1.Introduction of weed harvester
Weed harvesting ships are specialized ships designed to remove aquatic plants like water hyacinth, algae, and reeds from water bodies. Key features include:
· Cutting/Collection: Hydraulic arms or cutting mechanisms (width 1.4-1.9m) harvest vegetation at depths up to 1m.
· Power: Diesel engines (26-70kW) enable 3-5km/h operation for 12-24 hours.
· Applications: Used in lakes, rivers, and ponds to maintain water quality and navigation capacity .
2. Types of weed harvester ship
Weed harvesters are mainly classified into the following types:
By Automation Level:
Fully Automatic: Such as the YONGLI Shipbuilding YL2500 model, equipped with hydraulic drive and continuous conveying system, with a processing capacity of 2000-3500 m²/h.
Semi-Automatic: Such as the YONGLI brand, requiring manual assistance but with a large load capacity (5-10 m³).
Manual: Such as the Carbon front-harvest, rear-discharge type, with a low price (8144 yuan), suitable for small-scale operations.
By Power Type:
Diesel Drive: Such as the Environmental Protection model, with a speed of 3-7 km/h, suitable for long-term operation.
Electric Drive: Such as the lithium battery model, with low noise, suitable for waters with high environmental protection requirements.
Designed by Function:
Multi-functional Integrated weed harvesting boat: Such as the customized model, integrating mowing, harvesting, and transportation functions.
Specialized Type: Such as fully automatic weed mowing boat, specifically designed for rivers/lakes/ponds.
3.Technical Specification
YLAWH-85 Aquatic Weed Harvester | ||
Item | Parameter | Notes |
Length Overall | 12.2m |
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Hull Length | 6.8m |
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Hull Width | 3m |
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Hull Depth | 1m |
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Draft Designed | 0.45m |
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Draft Loaded | 0.5m |
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Max. Harvest Depth | 2m |
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Max. Harvest Width | 3.4m |
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Load Capacity | 6-7.2m3 |
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Traveling Speed | 4-5km/hr |
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Working Speed | 2-3km/hr |
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Endurance | 24hr |
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Drive Mode | Bilateral Paddle Wheel |
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Max. Discharge Height | 2.8m |
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Working Capacity | 1000-2000m2/hr |
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Weight | 8.5 tons |
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4. Application of weed harvester
4. Application of weed harvester

5.Advantages
5.Advantages
Weed harvesting ships offer several advantages in aquatic vegetation removal:
1. Efficiency: They can rapidly clear large areas of weeds, reducing manual labor and time compared to traditional harvesting methods.
2. Precision: Equipped with advanced cutting and collection systems, they target specific vegetation while minimizing damage to aquatic ecosystems.
3. Cost-Effectiveness: By automating the process, they lower long-term operational costs despite higher initial investment.
4. Environmental Benefits: Removing excess vegetation improves water quality and prevents oxygen depletion, benefiting marine life.
6. Company profile
Qingzhou Yongli Mining And Dredging Machinery Co., Ltd. is located in Qingzhou City, Shandong Province, one of the ancient nine states. We are a professional manufacturer and supplier of dredging vessels and mining equipment that integrates scientific research, development, design, production, installation and commissioning, and personnel allocation services.
Dredging vessels include: cutter suction dredgers, bucket wheel dredgers, jet suction dredgers, siphon sand dredgers, drilling suction sand dredgers, chain bucket sand dredgers, amphibious dredgers, backhoe dredgers, multifunctional work boats, self-suction and self-unloading barges, transport barges, sand sieving and washing equipment, etc.
The mining equipment includes: floating production platform, bucket chain gold/diamond dredger , jet suction gold/diamond dredger, cutter suction gold/diamond dredger, land-use gold/diamond washing plant, as well as an integrated production line for mining and mineral processing in water and on land. It can also be customized according to the mineral types provided by customers.
We are High and New Technology Enterprise, have obtained the production license for ships of Class III Grade Two from CCS China Classification Society, joined the China Dredging Association and Shandong Shipbuilding Industry Association, obtained the ISO9001-2015 quality management system certificate, and obtained more than 30 patent certificates for inventions and utility models from the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The successfully built Yongli series products have obtained the certification from international famous testing organizations like SGS and BV. We have won widespread praise from domestic and foreign customers with our first-class product quality and complete after-sales service system.
We will continue to adhere to the principles of integrity, mutual benefit, and common development. Welcome domestic and foreign customers to visit us for factory inspection and business negotiation!







