A boom sprayer is a type of agricultural machinery used to apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops. It consists of a tank to hold the liquid, a motor or engine to power the sprayer, and a boom or set of booms to hold the nozzles that spray the liquid. The boom is typically mounted on the back of a tractor or on a trailer pulled behind a tractor.
The structure of a boom sprayer:
The tank of a boom sprayer can range in size from a few hundred liters to several thousand liters, depending on the size of the field being sprayed and the amount of liquid needed. The tank is typically made of plastic or metal and is mounted on the frame of the sprayer. The motor or engine is used to power a pump that pumps the liquid from the tank through the nozzles on the boom.
The boom of a boom sprayer consists of a series of pipes or tubes that hold the nozzles. The nozzles are spaced evenly across the width of the boom and are typically adjustable to allow for different application rates. The boom can be adjusted to different widths to match the width of the field being sprayed. Some boom sprayers have a single boom, while others have two or more booms to allow for more coverage.
The working process of a boom sprayer:
To operate a boom sprayer, the operator fills the tank with the desired liquid and starts the motor or engine. The operator then drives the sprayer through the field, using the boom to apply the liquid to the crops. The operator can control the flow of liquid through the nozzles and the speed of the tractor to ensure that the liquid is applied evenly and at the correct rate. Some boom sprayers also have GPS guidance systems to help the operator navigate the field and control the flow of liquid.
There are several types of boom sprayers, including:
- Trailing boom sprayers: These are mounted on a trailer and are pulled behind a tractor. They typically have a large tank and a single or double boom.
- Mounted boom sprayers: These are mounted on the back of a tractor and have a smaller tank and a single boom.
We offer a variety of boom sprayers available for sale with tank sizes ranging from a few hundred liters to several thousand liters. Please reach out to us if you would like assistance in finding the most suitable boom sprayer for your needs.