Design and Fabrication of Solar Power Tiller

Design and Fabrication of Solar Power Tiller

Vetri Velmurugan K1, Maheshwaran C V2, Balabadra Abhizgn2, Jagadeesh C2, Gokul V2

1Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai

2Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai

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ABSTRACT - The present research focuses on the development of a solar-powered rotary tiller designed for primary and secondary soil cultivation. It explores the disparities between portable weeders and power tillers available in the Indian market. Various approaches to weed removal in crops are also examined. This study demonstrates that the majority of Indian farmers, particularly those with small-scale operations, can only afford portable weeders. Soil tillers and weeders are among the many agricultural mechanizations aimed at enhancing soil cultivation and weed management, particularly given that most farmers own small parcels of land. These tools notably reduce manual labor and are largely self-guided. The project operates on solar panels, utilizing their energy to power the machine, which operates the cutter or tiller. This innovation significantly saves time and expenses in field tasks, proving highly efficient for both tilling and weeding duties. Additionally, proposing the creation of high-capacity, energy-saving, adaptable machines, and integrated equipment aims to enhance labor efficiency, lower operational costs, improve punctuality, and render them suitable for customized leasing.

Key Words: solar, power, tiller, weeder, farming, soil