Manual Transplanters | Small farms, budget-conscious users | 8 rows (▲ industry standard 6 rows), Steel frame (EN 10025), Plastic traction components (ISO 10303) | Cost-effective, ▲ 2 extra rows for efficiency, no fuel dependency | Labor-intensive (requires 2+ operators), slower speed (0.5–1.2 m/min) |
Semi-Automatic | Medium-sized farms, moderate budgets | 10 rows (mechanical assist), Diesel engine (5 HP), Adjustable depth (±2 cm) | 30% faster than manual, ▲ hybrid power reduces labor | Higher maintenance costs, requires fuel (▲ 15% more operational expenses) |
Motorized Transplanters | Large-scale farms, high productivity needs | 12+ rows (ISO 14272), Hydraulic engine (15 HP), GPS-guided precision planting | ▲ 40% faster than manual, covers 1.5–2 ha/day | Expensive (▲ 2x cost of manual), complex repairs, high fuel consumption |
Hydraulic Transplanters | Precision farming, uneven terrain | 10 rows with hydraulic arms, Depth control (±1 mm accuracy), Modular attachments | ▲ 90% planting accuracy, adapts to slopes/irregular fields | Bulky design (▲ 30% heavier), specialized operators needed, costly to acquire |
Electric Transplanters | Eco-conscious farms, urban paddy fields | 6–8 rows (battery-powered, 48V), Noise level: 43 dBA (▲ quieter than gas engines) | Zero emissions, ▲ 50% quieter than diesel models, low operational costs | Limited runtime (4–6 hrs), reliant on charging infrastructure, lighter capacity |
Compact/Small-Scale | Hobby farms, experimental plots | 4 rows (portable design, 150 kg), Foldable frame (ISO 10218 safety compliance) | ▲ Easy to transport, affordable (▲ 50% cheaper than motorized), minimal storage | Low capacity (0.1–0.3 ha/day), ▲ requires manual row spacing adjustments |