Whether you have a modest lawn at home or a larger area on a farm that you’re responsible for, a lawn sprayer can be an indispensable tool. Not only can they make short work of labor-intensive work, the best of them work well with other tools that allow you to get even more done each day.
But if you’re in the market for lawn sprayer, it’s important to know that not all lawn sprayers are built or designed alike. The right lawn sprayer will give you many years of faithful service, while the wrong one will be nothing but a headache, might not work right, and may even damage your lawn.
Before you make your decision, think about the size of the area you need to spray — would a one-person pump do the job or do you need something that can go on the back of an ATV or cart, or do you need a sprayer that hooks up to your truck or tractor?
Beyond that, consider whether this is something you’ll need once a season or once a week. A small handheld sprayer might work well once a year around the house, but dealing with its shortcomings every week in a small orchard could prove frustrating, if not impossible to work with. And don’t forget the material you’re spraying, which is possibly the most important component. Some materials and applications need much higher pressure than a handheld pump will give, while others could just be dangerous to have on your back or in the wrong place.
Many lawn sprayer manufacturers are good at supplying an affordable, easy-to-assemble product, but their functionality is a big secret until you use it for the first time. Less than desirable agitation and poor drainage are the results acquired from off-the-shelf tank designs.
At Demco, we designed a tank specifically for our Pro Series sprayers. A molded-in baffle system provides excellent circulation and chemical suspension, and a large deep sump ensures uninterrupted application.14
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