PetraTools 3 Gallon Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer in Lawn and Garden - HD3000 - Long Battery Life & Padded Straps for Comfort - Electric Sprayer w/ 6 Spray Nozzles & 80PSI (3 Gallon)

I bought the HD3000 back in 2023, and it has worked well for all of my needs. Although I've only used 3 times, it has been enough for my 1 1/2 acres. It's very comfortable to wear, and easy to use with the turn of a knob, that has very consistent pressure. The different wand attachments make it easy to use for different applications, depending on how much area you want to sprayer, and for spot spraying. I would recommend trying out all the attachments with water first, just so you know how much area each one covers. I would also recommend removing the the battery wires if you don't plan on using the sprayer for a month or more, so you don't end up with a bad battery like I did.After trying to charge my sprayer a couple days after last using in September, I noticed after a couple hours that the sprayer wasn't charging/holding a charge. I called the customer support number that was on the sprayer, and was able to talk to Anne. After talking to her, she was able to help with diagnosing the problem. Anne was able to get me another battery and charger shipped free of charge, since I had only used the sprayer 3 times. She made the process very quick and painless, so I'm able to get back to using it within a week.

I don't normally do reviews. I have two of these HD3000's. I haven't had them for a really long time, but in the past week I have put about 108 liters of glysophate mix through them. They are great sprayers. They don't have the pressure of the HD4000 (which I also have) but I like that because for my uses I don't need huge coverage most of the time as I am spraying invasive plants in a sensitive area. Also, the HD3000 is so much smaller and lighter than the HD4000, and three gallons is enough to carry for most jobs. I mix my chemicals in 2.5 gallon jugs so it works out great.I did have one issue with them though, and I wanted to mention it here. The screws that hold the back pad to the tank were loose from the factory on both sprayers. No biggie, I tightened them. When I went out to spray, the back pads had chemicals on them. When I checked it, I noticed that the screws I had tightened had poked through into the tank and the chemicals were leaking through those screw holes.I reached out to Petra Support and seriously had the entire issue resolved in less than five minutes. Thanks Christina!! Great products, great support.

I love my back pack sprayer. Everyone said it would be too heavy, but the weight distribution makes it possible.One day it wouldn't run. I phoned the number that is attached to the sprayer. Anne walked me through the issue and decided I needed a nee battery. She was very good, and had a free replacement battery sent within days. It works like a charm now. Thanks to Anne.

I bought this sprayer (HD3000) when I was renovating my front lawn.I got it in august of 2023. Immediately out of the box I attempted to perform the priming action but it failed. I called the company (Petra) and had a very nice representative walk me through an alternate priming method in which water is injected with a hose directly into the inlet inside the tank to prime. This worked very well.I was mostly happy with the unit over the fall. Between killing the old lawn, treating the dirt and spraying various other treatments in the back yard, I used the unit perhaps 10 times. One persistent problem I had with it was that the place where the hose attached to the wand would leak. This happened the first time I used it, I tightened the connection and it would be fine for a bit and then start again. Annoying but not a deal breaker. The final use I made of it in the fall, I was getting leaking from the base, down my rear end. I hadn't noticed this occurring before, however it turns out that was some level of leak for some time because the leaking fluid showed traces of the dye that I stopped using around the 4 usage of the sprayer. This was a little more alarming but I figured I would deal with it in the spring.I dried it out, per the instructions, and set the unit aside in my basement (climate controlled) so that I wouldn't be exposing it to the temperature fluctuations in the garage.I got it out to use last weekend (late Feb 2024). I charged it up overnight, got it out in the morning and primed it with warm slightly soapy water. Rolled the power switch and all I got a high pitched whine. I checked, the indicator lights on the front which showed that the battery was charged and turned off the unit. I emptied out the tank and attempted the alternate priming procedure that I was walked through before with the hose spraying directly into the inlet, I can see that water is flowing through the system because it's dripping out the end of the wand (trigger squeezed, power off).I turn on the pump again, high pitched whining noise, the pump motor is dead.I disassemble the unit to pinpoint the whining noise and it is coming directly from the pump motor. There is also rust covering the mounting screws and blue dye all over the inside of the case.This unit only comes with a 3 month warranty.I've got a call into Petra Tools to see if I can buy a replacement pump to put back into the unit and I'll report back on whether I can get it and how much it'll cost.I'd much sooner bypass Petra Tools and buy the pump from somewhere else, but the specs labelled on the pump (12V, 1A, 2.6LPM, 90PSI) don't conform to any pump that I can find elsewhere on the net. The other 12V 2.6LPM pumps are rated above 2A and have lower pressure ratings. I suppose I could give it a shot, and I might, depending on what I hear from the Petra.Edit: The pump from Petra, cost $35, with a $15 shipping and handling charge. $50 for replacement of the major part of the tool that broke with less than one year of usage. The cost of $35 is a little high considering that similar pumps are available on ALI for a small fraction of that. Only covering the unit for 3 months warranty is absurd, the fact that it broke so soon shows that the part is garbage in the first place.

I maintain a house yard and field fence rows. I'm comparing the HD3000 to several pump sprayers. The time saved, better coverage (chemical saved), and repairability makes the HD3000 a better choice than the (disposable) pump sprayers for house yards. Works well for field fence rows, which are impractical with pump sprayers. The battery pump seems like a luxury at first, but the benefits paid for the sprayer quickly. There's also a 1 and 2 gallon powered sprayer, that I would consider for spot spraying a house yard. If covering an entire 1/4-1/2ac. yard, 3 gallon is right, and will fill two or three times, done in under an hour. Customer Service is great. A problem initially, that didn't prevent use, was quickly solved by Christina. Lots of videos on YouTube.

The biggest complaint I have with the sprayer is the straps. They don't want to stay tight. But I love the sprayer. I had to call with questions, Nathan and Sarah were so helpful. They sent me a new sprayer nossle. I am 69 now and not having to pump up the tank is wonderful. So yes I would say give it a try.