Has anyone built a sprayer for dispensing chemicals 30-40ft into trees?

[tstex]

Hello to all.

Have a lot of oak trees w bald moss, Spanish moss & other unwanted epiphytes. I would like dispense Kocide 101 or similar about 30-40 ft up into canopy of trees? I have a 60 PTO tractor.

Has anyone built a sprayer that is either PTO driven or separate engine that can spray in a steady stream that high into trees? If so, can you share your design & parts list? It would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you in advance,
tstex

 

[Jrasband]

Prob would be best to rent a man-lift

 

[Rustyiron]

Northern tools has a selection of sprayer/tank combinations that are all 12v. They rate them in horizontal and vertical reach.
I'm also the type to put something together myself if I can, this is one of those things that I can see spending more time and money on different components trying to get it right.
I have not ordered one yet because when I get to the shipping costs it changes my mind. (value wise)

 

[newkiotiguy]

I've sprayed many trees with this setup. Large tank with an attachment for garden hose in the back of the truck. 12v pump running to my pressure washer. Have someone drive slowly by the trees as I spray while standing in the bed. Fast, easy, and cheap(assuming you already have a pressure washer). Wear a respirator, proper clothes, and rubber boots.

 

[Handloader109]

Clothes you can toss.

 

[CliffordK]

Apparently Spanish Moss is native to the southern USA. Are you sure it is a problem?

I used to dislike mistletoe until I realized it was native to our local oaks, and really doesn't seem to cause substantial harm.

Anyway, you might also inquire whether a crop duster could do the spraying for you.

 

[spruce Deere]

Google Jacto AJ 401 cannon sprayer....

 

[CliffordK]

A few years ago I was researching a project to get water 100+ feet in the air. I ultimately haven't finished it. But, here is a link for a high pressure high volume pump head.

Myers High Pressure Reciprocating Piston Plunger Pump D65-20AVAB 2000 PSI | eBay

Myers High Pressure Reciprocating Piston Plunger Pump. PUMP IS BEING SOLD AS IS . DOCK PICKUP USUALLY AVAILABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS WITHOUT VALID PROOF OF EXEMPTION. All parts are sold as-is, where is.

www.ebay.com

They aren't particularly cheap. However, follow some of the related product links for similar pumps.

I believe the Meyer's pump is a liquid pump. However, if you had a large air tank that was partly filled with air, and partly filled with water, then you would be able to use a high volume air pump to expel the water in the tank. But, the water/liquid only pump can generate very high pressures.

 

[oosik]

I have a DEMCO lawn and garden sprayer. 25 gallon tank - PTO driven. With the tractor at 520 PTO rpm - using the high pressure wand - it will shoot 65 to 85 feet.

You going to manually spray your trees. I would consider some type of Haz-Mat suit to wear.

I bought it 36 years ago. Still used to spray the weed along the driveway.

 

[tstex]

Thank you very much guys, appreciate the feedback !!

Yes, I will have all the necessary PPE and dispense on a windless or near windless morning, w wind to the back and spraying forward. I know no matter what, I am going to get blowback. Have a cover [w breather holes] for the tractor too

After I have had time to review, will post back. thanks again

 

[tstex]

What do you guys think about this make & model?

I called the actual manufacturer and spoke to tech support on every item.

https://www.northerntool.com/products/master-mfg-60-gal-tree-skid-sprayer-10-0gpm-tank-size-60-gal-flow-10-8-gpm-pressure-580-psi-model-suw-05-060j-mm-5595031?cm_mm

 

[mikester]

google hydroseed truck

 

[scootr]

What do you guys think about this make & model?

I called the actual manufacturer and spoke to tech support on every item.

https://www.northerntool.com/products/master-mfg-60-gal-tree-skid-sprayer-10-0gpm-tank-size-60-gal-flow-10-8-gpm-pressure-580-psi-model-suw-05-060j-mm-5595031?cm_mm

Pricey but it looks like it will do the job.

 

[rodneyn]

Hello to all.

Have a lot of oak trees w bald moss, Spanish moss & other unwanted epiphytes. I would like dispense Kocide 101 or similar about 30-40 ft up into canopy of trees? I have a 60 PTO tractor.

Has anyone built a sprayer that is either PTO driven or separate engine that can spray in a steady stream that high into trees? If so, can you share your design & parts list? It would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you in advance,
tstex

Use pto pump on tractor, can be as simple building sprayer using 50 gallon plastic drum. Purchase 3pt carry all place drum on carryall affix as required could use ratchet straps or get elaborate. Cut bottom outlet hole install bulkhead fitting large 2” of course you will need cut hole in top of tank 6” diameter to allow arm to hold bulk fitting for installation. Plumb in a water filter from the bottom outlet line. From filter run line to pto pump. On outbound side of pump run line to carryall mount a fluid regulator and pressure gage then mechanical fluid on off switch. From the fluid switch run 5/8 to 3/4” hose to spray wand you need to purchase. Yes of course you can buy a premade sprayer from ag store 3 point hitch use same pto pump. I have been able to attain water stream spray at least 25-35 feet by increasing pto speed. If you make from scratch you’ll have minimum of 450 usd largest expense is the pto pump followed by the carry all rest is hardware. Just sharing thoughts here sure someone will have better idea on saving money for pto wand sprayer.

 

[scootr]

I have used the NE 16gal sprayer for years. The 12v broadcast sprayer covers about 8-10 ft depending and the included wand sprays up to 25 ft depending upon the pattern. Not as high as the OP wanted but its a great sprayer for general use. I put it in the back of a golf cart. Easy peasy.

 

[Fixastuff]

A friend with an orchard has a pto mounted blower for misting/spraying trees on their 80hp tractor. It didn’t look inexpensive.

 

[jyoutz]

Most arborists have sprayers that will do as you describe. You might see what they use.

 

[5030]

Hello to all.

Have a lot of oak trees w bald moss, Spanish moss & other unwanted epiphytes. I would like dispense Kocide 101 or similar about 30-40 ft up into canopy of trees? I have a 60 PTO tractor.

Has anyone built a sprayer that is either PTO driven or separate engine that can spray in a steady stream that high into trees? If so, can you share your design & parts list? It would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you in advance,
tstex

No, I bought one instead. I bought a tractor mounted 250 gallon capacity Fimco at Tractor Supply with a 6 roller stainless steel solution resistant pump that direct couples to my PTO and the sprayer sits on a 3 PH mounted frame and comes with a solution agitator as well as a hand sprayer that has a vertical range of around 65 feet. I actually use it for spraying my hay fields with herbicide and pesticides but I have used it for spraying a friends mature pine trees that had spider mite infestation and it worked real well. They come with a nice stainless steel hand sprayer with adjustable nozzle as well. Price wis, I don't remember, I've owned it for about 10 years but it wasn't real cheap if I remember correctly. Stays inside in the barn when not in use and I put RV antifreeze in it in the winter and run that through the pump and spray nozzles and hand gun as well, but then I do that for all my sprayers, hand and otherwise. Today, building one will cost you plenty. Just the pumps alone are expensive, not including the pto hookup or a carriage to mount the tank on. I much preferred buying a ready made one with everything included and your tractor will run a 6 or 7 roller pump at max pressure, no issue. Your issue will be, can you 3 point handle the weight more than anything else.

Just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

 

[5030]

You can buy them at farm auctions and Tractor House lists them as well. Problem is, buying used you won't have any idea if it was actually taken care of or if the pump and lines froze or if the tank leaks and none of the stuff is cheap to replace today. Especially the pumps and I bet you need a stainless pump for the chemical you want to spray. You need to check the jug to see what they recommend, it will tell you or check with an ag extension agent nearby. They know as well. If you ever plan on spraying Glyphosate (Roundup) you need a stainless pump, no exceptions.

 

[workinonit]

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