You can convert your zero-turn
riding mower into a self-propelled mini spray rig, complete with a 100-in. boom
and spray wand with 8 ft. of hose. Tide Industries’ new front-mounted sprayer
has a compact boom fold design that allows you to leave the sprayer on the
mower while cutting grass.
“It works better than a rear-mount boom because you don’t get a sore neck from having to turn around all the time,” says co-inventor Nolan Tide. “It also works better than a tow-behind sprayer because you can turn on a dime, which is the purpose of a zero-turn mower. It uses air induction nozzles which produce large droplets that confine the spray to keep it from drifting. We design and build frames specific to your mower brand and model.”
A marker system is available for reducing overspray and underspray. It includes a can of water-based marking paint and a separate foot-operated switch to turn it on or off.