Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter vs Thorvald
Side-by-side comparison of Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter (Kubota) and Thorvald (Saga Robotics AS) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agri Robo Rice-TransplanterJapan
- ThorvaldNorway
Year First Available
- Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter2020
- Thorvald2016
Verified Deployments
- Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter0 Deployments
- Thorvald0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Agri Robo Rice-TransplanterContact for quote
- Thorvald$120,134
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter—
- Thorvald4.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Agri Robo Rice-TransplanterACTIVE
- ThorvaldACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter—
- Thorvald20 kg
Max Speed
- Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter—
- Thorvald3.7 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Norway |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $120,134 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 4.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 3.7 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter and Thorvald?
Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter is made by Kubota, based in JP. Thorvald is made by Saga Robotics AS, based in NO.
When were Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter and Thorvald launched?
Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter launched in 2020. Thorvald launched in 2016.
How do Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter and Thorvald compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter scores 17/100. Thorvald scores 54/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter and Thorvald in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agricultural on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter and Thorvald?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Ag Robot Vendor Selection: Pilot Data, Financing Options, and Exit Terms.
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About this comparison
Agri Robo Rice-Transplanter vs Thorvald compares two robots in the agricultural category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.