What Is Peanut Harvester

A peanut harvester is a soil‑shaking, tractor‑driven implement that digs up peanut plants, separates pods from soil, and lays cleaned pods on the ground for easy collection。Mounted via a three‑point linkage, this vibrating peanut harvester requires a matched tractor (20 hp or above) to supply forward motion and power the shaker mechanism

Peanut Harvester Design & Components

Digging Shovel: Angled blades sever the root–pod zone at 3–5 cm depth, lifting the plant into the machine

Vibrating Screen: An eccentric‑shaft or roller‑type shaker knocks soil from pods; adjustable frequency prevents pod damage while maximizing soil separation

Conveying Chain/Roller: A spiral or chain conveyor transports cleaned peanuts rearward, neatly depositing them in rows for pickup

Frame & Linkage: Heavy‑duty steel supports ensure stability; hydraulic or manual depth control adapts to field conditions

Peanut Harvester Working Principle

As the tractor advances, the digging shovel lifts soil and plants onto the vibrating screen. The peanut harvester uses vibration to shake off soil clods—smaller particles fall through perforations, while pods continue to the conveyor 。Conveyed pods pass across secondary rollers that further clean and then guide them onto the field .The entire cycle—digging, shaking, conveying—is synchronized with tractor speed for continuous operation

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Peanut Harvester Benefits

Labor Reduction: Replaces manual digging and sifting, saving up to 80 % of labor time

Efficiency: Typical throughput of 1 333–2 667 m²/h increases harvest speed

Quality: Gentle vibration minimizes pod damage, ensuring high market value

Versatility: Works in various soils—sandy, loamy, or clay—thanks to adjustable depth and vibration settings

Conclusion
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