STIHL Sprayer Buyer's Guide
From light misting of houseplants to spraying a tree farm with pesticides, sprayers are extremely important to keep plants alive, insects at bay, and disease under control. Manual sprayers are ideal options for occasional spraying and for tasks that require less power and capacity than a gasoline-powered backpack sprayer.
Selecting the best manual sprayer for your needs
While doing research on the products available, think about these questions:
- How much spraying do you do a week/month?
- What type of tasks are you looking to tackle?
- What kind of liquid are you spraying?
- How much area do you need to cover?
Handheld Sprayers
Handheld sprayers are perfect for when you need to get up close and personal when spraying water, pesticides or disease-controlling chemicals. Because they are small and lightweight, users can easily get into tight areas for precise spraying.
SG 11 Handheld Sprayer
The SG 11 manual handheld sprayer is great for occasional up-close spraying around the home, yard, or garden. With a 1.5-liter translucent tank, it remains light when filled and it's easy to see when it's time to refill.
SG 31 Handheld Sprayer
For larger jobs, the multipurpose SG 31 handheld sprayer is an excellent mid-range volume sprayer that makes it easy to work while walking. Its versatile features include a hollow cone brass nozzle, wand holder for secure storage and transport, and a pump handle that locks into place to act as a carrying handle.
Backpack Sprayers
When you are using a sprayer for larger areas and on a consistent basis, consider a backpack sprayer which disperses product weight across the shoulders and back. This type of sprayer helps create quick work of jobs that cover greater acreage.
SG 20 Backpack Sprayer
Experience a more continuous spray with the SG 20 backpack sprayer. This comfortable and lightweight model’s pressurized fluid reservoir is separate from the main tank, providing constant working pressure.
SR 200 Backpack Sprayer
The SR 200 packs more power than a manual sprayer and is ideal for small tree farms and vineyards. Value priced and featuring a low-emission and fuel-efficient engine, you’ll also find excellent control over rate and range of spray from the one-hand joystick-style control handle.
SR 430 Backpack Sprayer
The high-capacity SR 430 is made to cover large areas. Powered by gas, this liquid-only model is comfortable, powerful, and fuel efficient while delivering a large spraying range, reducing the time it takes you to treat large areas. The SR 430 is ideal for farmers, foresters, and pest controllers.
SR 450 Backpack Sprayer
A professional-grade sprayer that can distribute liquid or solid compounds, the powerful SR 450 converts from misting to dusting applications without any special tools or additional equipment. This model also converts to a powerful leaf blower, so you can take care of more with just one tool.