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Red Dragon Backpack Flame Weeder
Red Dragon Backpack Flame Weeder

As a substitute to using herbicides, the Red Dragon Backpack Flame Weeder is designed primarily for stale (pre-emerge) plant bed, between-row, and spot weed control. Weighing approximately 221/2 pounds empty and 34 pounds full of propane, the product's components include: a 33-inch-long, 400,000 BTU torch and 5-foot hose; aluminum backpack frame with padded shoulder, back, and hip straps; and 3-gallon propane cylinder. Its flame-control squeeze valve allows adjustment from a small, low-heat flame up to a 2,050-degree torch and maintains just a pilot flame with the trigger is released.

Estimated Cost Cost range: See below

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Lower extremity, Upper extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceJohnny's Selected Seeds, Inc.
P.O. Box 299 (955 Benton Avenue)
Winslow, ME, 04901
Websitewww.johnnyseeds.com
EmailWeb Form
Phone877-564-6697
207-861-3900
Fax800-437-4290
Est. Cost$300
Last updated: Jul 23, 2020


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