Manual Rising Plate Pasture meter/Platemeter
An accurate, robust and easy-to-use rising plate pasture meter for measuring pasture cover in grass paddocks. The unique folding handle design and removable plate also make the Manual Folding Plate Meter easy to transport, store and carry between paddocks.
The hand-calibrated aluminium plate produces highly repeatable results for accuracy that’s second only to cutting, drying and weighing pasture samples, a method that’s impractical in the field. The result is a series of accurate measurements of grass height that also accounts for any variation in pasture density.
Two simple counters total the meter readings taken and count the number of individual readings, allowing quick and easy calculation of an average reading for each paddock.
A comprehensive instruction handbook is included with each Manual Platemeter.
Instructions on how to convert rising plate pasture meter readings to pasture cover and pasture dry matter values can be found in the downloadable handbook.
Also available with electronic plate counters as the EC09 or EC10 Electronic Plate Meters. The electronic plate counters can be purchased separately as upgrade kits for any existing Plate Meter.
Features
- Accurate measurement— second only to cutting, drying and weighing pasture samples.
- Measurement range— 0-250mm of compressed pasture height (0-400mm with optional extended shaft)
- Folding handle for easy transport and storage.
- Simple to use— cumulative pasture counter automatically totals pasture height readings.
- Hand-calibrated— ensures readings taken by all platemeters are comparable.
- Repairable— without changing reading accuracy, allowing new results to be compared to old.
- Reliable— high quality materials and accurate manufacturing ensure reliability and long service life.
- Adjustable— sample counter position can be adjusted to suit individual preferences.
- The Manual folding Platemeter is supplied in two parts:
- The plate — lightweight aluminium disc that sits on top of the grass during measurement.
- Folding handle — easily folded for carrying and transport, extended when the meter is in use.
