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Use of ATV for Spraying

Equipment additions made to quad for the application of GF-120

  1. 12 volt external battery with plastic housing.
  2. Electronic radar to be used as speedometer, as well as to aid in calibration.
  3. 25 gallon spray tank.
  4. 100 psi pump.
  5. Miscellaneous hoses to route material from tank to boom.
  6. Three toggle switches with electronic solenoid for each.
    • One switch which operates left side of boom.
    • One switch which operates right side of boom.
    • One thumb trigger switch to act as overall power switch for material delivery.
  7. Square tubing for boom construction ( various lengths and sizes )
    • Boom can slide vertically to adjust overall spray height.
    • Boom can expand outward or vertically 3 feet per side.
    • Ends of boom are mounted on spring loaded hinges which are expandable for easy storage.
  8. Miscellaneous wires to plumb the electrical system.
  9. Nozzle quick change adapters mounted on ends of boom for easy nozzle removal and disc size changes.
  10. Bung on bottom of 25 gallon tank for easy clean out or left over material capture.

 ATV spraying rig by PBM Manufacturing