What f/s manufacturing does

F/S Manufacturing, Inc. is a privately held West Fargo, North Dakota–based manufacturer of liquid-handling equipment founded in 1990. Its product portfolio spans skid sprayers, push-type and lawn-tractor sprayers, hose reels, nurse and tender tanks (up to 9,000 gallons), de-icing systems for vehicle and skid mounting, Guardian Fire Control units, and spray drone trailers for agricultural drone operations. Core engineered technology centers on the proprietary Tru-Kleen full-drain tank design and the Super Reel hose reel platform, both developed in-house over decades of operation.

The company sells exclusively through an authorized US dealer network supported by a dealer portal and locator tool, reaching end-customers in agriculture, municipal/public works, parks, golf courses, and commercial/residential lawn care. Distribution breadth — rather than direct enterprise sales — is the primary commercial lever. The active 2026 catalog introduces a Spray Drone Trailer category, a 400–600 gallon F/S Lawn Sprayer, expanded De-Ice mounting variants, and a newly distributed Dura Products line of metering, pumping, and dispensing systems, indicating continuing product-line and channel-broadening activity funded internally.

No external investors, parent company, acquisitions, or AI/digital features are disclosed. The business model is hardware unit sales through third-party resellers, with revenue mechanics tied to dealer order flow, seasonal ag and winter-maintenance demand, and replacement-cycle economics on installed fleets. Customer support, parts, and warranty flow back through the same dealer channel.

Name

f/s manufacturing

Legal name

F/S Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://fsmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

F/S Manufacturing is a privately held, West Fargo, North Dakota–based manufacturer founded in 1990 that builds sprayers, hose reels, tanks, de-icing systems, and spray drone trailers, selling exclusively through an authorized US dealer network to agricultural, municipal, parks, golf course, and commercial lawn-care customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Sprayers and Liquid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Packaging Filling/Discharge Systems & Handling Aids (Spouts, Lifting, Dischargers) (IMALAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Agricultural sprayers
• Liquid handling equipment
• Commercial hose reels
• De-icing systems
• Cone bottom tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

West Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sprayer Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of complete sprayer systems including UTV sprayers, ATV sprayers, 3-point sprayers, pull-behind sprayers, truck-mount sprayers, and specialty sprayers (Guardian fire control, De-Ice systems, golf course sprayers). Products sold through dealer network as complete units.
2. Liquid Handling Equipment: Sale of hose reels (Super Reel), chemical inductors, chemical injectors, and batch master systems. Includes commercial-grade components for liquid transfer and chemical handling applications.
3. Water/Fertilizer Storage Tanks and Trailers: Sale of cone bottom tanks, flat bottom tanks, cone bottom trailers (Caddies), and fertilizer tenders. Products feature Tru-Kleen technology for complete drainage.
4. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts, boom systems, boomless spray systems, and accessories. Company is an authorized source for name-brand parts including Hypro, Banjo, TeeJet, Ace Pumps, Honda, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

F/S Manufacturing designs and manufactures commercial sprayers, hose reels, tanks, trailers, fire-control units, and de-icing equipment for agricultural, municipal, golf-course, and residential liquid-handling applications. Its core hardware portfolio — including UTV/ATV/3-point/pull-behind/truck-mount sprayers, Super Reel hose reels, Chemical Inductors and Injectors, Batch Master mixing systems, and Tru-Kleen cone bottom tanks/trailers — is built around its proprietary full-drain tank technology and assembled in West Fargo, North Dakota. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network across the United States.

Product overview

F/S Manufacturing is a manufacturer of liquid handling and application equipment founded in 1990, based in West Fargo, North Dakota. The product portfolio consists of multiple interconnected product lines centered around agricultural and commercial sprayers and liquid handling equipment. Core offerings include: UTV Sprayers (Dakota), ATV Sprayers (Contour and Spot), 3-Point Sprayers (Homestead), Pull-Behind Sprayers (Mini, Estate, Maxi, and Dandy-Lion Killer weed rollers), Truck-Mount Sprayers, Guardian Fire Control systems (ATV/UTV, Skid-Mount, Grain-Cart), De-Ice Systems (Push-Type, Skid-Mount, 3-Point, Lawn Tractor), and F/S Lawn Sprayers. Liquid handling products include Super Reel hose reels, Chemical Inductors, Chemical Injectors, Batch Master mixing systems, and Chemical Processors. Storage solutions include Cone Bottom Trailers (Caddy), Cone Bottom Tenders, Cone Bottom Tanks, and Flat Bottom Tanks. Accessories include Spray Booms (12-22 ft), Boomless Spray Systems, and Spray Drone Trailers. Many products feature the proprietary Tru-Kleen full-drain tank system for complete liquid evacuation. The company uses component suppliers including Banjo, TeeJet, Hypro, Honda, Ace Pumps, and Remco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tru-Kleen: Tru-Kleen is F/S Manufacturing's trademarked brand for their full-drain tank systems, including cone bottom tanks, chemical inductors, and related products designed to empty completely for efficient liquid application.
• Dakota UTV Sprayers
• Guardian Fire Control
• Super Reel
• Tru-Kleen Chemical Inductors
• Tru-Kleen Chemical Injectors
• Batch Master
• Dandy-Lion Killer

Products and services

• Dakota UTV Sprayers Utility Terrain Vehicle sprayers with 60–100 gallon Tru-Kleen low-profile tanks, available in gas (Honda GX160 engine with Ace centrifugal pump) or electric (12V 7 GPM) models, featuring adjustable swing-away control arm and boom/boomless spray system compatibility.
• ATV Contour Sprayer 20-gallon ATV-mounted sprayer with 5.3 GPM Remco 12V pump, adaptable to boom or boomless systems, featuring TeeJet strainer, spray wand, and liquid-filled pressure gauge.
• ATV Spot Sprayer 20-gallon ATV spot sprayer with 1.8 GPM Shurflo demand pump, drain sump, TeeJet spray wand, and 20 feet of spray hose.
• Homestead 3-Point Sprayers Category I/II 3-point sprayers for utility tractors with 22 GPM Hypro PTO roller pump (300 PSI max), available in 25–200 gallon capacities, featuring adjustable 4-point stand and spray gun/hose reel for spot spraying.
• Mini Sprayer Compact 50-gallon pull-behind sprayer with Tru-Kleen low profile tank, Honda gas engine (22 GPM centrifugal pump) or electric motor (5 GPM diaphragm pump) options, high flotation turf tires, and hose reel with 50 ft hose.
• Estate Sprayer 23-gallon pull-behind sprayer with Tru-Kleen full-drain tank, 2.2 GPM pump, available with 60-inch (3 nozzle) or 100-inch (5 nozzle) boom options, designed for ATVs and utility vehicles.
• Maxi Sprayer Mid-size commercial-grade 110–150 gallon pull-behind sprayer with Honda GX120 engine, 22.5 GPM centrifugal pump, walking tandem axles with adjustable row spacing (60–80 inches), and auto boom breakaway.
• Dandy-Lion Killer (Weed Roller) No-drift chemical applicator available in 36-inch push-type (3 gallon), 48-inch pull-type (12 gallon), or 72-inch pull-type (25 gallon) configurations using gravity-fed weed roller technology.
• Truck-Mount Sprayers 300–400 gallon truck-bed mounted sprayers with Honda GX160 electric start engine, GE660 Ace pump (110 GPM), 3-section KZ ball valves, TeeJet controller, and up to 42-foot spray pattern.
• Guardian ATV/UTV Fire Control Fire suppression system for ATVs/UTVs with Tru-Kleen full-drain tanks (50–100 gallon), Honda engine with Ace centrifugal pump or John Blue high-pressure diaphragm pump, available with or without hose reel.
• Guardian Skid-Mount Fire Control 200–400 gallon skid-mount fire suppression unit with Honda engine (GX160 or GX240), Ace pump (110–140 GPM), electric hose reel with up to 150 ft of hose, brass fire nozzle.
• Guardian Grain Cart Mount Fire Control 150-gallon grain cart mountable fire suppression system with Honda GX160 engine and 205PH5 transfer pump (50 PSI) or Hypro cast iron pump (145 PSI), 100 ft of 3/4-inch hose, spray distance 35–40 feet.
• F/S Lawn Sprayer 400–600 gallon commercial lawn sprayer with high-pressure diaphragm pump, Honda GX160 engine, electric hose reel, optional bottom fill, jet tank agitation, and Lesco Chemlawn spray gun.
• Golf Course Skid Sprayer 150-gallon golf course sprayer with KZ ball valve, 5HP Honda GX160 electric start engine, GE85 Ace pump, hose reel, spray wand, and adjustable boom height.
• De-Ice Push-Type System 5-gallon push-type de-icing system with automatic battery trickle charger, 12V deep cycle battery (5 hours continuous use), 4-foot spray coverage, and 0.4 GPM application rate.
• De-Ice Skid Mount System 200–750 gallon truck-mount de-icing system with 5.5HP Honda motor, 2-inch Banjo pump, forklift pockets, manual regulator with electric ball valve, available with 6-foot boom (8 nozzles).
• De-Ice 3-Point System 25–50 gallon 3-point de-icing system with Category 1 hitch, winter-proof Buna seals, 5.3 GPM 12V Remco bypass pump (60 PSI), and optional 4-point stand.
• De-Ice Lawn Tractor System 25-gallon de-icing system designed for John Deere X700 series lawn tractors with pressure regulating relief valve, 5.3 GPM 12V Remco bypass pump, and compact all-wheel steering design.
• Super Reel Hose Reels Heavy-duty 2–3 inch hose reels with 12V motor, hand control, stainless steel swivel, manual clutch lockout, wireless remote, chain guard, and powder coat finish. Available in manual (HR200SS) or electric (HRE200SS, HRE300SS) models.
• Chemical Inductors Tru-Kleen chemical inductor tanks (20–200 gallon) with venturi-based dispensing for dry and liquid chemicals, featuring cone rinse system, anti-vortex plates, and multiple tank/stand combo configurations.
• Chemical Injectors Tru-Kleen chemical injectors (single, double, triple configurations, 20–100 gallon) that inject chemicals into the pressure line, keeping the pump free of chemicals, with cone rinse system and anti-vortex plate.
• Batch Master 3-point recirculating batch mixing system with Tru-Kleen tank (65–200 gallon), Honda engine, and 2-inch Banjo pump for mixing dry chemicals or fertilizer; pump sold separately.
• Cone Bottom Trailers (Caddy) Tru-Kleen cone bottom trailers in 1000, 1300, and 1600 gallon capacities with 2 5/16-inch ball hitch, electric drum brakes, LED lights, and optional deck for hauling totes.
• Cone Bottom Tenders 5000–9000 gallon tandem or triple fertilizer tenders with 2–3 tanks (2500–3000 gallon each), 3-inch male threaded snout, double hydraulic operation, and 5-year prorated tank warranty.
• Cone Bottom Tanks 1000–2000 gallon Tru-Kleen cone bottom tanks with 10-degree slope, 3-inch male threaded snout, steel stand with tie-down, and 16-inch lid for complete drainage.
• Flat Bottom Tanks 1000–3000 gallon vertical flat bottom tanks with 5-year prorated warranty, 4 spike tie-downs, 16# per gallon rating, available in yellow, black, or natural color.
• Spray Drone Trailers Complete spray drone trailer setups with gas engine pumps (Honda GX160/GX200), AC transfer pumps, chemical pumps (Dura-Product 18 GPM diaphragm), hose reels, chemical inductors, and water tanks (300–1600 gallon).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hypro (Pentair)coreTechnology or IntegrationHypro is a Pentair brand providing pumps and components. F/S Manufacturing uses Hypro PTO roller pumps (including 1502, 1700, 4001, 4101, 6500, 7560, 7700 series), Hypro 9303 series pumps, and Hypro 9000 series. Products are featured as standard equipment on 3-point sprayers.
• Banjo CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationBanjo is described as providing 'Best in Class' fittings and valves. F/S prominently uses Banjo fittings and valves, with Banjo products featured as standard on ATV and UTV sprayers. Banjo EVX valves are available as options.
• TeeJet TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTeeJet provides spray nozzles, controllers, and plumbing components. F/S uses TeeJet QuickJet nozzles, TeeJet spray wands, TeeJet manual controls, and TeeJet electric controllers (744 model) across product lines.
• Ace PumpscoreTechnology or IntegrationAce Pumps provides centrifugal and electric pumps used throughout F/S product lines. GE660, GE85, and ACE-FMC pumps are standard equipment on various sprayer models including UTV, Guardian, and truck-mount sprayers.
• Honda (Engines)coreTechnology or IntegrationHonda provides gas engines for F/S sprayers including GX120, GX160, and GX200 models. Engines are standard equipment on Mini Sprayers, Maxi Sprayers, Guardian systems, and Batch Master units.
• John BluecoreTechnology or IntegrationJohn Blue provides poly threaded port wet seal pumps and DP-70.1-GRIP diaphragm pumps. Used in Guardian high-pressure sprayers and spray drone trailer setups.
• Remco IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationRemco provides 12V electric bypass pumps used in ATV contour sprayers and De-Ice systems. 5.3 GPM Remco pumps are standard on multiple product lines.
• Dura ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDura Products is an Indiana-based manufacturer of metering, pumping, and dispensing systems. F/S Manufacturing distributes Dura Products including FastBatch systems, Auto-Batch, High Flow meters, Dura-Meters, and Dura-Pumps through their product catalog and website.
• KZ ValvecoreTechnology or IntegrationKZ Valve provides ball valves for section spray control. Used in UTV sprayers, truck-mount sprayers, and boom systems for multi-section control.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TeeJet Technologies: TeeJet manufactures spray nozzles, controllers, and plumbing components used in agricultural spraying. TeeJet is both a key F/S component supplier and a direct peer in the spray application equipment category.
• Sprayer Specialties: Sprayer Specialties builds agricultural spraying equipment with a focus on liquid fertilizer and chemical application. Comparable product offering and dealer-driven distribution to F/S Manufacturing.
• Banjo Corporation: Banjo manufactures liquid handling fittings, valves, and pumps used in agricultural and industrial applications. Banjo is both a component supplier to F/S and a direct competitor in the broader liquid handling equipment space.
• Enduraplas: Enduraplas manufactures poly tanks including cone-bottom and flat-bottom tanks for fertilizer and chemical storage, directly overlapping with F/S's Tru-Kleen tank portfolio. Comparable in product category and ag/industrial customer base.
• Norwesco: Norwesco is a major manufacturer of polyethylene tanks including cone-bottom tanks used in fertilizer storage, directly comparable to F/S Manufacturing's flat-bottom and cone-bottom tank products. Significant overlap in agricultural bulk liquid storage applications.
• Wylie Manufacturing: Wylie builds agricultural sprayers, fertilizer applicators, and trailers for the ag market. Comparable to F/S in product category, customer base (row crop and pasture), and dealer-channel distribution.
• Stahly Engineering & Applied Technology: Stahly designs and manufactures liquid handling and spraying equipment including pull-type sprayers and chemical application systems. Comparable to F/S in target customers and product functionality.
• Demco Manufacturing: Demco manufactures agricultural sprayers, fertilizer trailers, and cone-bottom tanks with similar product breadth to F/S Manufacturing, including pull-type and 3-point sprayers. Demco is one of the most direct comparables given its product mix and dealer distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: John Deere is a dominant broad incumbent in agricultural equipment including sprayers, with integrated precision agriculture technology. F/S serves as a smaller alternative in the same spraying category.
• Hagie (AGCO): Hagie, owned by AGCO, manufactures self-propelled agricultural sprayers and is a broad incumbent in the crop spraying category. Overlaps with F/S in agricultural spraying but operates at a much larger scale with self-propelled equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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