Modern sprayers are engineered for specific applications to maximize spraying performance. There are ten common sprayer types used in agriculture spraying applications with various ranges for fluid rates, pressure psi, distance/coverage potentials, capacity, and nozzle quantities. The sprayer types are: backpack, spot, ATV, UTV, tow behind, truck bed, 3 point hitch, boom, boomless, and mist. Sprayers are most commonly used for the projection of water, weed killers, crop performance materials, and/or pest maintenance chemicals (herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides). Pricing for sprayers ranges from $30 to $8,600 USD and is dependent on the sprayer’s capability and capacity as well as its intended use.
There are ten (10) sprayer specifications that can influence sprayer selection: nozzle quantity, nozzle pressure PSI range, flow rate capability GPM, pump type, tank volume capacity, spray coverage (swath) potential, vertical and horizontal spray distance, sprayer portability, and system hose length. Selecting a sprayer that will be right for particular work requires understanding the different sprayer types and their engineering and performance specifications, as well as the full details of the spray operation. Select a sprayer with the equipment capability and capacity to satisfy the individual job requirements.
Guide Contents
- How to pick the right sprayer for your application
- Sprayer engineering and performance specifications
- Details, associated equipment, common work use, and sprayer advantages