Landscape Equipment - Hay-Straw Blowers
About Hay-Straw Blowers
Introduction
Hay and straw blowers are much easier and are more convenient when distributing hay and straw as mulch on a large area. It is also less time consuming then having to distribute mulching by hand. Hay and straw blowers will shred 2 to 3 bales in approximately 1 minute. The blower will efficiently blow evenly over the area required with the discharge spout which is the hose connection.
The Benefits of Hay- Straw Blowers and Mulching
There are many benefits that a hay - straw blower will offer and provide for the area or applications that is required for mulching. The following are the most beneficial facts to consider for mulching purposes as well as the actual blower unit itself.
Mulching
- Newly seeded areas{such as lawns or vegetation}
- Increase soil and water capacity
- Enhances the growth of the seedlings
- Rejuvenate damaged soil
- Weather protection
- Reduces erosion
- Provides nourishment
Blower
- Even mulch distribution
- Less time consuming
- More cost effective
- Easier and faster then hand mulching
- Different sizes and capacity available
- Small blowers can be easily placed on a utility truck
- Larger blowers can be attached to the front or rear of a tractor
The above mentioned benefits will help you realize and understand the benefits and advantages of using a hay - straw blower for mulching. Hay - straw blowers can also be hired if you are in no financial position to purchase a unit. Hay-Straw Blower Applications
There are various applications that you can use a hay - straw blower for mulching which will ensure even distribution as well as nourishment is encouraged and better growth. Some applications include: newly seeded lawns, flower planting beds, vegetable garden, around existing trees and shrubs, strawberry and berry beds. Hay - straw blowers are very much in use for feeding cattle, horses and farm animals which makes life easier for farmers.
Features and Specifications of Hay - Straw Blowers
Hay - Straw blowers will vary in features and specifications due to the wide variety that is available. If you need to purchase a hay - straw blower the following information will help you decide which blower unit is more suitable for your requirements in capacity and size. The following are some of the features and specification to keep in mind when making enquiries.
- Power of motor
- Size of fuel tank
- Capacity of bales to shred
- Blowing range in diameter and distance
- Size of fan blower
- Size of hose and spout
- Weight of blower unit
- Trailer and truck transportation when in use
- Loading bales
The above points are the most common questions that should be asked as the information you receive will determine the most suitable hay - straw blower that will best suit your requirements and which size and capability will be more appropriate for your property. Depending on the size of your property and the full potential in usage of a hay-straw blower should be the first considerations you need to make on what size blower unit is best suited to the size of your property that requires mulching.
