Utv sprayer?
- Thread starter Weezy
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Semisane
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A little more info as to what type/size sprayer you're considering would be helpful? (backpack / ATV mount / pull behind / tractor mounted?)
I know nothing about those two brands, but I've been using a $150 16 gallon Northstar sprayer with my ATV since 2015 and am completely happy with it. In my view there's no need to spend more if you're dealing with a few small one acre plots.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_lawn-garden+sprayers+broadcast-spot-sprayers
I built a "carryall box" that's mounted on the rear rack of my ATV with heavy duty zip-ties. When I built it I made sure the sprayer tank would fit perfectly into it for an easy and convenient in-and-out. With the tank out, it carries such things as a chain saw and gas can, seed, fertilizer, etc.
I know nothing about those two brands, but I've been using a $150 16 gallon Northstar sprayer with my ATV since 2015 and am completely happy with it. In my view there's no need to spend more if you're dealing with a few small one acre plots.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_lawn-garden+sprayers+broadcast-spot-sprayers
I built a "carryall box" that's mounted on the rear rack of my ATV with heavy duty zip-ties. When I built it I made sure the sprayer tank would fit perfectly into it for an easy and convenient in-and-out. With the tank out, it carries such things as a chain saw and gas can, seed, fertilizer, etc.
I can carry up to a 25 gallon tank on back of 4wheeler.I made a fitting for my hitch to hold my boomless nozzle.One thing that works good is to plug your power wire into your tail light then you can use you light switch to turn sprayer off and on.Since the question was about a UTV I put my 25 gal in back of ranger and use a remote control switch to turn off and on or if I am using for burns I just wire straight.I do always buy a few extra fitting because I broken some when a hose gets caught up.I think I may put both of my sprayers in back of ranger this year so I have a backup
Bowhunter
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As much as those Enduraplas and Bestway sprayers cost, I'd be looking into making one of the Northstar sprayers work on the back of my UTV.
I don't have a sprayer for my UTV, but I have a Northstar sprayer for my ATV and spray as much if not more than your looking to spray. I'm going on ten years on my sprayer without an issue. I like the sprayer better on the ATV because of the better maneuverability, and it being easier on the growing food plots.
I don't have a sprayer for my UTV, but I have a Northstar sprayer for my ATV and spray as much if not more than your looking to spray. I'm going on ten years on my sprayer without an issue. I like the sprayer better on the ATV because of the better maneuverability, and it being easier on the growing food plots.
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Mennoniteman
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Crop care has forty and sixty gallon three point sprayers that also work for skid mount. High quality but more pricy than Northern Hydraulics.
buckhunter10
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I have a north star in back of my polars, it works really well for all my needs, spray 4-10 acres a year roughly.
I don't mind paying for quality. But it seems like folks are happy with their northstars and spraying similar or more acres than I.
What's better about the crop care? Tank more durable, pump, fittings?
DocHolladay
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We have been using a Northstar sprayer that my friend bought for cheap because the pump motor was bad. He went to Northern Tool and bought a new pump motor and it has worked great. He ended up getting a higher GPH than what came on it and it has allowed us to turn down the pressure for the same distance of spray from the old pump or turn up the pressure to the "normal" PSI for greater distance.
DocHolladay
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Yes, it will. It has to work a little harder, but it will do just fine. If the motor ends up going bad, just go get a 3-5 gallon pump that fits it.
Mennoniteman
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I'm not exactly sure what is better because I've never had a Northstar. The cropcare does have a thicker plastic tank than some sprayers that I've seen, and I've never heard of one of their pumps going bad. But they might be exactly the same components as the northstar.
