Aquatic Weed Harvesters
Shore-Tech Industries Lake Weed Harvesters and Skimmers
Which aquatic weed harvester fits your water?
Shoretech Industries (a division of Weeders Digest) offers a complete line of the most effective and innovative harvesting, skimming, and dredging equipment in the market today. Our harvesting products are affordable, easy to use, eco-friendly, and our sales staff is professional and informative and ready to help you find the best solution for your application.
- Small ponds and tight dock areasWaterBeetle
- Most lakefront homesWaterBug or WaterShark
- Larger ponds, channels and associationsWaterGator
- Contract and commercial harvestingEco-Harvester
- Weeds plus bottom muckEco-Force or Neptune Rake
- Unloading at the shoreShore Transfer Conveyor
Side by side
Aquatic weed harvester comparison
Every harvester we sell, from a personal pond skimmer to a commercial harvesting barge. Specs come from each product page.
| Machine | Best for | How it works | Cut / intake width | Reach / depth | Load | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaterBeetle | Small ponds, docks, golf courses | Remote-controlled skimmer and harvester | 36 in. cut, 29.5 in. intake | 12 in. cut depth; floats in under 4 in. | 250 lb / 5 cu. ft. | 24V lithium, 8 hr | $7,999 |
| WaterShark | Lakefront weed cutting | Remote-controlled sickle cutter with 6 ft collecting rake | 48 in. cut | 5 ft cut depth | Rake gathers cut weeds | 24V lithium, 7+ hr | $12,999 |
| WaterBug | Lakes and ponds of all sizes | Remote-controlled harvester with camera | 42 in. cut, 34 in. intake | 28 in. cut depth; 4 in. minimum | 600 lb / 11 cu. ft. | 24V lithium, 4–5 hr | $15,999 |
| WaterGator | Larger ponds, channels, associations | Remote-controlled cutting, skimming and offloading | About 42 in. harvesting width | About 4 ft cut depth | About 1,200 lb | Dual 24V lithium, 8+ hr | $42,999 |
| Eco-Harvester | Contractors, cities, large lakes | Operator-driven barge, pulls weeds by the root and skims | 4 ft intake conveyor | 12 in. draft empty | 4.5 cu. yd. weed bunk | 25 HP gas or 24.8 HP diesel | $109,499 |
| Eco-Force | Weeds and bottom sediment | Suction harvester, dredge and skimmer | 50 in. surface intake screen | 9 ft 10 in. downward reach | Up to 600 GPM | 40 HP Vanguard EFI | Call for quote |
| Neptune Rake | Shoreline weed and muck removal | Shore-based rake pulled by rope or winch | Rake just over 7 ft wide | Works from shore | Up to 1 ton per pass | Optional Honda GX50 capstan winch | $5,339 |
| Shore Transfer Conveyor | Unloading harvested weeds | Portable belt conveyor into a truck or trailer | 2 ft wide, 15.5 ft long | Shoreline | About 150 lb unit | 110V AC, 24V DC or generator | $7,198 |
Prices are starting prices on weedersdigest.com and can change with options. Scroll the table sideways on a phone.
Remote-controlled harvesters
Harvest from the dock, not the water
Battery-powered, one-person machines you drive by remote. Most show a live camera view on the controller.
Compact · Small ponds
WaterBeetle Aquatic Weed Harvester | Remote Controlled & Lithium Battery Powered
The WaterBeetle features the same innovative remote-controlled technology as the WaterBug, but in a compact, lightweight design that floats in as little as 4 inches of water. This personal skimmer and harvester was designed for smaller ponds, lakefronts, and tight areas around docks or boat lifts where larger machines cannot reach. Based on that, the WaterBeetle is an ideal solution for individual pond owners, golf course managers, and homeowners looking for an affordable, easy-to-use way to manage algae and floating weeds on their own terms!
- 36 in. cutting width
- 250 lb payload
- 8 hr battery
- About 230 lb, folds for storage
From $7,999
Learn MoreBest seller for lakefront homes
WaterBug: Enter the Remote Controlled Harvester
The Waterbug 3.0 is a remote controlled aquatic lake weed harvester featuring a harvesting camera that shows what the Waterbug sees on the remote screen. It is designed for managing aquatic vegetation and floating debris in lakes, ponds, and water bodies of all sizes.
- 42 in. cutting width
- 28 in. cutting depth
- 600 lb bunk
- 4–5 hr battery
From $15,999
Learn MoreBigger water · Harvesting business
WaterGator: The Next Evolution of Remote Controlled Harvesters
The WaterGator features the same technology as the Waterbug including a harvesting camera that shows the operator what the WaterGator sees on the remote viewing screen. This aquatic harvesting machine was designed for larger ponds, lake shores, channels, and other medium size bodies of water. Based on that, the WaterGator is an ideal solution for lakefront owners, lakeshore management companies, lake associations, or anyone looking to easily manage their waterfront or get into the harvesting business to make money!
- About 1,200 lb bunk
- About 4 ft cutting depth
- 8+ hr runtime
- 1,000+ ft remote range
From $42,999
Learn MoreCut and collect from shore
WaterShark: Your Shoreline's New Best Friend
Unveiling the future of lake weed management with precision, speed, and sustainability.
Meet WaterShark – a ground-breaking, battery-powered lake and pond weed cutting machine. With its lightweight design, real-time camera feed, superior cutting capabilities, and auto-leveling feature, the WaterShark redefines waterfront cleanup. It's more than a tool, it's your partner in maintaining the beauty and integrity of your waterfront property.
- 48 in. cutting width
- 5 ft cutting depth
- 6 ft collecting rake
- 7+ hr battery
From $12,999
Learn MoreCommercial harvesting & dredging
For contractors, cities and lake associations
Operator-run machines built for full seasons of harvesting, skimming and sediment removal.
Pulls weeds by the root
Eco-Harvester: The Hottest Selling Harvester Worldwide
Introducing the one and only Eco-Harvester! Generation 3.0 is the only machine in the world that both pulls aquatic vegetation by the root system and skims floating, weed fragments, weed mattes and algae blooms. Our Eco-Harvester has been sold all over the world and year to date (2026) we've sold over 110 units worldwide! It is 95% effective at uprooting most all types of submersed vegetation including milfoil, hydrilla, celery/alligator grass, starry stonewort, water chestnut, and most other aquatic plants prevalent in ponds, lakes, rivers, channels, canals, and water front property.
Our machine has become so popular because it pulls weeds and skims floating vegetation, but in addition to that it's incredibly productive, incredibly effective and efficient and most importantly it's very easy to use. We're able to teach anyone in the world to use this thing in an hour or less. That ease of use combined with its productivity, its size, its maneuverability around docks, boat lifts and shallow water make it the hottest selling harvester worldwide.
- 4 ft intake conveyor
- 4.5 cu. yd. weed bunk
- 25 HP gas or 24.8 HP diesel
- 12 in. draft empty
From $109,499
Learn More3-in-1 suction
Eco-Force
The Eco-Force is the only harvester on the market that provides 3-in-1 suction weed harvesting, dredging, and skimming functionality. It was specifically engineered to address the inefficiencies of traditional lake weed harvesters. It is less than half the cost of the next closest dredger in its class which only removes lake and pond bottom sediment.
- 40 HP Vanguard EFI
- Up to 600 GPM
- 9 ft 10 in. reach
- 50 ft × 4 in. discharge hose
Call for quote
Learn MoreShoreline removal & unloading
Work from the shore
Pull weeds and muck in without a boat, and move harvested weeds from the water's edge into a truck.
Weeds and muck in one pass
Neptune Rake: Aquatic Weed Harvester & Muck Dredge
The Neptune Rake harvests lake weeds and pulls bottom muck in the same pass, all from shore. The system pairs a two-section marine-grade stainless steel rake, just over 7 feet wide, with a foam float and 650 feet of rope. An optional capstan winch powered by a Honda GX50 engine does the pulling. It removes up to one ton of wet vegetation and muck in a single pass, needs no herbicide, and is designed for a two-person shoreline crew.
- Rake just over 7 ft wide
- Up to 1 ton per pass
- 650 ft of rope
- Optional gas capstan winch
From $5,339
Learn MoreUnloading link
Shore Transfer Conveyor: Multi-Purpose, Stackable Conveyor
Shore transfer conveyors work in unison with aquatic lake weed harvesters as an unloading link between land and water or as a stand-a-lone shore conveyor to covey lake weeds from the shoreline to a dumpster or trailer. Harvested lake weeds are off-loaded from the aquatic lake weed harvester onto a shore transfer conveyor that then elevates the lake weeds up into a waiting dump truck or trailer. Our shore conveyor is light weight and can easily fit into the back for a pick-up truck or trailer.
- 15.5 ft × 2 ft unit
- About 150 lb
- Extends to 30 or 45 ft
- 110V, 24V or generator
From $7,198
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Expert help
Not sure which harvester you need?
Tell us about your water, the weeds you are fighting and how much shoreline you manage. We will match the machine, the unloading setup and the training. Request a free shoreline assessment, read our guide to choosing your aquatic weed harvester, or shop all aquatic weed harvesters.
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