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 3.0. The My4Sons M4 Agitator leads on runtime or airflow, spray power and features. The Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon wins on value. The Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon costs $90.97 less ($209.02 vs $299.99).
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Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon
#13 in 4 gallons and upFull review
A 4-gallon lithium sprayer with a stainless wand, for lawn weed and fertilizer work at low pressure.
Amazon $209.02$209.02
Which should you buy?
- Choose the My4Sons M4 Agitator for runtime or airflow (50 tanks per charge (200 gal) vs 4 hours per charge), spray power (up to 80 PSI vs up to 40 PSI) and features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand, agitator vs battery and charger included, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand).
- Choose the Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon for value ($52.26 per gallon of tank ($209.02, 4 gal) vs $75 per gallon of tank ($299.99, 4 gal)).
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 | Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 30 $75 per gallon of tank ($299.99, 4 gal) | 53 $52.26 per gallon of tank ($209.02, 4 gal) |
| Tank size 10% | 67 4 gal tank | 67 4 gal tank |
| Spray power 20% | 71 up to 80 PSI | 21 up to 40 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 100 50 tanks per charge (200 gal) | 43 4 hours per charge |
| Features 15% | 90 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand, agitator | 60 battery and charger included, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| My4Sons M4 Agitator | Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 4 gal | 4 gal |
| Max pressure | 80 PSI | 40 PSI |
| Nozzles included | 9 | 4 |
| Wand length | 48 in | - |
| Hose length | 60 in | - |
| Power | ||
| Battery | 12 V 8 Ah, included | 18 V 2 Ah, included |
| Runtime per charge | 6 hours | 4 hours |
| Gallons per charge | 200 gal | 50 gal |
| Tanks per charge | 50 | 12.5 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable pressure | Yes | - |
| Metal wand | Yes | Yes |
| Agitator | Yes | No |
| Gauge or control panel | No | No |