8300 Lattuga by Ortomec Srl

Ortomec Srl
Italy

Ortomec srl designs, manufactures, and globally distributes specialized horticultural machinery—including seeders, advanced wheeled or tracked harvesters, tailored specifically for the seeding and harvesting of leafy greens, head lettuces, and aromatic herbs.

8300 Lattuga by Ortomec Srl

Types of crops

Vegetables

Vegetables

Crop Phases

Harvesting

Technology Overview

  • Latest revision : 6/18/2026
  • Commercial release date : 2018
  • Application : The Ortomec 8300 Lattuga self-propelled harvester primarily addresses the need to automate and accelerate the harvesting of head lettuce directly in the field, while completely eliminating damage to the crop. Equipped with a millimetric, gentle cutting system and a large onboard working platform, it allows operators to clean, select, and pack the lettuce immediately after it is cut. This eliminates strenuous manual labor on the ground and ensures maximum hygiene and freshness for immediate distribution.

Commercialisation Overview

  • Technology Readiness Level (TRL) : 10: Market introduction - Full commercial operation
  • Units in Service - Global : 11 to 50
  • Business model : Direct sales / Distributor network
  • Price : $251K to $500K
  • Ongoing Costs : No additional purchase prices

Market Coverage, Distributors and Service Suppliers

  • Countries or markets addressed :

    Italy
    Germany
    UK
    France
    Austria
    Swiss
    Netherlands
    Poland
    Russia
    Greece
    USA
    Canada
    Mexico
    Australia
    New Zealand
    Brasil
    Chile
    Argentina
    Perù
    Kazakhstan
    Uzbekistan
    China
    Romania
    Tunisia
    Scandinavia
    Bulgaria
    Hungary
    Czech Republic
    Serbia

Performance & Economic Impact

  • Estimated ROI :

    N/A

  • Phytosanitary Product Savings :

    N/A

  • Yield Improvement :

    N/A

Technical specifications

  • Type of solution : Mechanical harvester
  • Power source : Fuel
  • Required Tractor Power :
  • Size :
    • Metric: 10 x 2.5 x 4 m
    • Imperial: 33 x 8.2 x 13 feet
  • Net weight : 5,000 kg
  • Min Farm Size (In hectares) : 10 hectares
  • Productivity : 3,500-4,000 (pieces of lettuce) / hour
  • Maximum operating speed : 1-2 km/h
  • Wheel spacing : 150 - 210 cm (distance from center to center of the wheels)
  • Horse power : 75 HP

Functionalities and technologies

  • Core Functionality : The Ortomec 8300 Lattuga version is a self-propelled harvester designed to automate and speed up the harvesting of head salads (such as Iceberg lettuce). It eliminates the physical strain of manual cutting by allowing operators to work comfortably in an upright position directly on board. Its main features and functionalities include: - Millimetric, Gentle Cutting: It utilizes a specialized single oscillating hydraulic blade combined with electronic sensors and the Balance System to control the cutting height with millimetric precision without damaging the head of the lettuce. - Safe Conveying: A food-grade polyurethane conveyor belt equipped with soft rubber cleats gently guides the harvested crop toward the working platform, preventing slipping or bruising. - 4x4 Traction and Agility: Features four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering with independent hydraulic transmission and electronic cruise control (0.2 to 7 km/h), ensuring excellent maneuverability even on muddy or difficult terrain. - Smart Control: Machine operations are highly intuitive, managed via an onboard touchscreen display and a multifunction joystick for precise handling.
  • Software : - Proportional sensors to adjust the cutting height - Conveyor belts to load the crop - Conveyor belts to ease the crop cleaning - Conveyor belts to handle the crates movement - Auto-drive steering system - Can-BUS system electrics - PLC board to electronically remote-control the machine
  • Connectivity : N/A
  • Compatible Tools : N/A

Development Roadmap

  • Next phase : Robotization

Additional resources

No additional resources available.

8300 Lattuga by Ortomec Srl

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