Aquatic Weed Harvesters have been around for about 40+ years. The concept has not changed much over the years but the technology and the way they are built has been improved as new technology has evolved.

The machines are basically like lawn mowers for water weeds. The front head of the machine drops down into the water and is equipped with a sickle bar type cutter that cuts the vegetation. The cut weeds are than brought onto the aquatic weed harvester by the use of a front conveyor belt system.

The cut vegetation is than piled on a secondary conveyor system that runs the length of the harvester. When this conveyor is full the machine backs up to the shore and off loads the cut aquatic plants onto the shore or on to some type of shore collection system such as a trail conveyor or a shore conveyor.

The material can be used for maney different applications. It makes for great compost for gardens and landscape areas.

There are numerous reasons why it is a good idea to harvest aquatic weeds using the aquatic weed harvesters. The plant material like shown in the photo has been the cause of deaths over the years. Swimmers get tangled in the plant material and are unable to swim. More common reasons for the removal of aquatic plants is that the plants interfere with lake activities. They can also be the breeding ground for many pesky insects.

Bottom line is that the aquatic weed harvester is one good tool for performing aquatic maintenance activities.

If you have an aquatic weed problem contact us and we can help you resolve the issue and get your lake back into shape.

Contact us at 925.935.4200 or email at davemcnabb @ hotmail.com