Pull-Behind Sprayers FAQ
What is a pull-behind sprayer used for?
A pull-behind (tow-behind) sprayer mounts a tank and pump on wheels to be towed by a mower, ATV, or utility vehicle, covering large turf and landscape areas far faster than walking with a backpack. It suits big properties, acreage, and high-volume applications where the area makes manual spraying impractical. The towed design carries volume and covers ground efficiently.
What tank size pull-behind sprayer do I need?
Match tank capacity to your area and refill access: larger tanks cover more ground between fills, important for acreage, while the towing vehicle must handle the loaded weight. Common sizes range up to 100 gallons and beyond for large properties. Size the tank so you cover your typical job efficiently without a load too heavy for the tow vehicle.
What is a boom on a pull-behind sprayer?
A boom is a horizontal arm with multiple nozzles that sprays a wide, even swath in one pass, dramatically increasing coverage speed and uniformity over a single nozzle. Boom sprayers suit large open turf where consistent coverage across width matters. For acreage and big lawns, a boom is what makes a tow-behind sprayer efficient at covering ground uniformly.
How do I match a pull-behind sprayer to my tow vehicle?
Ensure the tow vehicle can handle the loaded weight of a full tank, since water is heavy and a full large tank strains an undersized mower or ATV, especially on slopes. Check the hitch compatibility and the vehicle's capacity. Matching the sprayer size to what your vehicle can safely tow, loaded, is essential for both performance and safety.
Why dedicate a pull-behind sprayer to one chemical type?
Herbicide residue is nearly impossible to fully purge from a tank and plumbing, and trace amounts can injure plants on a later application. With the large tanks of tow-behind sprayers, thorough cleaning is even harder, making a dedicated, clearly marked herbicide sprayer the safe practice to prevent cross-contamination across chemical classes.
Can pull-behind sprayers be ordered for an operation?
Yes. Pull-behind sprayers are stocked in a range of tank sizes, with and without booms, with volume pricing by quote. Operations covering large areas benefit from matching the tank capacity and boom to their properties and tow vehicles, with dedicated units for herbicides to prevent cross-contamination.
