Magnificent Engineers Cono Weeder

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$21.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

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

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include KSNM Cono Weeder.

Regions

Southeast Asia

Countries

India

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced in India.

Intellectural Property Type

Trade Secret

User Provision Model

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

Distributions to Date Status

10,000 Interview with representative

Design Specifications

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

Design specifications

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by manufacturer

Replacement Components

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

Lifecycle

Minimum of 2 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

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

Vetted Performance Status

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.

Safety

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

Complementary Technical Systems

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

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

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

Other Information

• Youtube video of the Cono Weeder
• Conor weeder mass production agriculture information
• Commercial Test Report by CIAE – Regional Centre Coimbatore
• Conor weeder warranty