Boom Sprayer is a motorized sprayer with a nozzle mounted on a horizontal or vertical boom. This type of sprayer offers high efficiency, excellent spray quality, and even spray distribution, making it suitable for spraying liquid formulations such as pesticides, fertilizers, and plant growth regulators over large areas. It is widely used in agricultural production applications such as field crops, lawns, nurseries, and wall-mounted vineyards. The boom, a key component, directly affects spray quality and operating range. Boom sprayer booms can be divided into three main types based on their movement: fixed, folding, and telescopic.
The fixed boom is the most common type. As the name suggests, the boom is fixed in length and cannot be adjusted. This type of boom has a simple structure, is typically manufactured as a single piece, and has a low production cost. Fixed booms are suitable for relatively small areas and fixed working environments, and are often used in routine agricultural spraying operations. The advantages of a fixed spray boom are its simple structure, ease of operation, and good stability during operation. However, due to its fixed length, its use is limited and cannot be adapted to a wide range of spraying applications, requiring passive movement to expand the operating area.
A folding spray boom is constructed from multiple sections that are folded together and can be flexibly extended or folded according to actual operation needs, thus providing a wider range of adjustable boom lengths. The advantage of this type of boom is its greater flexibility, allowing it to adapt to varying operating areas, eliminating the need for passive movement to expand the operating area. When extended, a folding boom provides a wide spray coverage, while when folded, it is compact, making it easier to transport and store.
A telescopic boom is an adjustable boom typically consisting of two or more inner and outer sleeves. It typically utilizes a multi-stage hydraulic cylinder or electric actuator driven telescopic mechanism, allowing for real-time adjustment of boom length during operation. Telescopic spray booms offer excellent adaptability to irregular fields and can flexibly adjust their working width to accommodate field obstacles, enabling both full-width continuous spraying and localized, targeted spraying.
Fixed spray booms offer easy maintenance but lack flexibility. Folding booms offer both a wide working range and easy transport, but the folding area presents a risk of wear. Telescopic booms offer precise adjustment but require a more reliable hydraulic system. The purchase costs of the three types of booms can vary by 30-50%. The following comparison table can help you further determine the right boom type. We welcome you to purchase Boom Sprayer from Hebei Shuoxin Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
| Feature | Fixed Boom | Folding Spray Boom | Telescopic Spray Boom |
| Design Flexibility | Rigid, one-piece frame | Hinged sections fold vertically/horizontally | Sections slide inward/outward |
| Width Adjustment | Fixed width | Fixed or limited width segments | Continuous width adjustment |
| Transport Width | Wide (matches working width) | Narrow (folded compactly) | Narrow (collapsed inward) |
| Storage Space | Large space needed | Moderate space needed | Minimal space needed |
| Setup Time | Minimal | Moderate (unfolding/locking) | Fast (hydraulic/pneumatic extension) |
| Maneuverability | Poor (obstacle collisions) | Good (avoids obstacles when folded) | Excellent (adapts to field shape) |
| Cost | Low | Medium to high | High |
| Complexity | Simple (few moving parts) | Moderate (hinges/latches) | High (sliding mechanisms/seals) |
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