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Things To Consider While Buying A Lime Spreader

By Joshua Brown


Applications of farm chemicals can be quite demanding. When you opt for the old manual methods, the work can be quite costly and take a long time. It is therefore a wise idea to mechanize the way one applies the chemicals in their farm since it tends to be cost efficient and takes less time compared to manual methods. There are several things a farmer or a businessman should put into perspective if they want to acquire a lime spreader.

When one is planning to buy expensive farm equipment, the cost should be put into consideration. One is advised to make a list of all the brands of all the machines and their pricing for comparison. This is in a bid to ensure you are not overcharged by the dealers.

The size of the spreaders is determined by the measure of their volume in cubic meters. As the tanks are varying in sizes, so are the spreaders sizes. When visiting a dealer, one usually has their specifications depending on the size of their farms or their requirements. It is always advised that one should get a bigger spreader rather than restricting their selves on to specific size just in case there are changes in needs in future. It would not hurt to be prepared.

The spreaders are usually fabricated as independent machines mounted on trailers. They usually are fitted with everything required to do the job and just need t have a means of pulling. Some spreaders that come fully fitted in trucks. This is a more viable option that advised for those without tractor and or trucks. They also happen to be the most convenient way if one is considering for the commercialization of the service.

The life span of machine to remain in full operation is the durability span of the item. When you are buying farm equipment that quite expensive, durability of the item is put into consideration. One should get machines that will serve the purpose before the technology becomes obsolete or breakdowns. The booms and the tank should be made of non-corrosive metals such as stainless steel for them to be durable.

The space the spreader spreads the chemicals in one pass is determined by the length of the boom. They come in many sizes of about 5, 57 and 70 feet. The longer the boom, the more area is covered and the faster the work is done. The boom should also be made of a strong and durable material to avoid it breaking for is hanging on the sides.

They should also be retractable to help ease the work when they meet up an obstruction on the way. The spreader should not be complicated to operate. The hooking up should be easy link up with the means of transport and should be ready to go within the shortest time.

A spreader should be equipped with precise metering system. That ensures more control for the discharge from the booms. Such a system allows the spreader to be used in several other chemicals applications on the farm.




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