UTV's and ATV's general discussion.

Spanner · May 1, 2023

An interesting and enjoyable thread. Thanks to all who post pics.

ArlyA · May 1, 2023

Spanner said:
An interesting and enjoyable thread. Thanks to all who post pics.

Thanks. I just wanted to show that some folks use them for work and might give them idea's how they could.

TxSteveS · May 1, 2023

ArlyA said:
Do you know what the power draw is?

Most of the bigger Northstar I believe use a 5.5gpm NSQ pump that's rated at 17 amps at 12 volts.

I have one and use the 5.5 gpm boom-less northstar sprayer with my JD Gator. I installed an SAE connector directly to the battery to make attaching and disconnecting easier. I also use a 60Gallon tank with a HF transfer pump to allow me to spray longer before refills. I put a 'T' on the SAE connector so I can attach both at the same time. The battery/alternator on the JD doesn't have any issues keeping up.

ArlyA · May 1, 2023

TxSteveS said:
Most of the bigger Northstar I believe use a 5.5gpm NSQ pump that's rated at 17 amps at 12 volts.

I have one and use the 5.5 gpm boom-less northstar sprayer with my JD Gator. I installed an SAE connector directly to the battery to make attaching and disconnecting easier. I also use a 60Gallon tank with a HF transfer pump to allow me to spray longer before refills. I put a 'T' on the SAE connector so I can attach both at the same time. The battery/alternator on the JD doesn't have any issues keeping up.

17 amps is lots!

ArlyA · May 3, 2023

Another 6x6 at work (not ours) and we sure do like this machine for work. Anyone else here have one?

CloverKnollFarms · May 3, 2023

This was an hour before the motor literally exploded... There are 4 holes in the crank case. Low hour Briggs.

. Now I can use the new tractor to lift the old motor off.

groundcover · May 4, 2023

Looks like it was doing a swell job till then !

CloverKnollFarms · May 4, 2023

groundcover said:
Looks like it was doing a swell job till then !

It cuts really well. 27hp and 57" cut. $1400 for a new motor and a day of my labor.

TxSteveS · May 8, 2023

ArlyA said:
17 amps is lots!

That's why I bought 10 gauge connectors. The Gator's alternator is either 40 or 55 amps so everything keeps up.

You can definitely tell a difference spraying if you have the motor off vs on. All in all the setup works great.