The high cost of labour coupled with an acute shortage of agricultural workers in the plantation sector have made mechanization necessary. The role of machine in terms of mobility and function was accurately defined. The design and construction of an experimental transporter for fresh fruit bunch (FFB) collection in soft ground areas and peat are presented. Existing machines were field tested and evaluated to verify and establish the design solutions obtained. The horsepower required was estimated and special design features of the machine were determined. The design specifications of the machine were prepared and prototype built. Various field trials and machine design modification were carried out on the prototype machine.