Eco-Harvester | Aquatic Weed Harvester
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- EcoHarvester
Description
Aquatic Weed Harvester
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. The Eco-Harvester is easy to use and doesn’t require any technical training to operate like most other lake weed harvesters. It is the most eco-friendly and least invasive method for removing lake weeds with minimal lake bottom disruption compared to other harvesters, herbicides & algaecides, dredging, and dewatering. Best of all, it only requires one person to unload, operate, and trailer. In essence it is a one-person operation from start to finish!
The Eco-Harvester is affordable for lake associations, conservation management, municipalities, and lake shore maintenance contractors because it is 2/3rd the cost of any other comparable weed harvester/cutter.
The Eco Harvester pulls weeds up from the roots, harvesting them to be recycled and reused as mulch or animal feed. Its an environmentally friendly way to harvest aquatic plant and the only harvester that works in this manner. ALL other aquatic weed harvesters cut the weeds! It is 95% effective at uprooting milfoil, hydrilla, celery grass, water chestnut, and most other aquatic plants prevalent in ponds, lakes, rivers, channels, canals, and beachfront property.
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Features / Benefits
- HIGHLY EFFECTIVE: 95% success rate in uprooting aquatic vegetation.
- AFFORDABLE: Less expensive than traditional cutting harvesters in it's class.
- ECO-FRIENDLY: No need for chemicals, dredging, or herbicides.
- EASY TO OPERATE: A true one-person operation from start to finish.
- VERSATILE: Effectively pulls, cuts, and skims weeds.
- MULTI-PURPOSE: Skims floating debris, algae, and weed mats.
- ALUMINUM HULL: Lightweight and rust-resistant for increased durability.
- HARD PIPE HYDRAULICS: Improved durability and long-term reliability.
- HIGHCAPACITY: Holds up to 4.5 cubic yards of harvested lake weeds per load.
- DURABLE DESIGN: Constructed from high-quality, internationally available components for easy repairs and replacements.
- SHALLOW WATER CAPABILITY: Works in as little as 12” of water, making it ideal for docks, marinas, and hard-to-reach areas.
- OPTIMIZED MANEUVERABILITY: Dual paddle wheel system prevents entanglement in weeds while ensuring smooth navigation.
- SELF-UNLOADING SYSTEM: Patented reverse conveyor technology provides quick unloading directly to a dump truck, dump trailer, or shoreline.
HOW THE ECO-HARVESTER PULLS & SKIMS AQUATIC WEEDS
Conceptually speaking, it is easy to understand that the Eco-Harvester “pulls” aquatic vegetation by the roots. But how does it actually do it...pull aquatic vegetation by the root system you ask?
It is a good question and the answer is tied to the reason why the Eco-Harvester is patent protected. If you haven't seen all of the videos of the Eco-Harvester pulling, skimming and collecting aquatic vegetation, floating weed mats, and algae blooms in the numerous videos, be sure to check them out HERE.
The main objective in developing the Eco-Harvester was for harvesting Euraision Milfoil but we were very excited to learn that this unique compact lake weed harvester could pull and remove nearly all kinds of submersed seaweed / aquatic vegetation. Continue reading at LakeWeedHarvester.com
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Key Features & Benefits
95% success rate in uprooting aquatic vegetation.
Less expensive than traditional cutting harvesters in its class.
No need for chemicals, dredging, or herbicides.
A true one-person operation from start to finish.
Effectively pulls, cuts, and skims weeds.
Skims floating debris, algae, and weed mats.
Lightweight and rust-resistant for increased durability.
Improved durability and long-term reliability.
Holds up to 4.5 cubic yards of harvested lake weeds per load.
Constructed from high-quality, internationally available components for easy repairs and replacements.
Works in as little as 12" of water — ideal for docks, marinas, and hard-to-reach areas.
Dual paddle wheel system prevents entanglement in weeds while ensuring smooth navigation.
Patented reverse conveyor technology provides quick unloading directly to a dump truck, dump trailer, or shoreline.
New This Year
Redesigned Intake Wheel
Our new Intake Wheel Design increases dynamic flow intake — drawing in lake weeds more efficiently — by up to 33%. It also provides easier access for cleaning and removing lake weeds.
3D Sonar Mapping System
Scans an area and creates a live 3D view so the operator can see underwater structures and lake bottom features in real time. The transducer installs on a custom swing-away mount for easy deployment.
Performance Capabilities
- Pulls lake weeds instead of cutting
- Reaches down to 4' to grab and pull lake weeds
- Pulling vs. cutting = no floaters and reduced weed population elsewhere
- Upgrade to interchangeable cutter-head attachment
- Cut dense lake weeds and/or emergent vegetation down to 4.5'
- Optional Kubota diesel engine upgrade for more power & torque
- Skims floating weed mats with ease
- Skims surface algae, duckweed, & chop-prop floaters
- Skimming speed: 2–3 mph depending on application
- Pull, cut, and skim in and around docks and boat lifts
- Shallow water operation in as little as 1' water depth
- True one-person operation — responsive and easy to operate
- Efficiently harvest up to 1.5 acres per hour
- Transport top-end speed of 8 mph
- 33% dynamic flow intake improvement
- Storage bunk holds 4.5 cubic yards of lake weeds
- Off-load from both the front or the back
- Off-load conveyor reaches 9' to shoreline for easy unloading
Specifications
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| Weight | 3,750 lbs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Empty | 12" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intake Conveyor Width | 4' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Overall | 8'6" W × 26' L × 9' H | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barge Platform | 8' wide × 15" long | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weed Bunk Size | 5' W × 8' L × 3' H | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weed Bunk Volume | 4.5 cubic yards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Gear Pumps | 4 total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Pressure | 3 @ 1,200–1,500 PSI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hydraulic Reservoir | 25 Gallons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | Dual Independent Paddle Wheel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Transfer | Hydraulic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fuel | 10.3 gallons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil | 2.1 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Harvesting Speed | 1–2 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Skimming Speed | 2–3 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transport Speed | Up to 8 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tandem Axle Electric Brakes Carpeted Bunks Winch 2" Receiver Length: 31 ft.
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Why Choose the Eco-Harvester?
Unlike conventional weed-cutting harvesters that leave behind floating fragments — often causing further weed proliferation — the Eco-Harvester permanently removes aquatic vegetation. Its innovative design minimizes disruption to lake beds, making it the least invasive mechanical harvesting method available.
Maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems
Control invasive species and improve water quality
Keep shorelines clean and navigable
Whether tackling invasive species or skimming algae blooms, the Eco-Harvester is the most effective, eco-friendly, and affordable solution on the market.
FAQ
FAQs
Instead of simply cutting weeds at their base, the Eco‑Harvester pulls aquatic vegetation by the root system, and also skims floating mats and debris.
It’s suited for lakes, ponds, rivers, canals and waterfront property. It handles submerged vegetation like milfoil, hydrilla, water chestnut, and floating mats of algae and weed fragments.
The machine can float in as little as 12” of water. It is typically used in water depths from 2’ - 10’ or wherever aquatic plants can grow.
It is built for one‑person operation from start to finish, making it more accessible for lakefront property owners or associations rather than large crews. No technical training is required.
While exact costs aren’t listed on the page, fuel, oil changes, air filter changes, grease zirks and winterization are some of the factors impacting maintenance costs. Any competent small engine mechanic can access and work on the hydraulics.
Yes—the machine pulls up vegetation so that the biomass can be used as fertilizer and compost.
You’ll need a boat launch and vehicle with 5,000 lb towing capacity and a location, dump truck, or dump trailer for offloading biomass.
It avoids chemical algaecides/herbicides and their ecological risks.
- It removes root systems and biomass, reducing nutrient re‑cycling in the lake.
- Minimal bottom disturbance compared to dredging.
The Eco-Harvester is backed by the industry standard one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
- Size of water body
- Who will operate Eco-Harvester?
- Storage when not in use.
- How to dispose of the harvested biomass?
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1 Review
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ECO HARVESTER
very operator friendly, very productive. Handles great. I operated one for a few years and enjoyed doing it.
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