Sprayer Ag sprayer advice

[willywildes]

I am looking for a sprayer mostly for Round up and the like. do i want a 3pt or trailer.Pto pump or elect. i am thinking in the 50 gallon size. I want a hand sprayer and maybe a short boom. any advice helpful

thanks WW

 

[aloha]

I use a 25 gal with 12v Shurflo pump, carried on a KK pallet mover on the 3PH. I expected it to marginal for my needs, but figured I'd take a chance and save the several hundred $$ compared to a 50 gal 3ph with PTO pump. To my surprise, the Shurflo pump and hand spray has worked very well. There are days that I put 100 gal of roundup through it.

 

[Freds]

I had the local co-op set me up with a 25 gal tank, electric pump, hoses, nozzles and tell me how to hook everything up with a length of gas pipe for the boom. I carry the tank in the FEL and "U" bolt the pipe with the nozzles on it to my lower links. I run wires from the pump to my battery. Works very well for my needs.

 

[EastTexFrank]

I have both a 25 gallon, tow behind sprayer with a 12 volt pump and a short boom that I use for herbicide and a 55 gallon single pole broadcast, PTO sprayer that I use for insecticide. For me it all depends on what your land is like. If it's relatively flat and smoothe, the tow behind works well but in the pasture, where it's much rougher, it tends to get beat up a bit. The 55 gallon PTO sprayer works anywhere although, with 450 pounds dangling off the back of my little tractor, it feels a little bit more "tippy" when I'm out in the pasture. Out in the pasture I prefer the 55 gallon sprayer because I dont have to waste time running back to the house to fill it up so often (basically, I guess I'm lazy). Around the house either one works well. I think the tow behind will cost more because of the trailer.

For herbicides I think I would prefer a tow behind because, with the boom and nozzles at a constant height, it's easier to get proper covereage. The PTO pump is more versatile because you can vary the pressure and coverage by adjusting the PTO rpm's. An electric, on demand pump works at a fixed pressure.

In the end it'll come down to personal preference, how you'll use it and cost. I know, I know, that's not much help, is it?

 

[bobholland]

I have a 3pt Hardi PTO 30 gallon sprayer. I recently added a boom and three nozzles for pasture spraying. It has a 50 hose for the handgun. I use it mostly for spraying Roundup, Crossbow & Curtail. For uneven ground the 3pt is hard to beat. I went to a big ag sprayer supply place and they set me up way cheaper than a home and farm store. I know lots of satisfied folks who use the Sureflo 12v as well, especially off an atv. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[rozett]

I know that this is an old thread, but seemed like a good place to ask...

I want to build a sprayer. I need a boom to spray pasture and with the side booms flipped up near vertical, I need to spray Christmas trees. I am trying to decide on tank size.

How much pasture can you spray with a 25 gallon tank? I know that it varies some depending on what you're spraying. But just trying to get a ball park. Any good sites on building your own sprayer?

 

[cowboydoc]

What do you want to spray? Yard, pasture??

 

[Indydirtfarmer]

I posted an inquiry regarding sprayers after your original one. Then I saw this one. My question is regarding spray nozzle types. (Boom or cluster) I have a Hahn Hi-Boy Ag sprayer with 450 gallon tank. I need a smaller one for yard work and spot spraying. I'm seriously looking at the 55 gallon Fimco sprayer at TSC. If you plan on using it much, get a rebuildable roller pump. PTO driven if you can justify the cost. My father used a 3 point 225 gallon sprayer on the farm for years. The ability to vary the booms distance off the ground is one strong point. Also, you can raise it up over some obsticles. The weight on the rear end of the tractor equates to traction with it mounted on the 3 point hitch (Provided you have a big enough tractor to carry that weight) I HIGHLY recommend 3 point sprayers. Get a "spot-spray gun". My only question is HOW ACCURATE ARE CLUSTER NOZZLES? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[rozett]

I did a search for sprayers and in another thread, chucko pointed to the TeeJet site. It is a wealth of information on nozzle selection, coverage areas, spray calibration, plumbing diagrams, datasheets, and selection & specification formulas. There may be other sites with similar info, but I found it very helpful.

 

[RalphVa]

Look at my post under the "roller pump" thread, re a 12v pump from TSC.

Ralph

 

[willywildes]

I ended up with a 55 gal Fimco sprayer. I bought it from Spraying Equipment & Supply, I found it on the net.I also bought a Hypro 7700 pump. It has a 50' spot sprayer, it works great. A little slow to wash out and the pressure guage could be it a better spot. But i like it. if you buy one look in the tank first, some of the parts are in it. I followed the directions and after going to the store to get parts.I found i already had them. the last it says is look in tank. there were the parts. Good luck

 

[rambler]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My only question is HOW ACCURATE ARE CLUSTER NOZZLES? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif )</font>

Up here in MN we just don't see those cluster setups. I do not believe they are legal (on label) for the types of crop chemicals we spray. Might work for pasture land, but not accurate enough for grain crops. We gotta run when we can, I would assume the wind would often stop a cluster setup as well.

As to how much, generally on corn & beans one sprays 10-20 gallons of liquid per acre for good coverage. A 25 gallon tank would be pretty small for most use beyond the front yard?

--->Paul

 

[BigMccorm]

You could always use one of those 500+ gallon self-propelled sprayers. No need to worry about running out of liquid. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Indydirtfarmer]

Just a few words of free advice. (That are worth every cent you paid for them /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif)

When you use Round-Up, or any generic glyphosate product, after washing out your sprayer, fill the pump with diesel fuel. Glyphosate is VERY corrosive, especially to cast iron. (It is a "salt") Some pumps are coated to protect them, but better safe than sorry..... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

2,4-D products will chemically "bond" with fiberglass and some plastic tanks. This could be nasty when you go to spray insecticide on your rose garden later in the summer. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif Use a "tank wash" product to nuetralize the effects of the 2,4-D. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Most "economy grade" sprayers come with "standard" nozzle bodies. Tee-Jet makes nozzle bodies with a 10 PSI "no drip" check valve built in. They can be added to the existing nozzle body with relative ease. When you shut down the pump, and pressure drops below 10 PSI. the lines will not continue to drain. That may prevent dribbling round-up on your lawn.... /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

There are literally hundreds of "styles" of spray nozzles. They are all suited to specific spraying needs. Contact Tee-Jet for a product catalog. They explain the specific uses and advantages of certain nozzles. There are MANY new ones on the market in the last year. Most are in anticipation of spraying fungacides, due in part to the Asian Rust problem in soybeans. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

If you plan on spraying NON-RESTRICTED USE chemicals on your own property, you need no license. HOWEVER, If you wish to purchase RESTRICTED USE chemicals, or use them on property you DON'T own, and/or do spraying for hire, YOU MUST BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN ALL STATES. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Failure to do so is punishable be fines up to $25,000 and/or 1 year in the slammer. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif THAT would ruin a typical summer.... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

The "core" exam, and specific use tests are fairly easy. In order to pass the Core test, you must learn all the dangers of spraying pesticides. You also learn how to achieve the desired goals of your spraying, with the best results and the least harm to your surroundings. It's a good thing to take the test even if you DON'T need to. (In Kentucky, the core test is $25, and each specific use exam is $10 more) /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

(A pesticide is ANYTHING that kills living organisms, be it herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, ect....)

There will come a time that you are required to be certified to spray most everything. Get a jump on the crowd....DO IT NOW> /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[EastTexFrank]

Good advice. That reminds me, It's almost time to renew my license. Hellfire, I just looked and it has to be renewed today. Bye.