Abstract: Advanced cassava mechanization technology was that use mechanical method to dig or pull out roots from soil base on premise of high efficiency and low loss，and to carry out soil removal，transportation，separating roots from stems and root tubers collection.Research progress of cassava harvesting technology，working principle and technical characteristics of various advanced models of cassava harvester in China and other countries were mainly introduced.It should be emphasized that development direction was that strengthenimg basic theoretical research，optimizimg structural parameters and improvimg applicable level of machine，and integratimg agricultural machinery and agronomy in the future.