SIRIUS powder application

DUSTER G406 applying powder to both sides of the grapevine row
Application service · turnkey

Powder application with DUSTER

We apply dusting products with the mounted DUSTER G406 — from sulphur, bentonite and kaolin to the exclusive SIRIUS fertiliser. Fast, economical and at the right time, in your vineyards, orchards and forest stands.

Exclusive offer SIRIUS — ecological control of the grapevine flavescence dorée vector
10–12 mApplication reach
175 kg / 220 lDUSTER hopper
from 25 kg/haApplication rate
on requestService price
Mounted DUSTER, 3-point linkage 2 side outlets, symmetrical spread Applied at dusk and in calm weather
Real deployment · vineyard, Nitra region
Two side outlets · Even split

Powder to both sides of the row at once

The DUSTER G406 fan housing has two direct side outlets that split the powder in equal shares to the left and right. A single pass therefore treats the stand on both sides — with a reach of 10 to 12 metres and even coverage of the leaf area.

10–12 m G406 grapevine row grapevine row
DUSTER in the middle of the inter-row Spread of the dusting product Treated stand Smooth, homogeneous output thanks to the agitator and fan
★ Exclusive product

SIRIUS

A trace-element fertiliser supporting photosynthesis and growth that activates plants' immune responses and increases their resistance to abiotic and biotic stress. In powder form we apply it with the DUSTER directly into the stand.

The base of the product is a tribomechanically treated silicate rock with an admixture of marine limestone. Both primary and secondary effects come fully into play precisely when applied in dry, powder form — using tractor-mounted DUSTERS.

S · silicate rock + marine limestone  |  tribomechanical treatment  |  trace elements
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Control of the grapevine flavescence dorée vector

Especially suitable as an ecological means to control the population density of the vector (leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus), above all in hard-to-reach stands of neglected vineyards.

02

Support for photosynthesis and growth

Trace elements strengthen the vitality of the stand and kick-start crop growth.

03

Activation of plant immunity

Increases resistance to abiotic and biotic environmental stress factors.

04

Suitable for organic growing

A foliar fertiliser for vegetables, fruit and the ecological care of forest stands.

Application with regard for pollinators. We apply the product in overcast, calm weather, always only when bees are not flying in the stand — at the end of the day before dusk or at night. Never during flowering.
Packaging: 25 kg bags · big bag 1000 kg Shelf life: 2 years

Recommended rates

dry weight · kg/ha
Uncultivated vineyards25–30 kg/ha
Production vineyards30–40 kg/ha
Orchards50 kg/ha
Vegetables30–40 kg/ha
Field crops40–55 kg/ha
Forest stand75 kg/ha
For vineyards the rate depends on the spacing and the number of plants per area; for field crops on the sowing density and stand height. We set the exact rate and timing during a site visit.
Where you will use the service

One machine, many crops and products

The DUSTER G406 reliably applies various dusting products — from classic sulphur, bentonite and kaolin to the SIRIUS fertiliser. We carry out the service in vineyards, orchards, forest stands and on field crops.

Vineyards

Production · neglected · uncultivated
  • Grapevine flavescence dorée — SIRIUS as an ecological tool to control the vector population (Scaphoideus titanus), even in hard-to-reach stands
  • Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) — preventive protection with powdered sulphur
  • Botrytis, grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) — combined with bentonite or zeolite to dry out the microclimate in the cluster
  • Fruit sunscald — a protective mineral kaolin film against sunburn

Orchards and nuts

Apples · cherries · walnuts · hazelnuts
  • SIRIUS foliar nutrition — a rate of 50 kg/ha to support the vitality and resistance of the planting
  • Powdery mildew (Podosphaera, Erysiphe spp.) — preventive treatment with powdered sulphur
  • Fruit flies (Rhagoletis spp.) — kaolin/bentonite as a barrier against egg-laying and against fruit sunscald

Forest stands and fields

Forests · vegetables · field crops
  • Ecological care of forest stands — SIRIUS at a rate of 75 kg/ha
  • Vegetables — fruiting, root and bulb crops, potatoes; 30–40 kg/ha
  • Field crops — 40–55 kg/ha depending on sowing density and stand height
Applied products: SIRIUS powdered sulphur bentonite kaolin zeolite other single- and multi-component powders
Why turnkey powder application

Fast, economical and at the right time

Powder treatment with the DUSTER is in many situations faster and cheaper than spraying — with no need for water, no mixing, and a high daily output.

We take care of the whole process: from choosing the product and rate, through the right timing, to the application itself with our own machinery.

01

No water, no mixing

The dry powder is applied directly — no filling with water, no dilution and no sprayer cleaning.

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High daily output

A single pass treats both sides of the row with a 10–12 m reach — fast coverage of large areas.

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For hard-to-reach stands

An ideal solution for neglected and uncultivated vineyards that are hotspots for the spread of the vector.

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Gentle on pollinators

Applied at dusk and in calm weather, when bees are not flying — never during flowering.

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Precise metering

Hydraulic control ensures precise rate setting directly from the cab.

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Our own machinery and experience

A professional mounted DUSTER G406 and the know-how of the right timing and rate for each stand.

Spraying drone applying above the vineyard rows UAV · DJI Agras T-100
From the air too · drone application

We also apply by drone

For hard-to-reach and neglected vineyards where ground machinery cannot get through, we can apply the powder by drone too — fast, flexibly and at the right time.

100 kg / 100 ldrone payload
4–5 haper flight hour
25–30 kg/harate as dust

We validated the technology in a production vineyard in the Nitra region — a dusk application aimed at controlling the grapevine flavescence dorée vector.

How the service works

From site visit to application

A simple, clear process — you tell us the stand and the goal, we take care of the rest.

01

Site visit and consultation

We assess the stand, the spacing and the pest pressure, and agree the treatment goal and the area.

02

Choice of product and rate

We propose a suitable dusting product (e.g. SIRIUS), a per-hectare rate and the optimal timing.

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Application with the DUSTER

Treatment with the mounted DUSTER G406 in calm weather at dusk, with regard for pollinators.

04

Handover and record

We confirm the treated area, rate and date — a record for your files.

We prepare the service price on request based on the area, product, rate and accessibility of the stand.

In the field

The service in real deployment

DUSTER application in a production vineyard in the Nitra region — a symmetrical spread of powder to both sides of the row, in a single pass.

Tractor with a mounted DUSTER G406 in a vineyard row
Driving the inter-row · mounted DUSTER G406
Top view of powder application in the vineyard rows
Top view · even coverage of the rows
Tractor with the DUSTER G406 passing along a vineyard row
Pass along the row · powder application
Video · DUSTER in action
Filling the DUSTER hopper with SIRIUS from a 25 kg bag
Filling the hopper · SIRIUS 25 kg
Mounted DUSTER G406 on a tractor, side view in a vineyard
Mounted DUSTER G406 · side view
Vineyard treatment with the DUSTER in overcast weather
Treatment in overcast weather
Machinery · DUSTER G406

The machine behind the service

A mounted agricultural DUSTER for applying powdered sulphur and other single- or multi-component dusting products — for conventional, organic and integrated protection.

Hopper capacity175 kg / 220 l
Fan diameter400 mm
Total reach10–12 m
Power input8–9 hp
Empty weight88 kg
Height130 cm
Width110 cm
Depth80 cm
Fan outlet2× side
Drive540 rpm · PTO shaft Z6 1‑3/8″
Meteringhydraulic, remote
Linkage3‑point

Hopper

Polyethylene, capacity 175 kg / 220 l, quick screw-on lid.

Agitator

Mechanical, alloy, located inside the powder hopper.

Gearbox

Cast aluminium with hardened helical bevel gears in an oil bath, direct drive. For a full gear warranty a PTO shaft with a safety clutch is used.

Fan and conveyor

Dynamically balanced steel with closed shaped blades; a cast-aluminium housing with two direct side outlets split in equal shares.

Diffusers and frame

Adjustable “fishtail” polyethylene diffusers with a swinging chain to prevent breakage; a painted supporting frame with a 3‑point linkage.

DUSTER accessories

Configuration to measure

We can equip the DUSTER G406 as needed with accessories that adapt the application to your stand — from hydraulic rate control to a long-range side turbo gun.

Side turbo gun
35m
long reach to one side

A powerful turbo gun aimed to one side — for targeted application into distant, hard-to-reach stands you cannot get close to with the DUSTER.

Indicative reach — we specify the exact value based on the configuration and product.

Hydraulic remote control

Precise powder-rate setting directly from the cab while driving — with no stopping and no manual adjustment.

A pair of side shut-offs

Closing one of the outlets — application to only one side of the row, for example at the edge of a plot.

We will set it up for your stand

We will advise on the DUSTER configuration and on choosing the product and rate.

Request a quote →

Interested in an application?

Write or call us — we will advise on the choice of product (including SIRIUS), the rate and the timing for your vineyards, orchards or stands, and prepare a service quote.

Service price on request