UTV Sprayer Recommendations

[JethroB]

I bought a ‘deluxe’ 25 gallon Fimco from TSC last year for just under $200. Wand only and I have the unit on a 3pt platform behind the tractor. I shoot from the tractor seat onto fence rows and along wood lines/fire breaks. I ran several full tanks of herbicide through it last year with no issues though I quickly learned not to use a commercial surfactant as it clogged the strainer really fast. Perhaps my well water?

I had one small bracket break and called FIMCO who quickly shipped a replacement part. Very good US customer service experience.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/fimco-25-gal-deluxe-spot-sprayer-5302938

 

[Aggie66]

I bought a ‘deluxe’ 25 gallon Fimco from TSC last year for just under $200. Wand only and I have the unit on a 3pt platform behind the tractor. I shoot from the tractor seat onto fence rows and along wood lines/fire breaks. I ran several full tanks of herbicide through it last year with no issues though I quickly learned not to use a commercial surfactant as it clogged the strainer really fast. Perhaps my well water?

I had one small bracket break and called FIMCO who quickly shipped a replacement part. Very good US customer service experience.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/fimco-25-gal-deluxe-spot-sprayer-5302938

So what surfactant do you use if not over the counter or do you just not use surf?

 

[jyoutz]

So what surfactant do you use if not over the counter or do you just not use surf?

A bit of Dawn dish soap also works as surfactant.

 

[jjeff]

A bit of Dawn dish soap also works as surfactant.

Surfactant for cleaning tank? Or Are we talking about using it as an emulsifier with chemical?

 

[jyoutz]

Surfactant for cleaning tank? Or Are we talking about using it as an emulsifier with chemical?

Works for both

 

[JethroB]

So what surfactant do you use if not over the counter or do you just not use surf?

Just a squirt of cheap dish soap when I remember. To me soap is soap but I will admit Dawn hit an advertising home run after the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the baby ducks.

 

[nybirdman]

I have a Fimco 15gallon ATV sprayer,about 12 years.Replaced the boomless part of it with a six ft.boom,the pump once.Works well for a couple day a year tool.
Make sure to rinse after use,and wear personal protection.

 

[jjeff]

One thing I learned was not to completely run pump dry when I run RV antifreeze through it in the fall. For me anyway It is way easier to prime when I fill and use the next year.