I need a backback sprayer for spot spraying herbicide.
Any that you all like? Any that you all don't like?
Thanks in advance.
Any that you all like? Any that you all don't like?
Thanks in advance.
Backpack Sprayer
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JCDEERMAN
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This is the one I have going on 5 years now and I love it. Never had a problem with it
Amazon product ASIN B000AYHKUO
Amazon product ASIN B000AYHKUO
BSK
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Don't know about the Rural King, but I like the one below because it is piston pump versus diaphragm pump and has adjustable PSI settings. A little more expensive, but also has a double filtration system, and can be used to spray just about anything.
www.forestry-suppliers.com
Solo® Professional Backpack Sprayers
These sprayers easily and effectively handle liquid disinfectants, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and formulations for tree, shrub, and plant protection. Viton® seals, gaskets, and O-rings throughout provide excellent chemical resistance and durability. The 4-gallon tank is made of...
I had a solo for 13 years and it was heavily used . Finally broke this year. I've ordered anotherDon't know about the Rural King, but I like the one below because it is piston pump versus diaphragm pump and has adjustable PSI settings. A little more expensive, but also has a double filtration system, and can be used to spray just about anything.
Solo® Professional Backpack Sprayers
These sprayers easily and effectively handle liquid disinfectants, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and formulations for tree, shrub, and plant protection. Viton® seals, gaskets, and O-rings throughout provide excellent chemical resistance and durability. The 4-gallon tank is made of...
sharpshooter
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Solo.
I'll add my opinion. SOLO
Crappieaddict
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A pretty good cheap version can be found at Harbor Freight. I have one and it has done fine. I'm an occasional user….once or twice a year.
I have two of the harbor freight ones, and they are not bad. I have had mine for going on the third year with no issues.
Depending on how much you have to spray and how often would dictate what I would spend. Not much once a year, go harbor freight. If using more than just food plots like around the house and fence rows spend the money on a solo or stihl. If you really don't want to be pumping the handle at all and want a breeze of a job go battery powered. If you don't need a big tank sprayer and have a atv then the battery powered one is the ticket to ride and just point the wand.
I clicked the link and it shows it's a diaphram pump not piston. I don't know the difference but maybe a typo?Don't know about the Rural King, but I like the one below because it is piston pump versus diaphragm pump and has adjustable PSI settings. A little more expensive, but also has a double filtration system, and can be used to spray just about anything.
Solo® Professional Backpack Sprayers
These sprayers easily and effectively handle liquid disinfectants, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and formulations for tree, shrub, and plant protection. Viton® seals, gaskets, and O-rings throughout provide excellent chemical resistance and durability. The 4-gallon tank is made of...
LY
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If I ever get another one I'm going battery powered. The constant pumping is horrible.
DoubleRidge
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Researcing a new sprayer and I noticed the same thing....but there are two model's offered in the link...under "type" you have option to change models to a piston type.
Got the same one, i'm year 3 and going strong.
BSK
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Hmmm, thought I posted the piston pump version. My bad. I do like the piston over the diaphragm.
Chapman
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I believe the Solo was the original backpack sprayer. I've had a couple of the piston style, never had the diaphram model. I bought a Hudson brand real cheap a while back but it did not compare to the Solo. When you are carrying 4 gallons of liquid on your back, you need something that works properly.
Shanman
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Just had this conversation today, friend has a battery powered Milwaukee that he likes. I just need one a couple times a year so more $$ than I'm willing to spend.
I have some Ryobi 18v tools and was considering getting one that runs of those batteries.
I have an electric ( believe it is northern tool, not going out in the shop to check in this weather )
battery shot after three seasons. Not sure how much the replacement will cost .
great while they are working !
battery shot after three seasons. Not sure how much the replacement will cost .
great while they are working !
