Horticultural Crops
Backpack Flamer (wheeled manifold)
![Match tillage timing, depth and location to crop root growth. Weed control varies with soil conditions and weed density.](https://www.sare.org/wp-content/uploads/Figure-21-CROP-height-range.jpg)
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.
![diagram of a Backpack flamer (wheeled manifold)](https://www.sare.org/wp-content/uploads/Figure-63b-Backpack-flamer-wheeled-manifold.gif)
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.