If your side-by-side is the machine you use most on the property, the Smucker 5 ft UTV weed wiper lets it pull double duty on weed control. This compact, pump-fed wiper connects to the bumper on your UTV using Smucker's bumper mounts, so you can wipe herbicide onto tall weeds in food plots, field edges and small pastures without spraying the plants below.
How a UTV weed wiper works
The wiper carries herbicide to sponges on a bar mounted in front of your machine. Plants tall enough to touch the wet sponges get treated; plants below the bar do not. That height difference is what makes a wiper useful for selective control, for example when weeds have grown above a clover plot or pasture grass. Nothing is sprayed into the air, which keeps the herbicide where you put it. Always follow the herbicide label for mixing and any wiper or wick application directions.
Key features of the 5 ft UTV-mount wiper (Part # WWTCUTV5)
- 5 ft working width, a compact size for small plots, lanes and around obstacles.
- Bumper mounting to your UTV using Smucker's bumper mounts, with four 33" mounting brackets, U-bolts and mounting bracket tabs in the kit.
- Two 30" sponge assemblies and an assembled manifold for 5' (with tubing).
- Quick disconnect and filter assembly for hooking up your pump.
- Three T riser assemblies, hose clamps, nylon ties and the bolts, nuts and lock washers needed for assembly.
One note from the product page: the current listing photo shows the 10 ft model, with 5 ft pictures coming soon.
Pump requirements: sprayer not included
The sprayer is not included with this wiper. Smucker recommends a pump of 1 GPM or larger for the 5 ft UTV model and notes that the 2.4 GPM Fimco sprayer would work great. If you already carry a small sprayer in the bed of your UTV, check its flow rating and connect it through the included quick disconnect and filter assembly.
Setup and field tips
- Mount the brackets to your bumper and set the bar height above your desirable plants.
- Prime both sponges before your first pass so they are evenly wet.
- Keep a slow, steady speed. A second pass in the other direction can help on dense weeds.
- Rinse and clean the system after each use as directed on the herbicide label.
The complete parts list is on the 5 ft UTV bumper-mount wiper product page.
Is the 5 ft UTV wiper the right fit?
The 5 ft size makes sense for small plots, tight trails and areas with lots of trees or fence lines. If you want more coverage per pass on your side-by-side, the Smucker 10 ft UTV weed wiper also mounts to the bumper and uses four sponges. If you ride a four-wheeler instead, the 5 ft ATV tool rack wiper is the same width built for an ATV rack. Browse all side-by-side options in our UTV wipers collection or see every size in the weed wipers collection.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Smucker 5 ft UTV weed wiper attach?
It connects to the bumper on your UTV using Smucker's bumper mounts.
What pump should I use with the 5 ft UTV wiper?
The sprayer is not included. Smucker recommends a 1 GPM pump or larger, and notes the 2.4 GPM Fimco sprayer would work great.
How many sponges does it have?
The 5 ft UTV wiper uses two 30" sponge assemblies with an assembled 5' manifold.
Put your side-by-side to work on tall weeds with the Smucker 5 ft UTV weed wiper and a pump rated at 1 GPM or more. Questions? Contact us.