Sprayers are the perfect tool for applying chemicals to large swaths of turf efficiently and effectively, whether on a golf course, another sports field, or a commercial or residential lawn.
Read More (About Sprayers)Sprayers are the perfect tool for applying chemicals to large swaths of turf efficiently and effectively, whether on a golf course, another sports field, or a commercial or residential lawn. Although capacities range from 95 to 950 litres (25 to 250 gallons) or more, professional-grade sprayers in general enable operators to apply chemicals to turf uniformly via booms with built-in spray nozzles. The booms are typically foldable and can extend past 4.5-metre (15-foot) working widths.
Along with dedicated standalone vehicle sprayers, one-person stand-on spreader-sprayers, and manual pull sprayers, you’ll find sprayers for mounting on a utility vehicle or cart and those pulled behind a tractor, lawn mower, or other vehicle.
In addition to their electrically and hydraulically powered booms, sprayers use various technologies such as individual nozzle control to maintain a consistent spray pattern, even on slopes. Hose reel systems with built-in spray nozzles provide greater flexibility in applying chemicals. Other sprayer system features and accessories include agitation nozzles, tank-mixing systems, and water-rinsing systems or kits to appropriately dispose of chemicals post-application.
To enable precise spraying, models use varying components and technologies to reduce drifting and enable other abilities. Foam marker systems, for example, help operators visually identify the outside boundary of each pass to avoid overspray and missing areas altogether. John Deere’s HD200 GPS Precision Sprayer, meanwhile, is built into a Deere ProGator 2030A utility vehicle and uses its satellite-guidance technology to enhance spray accuracy.
As another example, Toro Multi Pro sprayer vehicles use an elliptical tank that helps prevents chemical build up, and they also use side-mounted agitation nozzles for continuous chemical mixing. The Multi Pro models also include a console that enables controlling vehicle and sprayer systems and easily viewing sprayer operation data.
In addition to Toro, top manufacturers of new and used sprayers for sale on NeedTurfEquipment.co.uk include Exmark, John Deere, and Smithco.