Carry vs Harvey
Side-by-side comparison of Carry (Future Acres) and Harvey (Harvest Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Carry—
- HarveyUnited States
Year First Available
- Carry2021
- Harvey2012
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CarryContact for quote
- Harvey$30,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Carry—
- Harvey4 hrs
Availability Status
- CarryACTIVE
- HarveyACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Carry226.8 kg
- Harvey750 kg
Max Speed
- Carry—
- Harvey0.2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Carry—
- Harveyfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2012 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 226.8 kg | 750 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Carry | Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $30,000 |
| Payback period | — | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +733% |
Carry has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Carry and Harvey?
Carry is made by Future Acres. Harvey is made by Harvest Automation, based in US.
When were Carry and Harvey launched?
Carry launched in 2021. Harvey launched in 2012.
Are Carry 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 Carry 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
Carry 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 Score is calculated.