Hydraulic Fold Sprayer Booms

Hydraulic Fold Sprayer Booms SPRAYING Accessories 6-3-9 If you've been wondering how to build a wide crop sprayer that folds in seconds to tractor width for road transport, try this do-it-yourself idea on for size: Born in the farm workshop of Earl and Harlan Skriver, Tilley, Alberta, Can., it features two 56 ft. long booms that fold hydraulically in seconds right from the tractor seat. The booms are hooked to dual hydraulics so that each can be raised or lowered independently, right from the driver's seat. For transport, the booms fold and lift vertically. Two small wheels support each boom in the field. Each boom hinges in the middle, with each section being right at 13 ft. long. This center-hinging design helps eliminate "boom bounce" when traveling down the field at high speeds, says Earl. A hitch on back of the spray rig is used for pulling a 1/2-ton pickup from field to field.

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