PlantTape Transplanter par PlantTape

Vue d'ensemble technologique

• Dernière révision : 03/07/2026
• Date de sortie commerciale : 2015
• Application : The PlantTape Transplanter replaces large planting crews with two operators, dramatically boosting speed and consistency.

Vue d'ensemble de commercialisation

• Niveau de préparation technologique : 6-8: Développement du système
• Unité en service - Global : 101 - 150
• Modèle économique : Direct sales
• Prix : 201K-300K €
• Coûts de fonctionnement : No additional purchase prices

Couverture du marché, distributeurs et fournisseurs de services

• Pays ou marchés adressés :

  Australia, UK, Spain, France, Greece, Europe, US, Canada

Performance & Impact Économique

• ROI estimé :

  Growers report savings of $100–$200 per acre, driven by reduced labour and increased transplanting efficiency.

  By using fewer inputs (e.g., fuel, water, fertilizer), PlantTape helps growers farm smarter, lowering operational costs and environmental impact.

  PlantTape replaces traditional transplanting crews of 8–10 people with just 2–3 operators, delivering up to 80% labor savings.

  The system doubles transplanting efficiency, (2 acres an hour) enabling growers to cover more acres in less time with consistent precision.
  
  

• Économies de produits phytosanitaires :
• Amélioration du rendement :

  The PlantTape tape system promotes uniform growth, optimized root development, and reduced transplant shock, resulting in healthier plants and higher yields across a wide range of crops.

Caractéristiques techniques

• Type de solution : Transplanteuses et semoirs automatisés
• Source d'énergie : PTO, Fuel - diesel
• Puissance de tracteur requise : 6150 John Deere or equal and connects via 3-point linkage with PTO (Power Take-Off).
• Taille :
  • Metric: 627 × 375 × 218 cm
  • Imperial: 246,9 × 147,6 × 85,8 inches
• Poids net : 3,855 kg (8,499 lb)
• Taille d'exploitation min. (en hectares) : 99 ha (22.2 acres)
• Débit de Chantier : 0.81 ha/hr (2 acres/hr)
• Vitesse de travail maximale : 8.05 km/h (5 mph )
• Entraxe : Adjustable: 1.5 - 2.13 m (59.1 in – 83.9 in)
• Puissance : N/A

Fonctionnalités et technologies

• Fonctionnalité principale : PlantTape’s automated transplanting system streamlines the entire transplanting process, from nursery to field, delivering unmatched speed, precision, and labour efficiency. The machine transplants up to 2 acres per hour, replacing large transplanting crews with just 2–3 operators. It ensures uniform spacing, reduced transplant shock, and optimal root development, resulting in healthier plants and higher yields. Built to perform across all soil types and field conditions, the system also supports flexible planting windows and minimizes downtime, even in wet or challenging environments.
• Logiciel : N/A
• Connectivité : Data Connectivity: No data connectivity is required for operation. Base Station: No dedicated base station is needed. GPS Integration: GPS is optional and can be integrated via the grower’s existing tractor system to support precision planting and field mapping.
• Outils compatibles : Standard hand tools

Plan de développement

• Prochaine phase de développement : The next planned enhancement for the PlantTape transplanting system is the integration of a blank skipping feature. Currently, the machine does not detect or skip empty cells in the tape, which can result in missed opportunities for precision planting. By enabling blank detection and automatic skipping, we aim to further improve planting accuracy, reduce waste, and optimize field performance, especially for crops where uniformity is critical.

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