- Size of area to be sprayed
- Frequency of use
- Material(s) to be sprayed
- Equipment you could mount a sprayer to (i.e. ATV, tractor, trailer, etc.)
Buyers Guide for Lawn, Garden & Ag Sprayers
Things to consider when deciding which type of sprayer you need
Types of sprayers
There are numerous types and styles available. Each is better-suited to specific applications within the broader fields of horticulture and agriculture. The Application Identification Table below will help you get started in selecting the right type for you.
| Types | Best Used For |
| • Home gardens, lawns and small orchards | |
| • Home gardens, lawns and small orchards | |
| • Gardens, lawns, small orchards, fence rows and pastures | |
| • Lawns, pastures, golf courses and athletic fields | |
| • Lawns, pastures, golf courses and athletic fields | |
| • Golf courses, athletic fields, pastures and large lawns | |
| • Necessary when working with petroleum-based products such as diesel, which can be very harsh |
Our Top Sprayers
Handheld: 2.25-gal. Sprayer from Solo
Lightweight at just 6.8 lb., this is the perfect portable option for applying herbicides, insecticides and other non-acidic chemicals.
Why it's the best:
- Cover hard-to-reach places with the 28"L wand and 48"L hose
- Extra-large tank opening provides safe, easy filling
- Chemical-resistant seals and O-rings extend product life
- Easier to operate with less hand-pumping required
- Proven customer feedback from the field
- Great balance of features and price
Want something else?
Things like size, power and component durability vary by brand and model as well as user demands. Browse our complete selection of Handheld Sprayers to find the model that's right for you.
Backpack: 4-gal. Sprayer with Santoprene® Piston Cup from Jacto
An outstanding choice for spraying agri-chemicals and most pesticides.
Why it's the best:
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Superior construction eliminates leaks
- Powerful and requires less hand-pumping
- Consistent agitation and even distribution
- Proven customer feedback from the field
- Great balance of features and price
Want something else?
Things like size, power and component durability vary by brand and model as well as user demands. Browse our complete selection of Backpack Sprayers to find the model that's right for you.
Spot Sprayers from Gemplers
Highly efficient and built for maximum durability - at an awesome price.
Why it's the best:
- Premium-grade components
- Thicker tank
- Better ergonomics
- Extremely versatile
- Proven customer feedback from the field
- Great balance of features and price
- 15 or 25 gallon capacity, with 1 GPM or 2.2 GPM pump
Want something else?
Things like size, power and component durability vary by brand and model as well as user demands. Browse our complete selection of Spot Sprayers to find the model that's right for you.
Trailer: Kings 100-gal. Trailer Sprayer with 150'L Hose
Kings 100-Gal Trailer Sprayer with 150’L Hose. Small enough to be carried by a golf cart but large enough for intensive spraying jobs. Perfect for nurseries and greenhouses.
Why it's the best:
- High flotation turf tires
- Hypro D30GRGI diaphragm pump delivers up to 9.5 gpm at 580 psi
- Manual 12” reel for storing 150’ of hose and spray gun
- Aluminum frame is chemical-resistant and will never need painting
Want something else?
Things like size, power and component durability vary by brand and model as well as user demands. Browse our complete selection of Trailer Sprayers to find the model that's right for you.
Skid: Kings UTV Skid Sprayer, 50 gal.
This Kings 50-gal. UTV Skid Sprayer features a 50'L x 3/8" I.D. high-pressure spray hose and a high-pressure spray gun with quick disconnects. Includes adjustable pressure regulator and adjustable hydraulic jet agitation. Weighs 170 lb.
Why it's the best:
- Lightweight aluminum frame is chemical-resistant and will never rust or need painting
- Adjustable pressure regulator and hydraulic jet agitation
- Durable pump holds up well to most fertilizers and herbicides
- High-pressure hose and gun with quick disconnects
- Proven customer feedback from the field
- Great balance of features and price
Want something else?
Things like size, power and component durability vary by brand and model as well as user demands. Browse our complete selection of Skid Sprayers to find the model that's right for you.
3-Point: Fimco 45 Gallon 12V 3-Point Hitch Sprayer with Boomless Nozzle Wetboom
This Fimco 3-Point Tractor Sprayer has a 45-gal. corrosion-resistant molded polymer tank that's small enough for maneuverability, yet big enough for larger jobs. Features a 4.5-gpm, 12V pump with adjustable pressure gauge that generates up to 60 psi.
Why it's the best:
- 25 feet of vertical spray and 40 feet of horizontal spray
- Hose and spray gun enable use near buildings and along fence lines
- Corrosion- and UV-resistant molded polymer tank
- Great balance of features and price
Want something else?
Things like size, power and component durability vary by brand and model as well as user demands. Browse our complete selection of 3-Point Sprayers to find the model that's right for you.
Petroleum: Spot Sprayers from Brush Pro
The 1.6-gpm pump is diesel mix- and petroleum distillate-compatible, making these units ideal for applying herbicides to stubborn brush and overgrowth.
Why it's the best:
- Durable polyethylene tank
- Spray gun can adjust from mist to stream
- 16' vertical spray and 25' horizontal spray
- 15'L braided nylon hose
- Proven customer feedback from the field
- Great balance of features and price