Development of Remote-Controlled High-Efficiency Mower for Steep Slopes

Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly JARQ 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jun AOKI, Kazunobu Hayashi, Takuo Kokuryu, Etsuo KIJIMA, Syuichi SANO, Yoshihito WATANABE, Koji EGAWA
DOI: 10.6090/jarq.25j09
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Abstract

We developed a prototype remote-controlled hammer-knife mower capable of mowing weeds over 1 m high on steep slopes. The work efficiency of the prototype is twice that of a commercially available remote-controlled mower and 2.6 times that of a walking-type mower. In flat fields with clusters of tall goldenrods, the prototype was twice as efficient as a brush cutter.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization Smart Agriculture and AI Weed Control and Herbicide Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly JARQ
Volume
60
Issue
2
Pages
137–145
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN