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Steel in the Field: A Farmer’s Guide to Weed Management Tools

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Horticultural Crops
Backpack Flamer (wheeled manifold)

crop height chart

Overview: Commercial market gardeners without tractors can flame stale seedbeds over a substantial area with this tool. Operator pushes from walkway for raised beds, or between beds in flat fields. Works close to plants developed enough to tolerate indirect heat from flame.

 



backpack flamer (wheeled manifold) detail

Design Features: The 2' housing holds four 2" torches and concentrates their heat across its width. One model adjusts for height and features a 1" diameter stainless steel frame.


List price: $250 to $275

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Also: see toolbar flamer.

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