kwilson817
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Trying to find a PTO 3pt sprayer for my bx. Anybody have any suggestions or experience?
3 pt sprayer
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buckslayer5676
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Fleet Farm has them on sale right now for $300.
Fimco 4 Gal. 3-Point Sprayerby Fimco at Mills Fleet Farm
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pending on needs, you might consider a 3pt hitch carry all, and then getting a skid /pallet sprayer. to toss on 3pt hitch carray all.
or instead of 3pt hitch carry all. see about some pallet forks. for a skid/pallet sprayer.
if you have a FEL (front end loader) and just need for "spot spraying" with a hand wand. toss a tank in bucket, and run the hose to wand back to tractor seat.
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to note it. PTO version pumps vs 12v on demand pumps. the PTO pumps are always on, and can be a bit more costly. and PTO pumps are to me, better suited if you will be using the booms most of the time.
if you are just going to be "spot spraying" mostly. example fence lines, nuisance weeds / trees / bushes. the 12v on demand pumps have built in pressure switch. so they turn on/off as needed when ever you pull trigger on hand wand. or open valves to booms.
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still favor a "pull behind" for like a riding lawn mower, or hook up to ATV. you can still pull them with a tractor or truck. making it a little bit more convenient for what ever you have going on. and a bit easier to un hook, and then scoot off to some spot in the garage. only issue is they can be a pain in rear to backup. and will like to jack knife on you quickly.
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you do not need max size tank. consider 30 to 50 gallon tank size, and then re-fill as needed. (easier to store, more likely not use as much chemicals as needed, perhaps easier to clean)
smaller tanks = less sloshing of water/chemicals in tank. i have a lot of hills, so sloshing water = big *ughs* i do not want to tip over due to water sloshed to one side and was enough to cause an issue.
myself tend to need a "breather" and a washing even with a 30 gallon tank and single fill. always end up in a high wind spot. and it all ends up suddenly blowing back on me :/ not liking it one bit. even with me keeping boom nozzles right at ground level and turning the mist settings on nozzles back a good amount.
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if you are looking for much bigger field sprayer, look at tractorhouse.com were you get up into 200 plus gallon tanks.
pending on needs, you might consider a 3pt hitch carry all, and then getting a skid /pallet sprayer. to toss on 3pt hitch carray all.
or instead of 3pt hitch carry all. see about some pallet forks. for a skid/pallet sprayer.
if you have a FEL (front end loader) and just need for "spot spraying" with a hand wand. toss a tank in bucket, and run the hose to wand back to tractor seat.
=============
to note it. PTO version pumps vs 12v on demand pumps. the PTO pumps are always on, and can be a bit more costly. and PTO pumps are to me, better suited if you will be using the booms most of the time.
if you are just going to be "spot spraying" mostly. example fence lines, nuisance weeds / trees / bushes. the 12v on demand pumps have built in pressure switch. so they turn on/off as needed when ever you pull trigger on hand wand. or open valves to booms.
============
still favor a "pull behind" for like a riding lawn mower, or hook up to ATV. you can still pull them with a tractor or truck. making it a little bit more convenient for what ever you have going on. and a bit easier to un hook, and then scoot off to some spot in the garage. only issue is they can be a pain in rear to backup. and will like to jack knife on you quickly.
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you do not need max size tank. consider 30 to 50 gallon tank size, and then re-fill as needed. (easier to store, more likely not use as much chemicals as needed, perhaps easier to clean)
smaller tanks = less sloshing of water/chemicals in tank. i have a lot of hills, so sloshing water = big *ughs* i do not want to tip over due to water sloshed to one side and was enough to cause an issue.
myself tend to need a "breather" and a washing even with a 30 gallon tank and single fill. always end up in a high wind spot. and it all ends up suddenly blowing back on me :/ not liking it one bit. even with me keeping boom nozzles right at ground level and turning the mist settings on nozzles back a good amount.
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if you are looking for much bigger field sprayer, look at tractorhouse.com were you get up into 200 plus gallon tanks.
amigauser
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BXpanded has a Kubota BX sized one also - 3 PT Hitch Sprayer 26 Gallon
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kwilson817
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My biggest problem with the 12 volt sprayer is that it needs a battery. The location of the battery on the bx series is not ideal. Last time I used it, the battery slid a bit and bumped the tractor frame. Needless to say, sparks everywhere.
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all the new 12 volt sprayers Ive seen had a 2 prong connector that you can make out of a 4 prong trailer wiring harness if you need longer Last one I bought from HF (15gal)had about 6' cord with clip ends .
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hardware wire in a "fuse" and some wires from battery, through your tractor to rear end. for a 12v sprayer.
you might already have a trailer plug, wiring harness, or some sort of cigarette lighter /aux connector, or something you could connect to in the wiring harness that already has a place for a fuse in the fuse box (honestly do not have a clue about your specific tractor)
there be multipule connectors at local hardware stores, you could pick/choose from.
many of the "battery maintainers / chargers" come with various plug types (from alligator clips, to bolt on, to physical battery post terminals), if you need a battery maintainer for battery, see if they come with extra connections, you might be able to re purpose for 12v sprayer, and/or battery maintainer over winter.
you might already have a trailer plug, wiring harness, or some sort of cigarette lighter /aux connector, or something you could connect to in the wiring harness that already has a place for a fuse in the fuse box (honestly do not have a clue about your specific tractor)
there be multipule connectors at local hardware stores, you could pick/choose from.
many of the "battery maintainers / chargers" come with various plug types (from alligator clips, to bolt on, to physical battery post terminals), if you need a battery maintainer for battery, see if they come with extra connections, you might be able to re purpose for 12v sprayer, and/or battery maintainer over winter.