Duster

A tractor-mounted duster is a type of agricultural equipment used for the application of powdered chemicals, such as insecticides and fungicides, to crops. It is typically mounted on a tractor and pulled through the fields while dispensing the chemical powder.

The duster consists of a hopper that holds the chemical powder, a spinning disc or impeller that disperses the powder and a delivery system that directs the powder onto the crops. The spinning disc or impeller is powered by the tractor’s PTO (power take-off), which causes it to spin and disperse the chemical powder as the tractor moves through the field.

Tractor mounted duster is commonly used in row crops, such as corn and soybeans, as well as in orchards and vineyards. They are particularly useful for crops with large leaves, such as tobacco or cotton, as the powder can adhere to the leaves and provide effective coverage against pests and diseases.