Abstract: By using literature review, field research and other methods, current situation and shortcomings of Cyperus esculentus harvester in terms of technical level, production efficiency, adaptability and automation level, were systematically analyzed．Based on these problems, a series of optimization measures and development suggestions were proposed to improve work efficiency, reliability and economic benefits of Cyperus esculentus harvester．It could provide theoretical basis and practical guidance for further development of Cyperus esculentus harvester to promote modernization and mechanization process of Cyperus esculentus industry in China．