AT Reports: Sprayers -- Vehicle-drawn and vehicle-based sprayers

Toro's MultiPro 5700-D spray system relies on a 35.5 hp Kubota diesel engine giving it the power to handle operations on hilly and undulating turf. The sprayer has a 300-gallon tank and dual-diaphragm pump delivers constant and precise rate of application regardless of speed. The three-section boom spans 18.5 ft. The dual diaphragm pump can be run dry without damage to the seals or pump. The positive displacement design produces up to 220 psi of pressure for hand-spray applications.

Single seat SpraMate dedicated sprayer with great visibility features an 18-hp Kohler V-twin OHV air-cooled gas engine. Unit has 5-speed heavy-duty transmission; full suspension front and rear. Comes in 160-gallon or 210-gallon sizes. 

For more information contact Broyhill at 800/228-1003 or www.broyhill.com

The HD300 sprayer is an attachment for the redesigned John Deere ProGator heavy-duty utility vehicle. The ProGator features a five-speed synchro-mesh transmission with seamless shifting, hydrostatic steering and a 17-in. turning radius. The Welded, 7-gauge steel frame is laser cut and formed steel construction. The ProGator is available in 23.5-hp diesel and 26-hp gas versions. 

The HD300 Sprayer attachment (left) has impact-resistant 300-gallon polyethylene spray tank for fewer refills and extended use. Side access point gives the operator easy access to fill, add chemicals, or view inside the tank.  Jet agitation ensures tank solution is well mixed. Standard personal wash system provides clean water for the operator’s safety and convenience.

For more information contact John Deere at 800/537-8233 or www.deere.com

The 25-gallon, ATV mounted sprayer has a 5-inch fillwell, 1-inch sump and  half-inch outlet. Powered by electric motor with a diaphragm pump and Viton¨ valves, it draws 9 amps @ 20 PSI to deliver 5.3 gpm. Has 18-inch hand gun with adjustable nozzle and 15-foot lead hose. 12-foot and 18-foot booms feature floodjet tips and spring loaded boom wing breakaway.

For more information contact Demco at 800/725-3626 or www.demco-products.com

The JRCO Zero-Turn Sprayer uses an existing mower as a turf application vehicle. This 30-gallon sprayer quickly attaches to most mowers with clevis pins. A compact rigid frame with pneumatic swivel wheels and rigid 2-point hitch prevents jackknifing when backing. The Zero-Turn Sprayer uses a high capacity Udor diaphragm pump driven by a Briggs & Stratton 3.5-hp Industrial Plus engine to provide all day spraying. The three section breakaway boom folds to 5, 8 and 11-foot widths with individual zone valves.

For more information contact JRCO, Inc. at 800/966-8442 or www.jrcoinc.com

This 200-gallon compact spray system’s ‘side-saddle’ mounting slips into the bed of a pick-up truck leaving room for a pallet of granular fertilizer or a supply of liquid products. The 200-gal. tank has a 16-inch fill well, a leak-proof lid and strainer with a clear strainer bowl and a 30-mesh stainless steel screen. Hose, pump and engine are mounted on the curb-side of the truck which promotes ease of application as well as operator safety. Powered by 5.5-hp Kawasaki engine with a Hypro three-piston pump that puts out 9.5 gpm at 550 psi.

For more information contact LESCO at 800/321-5325 or www.lesco.com

Mighty Mac power sprayers come in 5 models ranging from 14 to 50-gallon tanks. The big PS 350T-10 is a 50-gallon trailer unit powered by a 5.5 hp B&S Intek engine. Hypro twin-piston pump delivers 10 gpm at 300 psi. Pressure relief valve and stainless in-line strainer included.

For more information contact MacKissic at 800/348-1117 or www.mackissic.com

The Smithco Spray Star 1000 low-profile sprayer offers exclusive hydrostatic drive that eliminates all the problems of mechanical drive, delivering power smoothly throughout every speed range. Turning radius allows maneuverability around the tightest areas. 7.1-psi footprint floats over delicate areas. Extremely precise controls for spray application rates plus hydraulic power steering and choice of computerized or manual spray

For more information contact Smithco at 877/833-7648 or www.smithco.com