Agriculture
September 14, 2021
Updated on September 14, 2021
·Created on June 22, 2018
Cono Weeder is a device used to remove weeds from rice crops.
Cono Weeder is a manually operated weed remover used to remove unwanted plants (weeds) that hinder crop development. It allows for the timely, efficient, and cost-effective removal of weeds. Cono Weeder is developed by Magnificent Engineers based on a design by the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering-Regional Centre, Coimbatore.
Market Suggested Retail Price
$21.00
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Manufacturing/Building Method
Intellectural Property Type
Trade Secret
User Provision Model
The manufacturer sells the product individually as well as in bulk with dealership and distributorship models.
Distributions to Date Status
10,000 Interview with representative
Targeted Crops
Rice
Field Coverage (ha/hr)
Materials
Weight (kg)
Power source
Manual
Design Specifications
Cono Weeder is ergonomically designed and consists of two metallic cones with blades fixed to them. Design specifications:
1 |
Overall Dimension (L x B x H), mm | 2140 x 500 x 1070 |
2 |
Weight in Kg | 5.5 |
3 |
Working Width, mm | 140-160 |
4 |
No. of Cones | 2(Metallic) |
5 |
Height of handle from the ground, mm | 1070 |
6 |
No. of blades in the Weeding Cone | Straight blade – 6 Serrated blade – 6 |
7 |
Blade thickness, mm | 1.6, 2 |
8 |
Width of handle, mm | 500 |
9 |
Size of float(L x B x H), mm | 330 x 120 x 70 |
Technical Support
Provided by manufacturer
Replacement Components
Replacement components are available individually. Metallic cones are available in bulk.Interview with representative
Lifecycle
Minimum of 2 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Vetted Performance Status
The test report prepared by CIAE - Regional Centre Coimbatore shows the performance of the Cono weeder with reference to the condition of field/soil, weed, crop, and operator.
Safety
The Cono Weeder is operated manually and no safety procedures are specified.
Complementary Technical Systems
Academic Research and References
Compliance with regulations
Product certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, India
Other Information
Youtube video of the Cono Weeder
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