Hey guys,
I am new to the LawnSite Forum, but I am seeking help with a project that I am building. So I am currently running a 50 gallon skid sprayer for weed control, but that sprayer is way too small, so I am building a 200 gallon skid sprayer. I am modeling my skid sprayer off of a Gregson Clark V200ST sprayer. I have most of the materials (PCO Tank, Engine and Pump, Reel....) however, I am wondering if any of the Gregson Clark owners out there would post pictures of their sprayers so I have more to go off of when building the frame for this skid sprayer. I downloaded the owners manual from their website, and it had a lot of great information and pictures. What I am really needing is a picture of the frame underneath the tank. I want to be able to remove the skid with a forklift, but the frame that I designed (shown in the picture) would weigh A LOT!
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I'll keep posting picture of the progress I make on the sprayer.

Again, if anyone out there owns a Gregson Clark V200ST sprayer, would you please post pictures of the sprayer, specifically the frame and how it's built?

Cheers,
J Pletan





****I don't own or have a picture of the Gregson Clark sprayer but I have built 4 of my 5 sprayers. Instead of tubing, you can use angle iron and "C" channel wherever possible. It will have good strength and less weight... Just a suggestion. Painting it every few years (especially if using fertilizers in your mix) will keep it strong and safe too.

 

Hey, thank you for the suggestions!! I will use angle iron as much as possible on the frame. Also, do you think I should use paint, or truck bed liner? I have painted some firewood racks with truck bed liner and they are holding up well. I just didn’t know which one you thought would be better…? I don’t spray liquid fertilizer in Texas, so the sprayer won’t be subject to super highly corrosive chemicals. I was really hoping that someone could send me a picture of the underneath side of the Gregson Clark because I don’t know how to design the frame under the tank where it will be light, but will also be able to be picked up with a forklift.

How did you build the frames under your sprayers?

 

I get that this may be something that you just want to do. But I’m having a 200 gallon tank with frame and reel over pump/engine built for me by a local pesticide dealer and tank maker. Costing me less than $1200 including the tank. I’m just downsizing from a 400 gallon so I’m using my existing pump and a new electric stat engine in bought last year. You got any similar company in the area I’d suggest calling them. Again unless this is just something you want to build for the sake of building it. I just don’t have the time. I’ve got a pretty decent Hobart stick welder as well as a mig but time is my enemy. And for $1200 installed on my truck I think that’s a deal.

 

I have more time than money at the moment. I am between rounds of applications, so I have a couple weeks to build this sprayer. I do have a sprayer manufacturer in the area, but they kinda screwed me on my first sprayer so I not fond of them. I already know how to weld... I used to build pipe fence and fabricate things all the time. So I have all the tools and steel needed to build it. I appreciate the suggestion, but I'm trying to keep costs as low as I can.

 

JP, you have an opportunity to put the reel on the curb side and to fit your new sprayer between the wheel wells. Really all you have to do is swap the 50 gal tank for a 200 gal tank.
You can increase the space available by mounting the reel on the bed rail--with a supporting bracket--or bolt it to your frame if you plan to remove the sprayer with a high-low. You might want to put a few rollers under the frame so you can roll it out toward the rear--for easy removal. Use lift truck or roll it onto a picnic table. Be sure to allow for pockets under the frame for the forks.
Be sure to make it so there is room to carry a spreader. I had to cut a few inches off of mine to accommodate the spreader.
Above suggestion is right--be sure to prevent rust--liquid fertilizer causes a lot of rust. Be ready for this.
If you can figure out a way to keep bags of granular fert dry in case of rain that would be helpful. Room to stack about 20 bags of fert would be handy for the early spring granular crabgrass treatments.
If you can put the motor under the reel and still be able to add gas and change the oil--that would be helpful.
However if the reel is above the motor--add some sheet steel as a roof--this--so that the solution of fert and herbicide will not drip onto the motor. Causing rust and so forth.
And--if you wanted to mount the reel over the wheel well--you could bolt it to the bed rail--and then put a supporting bracket under the reel to the wheel well to support it. Need rubber bumpers or crutch tips on the supporting bracket.
Of course, some of the Gregson sprayers have the reel at the back. You have to find a way to put the reel at the curb side. Myself, I also had to put on a pulley and an extra long rope--so I could start the motor.

And my nutty idea. If you can shift the tank and frame to the curb side. If you are lucky you can have space to stack 20 bags of dry fert on the street side. Standing up vertical of course.
You need about 18 inches.
In theory, if the bags are 4 inches thick and the bed is 8 feet long--there is room for 24 bags.

Also...

https://www.wyliesprayers.com/media/uploads/resource-docs/2002_002r8_ps_skids_8_25_16_lrgweb.pdf

 

My frame for my 400 gallon is pretty thin gauge stainless and has held for 9 years. It’s made of “C” stock if that’s the correct term not square im assuming that’s to keep the weight down. Just an idea.

 

Some skid sprayers sit on a couple wooden 4 by 4 timbers.
Or, it is probably possible to put a steel cable and a boat winch on your table or platform. Turn the crank and pull the sprayer out of the bed and onto your table--or your wife's pickup--whichever is closer. Low-friction plastic under the wood makes it all glide easier.
For those operations that do not have a hi-lo, try to convince you fert dealer to help move your skid sprayer to your trailer.
If you are not spraying liquid fert, use paint; rust is less of a problem, but random spilled dry fert still attracts moisture. You live in a low humidity area, so don't worry.
Be sure to have a niche for your spreader. Myself I used a short piece of chain and a carabiner, attached to an eyebolt in the handle to secure my spreader. You want to prevent tip-overs. And keep a padlock nearby so you can lock it up while you are eating lunch.

Actually, I think it is possible to stack bags of fert along the tank on the street side. In theory, the bags are 4 inches thick. So...if you had 12 inches of space, it would be possible to stack three bags vertically beside the tank. If you had 6 feet that would be 4 rows, so 12 bags. Maybe...figure out what fits your situation and bag size. .

 

I promised to keep y’all updated… I bought the metal and started cutting tonight. I should have the frame finished and painted tomorrow. The Udor Kappa 43 arrived today, and I am SO excited to open that up and put it together!

 

Got it all finished… what do y’all think??

 

Sweet!
However, motor and reel block the rearview mirrors.
And where do you put your spreader?