{"id":59,"date":"2026-10-28T13:38:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rattanagrotech.com\/blog\/laser-levelling-day-step-by-step-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:08:59","slug":"laser-levelling-day-step-by-step-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rattanagrotech.com\/blog\/laser-levelling-day-step-by-step-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Levelling Day: A Step-by-Step Field Walkthrough and Answers to Farmers’ Common Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most articles explain what a laser land leveller is. This one is different. It walks you through what actually happens on the day your field is levelled<\/strong>, from the moment the tractor arrives to the final check, and then answers the questions farmers ask us most often at our Nabha factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New to laser levelling? Start with our basic guide, Laser Land Leveller: How It Works, Why It Saves Water, and How to Choose One<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is the right time to level?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laser levelling is done on an empty field, in the gap between two crops. In Punjab’s wheat\u2013paddy cycle, that gives you two windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WINDOW 1<\/div>
After wheat harvest, before paddy<\/div>
The most popular time. The soil is dry and firm, and a level field makes paddy puddling and flooding far more even.<\/div><\/div>\n
WINDOW 2<\/div>
After paddy harvest, before wheat<\/div>
Possible once the field has dried out enough to work. The time is tighter here, so plan it before the wheat sowing rush.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The golden rule:<\/strong> the soil should be dry enough to move freely. Wet, sticky soil clumps on the blade, smears instead of flowing, and leaves deep tyre marks that undo your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The levelling day, step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The leveller hitches to the tractor drawbar. The receiver sits on the tall mast above the blade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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1<\/div>
Prepare the field<\/div>
Clear crop stubble and loose straw, and give the field a light ploughing or cultivation if it is hard. Loose soil moves much more easily under the blade.<\/div><\/div>\n
2<\/div>
Set up the laser transmitter<\/div>
Place the transmitter on its tripod where the beam can reach the whole field, raised above the tractor cab so nothing blocks it. Let it self-level before you start.<\/div><\/div>\n
3<\/div>
Survey the field<\/div>
Use the receiver to take readings at points across the field. This shows the high and low spots and lets you find the average height, so the soil you cut from the high spots is enough to fill the low ones.<\/div><\/div>\n
4<\/div>
Set the target grade<\/div>
Choose a dead-level finish or a slight slope towards the water outlet, as your irrigation needs. With dual-axis control, the Alpha Pro Shot transmitter can set a grade in any direction.<\/div><\/div>\n
5<\/div>
Cut and fill in AUTO mode<\/div>
Switch the control box to AUTO and drive. The blade lowers on high ground to pick up soil and rises over low ground to drop it. Work from high areas towards low areas in overlapping passes.<\/div><\/div>\n
6<\/div>
Finishing passes<\/div>
Once most soil has moved, make lighter passes across the field, and then across it in the other direction, to smooth out small ridges.<\/div><\/div>\n
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Check the result<\/div>
Take readings again at the same points. If any patch is still high or low, touch it up. The first irrigation is your final test: the water should spread evenly to every corner.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Which parts do the work on the machine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The hydraulic cylinder and valve block raise and lower the blade on signals from the control box.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The receiver on the mast reads the laser beam many times a second. When the blade is too high or too low, the control box opens the hydraulic valve<\/strong>, and the single-acting cylinder moves the blade up or down. The driver only has to steer and keep a steady speed. To see each part of the laser kit in detail, read our Alpha Pro Shot laser system<\/a> article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions farmers ask us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How much water does it really save?<\/summary>

A level field can save up to 30% of irrigation water, because water no longer runs off the high spots and collects in the low ones. Exact savings depend on how uneven your field was to begin with.<\/p><\/details>\n

What tractor do I need?<\/summary>

A tractor of 50 HP or more, of any brand. The leveller fits the standard drawbar hitch, so no adapter is needed.<\/p><\/details>\n

Single-wheel or twin-wheel: which one should I buy?<\/summary>

It depends on your tractor power and soil type. Tell us both and we will recommend the right model for you.<\/p><\/details>\n

How long does one acre take?<\/summary>

It varies with how uneven the field is, the soil condition and the tractor. A field that is only slightly off finishes much faster than one with big high and low patches. Surveying first gives you a good idea of how much soil needs to move.<\/p><\/details>\n

How often should a field be laser levelled?<\/summary>

Ploughing, puddling and irrigation slowly disturb the level again. It is worth re-checking your field with the laser every few years and touching it up when needed.<\/p><\/details>\n

Does it work on my soil?<\/summary>

Yes. Rattan levellers work on clay, loam, sandy and black cotton soils, and farmers use them across Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan and beyond.<\/p><\/details>\n

Is it hard to operate?<\/summary>

No. The control box sits within reach of the driver. Switch it to AUTO and drive; the blade adjusts itself. No special training is needed.<\/p><\/details>\n

What happens when the blade wears out?<\/summary>

The Rattan leveller has a replaceable, bolted cutting edge. You change only the edge, not the whole blade, which keeps running costs low.<\/p><\/details>\n

Is the laser kit included?<\/summary>

Yes. Every Rattan Laser Leveller comes with the Alpha Pro Shot kit: transmitter, MEI Model 367SB receiver and control box, factory-calibrated and ready to work.<\/p><\/details>\n

How soon does it pay for itself?<\/summary>

With savings on water, pumping, seed and fertiliser, a leveller usually pays for itself within the first two seasons.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Quick checklist before levelling day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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