Burro vs Harvey

Side-by-side comparison of Burro (Burro Robotics) and Harvey (Harvest Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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BurroA

HarveyAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

BurroUnited States
HarveyUnited States

Year First Available

Burro—
Harvey2012

Verified Deployments

Burro0 Deployments
Harvey0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Burro$23,250 USD
Harvey$30,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Burro10 hrs
Harvey4 hrs

Availability Status

BurroACTIVE
HarveyACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Burro250 kg
Harvey750 kg

IP Rating

BurroIP65
Harvey—

Max Speed

Burro2.2 m/s
Harvey0.2 m/s

Autonomy Level

Burrofully autonomous
Harveyfully autonomous

	BurroagriculturalBurro Robotics ARobo Index	HarveyagriculturalHarvest Automation AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2012
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$23,250 USD	$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	10 hrs	4 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	250 kg	750 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP65	—
Max Speed (values differ)	2.2 m/s	0.2 m/s
Autonomy Level	fully autonomous	fully autonomous

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Burro	Harvey
Investment	$23,250	$30,000
Payback period	5.6 mo	7.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$226,750	$220,000
ROI (5 yr)	+975%	+733%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Burro and Harvey?

Burro is made by Burro Robotics, based in US. Harvey is made by Harvest Automation, based in US.

How much does Burro cost compared to Harvey?

Burro is listed at $23,250. Harvey is listed at $30,000.

How do Burro and Harvey compare on the Robo Index?

Burro grades A on the Robo Index. Harvey grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Burro and Harvey 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 Burro and Harvey?

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

Burro vs Harvey 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 Robo Index is calculated.