PetraTools HD4000
A 4-gallon sprayer with battery and charger that runs all day on a charge, for homeowners and small crews spraying large lawns or acreage.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The PetraTools HD4000 is the better battery backpack sprayer overall, rated 3.9 to 3.0. The PetraTools HD4000 leads on spray power, runtime or airflow and features. The PetraTools HD4000 costs $9.03 less ($199.99 vs $209.02).
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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 PetraTools HD4000 for spray power (up to 90 PSI vs up to 40 PSI), runtime or airflow (50 tanks per charge (200 gal) vs 4 hours per charge) and features (battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, gauge or control panel vs battery and charger included, 4 or more nozzles, metal wand).
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 | PetraTools HD4000 | Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 56 $50 per gallon of tank ($199.99, 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% | 79 up to 90 PSI | 21 up to 40 PSI |
| Runtime or airflow 20% | 100 50 tanks per charge (200 gal) | 43 4 hours per charge |
| Features 15% | 75 battery and charger included, adjustable pressure, 4 or more nozzles, gauge or control panel | 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
| PetraTools HD4000 | Scotts Elite 18V 4 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying | ||
| Tank | 4 gal | 4 gal |
| Max pressure | 90 PSI | 40 PSI |
| Nozzles included | 6 | 4 |
| Wand length | 34.5 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 |
| Agitator | No | No |
| Gauge or control panel | Yes | No |