Much of the work done on your knees
Planting, weeding, harvesting: in diversified market gardening, much of the work is done bent over or kneeling, with heavy loads to carry in between. Over the years, backs and knees pay the price.
Change position instead of straining
- Lying down on a work bed to weed, plant or harvest at ground level.
- Sitting on a planting or hoeing seat.
- No carrying: crates, pallets and transplants travel on the machine.
- No vibration or noise thanks to electric drive.
“This tool got rid of the pain caused by bad posture when planting and weeding.”
Léa, market gardener near Montpellier, France
Funding for equipment that reduces strain
In France, the MSA (the farmers' social security fund) offers grants for equipment that improves farm workers' safety, ergonomics and health, and the Straddler may qualify. Other countries often have similar schemes: see our grants and funding page and get in touch.
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Updated on 30 October 2026 by Félix Gaulier, co-founder of Romanesco