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Published on: 8/15/2000
Last Visited: 8/15/2000
By P. Mark Johnson, Prairie Rivers Ltd
As a dedicated unit or added to a truck or trailer, pull-behind sprayers come in many designs, configurations and sizes.Sometimes called tow-sprayers, most units are skid-mounted.The skid, which also holds the pump and engine, includes two runners that cradle the tank in the bed of a truck or the back of a utility vehicle.In addition, you can convert most skids into trailers by adding an axle, tire-and-wheel assembly and a tow hitch.When considering the purchase of a sprayer, you must specify which options you need for your applications.The sprayer itself consists of a tank and pumping and delivery systems.
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P. Mark Johnson is a master technician and vice president of Prairie Rivers (New Lenox, Ill.) and professional contact for the Turf Equipment Technician's Association (TETA) (New Lenox, Ill.).
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