Techneat Engineering has launched a new vehicle-mounted spraying system that can target weeds in often neglected areas such as kerb edges, pathways or cycle lanes.
The Cambridgeshire based designer and manufacturer’s new Weed Wizard identifies weeds through digital imagery and applies a direct application onto the weeds via multi-pencil jet nozzles.
Each individually controlled nozzle treats a specific target area of 100mm across the machine’s width, which Techneat said targets weeds with a high degree of accuracy using ultra-low drift nozzles combined with computer-aided spot spray technology to minimise overspray and reduce environmental impact.
The intelligent application system is automatic, allowing the operator to focus solely on controlling the vehicle.
The Weed Wizard can be fitted to any type of all-terrain vehicle or Quad bike and comes with a 60-litre tank, offering a spray width of up to 1.2 metres.
Commenting on the launch of the product at a recent grounds maintenance trade show, Techneat Engineering managing director Tom Neat said: ‘The Weed Wizard offers maintenance contractors and ground staff a cost-effective solution when targeting and eradicating individual or stubborn groups of weeds with no spray drift.
‘Due to its outstanding accuracy and targeted approach, the Weed Wizard uses significantly less product than a standard overall sprayer, and offers the operator a sustainable way to maintain narrow pathways, such as cycle ways or gravel paths, that can often be difficult to access for larger maintenance vehicles.’
Machine specifications include a 12v diaphragm pump, tank agitation, glycerine filled pressure gauge and a dual filtration system.
For operators there is an optional hand lance with a 4 metre auto-retractable reel and a flashing beacon that can be front or rear mounted for additional user safety.
The Weed Wizard is CE marked and typical working speeds can be set between 1-6kmh, depending on working conditions.
