Ethically Steering the Food System

Jagoda Equipment

Zofia Weeder

Jagoda ZOFIA TrimTab Ag

Zofia is a hydraulically-driven, manual weeder designed to weed under and between berry bushes and fruit trees, as well as in some vegetable fields. The speed of the rotating daggers is controlled by the tractor operator. The two operators on the implement use the mechanical arms to control the movement of the daggers in between and around the plants. The width between the two heads is hydraulically adjustable to fit different row spacings.

 

Specifications
Attachment to Tractor:Rear Category 2 three-point hitch or customized bracket
HP Requirement:25 HP
Drive:Tractor's hydraulics (Oil demand of 5.3 gal/min)
Diameter of the Cutting Head:11.8 in
Working Width:Adjustable 99 - 157 in
Dimensions:57 in (L) x 95 in (W) x 48 in (H)
Weight:706 lbs

The operator who sits on the device controls the operation of rotating heads via the mobile arm. The heads have three pairs of spring claw (or/and vertical k...