1.

Function

To broadcast seeds and fertilizers.

2.

Specification

 

 

i. Type

Manually operated

 

ii. Power requirement

One labour

 

iii. Overall dimensions

360  x 510  x 420 mm

 

iv. Weight 

3.6 kg

 

v. Capacity

4 ha / day

3.

General Information

The centrifugal type unit that is hung in front of the operator is used to broadcast seeds and granular fertilizers by rotating the handle.  The material is put in the hopper in batches of 3 to 5 kg and the operator has to walk  while rotating the handle. The material is spread over a 3.5 to 10 m width.

4.

Cost of the unit

Rs. 3,000/-

5.

Salient features