Agriculture
September 6, 2021
Updated on September 2, 2021
·Created on June 17, 2014
The Groundnut Lifter/Inverter is a multipurpose tractor attachment that digs, lifts, shakes, inverts, and windrows groundnuts in one operation.
The Groundnut Lifter/Inverter is a multipurpose tractor attachment designed by Alvan Blanch to dig, lift, shake, invert, and windrow groundnuts in one operation.
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb
Manufacturing/Building Method
The customer can get a specific customized design by discussing with the manufacturer before making an order Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb
Intellectural Property Type
Patent Protected
User Provision Model
All components can be ordered through Alvan Blanch – and can be sent out directly by DHL or airfreight – dimensions/weight dependent. Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Crops targeted
the targeted crop is mostly sorghum.
Harvesting capacity (ha/hr)
Unknown
Row spacing (cm)
81 – 91.4 Interview with representative
Mounting mechanism
Tractor’s 3 point linkage. Interview with representative
Weight (kg)
800 Interview with representative
Manual or motorized
Motorized
Design Specifications
Design specifications:
Technical Support
A Nigerian technical team, based in Benin City, handles all customer support in Nigeria – as well as some of the maintenance work across Africa. Alvan Blanch also has several commissioning engineers in the UK who travel to clients worldwide. Interview with representative
Replacement Components
Yes. Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb
Lifecycle
12 month warranty on faulty workmanship or materials. Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Unknown
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
Yes, various sharp and/or moving parts. Alvan Blanch says, "We design our products with safety in mind. All are fitted with relevant stickers and warning signage – in the relevant language." Interview with representative
Complementary Technical Systems
This product needs a tractor with mounts to tow and operate its mechanisms. Alvan Blanch QUOTATION No.: EX13.0733/US-1-cmb
Academic Research and References
Zaied, M. B., El Naim, A. M., Dahab, M. H., Mahgoub, A. S., Development of powered groundnut harvester for small and medium holdings in north kordofan state in western Sudan. World Journal of Agricultural Research. 2014;2(3):119-123.
Wang, D., Shang, S., Han, K., Design and test of 4HJL-2 harvester for peanut picking-up and fruit-picking. Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering. 2013 Nov;29(11):27-36.
Lu, X., Hu, Z., Peng, B., Analysis of research on the picking roller of the half-feed peanut combine harvester. Applied Mechanics & Materials. 2014;597:502.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Other Information
The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012, state recognition by Buckingham Palace, winner of A.T. Ferrell Award for dealer innovation.
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