Magnificent Engineers Cono Weeder

Magnificent Engineers

Cono Weeder is a device used to remove weeds from rice crops.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Cono Weeder is a manually operated weed remover used to remove unwanted plants (weeds) that hinder crop development. It allows for the timely, efficient, and cost-effective removal of weeds. Cono Weeder is developed by Magnificent Engineers based on a design by the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering-Regional Centre, Coimbatore.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

the manufacturer (Magnificient Engineers) distributes their product on their own.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

19–22 USD depends on no. of orders.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

KSNM cono weeder

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Small scale farmers

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Mass produced

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The manufacturer sells the product individually as well as in bulk with dealership and distributorship models.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

10,000 ^{Interview with representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Targeted Crops

List of crops that this technology weeds

Rice

Field Coverage (ha/hr)

The rate of work, measured in hectares per hour

0.15 ha/day

Materials

List of materials used to build the product

Metal

Weight (kg)

Overal weight of the product, measured in kilograms

5.5

Power source

Type of energy used to power the weeder

Manual

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Cono Weeder is ergonomically designed and consists of two metallic cones with blades fixed to them.

Design specifications:

1	Overall Dimension (L x B x H), mm	2140 x 500 x 1070
2	Weight in Kg	5.5
3	Working Width, mm	140-160
4	No. of Cones	2(Metallic)
5	Height of handle from the ground, mm	1070
6	No. of blades in the Weeding Cone	Straight blade – 6 Serrated blade – 6
7	Blade thickness, mm	1.6, 2
8	Width of handle, mm	500
9	Size of float(L x B x H), mm	330 x 120 x 70

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Youtube video shows the weeder in operation

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by manufacturer

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Replacement components are available individually. Metallic cones are available in bulk.^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Minimum of 2 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

0.15 ha/day
Speed
Force required to push it
Saving in labour – 50% compared to manual method
Saving in cost – 40% compared to manual method

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The test report prepared by CIAE – Regional Centre Coimbatore shows the performance of the Cono weeder with reference to the condition of field/soil, weed, crop, and operator.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

CIAE – Regional Centre Coimbatore

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The Cono Weeder is operated manually and no safety procedures are specified.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Magnificent Engineers offers a range of equipment for the care and harvesting of similar crops

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Di Florio, Mario, 2014, The mechanical weeders used in rice cultivation practices in Tripura, India, and their relation with the system of rice intensification (SRI): Wageningen University

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Product certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, India

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Field Test

Other information

Youtube video of the Cono Weeder

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