12 Best Garden Sprayers
Perhaps the best value for money are the Polish brands Kvazar and Maroleks. They feature a braided, abrasion-resistant hose, a retractable telescopic pole, and an innovative filtration system to prevent clogging of the sprayer. The lightness of the design is ensured by the use of wear-resistant plastic that can withstand severe mechanical stress.
For those who are looking for a more affordable price, but do not want to lose quality and functionality, a garden sprayer of the Russian Zhuk brand is well suited. Products of this brand have been seriously competing with Polish manufacturers for several years in a row, differing from them only in the use of metal elements in the design.
Quality manufacturers of garden sprayers also include the English brand "Hozelock" and the German "Solo", which are distinguished by a convenient neck for replenishing the tank, an adjustable nozzle and a rich set of options. Fan or cone nozzles allow you to direct the jet directly at the plant, avoiding chaotic spraying of the liquid.
The list of other manufacturers that deserve attention includes the brands "Gardena", "Efco", "Valpadana" and "Oleo-Mac", to which no serious complaints from users were noticed.
What absolutely should not be chosen?
We advise users of garden sprayers to refrain from buying Chinese products, which often fail after two to three months. Brands such as "Iron Angel", "FORTE", "Zirka" have gained notoriety due to their fragility and unreliability. It is difficult to find high-quality spare parts for these products, and their repair does not guarantee the further uninterrupted operation of the unit.
There are four nominations for you:
Before choosing the best garden sprayer, it is necessary to establish several nominations in which the main struggle will take place. Sprayers are classified according to the way they work. Based on this criterion, they distinguish:
- manual pneumatic sprayers - are driven by the direct physical impact of a person on a special lever;
- pump-action sprayers - carry out spraying only after preliminary pumping of air by the pump;
- motor sprayers - the device functions due to the operation of an electric motor that pressurizes the tank;
- knapsack (hydraulic) sprayers - they are worn on the back, and the pressure in the flask is created, as a rule, by pressing the handle located on the side.
In each of the listed nominations, we will choose the winner, which surpasses all competing analogues in terms of its technical and operational qualities.
The best hand sprayer
Gardena Comfort 814
Average price: 1179 R
Advantages: A distinctive feature of the presented product was its light weight and convenient design. The sprayer tank holds 1.25 liters of liquid, and spraying is done with just one pull of the trigger. The built-in shock absorber ensures an almost uninterrupted water supply, and the indicator informs the user about the need to replenish the tank. The sprayer also has a built-in safety valve that allows you to quickly release pressure that exceeds the allowable value of 3 bar. The presence of a functional tip allows you to smoothly adjust the flow of liquid: from a strong jet to a fine spray. Installing a practical filter on the nozzle eliminates the possibility of clogging.
Disadvantages: small volume of the tank, which will not allow processing large areas.
Reviews: “I have been using the Gardena Comfort 814 sprayer for four years now and during this time I have not had a single complaint about the device, which performs its functions properly and shows no signs of wear.”
GLORIA Hobby 100 (manufacturing country Germany)
Average price: 873 R
Advantages: transparent viewing strips and a large filling hole for comfortable filling; The comfortable handle structure and the adjustable nozzle with brass nozzle ensure efficient work with a uniform jet shape. Disadvantages: small volume - 1 liter guarantees short work.
Beetle OP-205 m
Average price: 1100 R
Advantages: the presence of a wide filler neck and a sump for greater stability. Disadvantages: there are complaints from users regarding the operation of the sprayer.
best pump sprayer
Beetle OP-207
Average price: 699 R
Advantages: Easy-to-use equipment is ideal for spraying in the country, garden and greenhouse. The model has a capacious tank with a capacity of 5, 8 or 10 liters, made of high-strength plastic. For greater comfort, the device is equipped with a continuous spray lock. Liquid spraying can be carried out in various modes, ranging from fog to a continuous jet. The sprayer tank has a convenient mouth, made in the form of a funnel, which allows you to pour liquid into the tank without any extra effort. In addition to everything, "Beetle" OP-207 is equipped with a safety device and a pallet.
Disadvantages: small volume of the tank, but it is quite enough for small garden plots.
Reviews about the sprayer Zhuk OP-207: "the best garden sprayer I have ever used ... comfortable handle, quick and easy filling of the tank, and thanks to the long hose, hard-to-reach places can be processed without any problems."
Marolex Profession 9L
Average price: 1990 R
Advantages: functional wear-resistant product with a patented system to prevent emulsion from settling at the bottom of the tank. Special boom seals significantly extend the life of the sprayer by keeping its internal parts clean. Disadvantages: relatively expensive cost of goods.
Marolex Hobby 5L
Average price: 1400 R
Advantages: reliability and ease of use, light weight. A high-performance pump makes it easier to irrigate horticultural crops. Disadvantages: narrow filler neck and high cost compared to competing counterparts.
The best motor sprayer
Solo 433H
Average price: 29412 R
Advantages: the presence of a powerful durable Honda engine, due to which a working pressure of up to 30 bar is created. The presented model is designed for professional use and irrigation of large areas, as evidenced by a tank with a capacity of 20 liters. A telescopic retractable tube allows you to work with tree crowns up to 10 m high. With a fairly solid size, the device has a low weight of 8.3 kg and comfortable handles that allow you to place the unit behind your back. The model is also characterized by one of the finest mixture spray dispersions (less than 50 microns), which increases the efficiency of crop treatment.
Disadvantages: extremely high cost and the need to care for the motor.
Reviews: "a unique thing ... a powerful pump is able to raise the jet up to 8-10 meters without any problems, and a convenient design fits the process of using this sprayer."
Farmate-3WF-5
Average price: 18500 R
Advantages: high performance, tank capacity 14 l, modern design, as well as reliable use. Disadvantages: a large dry weight of the structure, amounting to 10.5 kg.
IGEBA Port 423
Average price: 50020 R
Advantages: powerful motor, wide range of applications, ergonomic backrest, good value for money. Disadvantages: fast clogging of the rotary nozzle.
The best backpack sprayer
Hozelock Killaspray Plus
Average price: 4260 R
Advantages: the sprayer has comfortable carrying straps, and the functional design of the device allows you to work accurately and quickly. The wide mouth makes it easy to fill the 7-litre reservoir with liquid, while the conical or fan-type nozzles deliver the liquid exactly to the desired point. The telescopic rod is capable of extending 50-85 cm, eliminating the possibility of bending. The product is equipped with a convenient protruding trigger on two positions, which is switched by one pressing. As a result, you can use the product even with gardening gloves without loss of work efficiency. The use of metal parts in the pumping mechanism increased the wear resistance of the considered model and its service life.
Disadvantages: high cost of goods.
Reviews: “…recently purchased a Hozelock Killaspray Plus garden sprayer and have no regrets about it. The device is easily fixed behind the shoulders, very easy to use…” “quite an expensive purchase, but the quality of the product remains beyond praise.”
Marolex Titan 20
Average price: 3600 R
Advantages: unusually light weight of only 4.4 kg, a solid tank volume of 20 liters, the use of high-strength materials and a long telescopic rod that can be extended by 80-135 cm. Disadvantages: the rectangular shape makes it difficult to spray when spraying.
Oleo-Mac SP 126
Average price: 28990 R
Advantages: a powerful gasoline engine creates the required pressure in the system, and an impressive tank volume of 25 liters. allows you to process large areas. Easy start of the model is guaranteed by the Suction and Lift Starter systems. Disadvantages: high cost and heavy weight, which significantly restricts the user's movements during operation.