So 3hp/sqft (power/(area/time) would be better but we don't know how fast the chopper is moving while it blows the water away). That's not that much power. Th

So 3hp/sqft (power/(area/time) would be better but we don't know how fast the chopper is moving while it blows the water away). That's not that much power. That's on the same order of magnitude as snow blowers Obviously not all hp are equal and you get into a discussion of cfm, specific impulse, etc, etc. but power/area should be a pretty ok proxy for drying power. It shouldn't be that hard to build something that looks like the bastard child of a concrete pumper and a pine mulch blower that can either fit in the bed of a pickup or runs off a tractor PTO and can apply more than enough airflow to destroy your crop if you use it wrong. Maybe include a big rubber hose (like those temporary water mains) on the vehicle to give the tree trunks a good whack as you drive by.