PetraTools HD3000
A smaller, lighter PetraTools sprayer for yards where 4 gallons is more than you need.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
The PetraTools HD3000 is the better battery backpack sprayer overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The PetraTools HD3000 leads on value, features and spray power. The Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit wins on runtime or airflow. The PetraTools HD3000 costs $284.01 less ($179.99 vs $464).
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Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit
A compact kit for Makita owners who want a smaller tank with a long runtime.
Amazon $464$464
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PetraTools HD3000 for value ($60 per gallon of tank ($179.99, 3 gal) vs $178.46 per gallon of tank ($464, 2.6 gal)), features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles vs battery and charger included) and spray power (up to 90 PSI vs up to 73 PSI).
- Choose the Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit for runtime or airflow (63.5 tanks per charge (165 gal) vs 16.7 tanks per charge (50 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 4 gallons battery backpack sprayer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PetraTools HD3000 | Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 44 $60 per gallon of tank ($179.99, 3 gal) | 0 $178.46 per gallon of tank ($464, 2.6 gal) |
| Tank size 10% | 33 3 gal tank | 20 2.6 gal tank |
| Spray power 20% | 79 up to 90 PSI | 64 up to 73 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 52 16.7 tanks per charge (50 gal) | 100 63.5 tanks per charge (165 gal) |
| Features 15% | 65 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles | 30 battery and charger included |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| PetraTools HD3000 | Makita XSU01SM1 2.6 Gallon Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 3 gal | 2.6 gal |
| Max pressure | 90 PSI | 73 PSI |
| Nozzles included | 6 | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 12 V 3.3 Ah, included | 18 V 4 Ah, included |
| Runtime per charge | 2 hours | 6 hours |
| Gallons per charge | 50 gal | 165 gal |
| Tanks per charge | 16.7 | 63.5 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | - |
| Agitator | No | No |
| Gauge or control panel | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 3 years |