Top 9 Garden Sprayers: Handheld, Electric, Gasoline
A garden sprayer is a device that should be in the arsenal of every summer resident. At the height of summer, crops begin to infect all kinds of pests, for which various biological products and chemicals are used. It is the sprayer that will help to evenly distribute the working solution over the plants. This rating will help you choose the best garden sprayer. It contains both manual models and high-performance electric and gasoline devices.
The best handheld garden sprayers
Hand sprayers are worth buying for a small area or for treating indoor plants. Such devices will not cope with large-scale plantings. Their volume is rarely more than a couple of liters, and it is necessary to pump the liquid for spraying manually. This is very labor intensive and does not allow you to process plants quickly. However, as a budget sprayer, such devices are quite suitable, since they do an excellent job with the main task - spraying insecticides or fertilizers.
Classic OP-205 M15 1.5 l
A compact and inexpensive sprayer that does an excellent job of treating indoor or garden plants. The tank is made of durable orange plastic. It does not absorb chemicals, so after using one product, you can simply wash the container and pour the next solution into it. To make the unit easy to hold, it has an ergonomic handle. A pump is provided to create pressure and spray liquid. It needs to be pumped up slightly, and when the resistance of the liquid is too strong, you can start spraying.
| Volume | 1.5 l |
| Appointment | For garden and indoor plants |
| Mechanism | Pump-action |
| Spray width | 40 cm |
pros
- small weight - only 350 gr;
- you can adjust the intensity of spraying;
- extremely simple use;
- affordable cost;
- universal application.
Minuses
- only suitable for small areas;
- pressure is applied manually.
Comfort 814-20 1.25 l
This small, bright blue sprayer will help fertilize plants and fight pests. The plus of the model is the uncomplicated design of the device. The lid with the handle and the valve is unscrewed, the working solution is poured inside and the lid is screwed back on. Further, with the help of a pump, pressure is built up inside the container. There is a button on the handle that starts the spraying process. The spray nozzle has a small rotary valve. With it, you can adjust the spray width or reduce it so that the working solution is distributed in a point.
| Volume | 1.25 l |
| Appointment | For garden, garden and indoor plants |
| Mechanism | Pump-action |
| Spray width | 40 cm |
pros
- the liquid dispenser is built into the sprayer: just press the button to start spraying;
- built-in shock absorber provides convenient water supply;
- a filter at the suction stage protects the device from clogging;
- scale of liquid consumption on the body;
- wide mouth for filling liquid.
Minuses
- relatively large weight - 620 g;
- small capacity.
Master ergo 1500 1.5 l
This handheld sprayer is also a pump-action sprayer, but its body is made of very durable plastic. Due to this, the device is distinguished by long-term operation, and aggressive chemical solutions do not corrode it from the inside. The device weighs just over 500 grams, but it is easy to hold thanks to the ergonomic handle. As with previous models, the spray width and intensity can be adjusted. The device is able to maintain air pressure for a long time, so the sprayer can be used for almost continuous spraying.
| Volume | 1.5 l |
| Appointment | For the garden and indoor plants |
| Mechanism | Pump-action |
| Spray width | 35-40 cm |
pros
- stylish design;
- durable plastic does not absorb chemicals;
- additional nozzle MR 1.0 mm under the cap;
- spray width can be adjusted;
- pressure relief valve in the body.
Minuses
- a full sprayer is difficult to hold in the hand;
- only suitable for small areas.
Best Electric Garden Sprayers
Electric models of sprayers do not work from the mains, but from the battery. These devices are equipped with capacious containers and work in automatic mode, so they can handle plantings of a sufficiently large area. Such devices are more expensive than manual ones, but their cost is fully compensated by the ease of use.
Patriot PT 16AC
This sprayer is designed in the shape of a knapsack. It is enough to fill the tank with working solution, put the straps on your shoulders and you can start processing. The device is powered by a lead-acid battery. It is powerful enough (voltage 12 V), so the device can spray up to 5 liters of liquid per minute. But the ses of the device is also impressive - 5.5 kg, and yet due to the thick straps that do not rub the shoulders, the use of the sprayer is not difficult.
| Volume | 16 l |
| Appointment | For the garden and vegetable garden |
| Battery capacity | 8 A / hour |
| Spraying distance horizontally | 4 m |
pros
- charger included;
- convenient adjustable chamomile nozzle for different spraying intensities;
- high-quality mesh in the filler glass prevents debris from entering the tank;
- universal use: suitable for priming during repairs;
- comfortable shoulder straps do not chafe the shoulders.
Minuses
- not very strong fluid supply handle;
- some users find the hose too short.
Sturm GS8216BM
An analysis of user reviews has shown that this sprayer is one of the most comfortable and functional among the cordless models. Its tank volume is 16 liters. This is enough to handle 20-30 square meters of area. A distinctive feature of the device is that it can operate both on battery power and in manual mode. If the battery is discharged while spraying, the user can continue to work freely by manually applying pressure. In addition, the device is distinguished by an economical fluid consumption - just over 3 liters per minute. The sprayer boom is telescopic. The user can independently increase its length from 55 to 95 cm for processing plants at a long distance.
| Volume | 16 l |
| Appointment | For the garden and vegetable garden |
| Battery capacity | 8 A / hour |
| The weight | 5.4 kg |
pros
- there is a battery charge indicator;
- manual spraying with a pump is possible;
- 3 spray nozzles included;
- economical consumption of working costs;
- manufacturer's warranty.
Minuses
- the hand pump is not very convenient to use;
- the narrow shoulder straps rub when the sprayer is worn for a long time.
Clever OEL-16
A reliable battery-powered sprayer of domestic production that will help in the fight against weeds and pests. The device is made in the form of a knapsack. The straps are wide enough so they don't stick when worn. However, when putting on the sprayer, care must be taken not to twist them. Otherwise, it will be uncomfortable to carry the device. The device has a 12 V Li-ion battery. This is sufficient to maintain the spray pressure at 6 bar.
| Volume | 16 l |
| Appointment | For garden, vegetable garden and repair |
| Battery capacity | 8 A / hour |
| The weight | 4.5KG |
pros
- reliable Li-ion battery;
- 4 spray nozzles included;
- spraying speed - 3.10 l / minute;
- telescopic bar (54-94 cm);
- one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Minuses
- high cost in comparison with analogues;
- spray nozzles sometimes break.
Best Gasoline Garden Sprayers
Gasoline sprayers are suitable for summer residents and farmers who have to process large areas.Setting up such devices is more difficult than with manual and battery models, since you need to fill not only the working solution, but also the fuel into the tank. But after that, the device works almost autonomously: the user only needs to direct the sprayer and monitor the intensity of treatment. Three models are recognized as the best in the category of gasoline sprayers.
Champion PS242
Powerful gasoline sprayer with 1.7 horsepower engine. For the device to start working, both gasoline and oil are poured into the fuel tank. The volume of the tank is 1.8 liters, and the fuel consumption is 1.2 liters / hour, so a full tank will last for an hour and a half of work. The power of the device is also expressed in the fact that the length of the horizontal jet is 15 meters. Thus, the device is suitable not only for spraying garden crops, but also for treating garden trees and shrubs.
| Volume | 14 l |
| Power | 1.25 kW |
| Noise level | 98 dBA |
| The weight | 9 Kg |
pros
- knapsack type of transportation provides convenient operation;
- there is an air purge function;
- 3 spray nozzles included;
- an anti-vibration system is provided;
- suitable for spraying trees.
Minuses
- high cost in comparison with other models;
- due to its heavy weight, only men can use the sprayer.
Patriot PT-800
An easy-to-use and functional sprayer that looks more like a liquid container. The wide neck provides a convenient filling of the working solution, and the wide straps do not cut into the shoulders, so even carrying a full container is not problematic. In comparison with analogs, this model is less powerful. The jet of liquid hits only 4 meters, and the engine provides 1.4 horsepower. However, with 2 extension pipes, a convenient recoil starter and ease of operation, this gasoline sprayer is considered one of the best.
| Volume | 25 l |
| Power | 1.04 kW |
| Noise level | 96 dBA |
| The weight | 11 Kg |
pros
- the set includes 2 tubes for extension;
- wide straps provide convenient transportation;
- economical fluid consumption (8 l / minute);
- capacious tank of 25 liters;
- 1 year manufacturer's warranty.
Minuses
- relatively heavy weight;
- the volume of the fuel tank is 0.7 liters.
ECHO SHR-170SI
One of the most convenient sprayers designed for use in the garden and in the garden. In terms of power, it is slightly inferior to previous models, but this is compensated by a well-thought-out design and functionality of the device. First of all, the device works quietly, so the processing of plants will not disturb the neighbors. The length of the spray tube is 120 cm, so the device is suitable not only for spraying plants in the garden, but also for treating shrubs and young trees. In addition, it has a relatively low weight (6.7 kg), so it can be used not only by men, but also by women or pensioners. For easy transport, the device is equipped with wide straps so that the sprayer can be carried like a regular backpack.
| Volume | 17 l |
| Power | 0.58 kW |
| Noise level | 76 dBA |
| The weight | 6.7 kg |
pros
- low fuel consumption (0.46 l / h);
- low weight in combination with a spacious liquid tank;
- low noise level;
- simple operation;
- high-quality plastic case;
- there are filters in the neck that prevent debris from entering the tank.
Minuses
- high price;
- the tube is not long enough to handle old tall trees.
Conclusion
When choosing a sprayer for a summer cottage, first of all, you should focus on the frequency and intensity of its use. This will help this rating of garden sprayers. For example, if you plan to use the device to process indoor flowers or a few garden crops, a compact and inexpensive hand-held device will be sufficient. If the planting area is large, it is better to give preference to powerful and roomy battery models.Gasoline sprayers are suitable for summer residents who plan to spray not only the beds, but also the trees and shrubs in the garden. Such devices are expensive, but their high cost is fully compensated by the power and ease of use.
