer-Developed Agricultural Crate?

Agricultural packaging needs to perform under real operating conditions.

The right crate must consider not only capacity, but also drainage, structural support, stacking, cleaning, empty-container transportation, identification, and repeated reuse.

This model was originally developed around the practical requirements of banana farm handling and has evolved into a versatile solution for broader agricultural applications.

As an experienced plastic products manufacturer, we provide reusable plastic crates for customers seeking stable production, customization, RFID integration, and application-specific packaging solutions.

Our capabilities allow customers to develop agricultural containers according to their operational and logistics requirements, rather than relying solely on standard off-the-shelf packaging.

From Banana Harvesting to Global Agricultural Logistics

From banana plantations in Southeast Asia to fruit orchards, vegetable farms, horticultural operations, flower farms, and produce packing facilities worldwide, agricultural logistics increasingly require reusable containers that combine durability with operational efficiency.

This 29L collapsible agricultural plastic crate is designed to support that transition.

With its solid-wall construction, 8 bottom drainage holes, 20 kg load capacity, collapsible structure, RFID integration capability, and customization options, it provides a flexible platform for modern reusable agricultural packaging.

Whether your operation handles bananas, fruits, vegetables, flowers, or other agricultural products, this crate can be configured to support your specific handling and logistics requirements.

Contact us for bulk quotations, samples, custom colors, RFID integration, loading plans, and application-specific solutions.

Foldable Crate Detail:

1.Press the folding button to change the crate from open state to folding state.

2.The design of the drain hole in the folding crate is conducive to the discharge of the residual water stains of fruits and vegetables and the discharge of the sewage during the cleaning of folding crate.

Customized Services:

According to customer's requirements, printing logo in the designated parts of the folding crate.

RFID&LABLE:Paste label or rfid for tracking goods information.