About Pull-Type Dry Fertilizer Applicators
A pull-type dry fertilizer applicator is a chemical applicator pulled behind a tractor. It's typically used in the spring or after harvest to spread dry, or granular, materials such as nitrogen to help plants grow and produce higher yields. Some models have taller, high-clearance wheels to allow for in-crop applications.

Chandler 20PTT-FT Fertilizer & Lime Spreader
Many pull-type dry fertilizer applicators can also spread other materials such as cover crop seed, lime, and gypsum. Some models have multiple compartments and can spread more than one material simultaneously, potentially at differing rates. The capability to efficiently apply materials evenly and accurately with minimal waste makes them an excellent option for everything from small acreages to large farms, orchards, and vineyards.
Pull-Type Dry Fertilizer Applicator Features
Pull-type dry applicators employ augers, conveyors, chains, broadcast spreaders, drop spreaders, and other components to spread materials from onboard hoppers and discrete fertilizer tenders onto the soil or plants. Some models use a self-contained power take-off (PTO) pump to power the broadcast mechanism, while others use tractor PTO.
Other standard features include retractable roll tarp systems, ladders, and viewing windows that make the operator’s job easier. As with many types of ag equipment, these machines increasingly employ high-tech components, such as cameras, sensors, fertilizer metering systems, and onboard scales. Many manufacturers also equip their applicators to work with auto-guidance systems, variable-rate control technology, and other precision ag staples.
Pull-Type Dry Fertilizer Applicator Capabilities
Pull-type dry fertilizer applicators typically have one or two axles with single or dual wheels. Some models have adjustable axles to adapt the machine to different row spacings. Pull-type dry fertilizer applicators generally provide less maneuverability than their mounted or self-propelled counterparts but often have larger fertilizer capacities, resulting in fewer stops for product refills.
Pull-type dry fertilizer applicators typically have one or two axles with single or dual wheels. Some models have adjustable axles to adapt the machine to different row spacings. Pull-type dry fertilizer applicators generally provide less maneuverability than their mounted or self-propelled counterparts but often have larger fertilizer capacities, resulting in fewer stops for product refills.
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Popular pull-type dry fertilizer applicator manufacturers include BBI, Chandler, Dalton Ag Products, Fast, Loftness, Salford, Stoltzfus, Unverferth, and others.