Motor irrigation guru: TOP 5 petrol sprayers

The equipment of the Ukrainian Forte brand has a presentable appearance, balanced technical characteristics and reasonable cost. The Zirka OM-114T sprayer is a functional model for only $90.

The unit is made in an attractive white-green colour scheme and is quite ergonomic, despite the 12 kg weight. The tanks and the tube are made of durable, resistant to temperature changes and accidental impacts of plastic.

The sprayer can be worn as a satchel, or you can put it on the floor, the ground, for which it has a stable support platform.

The device is powered by a 3 hp two-stroke engine with air cooling, which provides spraying of the solution at a distance of up to 12 metres horizontally and up to 10 m in height. To adjust the intensity of the pressure, a lever is provided, installed in 4 positions.

A 14-liter tank is enough for 5 minutes of continuous operation at full power, but gasoline — for two whole hours, the sprayer consumes less than 0.6 L / h.

In general, considering the democratic cost, OM-114T is an excellent economical and simple option for processing and pollinating crops, small plantations and nurseries, window washing or cars. For the economic owner of a private house, it is the most.

The Dutch brand Iron Angel has been producing garden equipment since 1985 and during this time has gained respect for the quality of products in many European countries, not only at home. The SMB 20/14 M petrol shoulder sprayer is one of the most popular in Ukraine by the end of 2018, as it turned out to be performant and inexpensive ($110).

The device weighs only 10 kg and holds up to 14 liters of solution. It can work with powder mixtures.

A 2-stroke engine requires an appropriate brand of oil and gasoline not lower than AI-95, then it will last a long time and will not smoke too much when working. Despite the high requirements for fuel quality, you will not have to splurge on it, the fuel tank capacity is small — 1 liter, however, this will be enough for 1.5 – 2 hours of work.

The unit shows high performance thanks to the booster pump, which allows you to apply a solution or powder at a distance of up to 15 m in a straight line and up to 10 in height. At the same time, the liquid consumption can reach 4.3 L/min, and the powder — 6.2 kg.Spraying occurs both in large sprays and fog.

The sprayer will perfectly cope with the treatment of chemicals and watering of territories with an area of up to 30 acres, as well as washing and air cleaning of household equipment, windows, cars, etc.

In general, the Iron Angel SMB 20/14 M pleases everyone: both the characteristics and the price.

There is nothing to complain about, the equipment is good, it's not for nothing that the brand won the "Choice of the Year" award in Ukraine in 2017.

The east european manufacturer of gardening equipment Foresta is characterized by simplicity, practicality and low cost of its products. The Foresta GS-650 petrol shoulder sprayer is one of the examples of the brand's popular models at an affordable price of $110.

The unit is completely standard for its niche. It weighs 10.5 kg, does not aggravate too much when carrying due to adjustable straps with soft inserts, has a polyethylene tank for solutions with a volume of 14 liters, a 2-stroke air-cooled motor. It requires refueling with AI-92 gasoline with the obligatory addition of engine oil. The 1.2 L fuel tank capacity should be enough for 3 hours of operation.

The unit can spray both liquids and powder masses at a distance of up to 12 m with a maximum capacity of 2 L/min. the indicators, to tell the truth, are not too outstanding. For comparison, for example, Iron Angel SMB 20/14 M more powerful for the same money. But in the Foresta GS-650 there is a mesh filter in the neck of the tank, protecting the working mixtures from dirt and debris.

In general, the Foresta GS-650 is a sprayer, as they say, for a four. Convenient, economical, but does not spoil performance. On the other hand, if you have nowhere to hurry, and gardening is more of a pleasure for you than a necessity, buy boldly, you will not regret it.

Oleo-Mac is an Italian brand of gardening equipment, founded in 1972. The company's products are widely known and in demand all over the world. The Oleo-Mac MB 90 sprayer is a powerful gasoline model for professional farmers and gardeners at an appropriate price of $550.

Despite a 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 5 hp, a 17-liter tank for solution, the unit does not weigh so much — 11.8 kg. Ergonomics is enhanced by an elastic anatomical backrest, soft and wide adjustable straps.

Four metal springs as damping elements compensate for engine vibrations.

By the way, the manufacturer guarantees the engine life of 2K hours. And it's impressive.

But the performance is even more impressive. The device sprays up to 3.5 liters of liquid and powder per minute at a distance of up to 18 m horizontally and up to 16 m vertically. This allows you to cover very large areas of the treated surfaces. At the same time, the fuel tank capacity of 2.3 liters will allow you to work for a long time without refueling.

The spray mode switch has 9 positions, which means that you can adjust the torch of any intensity, from large drops to fog.

Oleo-Mac MB 90 is a perfectly balanced gasoline sprayer for large—scale work with an eye to long-term use. Hence the price. For a home garden or plot, you can look for a simpler and cheaper model.