Harvey vs RNZ-P500D-M1 500L
Side-by-side comparison of Harvey (Harvest Automation) and RNZ-P500D-M1 500L (Shandong Manda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HarveyUnited States
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500LChina
Year First Available
- Harvey2012
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L—
Verified Deployments
- Harvey0 Deployments
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Harvey$30,000 USD
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L$7,790 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Harvey4 hrs
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- HarveyACTIVE
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500LACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Harvey750 kg
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L50 kg
Max Speed
- Harvey0.2 m/s
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L12 m/s
IP Rating
- Harvey—
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500LIP54
Autonomy Level
- Harveyfully autonomous
- RNZ-P500D-M1 500L—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $7,790 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 750 kg | 50 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 12 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Harvey | RNZ-P500D-M1 500L |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | $7,790 |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | $242,210 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | +3109% |
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 Harvey and RNZ-P500D-M1 500L?
Harvey is made by Harvest Automation, based in US. RNZ-P500D-M1 500L is made by Shandong Manda Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Harvey cost compared to RNZ-P500D-M1 500L?
Harvey is listed at $30,000. RNZ-P500D-M1 500L is listed at $7,790.
How do Harvey and RNZ-P500D-M1 500L compare on the Robo Index?
Harvey grades AA on the Robo Index. RNZ-P500D-M1 500L grades BBB. 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 Harvey and RNZ-P500D-M1 500L 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 Harvey and RNZ-P500D-M1 500L?
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
Harvey vs RNZ-P500D-M1 500L 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.