{"id":29379,"date":"2023-06-01T18:19:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T08:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professionalpestmanager.com\/?p=29379"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:04:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T01:04:04","slug":"pest-control-equipment-trolley-sprayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professionalpestmanager.com\/nz\/pest-control-equipment\/pest-control-equipment-trolley-sprayers\/","title":{"rendered":"Pest Control Equipment \u2013\u00a0Trolley Sprayers"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve compiled the latest information about trolley sprayers on the market in Australia, which according to our readers, have become slightly more popular.<\/em>
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The recent Pest Pulse survey on portable sprayers has highlighted a significant change in the sprayer market over the last three years. The arrival of reliable battery-operated sprayers has seen backpack sprayers becoming the portable sprayer of choice over handheld sprayers. However, there is a third choice: the trolley sprayer. Has the improvement in battery technology also impacted the popularity of the trolley sprayer?<\/p>\n

Whilst the popularity of backpack sprayers has nearly doubled over the last three years \u2013 some 83% of pest managers now own a backpack sprayer versus 43% previously \u2013 the increase in popularity of trolley sprayers has been more modest. Just over 31% of pest managers use trolley sprayers versus 25% three years ago. Still, with nearly a third of pest managers using a trolley sprayer, it is worth exploring this useful piece of kit further.<\/p>\n

The key benefit of trolley sprayers is that they come with bigger spray tanks, ranging from 11 L (Solo) to 34 L (Flowzone). Whatever the weight, pulling a trolley is far better ergonomically \u2013 when the spray tank gets above 15 L, the weight can become an OH&S issue. Certainly, for pest managers wanting to protect their back, a trolley spray is a smart option.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, a trolley sprayer can be awkward to move around narrow spaces and can create ergonomic issues if it needs to be lifted upstairs. However, rarely do pest managers rely solely on a trolley sprayer for their spray requirements. Some 90% will have a backpack and\/or handheld sprayer in the truck too.<\/p>\n

Although there are manual trolley sprayers on the market, all respondents to our market research survey who stated that they owned a trolley sprayer had a battery-powered model.<\/p>\n

The trolley sprayer market appears to be dominated by Silvan\/Selecta, with over 55% of pest managers owning a Silvan sprayer. Unlike backpack sprayers, weight and comfort are not the key factors in the purchase decision of a trolley sprayer; instead, reliability and battery duration, followed by nozzle quality are the main drivers of choice.<\/p>\n

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Table 1: Manual models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brand<\/strong><\/td>\nModel<\/strong><\/td>\nTank size<\/strong><\/td>\nTank material\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nWand<\/strong><\/td>\nNozzle<\/strong><\/td>\nWeight<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solo<\/td>\nManual sprayer 11L<\/td>\n11L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nPolymer with 1.4m hose<\/td>\n2 polymer nozzles<\/td>\n3.5kg (tank only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solo<\/td>\nTrolley sprayer 453<\/td>\n11L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nPolymer with 2.5m hose<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\n3.5kg (tank only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silvan<\/td>\nStandard trolley sprayer<\/td>\n13L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nStainless steel (telescopic)<\/td>\nAdjustable polymer nozzles<\/td>\n3.5kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Table 2: Battery models<\/h2>\n

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Brand<\/strong><\/td>\nModel<\/strong><\/td>\nTank size<\/strong><\/td>\nTank material\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nWand<\/strong><\/td>\nNozzle<\/strong><\/td>\nVoltage\/ Control<\/strong><\/td>\nCharge duration<\/strong><\/td>\nCharging time<\/strong><\/td>\nWeight<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flowzone<\/td>\n\n

Monsoon 2.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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34L<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Polymer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Stainless steel with 6.5m hose<\/td>\n3 different nozzles<\/td>\n18V with 5 pressure settings<\/td>\n3 hrs<\/td>\n1.5 hrs<\/td>\n7.5kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rega<\/td>\nBlue Line<\/td>\n16L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nStainless steel with 3m hose<\/td>\nPolymer adjustable<\/td>\n12V<\/td>\n6 hrs<\/td>\n\n

Unknown<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Unknown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silvan<\/td>\n\n

Rechargeable trolley sprayer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

13L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nStainless steel (telescopic) with 2.5m hose<\/td>\nPolymer adjustable<\/td>\n12V<\/td>\n3 hrs<\/td>\n3 hrs<\/td>\n3.9kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silvan<\/td>\nRechargeable upright trolley sprayer<\/td>\n20L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nStainless steel with 6m hose<\/td>\nPolymer adjustable<\/td>\n12V with adjustable pressure<\/td>\n3 hrs<\/td>\n3 hrs<\/td>\n17kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silvan<\/td>\n25L rechargeable redline trolley sprayer<\/td>\n25L<\/td>\nPolymer<\/td>\nStainless steel with 6m hose<\/td>\nPolymer adjustable<\/td>\n12V<\/td>\n6 hrs<\/td>\n4 hrs<\/td>\n8.6kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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