DESCRIPTION

High-quality 3D assets at affordable prices — trusted by designers, engineers, and creators worldwide. Made with care to be versatile, accessible, and ready for your pipeline.

Included File Formats
This model is provided in 14 widely supported formats, ensuring maximum compatibility:
• - FBX (.fbx) – Standard format for most 3D software and pipelines
• - OBJ + MTL (.obj, .mtl) – Wavefront format, widely used and compatible
• - STL (.stl) – Exported mesh geometry; may be suitable for 3D printing with adjustments
• - STEP (.step, .stp) – CAD format using NURBS surfaces
• - IGES (.iges, .igs) – Common format for CAD/CAM and engineering workflows (NURBS)
• - SAT (.sat) – ACIS solid model format (NURBS)
• - DAE (.dae) – Collada format for 3D applications and animations
• - glTF (.glb) – Modern, lightweight format for web, AR, and real-time engines
• - 3DS (.3ds) – Legacy format with broad software support
• - 3ds Max (.max) – Provided for 3ds Max users
• - Blender (.blend) – Provided for Blender users
• - SketchUp (.skp) – Compatible with all SketchUp versions
• - AutoCAD (.dwg) – Suitable for technical and architectural workflows
• - Rhino (.3dm) – Provided for Rhino users

Model Info
• - All files are checked and tested for integrity and correct content
• - Geometry uses real-world scale; model resolution varies depending on the product (high or low poly)
• • - Scene setup and mesh structure may vary depending on model complexity
• - Rendered using Luxion KeyShot
• - Affordable price with professional detailing

Buy with confidence. Quality and compatibility guaranteed.
If you have any questions about the file formats, feel free to send us a message — we're happy to assist you!

Sincerely,
SURF3D
Trusted source for professional and affordable 3D models.

More Information About 3D Model :
The Hand Walking Tractor Rotary Puddler system is a specialized ensemble of agricultural machinery and an implement designed specifically for the preparation of flooded fields (paddy fields) preceding the transplantation of rice (Oryza sativa). This mechanization approach is foundational to intensive wetland rice cultivation, particularly prevalent throughout South and Southeast Asia.

Nomenclature and Components


The system consists of two primary parts:

  1. The Hand Walking Tractor (Two-Wheel Tractor, 2WT, or Power Tiller): This serves as the self-propelled power unit. Typically featuring a single-cylinder, low-horsepower diesel or gasoline engine (ranging generally from 5 to 15 hp), the 2WT is steered by the operator walking behind the machine using handlebars. It is a versatile prime mover capable of attaching various implements, but in the context of puddling, it must be adapted for high-traction, submerged operation, often utilizing specialized metallic cage wheels or lugged steel wheels instead of standard pneumatic tires to prevent sinking and provide necessary grip in the mud.

  2. The Rotary Puddler Implement: This implement is attached to the rear of the 2WT and driven by the machine’s Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft. The puddler features a drum or housing containing multiple horizontally mounted, rotating blades or tines (often L-shaped or curved). When submerged, these blades churn the saturated soil aggressively, simultaneously breaking clods, leveling the field, and mixing water, soil, and organic matter into a uniform slurry.

    ### The Process of Puddling

    Puddling is a crucial hydro-mechanical tillage operation distinct from dry tillage. Its objective is the systematic destruction of the soil's macrostructure under flooded conditions to achieve two primary outcomes essential for successful rice farming:

  3. Creation of the Hardpan (Plow Pan): The intense mechanical action of the rotary blades mixes fine soil particles with water. Gravity causes these particles to settle, compacting the subsurface soil layers just below the depth of tillage. This creates a relatively impermeable layer, or hardpan, which drastically reduces the soil’s hydraulic conductivity. This minimized water percolation (or seepage) is critical for efficient water management in wetland rice cultivation, ensuring the flooded environment necessary for the crop and reducing irrigation demands.

  4. Formation of the Mud Slurry: The topsoil is transformed into a soft, homogenous mud slurry. This prepared medium facilitates the manual or mechanical transplantation of rice seedlings, ensuring optimal root-to-soil contact and minimizing transplanting shock. Furthermore, puddling helps control weeds by burying them or inhibiting their germination in the anaerobic mud environment.

    ### Operational Characteristics and Significance

    The 2WT rotary puddler replaced traditional methods—namely, using draft animals (buffalo or oxen) pulling moldboard or spike-tooth harrows—which were slower, more energy-intensive, and less efficient in achieving a uniform hardpan.

  5. Efficiency: The rotary puddler significantly reduces the time required for field preparation, enabling farmers to meet tight planting schedules, especially crucial in regions practicing multiple cropping cycles per year.
  6. Engineering Adaptation: The implement must be robustly engineered with water-sealed bearings and transmissions to prevent mud and water intrusion, ensuring longevity in harsh operating conditions.
  7. Ecological Impact: While highly effective, puddling requires substantial mechanical input and can lead to structural degradation of the soil (de-flocculation), making the land challenging to transition back to dryland crops if cultivation practices change.

    The Hand Walking Tractor Rotary Puddler system remains a cornerstone of agricultural mechanization for small and medium-scale farmers in Asia, balancing the need for intensive rice production with cost-effective, adaptable farm machinery.

    KEYWORDS: Power Tiller, Two-Wheel Tractor, Rotary Tillage, Wet Tillage, Paddy Field Preparation, Lowland Rice, Wetland Cultivation, Agricultural Mechanization, Seedbed Preparation, Soil Manipulation, Soil Structure, Hydraulic Conductivity, Impermeable Layer, Hardpan Formation, Submerged Tillage, PTO Drive, Cage Wheels, Draft Power Replacement, Farm Machinery, Asian Agriculture, Rice Transplanting, Mud Slurry, Tines, L-Blades, Water Management, Percolation Reduction, Field Efficiency, Soil Aggregation, Intensive Farming, Draft Animal Substitute.

REVIEWS & COMMENTS

See what other buyers think about this model - real feedback on quality,
accuracy, and usability.
There are no reviews or comments yet. Please be the first one to write it.
BEST PRICE GUARANTEED
Found this model cheaper on another marketplace? Let our support team know - we’ll match it.
NEW
Recently added to CGTrader - explore one of the latest models on the marketplace.

HAND WALKING TRACTOR ROTARY PUDDLER PUDDLING MUD RICE FARMING 3D model

Royalty Free License
Hire
Like this model to show appreciation to the designer.
See how many times this model was viewed.
Share this model to support the designer and boost their visibility.
File formats
STL
Stereolithography<br />File Size: 41.7 MB
OBJ
OBJ | 2 files<br />File Size: 84.3 MB
3DS
3D Studio<br />File Size: 25.8 MB
FBX
Autodesk FBX<br />File Size: 26.1 MB
3DM
Rhinoceros 3D<br />File Size: 150 MB
DWG
AutoCAD<br />File Size: 21.8 MB
MAX
Autodesk 3ds Max<br />File Size: 177 MB
GLTF
glTF<br />File Size: 27.7 MB
STP
STEP<br />File Size: 77.4 MB
SAT
3D ACIS<br />File Size: 76.9 MB
SKP
Sketchup<br />File Size: 73.7 MB
BLEND
Blender<br />File Size: 77.1 MB
DAE
Collada<br />File Size: 141 MB
IGE
IGES<br />File Size: 126 MB
Verified by CGTrader
Verified models are of higher quality as they have
passed CGT Standard technical and visual checks,
making them more professional-grade 3D assets.
Learn more.
FBX
This FBX file has successfully passed the CGT Standard technical and visual checks. The verification results are detailed in the section below.
File & scene
Binary FBX
Binary FBX file is more compact and faster to load and process.
Learn more
No unsupported objects
Unsupported objects:
- Lights
- Cameras
Learn more
Geometry
No N-gons
N-gons are polygons with five or more sides which might cause issues in certain processes like rendering or animation. Learn more
No faceted geometry
Faceted geometry uses flat surfaces without smoothing, which can look unrealistic on curves.
Learn more
Manifold geometry
Manifold geometry ensures all surfaces are properly connected, avoiding issues like edges shared by more than two faces.
Learn more
Textures & material
PBR textures
PBR textures simulate how light interacts with materials, making the model look realistic under different lighting.
Required PBR textures:
- Base Color
- Roughness
- Metalness
- Normal
Learn more
No embed textures
Embedded textures are stored inside the model file, increasing its size and sometimes causing compatibility issues.
Learn more
Square textures
Texture aspect ratio is the width-to-height ratio of a texture. Expected texture aspect ratio: 1:1
Learn more
Power of 2 texture sizes
Textures with dimensions in power of two (e.g. 512x512px, 1024x1024px) are used to optimize performance and memory usage.
Learn more
Assigned materials
Materials are applied to the 3D model to allow visualize a model's surface properties and appearance.
Learn more
UVs & naming
No UV overlaps
UVs overlap when multiple points on the 3D model's surface are mapped to the same point on the UV island causing texture stretching.
Learn more
UV unwrapped model
A UV unwrapped model means its 3D surface is flattened into 2D space, allowing textures to be applied accurately.
Learn more
Allowed characters
Allowed ASCII characters: a-zA-Z0-9-_
Learn more
Provided by designer
Information and details shared directly by the model's designer.
3D printing
Indicates whether the designer marked this model as suitable for 3D printing.
Model is not 3D printable
The designer indicates this model is intended for digital use only (rendering, animation, or AR/VR) and not for 3D printing.
Geometry
874361 polygons
The total number of polygons (flat shapes) that make up the 3D model.
/ 729985 vertices
The number of points (corners) that define the shape of the model's polygons.
Unwrapped UVs
Publish date
Model ID
Chat