8300 Lattuga by Ortomec Srl

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

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