Sprayer for back of Polaris ranger

tbarile

5 year old buck +
I currently use a 15gallon fimco sprayer on my 4 wheeler for food plots. It typically requires multiple refills which takes extra time. Been looking for a larger one to put on the back of my ranger and came across a 25 gallon that is on a trailer. Anyone ever take the sprayer off the trailer on put in the back of a side by side? Any issues? Thanks
 
Yep, exactly what I did. Removed it from the trailer base, Mounted it to a board and then strap it down in the back box. Simple to do. Also added a homemade foamer…ugly but effective.
 
Yep, exactly what I did. Removed it from the trailer base, Mounted it to a board and then strap it down in the back box. Simple to do. Also added a homemade foamer…ugly but effective.

What is a foamer?
 
Foam marker…drops a foam ball every so many yards so you can see where you sprayed.
 
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I have used a 25 gal Fimco sprayer on the back of my Kawi ATV and Kawi Mule for years. No issues.
 
I currently use a 15gallon fimco sprayer on my 4 wheeler for food plots. It typically requires multiple refills which takes extra time. Been looking for a larger one to put on the back of my ranger and came across a 25 gallon that is on a trailer. Anyone ever take the sprayer off the trailer on put in the back of a side by side? Any issues? Thanks
You can certainly do this, but a tow behind sprayer expects it's boom to be at a certain height. When you put this is your Ranger, the boom will be much higher, and affect your coverage. I'd figure out a way to lower the boom. You'll probably need some hose to reach from the tank to the boom, as well as a way to mount the boom lower.
 
Hey, whatever works! Way to be inventive.
 
I have a 50 and a 25 in My 500.I use for burning also,usually the 50 for that.I made an L shaped square tubing that goes in my receiver and comes up about 3ft and has a boomless tip
 
You could also have a tow behind tank to transfer from, if you got a old small trailer. 55 gal drum or two. No reason you couldn't make base for a 55 gal drum tilted down a bit and use that in the bed. they make smaller 30 gal drums too. Could even buy another 15 gal on sale and T them together. This way you got a spare pump too.
 
Heres a good photo of one used on a golf course for reference. Keeps you on track!
What is a foamer?
 

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Strapping it down is a good method for keeping in any box.
id make sure that the tank size isn't too big for the machine though. Example, a 50g cannot go on an ATV. But a UTV should be fine up to 100g.
 
You can certainly do this, but a tow behind sprayer expects it's boom to be at a certain height. When you put this is your Ranger, the boom will be much higher, and affect your coverage. I'd figure out a way to lower the boom. You'll probably need some hose to reach from the tank to the boom, as well as a way to mount the boom lower.
I use a trailer hitch boomless. Works great. Puts a correct height. About 100 bucks.
 
I use this one. But found rebranded at a much better price.


Eventually I put new higher gpm pump. Sprayer gun and hose. I find If you Teflon tape and reseal all hoses they work better. This is trailer hitch boomless I use.


I bought cheap ones till I said enough. I would rather have 1000 in one that works most every time than crossing my fingers on a 300 dollar rig.
 
My FIMCO POS sprayer failed me again this past week. I did get sprayed what needed doing....but not without a fight. Then with about 5 gallons left in the tank....I had no way to drain the tank and it was leaking at the fittings. ENOUGH.

This afternoon / evening I have been researching what to buy next. I like the Frost sprayer.....but I am going to buy the Master MFG 50 gallon UTV sprayer with the boom-less nozzles. They do have a drain in the sump....which is imperative to me.....and I like the way you can close the tailgate with their boom set up.

All in it will cost me about $1100 shipped to my door including tax. Read pretty good reports on it and like most of the features I have read about. The pump has Viton seals and is said to be robust. Likely will pull the trigger tonight and have it in about 10 days. It's similar to the one posted by Omicron above and sold by Northern Tool. ( I did see the rebranded unit....but with freight it comes in about the same cost as from Northern - whom is well represented locally for me.)
 
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I’ve got that one and it’s the best I’ve found. Did upgrade the pump.

I will say I found the same unit rebranded for about half the price.
 
I’ve got that one and it’s the best I’ve found. Did upgrade the pump.

I will say I found the same unit rebranded for about half the price.
Did some more research on this company. Very interesting to me....as they are located about 100 miles away......and I used to own a lake property near this same town. They are part of Valley Industries. Also they own their own blow molding equipment.....which is a huge investment. Also own the pump brand that they install on their sprayers among other ag-related product lines.

Maybe I am paying too much......but the deal is done. Seems like good features and benefits compared to some others. Hope it lives up to expectations. OH.....and it has a drain plug in the Sump at the lowest part of the tank.....as well as the ability to pump the tank dry. Grin.
 
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My FIMCO POS sprayer failed me again this past week. I did get sprayed what needed doing....but not without a fight. Then with about 5 gallons left in the tank....I had no way to drain the tank and it was leaking at the fittings. ENOUGH.

This afternoon / evening I have been researching what to buy next. I like the Frost sprayer.....but I am going to buy the Master MFG 50 gallon UTV sprayer with the boom-less nozzles. They do have a drain in the sump....which is imperative to me.....and I like the way you can close the tailgate with their boom set up.

All in it will cost me about $1100 shipped to my door including tax. Read pretty good reports on it and like most of the features I have read about. The pump has Viton seals and is said to be robust. Likely will pull the trigger tonight and have it in about 10 days. It's similar to the one posted by Omicron above and sold by Northern Tool. ( I did see the rebranded unit....but with freight it comes in about the same cost as from Northern - whom is well represented locally for me.)

I agree om the Fimco. My 1st one I bought 20 years ago worked very well. The new one I bought has been a PIA. There is always 3-4 gal of mix left in the tank I can't use and the seal cap on the drain is terrible. It always leaks no matter how you tighten it. The pressure control is way too sensitive, I am either spraying too much too fast, or not enough to get fully developed spray pattern.
 
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