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Stihl knapsacks are a decent mid-range knapsack - some nice design elements - its actually made by a German company called Mesto - fairly new to Uk market I believe so not sure how reliable or what spares situation is like.
Depending on your needs one of the Cooper Pegler models at £115-125 may be a better investment long term rather than pay £25-30 every 6 months? Loads of spares and accessories available...
FYI: sprayer testing - there is now a legal requirement to get boom sprayers (tractor/ quads, etc) tested at regular intervals - nothing yet for knapsacks.
Hi Louise,
Thanks for all the info, something to think about. I noticed that stihl had a knapsack but couldn't really find a lot of info or people that have used them. Now i know why!
Thanks for the Feedback Harry. It does make me think. Can anyone recommend a medium range one? as i would hate to spend £100+ and break it.
I have 5 different knapsacks.
I bought a Berthund Vemorel last year from Agrigem
Was that impressed with it I bought another one this year.
I like the fact the frame sits off your back making them much more comfortable if your using them for longer periods, also if you get a splash when filling it up it sits off your back. They are very well padded
Also if your system pressure is low you will also get similar results common on all mid range sprayers unless you have a constant pressure valve
As with all things, you get what you pay for. Cooper Pegler are experts at producing excellent quality products and have years of experience to get it right. I've 2 knapsack sprayers, 15 years old, still going strong and never bought a single spare part for them other than a shoulder strap. Just like I wouldn't go to Cooper Pegler to buy a chainsaw, I wouldn't get a sprayer from Stihl.