CLAAS Introduces PADDY PANTHER 26 Transplanter: Know About its Numerous Benefits & Intrinsic Key Features

In a move set to transform the landscape of rice farming in India, CLAAS introduces the PADDY PANTHER 26, a cutting-edge transplanter designed to address the challenges faced by farmers in the country.

Rice, being the primary staple for over 1.2 billion Indians, is cultivated across more than 44.2 million hectares in the country. Meeting the rising demand for rice production, especially on the available cultivable land, has become a challenge. Compounded by the dwindling availability of farm labor due to industrialization and urbanization, the need for innovative solutions is more pressing than ever.

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Labor Shortage Solution: PADDY PANTHER 26

The PADDY PANTHER 26 emerges as a comprehensive solution to the challenges confronting rice farming in India. Acknowledging the labor shortage issue during peak seasons, this state-of-the-art transplanter introduces the concept of Custom Hiring Centers or Agro Service Centers. Here, an individual or organization can operate the machine and provide transplanting services for small and medium-scale farmers at agreed-upon charges.

For optimal commercial operations, the PADDY PANTHER 26 boasts the capability to transplant 6-8 acres in a single day, ensuring a significant return on investment for users.

KEY FEATURES AND BENIFITS:

MECHANICAL TRANSPLANTING ADVANTAGES

* Timely Transplanting: Independence from labor enables timely transplanting during peak seasons.

* Vigorous Plant Growth: Young and medium-age seedlings recover rapidly and tiller vigorously.

* Uniform Maturity: Effective tillering ensures uniform maturity and a healthy crop.

* Increased Plant Population: Precise control over plant population and spacing enhances productivity.

* Weed Control: Effective weed control is facilitated.

* Lower Water Requirement: Lower water requirement for field preparation compared to manual transplanting.

* Higher Productivity: Leads to increased farmer income.

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PADDY PANTHER 26 FEATURES

* Powerful Engine: Equipped with a robust and fuel-efficient 21 HP (15.5 kW) petrol engine by HONDA for smooth operation in challenging field conditions.

* Transmission: Specially designed combination of HST and Gear transmission ensures efficient power transfer, with a maximum transplanting speed of 1.70 meters per second.

* Rotary Transplanting: 6 transplanting arms with a rotary mechanism for faster coverage, making the PADDY PANTHER 26 twenty times faster than manual transplanting.

* Auto Lift Up Transplanting Platform: Prevents damage during turns or shifts into reverse gear, enhancing machine efficiency.

* Automatic Depth Control & Horizontal Balancing: Ensures uniform transplanting depth in unleveled field conditions.

* Transplanting Adjustments: Various adjustments provided for precise control over transplanting parameters.

* Unit Clutch Lever: Three independent unit clutch levers for better control over the area left for transplanting at the end.

* User-Friendly Operation: Features like hydraulic lock lever, powerful headlights, LED instrument panel, and automatic side markers contribute to operator comfort and safety.

* Maintenance: Integrated washing pump for easy cleaning, and easily replaceable transplanting claws for simplified maintenance.

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WORK EFFICIENCY

Enhancing Farmer Income

The PADDY PANTHER 26 is not just a machine; it's a revolution in rice farming. By addressing critical issues such as labor shortage and enhancing operational efficiency, CLAAS aims to contribute significantly to the prosperity of farmers and the overall agricultural landscape in India. With its user-friendly design and advanced features, the PADDY PANTHER 26 stands poised to be a game-changer for the future of rice cultivation in the country.

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