3pt Sprayers For Sale in Ireland

Of course, there have been many advances since those early days, such as pressure regulators and dosage controls to achieve an even spray, but the actual elements of the sprayer haven't changed that much and are relatively simple in operation. These consist of a reservoir, to hold the pesticide, fertiliser or fungicide solution. There will also be a pump of some kind to provide the pressure to force the liquid out of the sprayer and on to the field. There will be lines to carry that liquid to nozzles, which are designed to create a fine and even spray, depending upon the requirements of the crop. Later models may also add some sophistication, such as filters to keep the machine from clogging.

Tractor-Mounted Sprayer - Small Spraying Tasks

A tractor mounted sprayer may have a tank of larger capacity, perhaps ranging from 100 to 500 gallons. Optional front tanks help to counterbalance the tractor and add to the volumes of chemical that can be carried at any one time. The pump of the unit will be connected to the power take off shaft (PTO) or it may be driven by a separate hydraulic motor. The nozzles of the sprayer will be attached to booms of varying lengths, some of them quite considerable in size, and these can be fixed to the front or back of the tractor or slung amidships, underneath the vehicle. The tractor mounted sprayer is a simple device with mature technology, and a used tractor mounted sprayer should be relatively easy and cheap to maintain.

Need a Larger Sprayer?

For farmers needing a more substantial alternative to the tractor-mounted sprayer is the trailed sprayer - larger tanks and booms mean that the tractor can cover larger areas faster. For the super-sized farms or spraying contractors, then a self-propelled sprayer is a must, with capacities over 6,000 litres and boom widths over 36 metres.