Great Value for the price...,
October 19, 2009
"We use this on our little vineyard and it works great, not very elaborate but it does what it has to do..."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
Good sprayer, but the wheel assembly is suspect.,
June 10, 2009
"The sprayer components work fine. I have a 3 acre property and get the lawn sprayed in a small amount of time. My only two complaints are the wire lengths for the switch harness and the durability of the tire/axle assembly. I had to go back and buy a wire extension kit in order to use the sprayer on my lawn tractor. Regarding the tire/axle, I have a relativley smooth yard and have used the sprayer only 5 times. While spraying last time, I heard a noise towards the back of the sprayer and saw the tire swaying. I went back to investigate and discovered a bunch of bearings on my driveway. Just doesn't seem right for this to happen on a flat yard. I could maybe understand if I was going over rough terrain on a consistent basis. Hopefully Northern will replace the assembly."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
NorthStar Tow-Behind Sprayer,
March 23, 2009
By ftrooppaso from Paso Robles, CA
"We were spraying four acres with a 2-gallon hand-held sprayer - not too bright. This product was extremely simply to hook-up to our lawn tractor. The wiring was extremely simple (Just attached to the the battery terminal quick-connect) and using a simple hitch-pin for the mower, I was in business.
The capacity is sufficient and allows me to use the boom without running out too quickly.
Pros - simple to hook-up and use. I had it out of the box and put together in just a few minutes. Very few parts to worry about. Only one part has had to be replaced (the Y-valve) and I was able to just use a basic hose part for that, so it too was simple and easy to replace. Pump has always maintained pressure and has not had any clogging issues.
Cons - Y-valve wore out quickly. Need a little bit longer extension of the wiring from the unit to the mower. My placement of the on/off switch is not perfect, but it works. I just need to make sure I don't clip it with my foot.
Summary - I would recommend this to anyone. If you had trouble it is designed to be easily fixed with parts you can get from a local hardware store. Only the pump would need to be ordered and my just cranks along with no problems. I gave it a Four (4) star rating only b/c of the Y-valve quality and the need for another foot or two of wiring from the unit. Otherwise it has been great."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
It works, but cheaply made,
March 23, 2009
"I have used my sprayer for many years now and the sprayer part works great. However, the trailer is very cheaply built. I use it for farm work and tow it behind a 4-wheeler. The wheel bearings went out after a few months. Northern Tools was kind enough to replace them, but I could tell they would not last very long. After replacing the wheels with some with grease fittings (Northern Tools helped me find some), welding a stronger tongue on the trailer, and reinforcing the whole trailer (it started to crack) with angle iron, it works great. It gets some heavy use for two months every year. I have had some problems with the pump mounts and had to modify them a little. Overall, I am pleased. I would like to see a stronger trailer for towing."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
NorthStar 26 Gallon Sprayer,
March 14, 2009
By SpudMan from Elmira, NY
"You should use a torque wrench to put this together. A fair amount of assembly required but only takes 30-40 minutes. Good quality parts and the tires are pneumatic, not plastic or hard rubber. I did not order the optional circulator - it sounded like a piece of junk. Unit does not come with the hitch pin."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Excellent performance - beyond expectations,
November 18, 2008
By cmitch from Willard, UT
"I've been using this sprayer for 2 years. Excellent performance, no break-downs, failures, or defects. The large top opening allows for easy mixing of chemicals and treatments, also great for cleaning the tank. The pump provides consistent pressure in all applications. The booms are functional and durable. Flexible enough to take minor bumps without breaking, yet sturdy enough to be stable during use. The convenience of the wand & hose is great. Allows efficient aplication in small or high areas that the whole sprayer can't be taken. A must-have."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.