Mahindra Fertilizer Spreader

Product Description

Mahindra Fertilizer Spreader is a product developed by Mahindra for spreading fertilizer in the field. It replaces manual labour and has a metering system that ensures uniform distribution reducing cost and time. It is tractor mounted implement which uses a rotating PTO (Power take-off) shaft as an input.

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Manufacturer and dealers such as N.K. Tractors, and Vinayaka Motors

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass produced in India

Intellectural Property Type

Other

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product directly from the manufacturer as well as from the dealers such as N.K. Tractors and Vinayaka Motors.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Spreading mechanism

Rotating disks

Fertilizer type

Granualur fertilizer or seeds

Power source

Power takeoff (PTO) shaft

Weight (kg)

Unknown

Size

Transport width: 0.8 – 1.15

Spreading width (m)

0.8 – 1.2

Storage capacity (kg or L)

150 – 500

Design Specifications

The Mahindra Fertilizer Spreader consists of two parts: a cone-shaped hopper, and a gear arrangement with a chain drive and spreader disc. The hopper is plastic and the main frame is tubular steel. Specifications:

Size	150 L to 500 L
Working Width	8-12 m
No. of Disc	1 Disc
Transport Width	0.8 m - 1.15 m
Spread Width (m)	0.8 m to 1.2 m
Operating RPM	540
Matching HP	Above 25 HP
Opening Agitator	Manual Controllable Openings Inbuilt Agitator

Technical Support

Provided by manufacturer at their respective dealer locations. ^{Interview with dealer}

Replacement Components

Provided by manufacturer at their respective dealer locations. ^{Interview with dealer}

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets include:

Saves time, labour and fertilizers
Uniform distribution
Simple operating mechanism that is easy to maintain

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Safety instructions (Manual similar to this product) include the following but are not limited to:

Protective clothing and equipment should be worn. Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Complementary Technical Systems

Mahindra provides a wide variety of agricultural implements.

Academic Research and References

Chaudhari, S., et al., 2017, Design and Development of Fertilizer Spreader Machine. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology.

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

Mahindra Tractors Facebook page Video showing the operation of Mahindra Fertilizer Spreader