My4Sons M4 Agitator
The M4 with a built-in agitator, for anyone spraying powders or mixes that settle in the tank.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The My4Sons M4 Agitator is the better battery backpack sprayer overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The My4Sons M4 Agitator leads on features, value and runtime or airflow. The My4Sons M4 Agitator costs $84.01 less ($299.99 vs $384).
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Makita XSU02Z 4 Gallon
#10 in 4 gallons and upFull review
A 4-gallon bare tool for Makita 18V LXT owners who want a long-running sprayer on batteries they already have.
Amazon $384$384
Which should you buy?
- Choose the My4Sons M4 Agitator for features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand, agitator vs none of the listed features), value ($75 per gallon of tank ($299.99, 4 gal) vs $96 per gallon of tank ($384, 4 gal)) and runtime or airflow (50 tanks per charge (200 gal) vs 41.2 tanks per charge (165 gal) with a battery sold separately).
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 | My4Sons M4 Agitator | Makita XSU02Z 4 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 30 $75 per gallon of tank ($299.99, 4 gal) | 14 $96 per gallon of tank ($384, 4 gal) |
| Tank size 10% | 67 4 gal tank | 67 4 gal tank |
| Spray power 20% | 71 up to 80 PSI | 64 up to 73 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 100 50 tanks per charge (200 gal) | 92 41.2 tanks per charge (165 gal) with a battery sold separately |
| Features 15% | 90 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand, agitator | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| My4Sons M4 Agitator | Makita XSU02Z 4 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 4 gal | 4 gal |
| Max pressure | 80 PSI | 73 PSI |
| Nozzles included | 9 | - |
| Wand length | 48 in | - |
| Hose length | 60 in | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 12 V 8 Ah, included | 18 V, sold separately |
| Runtime per charge | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Gallons per charge | 200 gal | 165 gal |
| Tanks per charge | 50 | 41.2 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | - |
| Metal wand | Yes | - |
| Agitator | Yes | No |
| Gauge or control panel | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 3 years |