Honda HSTH/35 One-Man Tea Harvester (500mm cutting width blade, GX35 Engine)

Honda HSTH/35 Tea Harvester (500 mm, GX35)

Overview

• Engine: Honda GX35, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled

• Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline (86+ octane)

• Cutting Width: 500 mm (also available in 450 mm or 600 mm)

• Design: Backpack harness for ergonomic use on inclines or extended shifts

• Gearbox: Heavy-duty, lightweight flame-resistant casing

• Use Case: Precision tea-plucking in plantations—high durability, low fatigue

General Specs

• Engine Displacement: 35.8 cm³

• Power Output: ~1.0 kW (1.3 HP) @ 7,000 rpm

• Torque: ~1.6 Nm @ 5,500 rpm

• Weight: ~10.2 kg (harvester body; engine only ~3.3 kg)

• Dimensions

  • Engine block: ~198 × 234 × 240 mm

  • Knife rack: ~105 × 25 × 30 cm

Engine Features

• Bore & Stroke: 39 × 30 mm

• Compression Ratio: 8.0 : 1

• Fuel Tank Capacity: ~0.63 L

• Oil Capacity: ~0.10 L

• Lubrication: Crankcase pressure/oil mist, OHC with timing belt

• Cooling: Forced-air

• Starting System: Recoil

• Ignition: Transistorized magneto

• Fuel System: Diaphragm carburetor with accelerator pump

• Position Flexibility: 360° inclinable

Performance & Efficiency

• Net Power Rating: 1.0 kW (1.3 HP) @7,000 rpm

• Fuel Consumption: ~0.71 L/hour at rated power

• Dry Weight (engine): ~3.3 kg

• Noise Level: Lower than comparable 2-stroke units

• Blade Material: SK5 carbon tool steel—strong and wear-resistant

Operational Advantages

• Low Noise & Emission: 4-stroke engine cleaner than 2-strokes

• Backpack Comfort: Improved backrest and wider shoulder straps for fatigue reduction

• High Efficiency: ~40× faster than manual pluckers

• Sturdy Build: Optimized airflow, uniform suction, stable high-temp performance