8300 Lattuga by Ortomec Srl

Technology Overview

• Latest revision : 7/10/2026
• Commercial release date : 2018
• Application : The Ortomec 8300 Lattuga cuts, cleans, and packs head lettuce in one pass, eliminating labour.

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 :

  2-3 years

• Phytosanitary Product Savings :

  N/A

• Yield Improvement :

  +30/50% compared to manual harvesting

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 (11,023 lb)
• Min Farm Size (In hectares) : 10 ha (24.7 acres)
• Productivity : 3,500–4,000 lettuce pieces/hr
• Maximum operating speed : 1–2 km/h (0.62–1.24 mph)
• Wheel spacing : 150–210 cm wheel center spacing (59.1 in – 82.7 in)
• Horse power : 75 HP

Functionalities and technologies

• Core Functionality : The Ortomec 8300 Lattuga is a self-propelled harvester for head salads (e.g. Iceberg), designed to speed up harvesting while reducing manual strain by allowing operators to work upright on board. It features a precise oscillating hydraulic blade with proportional sensors for millimetric cutting height adjustment, multiple conveyor belts for crop transfer, cleaning and crate handling, and a food-grade system ensuring gentle crop handling. The machine offers 4WD and 4-wheel steering (0.2–7 km/h) with auto-drive steering, and is equipped with Can-BUS electrics and a PLC board for advanced electronic control, all managed via a touchscreen and multifunction joystick.
• Software : N/A
• Connectivity : N/A
• Compatible Tools : N/A

Development Roadmap

• Next phase : Robotization

Additional resources

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