Shaktiman Square Fertilizer Broadcaster

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Manufacturer and dealers like Sujaram Hariram Trolley Works (Rajasthan) and Prakash Agros Agency (Andhra Pradesh).

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Mahindra Fertilizer Spreader.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The product is mass produced at the factory location in Rajkot, India. The plant has a production capacity of approximately 100,000 machines.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

Shaktiman Tirth Agro Tech. Pvt. Ltd. has a strong network of dealers around India with 700+ touch points. Users can contact the manufacturer directly for any special inquiries.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The Fertilizer Broadcaster consists of a conical shaped hopper at the top, a rotating distributing disk at the bottom, and tractor mounting frame. Technical specifications are as follows:

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer at dealer locations ^{Interview with representative}

Replacement Components

Provided by the manufacturer ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle

10 years ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets:

• Increased efficiency saving time, labour, and power consumption
• Uniform spreading of fertilizers
• Teeth gears protect machine against sudden power changes

Vetted Performance Status

A Commerical Test Report from the Department of Farm Machinery and and Power Engineering at Haryana Agricultural University yielded the following results:

Safety

Safety instructions 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

The product needs a tractor for operation. A similar product available from the manufacturer include a Conical fertilizer broadcaster. The manufacturer also produces a wide range of other products for agricultural applications.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

IS: 4468-1997 IS-4931-1995 IS-12337-1988

Evaluation methods

Field Test

Other Information

• Youtube video showing fertilizer spreader at work
• Manufacturer and dealers
• Sujaram Hariram Trolley Works (Rajasthan)
• Prakash Agros Agency (Andhra Pradesh)
• Dealers and distributers network touch points
• Product Technical Specifications
• Commerical Test Report from the Department of Farm Machinery and and Power Engineering at Haryana Agricultural University
• Product Operations Manual
• Product Brochure
• YouTube Video showing working of Fertilizer Broadcaster