Material Construction | Heavy-duty farming, rough terrain | Industry: Steel frame (ASTM A36) Base: Steel + plastic (ISO 3801) ▲ Advanced: Reinforced steel + corrosion coating (ASTM A537) ▲▲ | Base: Lighter and durable for frequent use Advanced: Resists rust in wet fields | Industry: Prone to rust over time Advanced: Heavier, higher cost |
Engine Type & Power | Continuous planting, high-power tasks | Industry: Gasoline engine (5HP) Base: Electric motor (1.2kW, IEC 60034) ▲ Advanced: Electric motor (1.5kW, IEC 60034) ▲▲ | Base: Quieter (43 dBA, quieter than refrigerator hum) and zero emissions Advanced: 20% more power for steep slopes | Industry: Noisier (68 dBA), higher emissions Advanced: Requires frequent charging |
Design & Portability | Small farms, narrow fields | Industry: Heavy-duty tractor-based Base: Compact walking design (weight: 80kg) ▲ Advanced: Foldable frame (weight: 75kg) ▲▲ | Base: Easy to maneuver in tight spaces Advanced: Easier storage and transport | Industry: Difficult to transport manually Advanced: Sacrifices slight durability for portability |
Planting Precision | Seedling spacing control | Industry: Fixed depth (±2cm tolerance) Base: Adjustable depth (±1cm, ISO 23544) ▲ Advanced: Auto-adjust depth + spacing (±0.5cm) ▲▲ | Base: Reduces over/under planting errors Advanced: Optimizes yield by 15% | Industry: Requires manual calibration per field Advanced: Higher cost due to sensors |
Terrain Versatility | Sloped, uneven paddy fields | Industry: Flat fields only Base: Slopes up to 15° (ISO 6393) ▲ Advanced: Slopes up to 25° + rocky terrain ▲▲ | Base: Handles most terrains except steep slopes Advanced: Works in challenging landscapes | Industry: Limited to flat terrain Advanced: Requires skilled operator |
Maintenance Requirements | Routine upkeep, longevity | Industry: Monthly engine servicing (ASTM D543) Base: Quarterly checks (ISO 14229) ▲ Advanced: Self-diagnostic system + annual service ▲▲ | Base: Reduces downtime by 30% Advanced: Predictive maintenance alerts | Industry: High maintenance costs Advanced: Requires proprietary tools |