Q. Why is it called a cherry picker?

Answer

They were originally used to assist others in picking cherries, thus the term "cherry picker." They are still employed in fruit orchards to assist harvest fruit that is inaccessible or located high up in trees or in awkward places. These devices revolutionized fruit picking and made sure the greatest harvest could constantly be plucked safely — without the risk of falling. By reducing time and lowering the possibility of fruit loss due to falls, they have also improved the efficiency of the fruit-picking process.