Jacto SB-16
A long-running 4-gallon Jacto with digital pressure control, for crews spraying low-pressure herbicide over long days.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
The Jacto SB-16 is the better battery backpack sprayer overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The Jacto SB-16 leads on value and features. The Jacto SB-16 costs $113 less ($249.99 vs $362.99).
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Jacto PJB-16
#14 in 4 gallons and upFull review
A light, commercial-grade Brazilian sprayer with an electronic pressure panel, for pros who carry it all day.
Amazon $362.99$362.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jacto SB-16 for value ($62.50 per gallon of tank ($249.99, 4 gal) vs $86.43 per gallon of tank ($362.99, 4.2 gal)) and features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, metal wand, gauge or control panel vs battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, gauge or control panel).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4 gallons and up battery backpack sprayer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jacto SB-16 | Jacto PJB-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 42 $62.50 per gallon of tank ($249.99, 4 gal) | 21 $86.43 per gallon of tank ($362.99, 4.2 gal) |
| Tank size 10% | 67 4 gal tank | 73 4.2 gal tank |
| Spray power 20% | 0 pressure not published, scored as zero | 61 up to 70 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 100 13 hours per charge | 0 runtime not published, scored as zero |
| Features 15% | 75 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, metal wand, gauge or control panel | 60 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, gauge or control panel |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Jacto SB-16 | Jacto PJB-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 4 gal | 4.2 gal |
| Max pressure | - | 70 PSI |
| Max flow | - | 0.6 GPM |
| Wand length | - | 23.6 in |
| Hose length | - | 53.1 in |
| Power | ||
| Battery | - | 14.5 V 5.8 Ah, included |
| Runtime per charge | 13 hours | - |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | Yes |
| Metal wand | Yes | - |
| Agitator | No | No |
| Gauge or control panel | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 9.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |