1. |
Function |
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For harvesting of oil palms |
2. |
Specification |
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i. Type |
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Manual operated unit |
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ii. Power requirement |
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One male |
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iii. Capacity |
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144 bunches / day |
3. |
Cost of the unit (approx) |
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Rs.800/- including 10 feet aluminium pole |
4. |
Cost of operation |
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Rs.1.11 / fresh fruit bunch |
5. |
Salient features |
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- The sickle can be attached to as well as detached from long aluminium poles of various lengths as per the height of the tree
- The operator can work for long time continuously without fatigue
- Saves cost and time
- 50% more bunches harvested than conventional method
- Savings in time: 51%
- Savings in cost: 33%
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