3-Pt Sprayers Question

[rmonio]

Thanks, Darin. My acreage is around 6-7 acres, so it isn't large.

What is "Grazon"? Also - for pastures that have horses on them, what suggestions do you have for fertilizer/weed killer that I might use?

Thanks for your help!

-Bob

 

[ddivinia]

Thanks, Darin. My acreage is around 6-7 acres, so it isn't large.

What is "Grazon"? Also - for pastures that have horses on them, what suggestions do you have for fertilizer/weed killer that I might use?

Thanks for your help!

-Bob

Grazon Next is a herbicide I am using for broadleaf weed control.

It might be to contact your county agent to talk about target weeds, etc. Also, I would send off soil samples so you can come up with the proper fertilizer mix.

D.

 

[rmonio]

Thanks - does Grazon Next allow for immediate grazing or does it require 24-48 hours of downtime?

-Bob

 

[ddivinia]

Thanks - does Grazon Next allow for immediate grazing or does it require 24-48 hours of downtime?

-Bob

I would have to pull the manual on it but I believe there are 7 day grazing restrictions, but that is for lactating cows. Which is dairy cattle - not just calves. Also, they recommend I think 14 days or so for haying.

You can download a specimen label and check it out.

Do you have an applicators license? The new Grazon Next does not require one like the old Grazon P+D.

D.

 

[organ grinder]

I have a Hardi ES 30 estate sprayer. It is on a trailer and is very easy to use. Has an electric pump that runs off the tractor's battery via a switch I mounted on the fender. Mine has a six-foot boom, but there are larger models. It also has a hand wand that is handy. I've had no problems with it and use it 4-5 times a year. As I recall, the price was about $450 four years ago. Hope this helps. . . .

 

[mjncad]

Thank you for your replies.

John Deere and sites like JDGREEN are selling this sprayer for $699.

I looked at the FIMCO unit and it did not have the pump nor the wand sprayer with the unit - even though the price was less at Fleet Farm. It said that unit was quick-hitch compatible, but I didn't get to verify.

The Wylie unit looks pretty good - although the price is higher. Is there advantage between a roller pump (PTO-driven) and the electric one that the Deere unit uses? The FIMCO is electric and seems to work well enough for the yard.

Thanks again for you feedback, everyone!

-Bob

I got my FIMCO sprayer and pump from Gempler's and somebody goofed big time as I got the whole thing truck freight for the cost of UPS rates for the pump only.

Anyway, the pump and torque arm's current price is at: Fimco Roller Pump with Torque Arm, Sprayer Pumps & Tanks - GEMPLER'S

The sprayer is at: Fimco Sprayer -- 3-point, 55-gallon, Three-point Sprayers - GEMPLER'S


The price is about $100 more than the Deere unit; but a roller pump will be better suited for 6 - 7 acres. A roller pump is a positive displacement pump that constantly pumps liquid under consistent pressure when the PTO is activated. The fluid bypass built into sprayers using roller pumps acts as an agitator to keep your chemical cocktail mixed up. Most of the electric pumps seem to be on-demand, and based on using a borrowed 25-gallon wagon mounted sprayer with a Shur-Flo electric pump, the flow surged from the pump's operation instead of being smooth like a roller pump's flow is.

In any case, the FIMCO/Schaben units generally come with a hand-gun; but the 25-feet hose is too short, and the lack of a hose reel and swivel fitting near the gun makes them a PITA to use. From what I see of the Deere unit, their handgun is going to suffer from the same hassles.

The downside of the FIMCO unit is that I had to make it Quick-Hitch compatible; while the Deere is QH ready. In any case if I had to do it over again, I'd design my own sprayer.

I talked with Wylie today about a 125-gallon tank that I want to use for another project; but alas the truck freight killed that deal for me. The guy who called from Garden City, KS was pleasant and there was no pressure to buy.

 

[rmonio]

Thanks for the feedback and explanation.

My next concern is learning what I can and can't use for weed killing/fertilizing when there is cattle and horses on the pastures. Is there any direction that you can share?

Thanks again for your help!

-Bob

 

[ddivinia]

Thanks for the feedback and explanation.

My next concern is learning what I can and can't use for weed killing/fertilizing when there is cattle and horses on the pastures. Is there any direction that you can share?

Thanks again for your help!

-Bob

County Agent is usually pretty good for that. Where do you plan on getting your chemicals? They might be able to advise you.

First thing is to know the target.
Second - get some recommendations on possible herbicide.
Third - read the label a bunch of times to figure out the pros and cons.

The labels are pretty well laid out.

D.

 

[rmonio]

Thanks, Darin.

Any vendors that you recommend?

-Bob

 

[ddivinia]

Might try here: Farmers Mill & Elevator Incorporated
(507) 645-5648
27920 Danville Ave, Northfield, MN