Sprayer: 3pt or UTV?

[gstrom99]

I have a FIMCO 3 point 45 gallon (2.4 gpm pump, 4 nozzle) sprayer I use on my compact tractor for ~20 acres of food plots, probably two or three times a year. I'm considering going to a 65 gallon (4.5 gpm, 7 nozzle) sprayer for my Polaris Ranger UTV. The 3pt tractor one works OK, but is bouncy and slow, and only 45 gals. The UTV is easier to tow to the plots with my Jeep (vs using the big trailer and truck for the tractor) would be faster and has a better ride. People poo poo FIMCO, but my experience with them has been very good.

Would it be worth spending $1k, for an upgrade?

 

[CH4Ohio]

I wouldn’t be concerned about the Fimco brand. I think they’re all about the same anyway. If it makes it easier to transport and get the job done, go for it.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have a trailer sprayer. I like that I can hook it up to my Mule, my truck, or one of my tractors. I also like that I can park it out under a tree and let it sit until I use it again. It's not something that is used very often, so having it out of the way for most of the year is a big plus.

 

[WinterDeere]

I love my 3pt Fimco sprayer, and would never want to go back to a tow-behind sprayer. That said, I did have to mod mine to put the controls within reach, as having them mounted near the top link connector was too far away to reach on my tractor. Not a big deal, and anyone can run some longer hose extensions to remote that valve anywhere they'd like, or even just switch the pump on and off with an inline cord switch, like most of the tow-behinds do.

I don't understand anyone prioritizing the ability to tow it with vehicles other than their tractor, if they own a tractor. Having the ability to use 3-point implements, rather than crappy tow-behind toys, is part of the reason I own a tractor!