MAPS AgRover
Mobile Agricultural Power Solutions
Solution Overview & Benefits
The MAPS AgRover is a utility vehicle with a design focused on maximizing agricultural productivity while still being affordable in developing regions around the world.
This rugged, three-wheel vehicle is capable of navigating terrain both on and off road while carrying a payload of up to 2000 lb (900 kg).
Its lightweight yet strong construction translates into great fuel economies and a top speed approaching 20 mph. Testing has shown fuel economies of 40 to 60 mpg (18 to 26 km/l) for the 10 hp diesel engine option under heavy to light loading.
The AgRover is valuable because it provides farmers and other agricultural businesses access to power and transportation that would otherwise not be possible. This access allows farmers to be overall more productive by providing valuable farming inputs like fertilizer, seed, and water. In many developing countries, most work in rural areas is done manually with few alternatives. The AgRover can provide valuable mobile services right on the farm, bringing in additional revenue and saving farmers time.
History & Development
The AgRover was developed by students through design projects at Purdue University and in partnership with the African Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (ACREST, http://www.acrest.org), an NGO in Cameroon. Over the last seven years, seven prototypes have been manufactured locally in Cameroon and there are currently 3 vehicles that operate daily to assist ACREST. ACREST has rented out the AgRovers to local farmers to collect and transport their harvest.
Availability
- Publicly available: Yes
- Countries where available: Worldwide
- Price range: Over 200 USD
- Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: Yes
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