Steam Weeder Runs Off PTO

Steam Weeder Runs Off PTO SPRAYING New Techniques The saturated steam weeding system from Weedtechnics has been upgraded with more powerful systems and a pto-drive pump allowing a narrow-row-friendly trailer Trademarked as Satusteam the units boil water under pressure up to 500 psi and then release the boiling water and steam at 208 to 212 degrees but under low pressure The water-saturated steam explodes plant cells on contact without impacting soil and other materials around the plant “Weedtechnics hasn’t changed how it makes the saturated steam but the company has expanded the range of models and applicator heads it offers ” says Dan Dows “The pto-powered pump eliminates the need for a diesel-powered pump lowering the price by several hundred dollars and reducing the unit’s footprint on a trailer That allows for a narrower trailer for use between rows ” Dows is a distributor and user contracting with municipalities on weed control in sensitive areas and with the horticulture industry in particular organic fruit growers During the recent COVID pandemic he also provided Satusteam sanitizing in commercial areas of hospitals and healthcare organizations “We’re doing vegetation control in organic berries and vegetables as well as targeting invasive species along bodies of water ” he says The one attribute that sets Weedtechnics technology apart from other weed controls is it destroys any soft-leaf green vegetation In addition to cell damage it gets some penetration into meristematic areas of the plant providing longer residual than other control methods “There’s nothing we haven’t been able to control ” says Dows “With the larger systems we can do multi-row applications In vineyards vegetable fields and fruit like blueberries we can do up to two rows both sides in a single pass ” In addition to weed control the Satusteam can clean and remove gum gunk and grime without damaging painted or timber surfaces The price of the SW3100 without a trailer is $42 990 Mounted on a horticulture trailer with applicators it’s priced at $94 990 “We keep finding new fits for Satusteam ” says Dows “We’re now providing weed control to the Christmas tree industry ” Dows suggests U S readers contact Weedtechnics U S distributor Dave Johnson at Steam Cleaners Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Steam ‘N’ Weeds 2502 10th Ave Wainwright Alberta Canada T9W 1W3 ph 587-437-8326; info@steamnweeds com; www steamnweeds com or Dave Johnson Steam Cleaners ph 800-648-1118; www steamcleanersinc com or Weedtechnics toll-free 888-783-2655; support@weedtechnics com; www weedtechnics com

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