8 Best Tow Behind Sprayers of 2024 — Reviews & Top Picks

Tow-behind sprayers are commonly used by people with farms or fields. While they are used commercially, they are also popular with homeowners and residential users that have a lot of space to cover. Tow behind sprayers usually connect to the back of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or other farm vehicle.

Buy according to the capacity of the tank, but don’t forget to determine the rate at which the sprayer sprays its contents, too. Tank material will determine the longevity of the sprayer, while factors like the type and size of sprayer boom will determine the efficiency of the sprayer and how long it will take to get total coverage.

Below, we have included reviews of 8 of the best tow-behind sprayers so that you can choose which one is best for your needs.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2024

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		NorthStar 282785 Tow-Behind Trailer Sprayer	31-gallon tank 20 GPM spray rate 120” spray width	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Homestead SL6-46-012Q-HS Pull & Tow Trailer Sprayer	Cheap Never-flat tires Decent spray	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Craftsman CMX-GZ-BF-71-24533 Tow Sprayer	25-gallon tank Universal hitch Constructed in the USA	CHECK PRICE
		Ironton 282790 Tow-Behind Trailer Sprayer	Cheap Designed for small gardens Compact design	CHECK PRICE
		Chapin 97600 Tow Sprayer	70 PSI Good quality pneumatic tires UK resistant poly tank	CHECK PRICE

The 8 Best Tow-Behind Sprayers

1. NorthStar 282785 Tow-Behind Trailer Sprayer– Best Overall

The NorthStar 282785 Tow-Behind Trailer Sprayer is our pick for the best tow behind sprayer overall. It includes a professional grade pump, capable of a maximum pressure of 70 PSI. It has a 31-gallon tank and can spray 2.2 gallons every minute over a 120-inch wide spray. It is a poly tank, which means that it is resistant to UV and the sun, and it will withstand chemicals and other harsh liquids and elements.

With oversized wheels, the tow-behind will cope with almost any terrain and will remain stable while being pulled. It also has a universal hitch that will work with ATVs and garden tractors, so it should be compatible with your chosen vehicle.

Despite having the largest tank, greatest flow rate, and best spray width, as well as oversized wheels, it is around the midway mark for pricing: a combination that means it is easily installed as our best overall pick.  Considering the cost, though, the Northstar would benefit from the use of higher-grade materials, especially in the production of parts like the spray wand.

2. Homestead SL6-46-012Q-HS Pull & Tow Trailer Sprayer – Best Value

The Homestead SL6-46-012Q-HS Pull & Tow Trailer Sprayer is one of the cheapest on our list and nearly half the price of some of the more premium models, making it our best tow behind sprayer for the money. It is more compact and smaller than most others, too, but if you don’t need a huge tank or machine, its affordability makes it one of the best tow-behind sprayers for the money.

The Pull & Tow has a 12-gallon tank, capable of spraying at 1.1 GPM. It sprays with a maximum pressure of 40 PSI and will spray up to five feet. It’s 10-inch tires are never-flat tires, so they will never need inflating and will work on all terrains, regardless of their difficulty. It can be attached to a zero-turn mower or hitched to the back of an ATV for use in any application.

The Homestead is smaller than most other tow-along sprayers. It is also less powerful and has shorter reach. However, it is a fraction of the price, and for home users that do not have acres to cover in a single day, it should prove ample.

3. Craftsman CMX-GZ-BF-71-24533 Tow Sprayer – Premium Choice

The Craftsman CMX-GZ-BF-71-24533 Tow Sprayer has a 25-gallon tank. It has a maximum pressure of 35 PSI and can apply 1 gallon per minute. The universal hitch ensures that it will work with garden tractors, mowers, and ATVs, and, albeit like most models in our list, the Craftsman comes with a hand wand that can be used to ensure full coverage even for those difficult to reach areas.

It has pneumatic tires which will work over difficult terrain, as well as flat yards. The wiring harness is also designed to affix and detach from the tractor battery quickly and easily. All in all, despite being one of the most expensive options on our list, the Craftsman lacks some of the power and higher-end features of our top picks.

4. Ironton 282790 Tow-Behind Trailer Sprayer

The IronTon 282790 Tow-Behind Trailer Sprayer is a moderately priced trailer. It has a 13-gallon tank, which is actually the smallest in our list. It does manage to deliver at a maximum pressure of 40 PSI and consumes 1 gallon per minute.

The Ironton has been designed for use by homeowners with small yards and gardens. The poly tank is resistant to UV rays, and this is the cheapest model on our list. In order to achieve this low price, and because the device is meant for relatively small spaces, the Ironton has 10-inch wheels rather than 12-inch, and it has a narrow spray width of 40 inches.

If you’re on a very tight budget, or you have minimal space and are only looking for a convenient way to weed spray your garden, then the Ironton could be a good compromise.

5. Chapin 97600 Tow Sprayer

The Chapin 97600 Tow Spray is expensive compared to most on our list. Despite this, it has a relatively small 15-gallon tank, but it does have a maximum pressure of 70 PSI. It delivers liquid at a rate of 0.4 to 0.5 GPM, which is a lot lower than most on this list, but it does prevent the tank from emptying too quickly, while making it suitable for use in the garden or yard at home.

It has pneumatic tires that should work on any terrain and in any conditions, and the tank is UV resistant and will safely hold any fertilizer, feed, or other liquid that you will want to use. For an expensive model, the Chapin could have a bigger tank and improved spray rate, although it does have a good pressure level.

6. Agri-Fab 45-0292 Tow Sprayer

The Agri-Fab 45-0292 Tow Sprayer is a mid-priced tow behind sprayer. It has a 15-gallon tank that is made from UV resistant poly.

The universal hitch will fit on any mower, garden tractor, or ATV. It has 10-inch flat free tires, which won’t need regular pumping. Although it has a small tank, it offers operating pressure of 60 PSI and has a long 15-foot hose.

This means that it will get through up to 1.3 gallons per minute, and with such a small tank, you may have to refill several times an hour before you get the job done. This model also comes with a power switch, which means that you can turn it off and stop the Agri-Fab from using power when not in use.

7. Precision Products TCT25 Tow Behind and Spot Sprayer

The Precision Products TCT25 Tow Behind and Spot Sprayer is another mid-priced device that is made from UV and corrosion resistant poly. It has a generous 25-gallon tank capacity, which it will need because the operating pressure of 60 PSI means that the Precision Products uses around 1.8 gallons per minute of your chosen fertilizer, weed killer, or other liquid.

One of the benefits of the Precision Products sprayer over some others is that it comes fully assembled, which means that there is less risk of error. Ten-inch pneumatic wheels ensure that this sprayer can be used on any terrain, no matter how uneven or challenging it is.

8. Master Manufacturing SNO-11-015A-MM Trailer Spot Sprayer

The Master Manufacturing SNO-11-015A-MM Trailer Spot Sprayer is s reasonably priced sprayer with a 15-gallon polyethylene tank. The 10-inch tires are designed for use on rough terrain.

It has an impressive 2.2 GPM Everflo pump, but operating at full pressure, the small tank would need replacing in less than 10 minutes. The pressure regulator means that you can limit the pressure, however, while the pressure gauge enables you to keep an eye on the device to ensure that it is only delivering the amount of liquid you want.

It is pricey considering the specifications, and especially the small tank size, and the build quality is not as high as in some of the other models.

Buyer’s Guide – Finding the Best Tow Behind Sprayer

Tow Behind Sprayers are ideal for fertilizing or feeding crops, or for killing and controlling weeds using a weed killer solution. They usually consist of a tank, pump, at least one spraying arm, wheels, and a hitch to connect the sprayer to the back of a mower, ATV, or other vehicle. Different jobs, different types of liquid, and different sizes of field have different requirements, and so too do buyers. When looking for a tow behind sprayer for your project, consider the following factors to get the best.

Tank Capacity

Tank capacity can range from 13 to 30 gallons or more. The size of tank that will suit you will depend on the area that you want to cover, but that’s not all. You will need to take into account the rate at which liquid in the tank is consumed. If one sprayer has twice the consumption of another, it needs twice the size tank to cover the same area.

Most homes will not need more than a 15-gallon tank, but you will know if your home is a typical size or if you have more land than most. If you are using the sprayer for commercial purposes or on multiple properties, you will need a larger tank.

Pressure, Gauges, And Regulators

Pressure refers to the pressure at which the liquid is passed from the tank and out of the hose. The higher the pressure, the further the liquid will fire from a hose, but if the pressure is too high it can prove very difficult to control the stream and ensure that it ends up where expected.

Pressure gauges display the pressure, which can vary from 30 to 70 PSI, while a pressure regulator allows you to alter the pressure at which the tank content is delivered.

Tank Material

Most tanks of this type are poly, or polyethylene, tanks. Poly is light and cheap. It withstands knocks and bumps well, and they can be treated so that they are UV resistant and will protect the tank itself, as well as its contents, from the sun’s harmful rays.

Other materials include stainless steel, which is arguably the most durable but also the heaviest and the most difficult to drag and maneuver. It is also the most expensive material, so very few tow sprayers are made from this material, except commercial models.

Fiberglass is another possible tank material. It is lightweight and is durable, being resistant to knocks, bumps, and scrapes. It won’t rust, either, but extra care needs to be taken when storing or leaving any liquid in this type of container.

Vehicle Compatibility

This type of sprayer is commonly used in yards and gardens. As such, they should easily connect to the back of powered mowers and garden tractors. A universal hitch also enables the connection of the sprayer to an ATV: a vehicle that is used in a wide range of settings and applications.

Wheel Design

An important factor to check is the quality and design of the wheels used by the tow sprayer. Even a seemingly flat garden can be laden with bumps and small hills. If the tires are flat, or even if they are overly inflated or too bouncy, they can cause the sprayer to bounce which can cause damage to the tower, can lead to the liquid leaking, and can cause other problems.

Typical tire options include 10-inch and 12-inch tires. Never-flat tires are usually filled with foam, which means that they cannot burst. The wheels will take the weight of the liquid, and the tank, which means that some models of sprayer can put a lot of press on the tires.

Sprayer Boom

The boom is the arm or equipment at the back of the sprayer that actually spreads the herbicide or fertilizer onto your yard or other area. The size of the boom determines how much ground you can cover at one time, and the larger the boom, the quicker you will be able to complete the job at hand. However, larger booms require greater pressure and may be too large to cover a smaller space.

How to Care for Your Tow-Behind Sprayer

Tow-behind sprayers cost hundreds of dollars and may only be used once or twice a year. As such, you will want to ensure that you do everything you can to keep the sprayer in good condition. Follow these steps to prolong the life of your sprayer and to avoid having to pay for a replacement or fashion repairs to your device.

• Clean It
• Drain It
• Flush It
• Store It

Conclusion

A tow-behind sprayer can be used on farms and ranches, as well as in gardens and in fields. They are designed to be hitched to the back of a mower, garden tractor, or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and dragged around while spraying a fertilizer, feed, or other liquid over the area. Look at tank size, pressure, and capacity, to ensure that you won’t have to keep filling the tank every five minutes. Ensure that the tank is made from a good quality material to prevent corrosion or damage from the elements. Finally, look at cost. The price can vary dramatically, with the most expensive in our list of best tow behind sprayers costing twice as much as the least expensive.

The large tank capacity and impressive pressure of the NorthStar mean that it is capable of covering large areas without having to stop to refill every few hundred yards, and tops our list of the best tow behind sprayers. It is a well-priced model, but the Homestead is quite a lot cheaper and is still well suited to those with a relatively small garden or area to be covered. Hopefully, using our reviews, you have been able to find the model that best suits your project, and your pocket.

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