Pit Digger for Coffee Plantations

Introduction

An lndian institute, engaged in the mechanical engineering R&D since 1958, has developed the above equipment. In a coffee plantation pits have to be dug for planting the coffee plants, proper and scientific pit creation helps in proper root formation and reflects in the health of the coffee plant. A healthier plant yields more coffee fruits and tastier beans. The pit digger can be used for digging pits of 30 cm depth. The equipment is light in weight and easily maneuverable in a hilly terrain. The basic part of the machine is a prime mover which is an M-80 petrol engine mounted on an aluminum channel with a pair of handle bars for performing the pit digging operation along with a reduction gear box system. It consists of a fuel tank, transmission system, clutch and gear shifting lever, throttle, reduction gear box and augur unit. The total weight of the machine is 37 kg.

Advantages

• Saves the time, labour charges
  
• Light in weight and easily maneuverable in hilly terrain
  
• Improved quality in pit digging and uniformity in pit sizes
  
• It takes one minute to complete the pit

Stage of Development: Commercialised

Economic Data: Can be worked out on the basis of requirement.

Main Application: Machinery/Equipment

Source: Technology Bureau for Small Enterprises
APCTT Building, Qutub Institutional Area
P.O. Box – 4575
New Delhi – 110016, India