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The sprayer itself is about 350 pounds, and 200 gallons of water at eight pounds per gallon adds about 1,600 pounds, totaling around 2,000 pounds.
Downhill, sloshing water (tanks have no baffles) pushes the tractor forward; uphill, the weight leans back and can lift the front tires off the ground.
Elliptical tanks keep the weight lower to the ground than round tanks, improving stability while spraying.
Using a rate of 15 gallons per acre, a 200-gallon tank covers about 13 and a third acres before needing a refill.
