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[Snapper Head]

Tell me about 3 pt. PTO driven boom sprayers, please. There is very little info here about them.

I want to get one primarily for herbicide application on ~10 acres. I have tried the tow behind, the Fimco in back of the UTV, etc. Won't cut it. I will own a 3pt hitch sprayer.

So, feedback on brand/type/must get/must not get, etc. I realize it is fairly subjective, and I can filter that.

Kubota L3940. I'm thinking 60 gallons, mebbe a hunnert.........???


Thanks,

Big Al

 

[Snapper Head]

Nuthin'?


Looks like I've found a hole in the TBN universe


Big Al

 

[Bud Soda]

I built my own. Used a 200 gal tank and roller pump from agri-supply. Mounted it to a 1000lbs 3 point carry all from agri-supply. Made a16' boom out of 1 1/4 " square steel. Put in a 4-way valve so I can spray left side, right side or center. Also added a hand wand with 25' hose.

 

[Snapper Head]

Bud,

Building my own is not an option, I simply cannot dedicate the necessary time.

What sort of area are you using with 200 gallons? My primary areas are two pastures, 5 acres each. I'm thinking 100 gallon tank............???....


Big Al

 

[avguy]

I bought this 65 gallon Fimco to use on my 2 acres a couple years ago. If I remember it was right around $600 at TSC. Works great.

 

[Bigfoot62]

Check out this page:
Sprayers - Farm Equipment
I have the Deluxe 150 gallon unit. It's a "boomless" or fan-spray nozzle. Works well, unless your area is prone to high winds. In that case, you really need a boom.

 

[HarryN]

I have the same one AVGUY has. Bought it 8 years ago. Use it on 7 acres of horse pasture. I have a applicators license for those odd chemicals I use from time to time. If you buy one remember to 1) rinse out thoroughly, 2) Loosen hoses to remove all left over water and 3) pour 3 to 4 oz of oil into the pump and spin by hand to lubricate all the roller bearings, etc. so they don't seize up.
You will like it, based on your post.

 

[avphile]

I have owned a Hardi BNL 50 for about 10 years and i think it is the best sprayer on the market. It has 14' booms and a hand sprayer also. i paid 1200.00 for it but sure the price has gone up.

 

[dieselscout80]

Tell me about 3 pt. PTO driven boom sprayers, please. There is very little info here about them.

I want to get one primarily for herbicide application on ~10 acres. I have tried the tow behind, the Fimco in back of the UTV, etc. Won't cut it. I will own a 3pt hitch sprayer.

So, feedback on brand/type/must get/must not get, etc. I realize it is fairly subjective, and I can filter that.

Kubota L3940. I'm thinking 60 gallons, mebbe a hunnert.........???


Thanks,

Big Al

Al,

I'm looking for a sprayer too can you tell me way the other sprayers didn't cut it for you?

 

[foreman Etexas]

I went ahead and got the 300 gal.trailer with 21ft boom no the prowler its just pulling it back to the house no pto I would figure out what your gonna need to spray(how many gallons) on your 10acres. Mite not matter if you get 50gal.or 60gal still may have to make 3 trips.

Just my opinion I would go with the boom....
If I was spraying my 10ac.pasture(with grazon p+d) I would mix 1 and1/4 grazon to 150gallons of water,run 35psi,2nd gear-high at 4mph...Just an example

 

[Snapper Head]

Al,

I'm looking for a sprayer too can you tell me way the other sprayers didn't cut it for you?

I was using a 40 gallon FIMCO tank in the back of a Ranger XP, with a handheld wand. Just not very effective, at all, in a pasture. It is great for spot treating or laying down some Bifen IT along the wooded edge of the yard, etc., as well as in our pine grove (row planted pulp pines, 8 feet between rows. The tractor aintagonna fit in there).


Big Al

 

[Snapper Head]

I know it has been awhile since I have been back, but I do want to thank you guys for the feedback.

I ended up with a 65 gallon sprayer with 20 foot boom spread. It works pretty well, but there was a bit of learning curve on how much pressure to set and how high to keep the nozzles.

I run 40 psi, and set the cruise (I do like my yuppy tractor) at 7 mph. It take about 90 gallons to get one pasture done, so I have to refill.

In fact, I'll be using it this weekend.


Big Al

 

[beersngars]

I bought this 65 gallon Fimco to use on my 2 acres a couple years ago. If I remember it was right around $600 at TSC. Works great.

Same one I have. No complaints.

 

[dwhite]

I have a 60g 3pt sprayer but with 12V pump. Wish I had paid a little more for a PTO model. I have only 2.2gpm and that means very slow driving. I just wanted to get into this post as heads-up to other buyers. BTW, anyone in my situation upgrade their pump to PTO or a bigger 12V?

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Snapper Head, sorry if I missed it, but which brand of sprayer did you buy?

Fimco?

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I was using a 40 gallon FIMCO tank in the back of a Ranger XP, with a handheld wand. Just not very effective, at all, in a pasture. It is great for spot treating or laying down some Bifen IT along the wooded edge of the yard, etc., as well as in our pine grove (row planted pulp pines, 8 feet between rows. The tractor aintagonna fit in there).

Just curious what Bifen IT is?

 

[Snapper Head]

Snapper Head, sorry if I missed it, but which brand of sprayer did you buy?

Fimco?

Southern, from Everything Attachments.com.


Big Al

 

[Snapper Head]

I was using a 40 gallon FIMCO tank in the back of a Ranger XP, with a handheld wand. Just not very effective, at all, in a pasture. It is great for spot treating or laying down some Bifen IT along the wooded edge of the yard, etc., as well as in our pine grove (row planted pulp pines, 8 feet between rows. The tractor aintagonna fit in there).

Just curious what Bifen IT is?

Pesticide. Active ingredient is bifenthrin, 7.9%.

Works great on everything. I spreay the pine grove to cut down on mosquitos. You do want to be careful with it, as it will kill honey bees also.

It is very effective, on every sort of insect.


Big Al