Product Overview
Zasso Zap Weeder - Walk-Behind Electric Weeding Tool
The Zasso Zap Weeder is the world’s first battery-powered walk-behind electric weeding device. This revolutionary tool combines efficiency, safety, sustainability, and ease of use to deliver unmatched performance in professional weed management. By utilizing electricity to heat plant cells, it kills weeds down to the roots without affecting underground cables or surrounding infrastructure.
60 cm
1.5 - 3 km/h
69 kg (excluding batteries)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Action | Systemic; 100% electric |
| Dimensions (Folded, with batteries) | W = 67 cm, L = 119 cm, H = 86 cm |
| Application Width | 60 cm |
| Working Speed | 1.5 - 3 km/h |
| Power Output (Max) | 2000 W |
| Output Voltage | 10 kV |
| Output Current | 0 - 2 A |
| Noise Level | Less than 80 dB |
| Travel | Forward/Reverse |
| Sideshift | 5 cm on either side |
| Target Applications | Pavements, footpaths, cemeteries, courtyards |
| Battery Type | 2 x Pellenc ULIB 1500 (Lithium-ion) |
| Battery Voltage | 43.6 V |
| Battery Capacity | 34.5 Ah |
| Battery Recharge Time | 5 hrs (90%) with 7.6 A fast charger |
Unfolded Dimensions
- Height (Light to Bottom): 600 mm
- Height (Handle to Bottom): 1140 mm
- Length (Without Handle): 1195 mm
- Length (With Handle): 1867 mm
- Width: 670 mm
%20Techical%20drawing%20webp.webp)
%20Techical%20drawing%20Webp.webp)
Folded Dimensions
- With Batteries: H = 864 mm, L = 1195 mm, W = 670 mm
- Without Batteries: H = 761 mm, L = 1195 mm, W = 670 mm
Features
- 100% electric operation with zero emissions and low noise.
- Pellenc ULIB 1500 batteries provide up to 4 hours of autonomy.
- Unique side-shift function for precise weed treatment along kerbs and walls.
- Environmentally friendly with no chemical residues or harmful emissions.
- Effective weed control by killing weeds, including roots, using electricity.
- CE certified for professional-grade performance and safety.
- Compact, foldable design for easy transportation and storage.
- Minimal maintenance requirements for hassle-free operation.
Required Accessories
The Zap Weeder requires 2 batteries and appropriate safety boots for operation.
Product Applications
Electric Weed Control
Through generating high voltage that delivers an electric current to the targeted plant. The plant’s natural resistance to the electricity generates heat, which causes the water inside the plant’s cells to rapidly boil. This heat breaks down the plant’s structure, damages the chlorophyll, and ultimately kills the plant. The treatment system ensures the shortest electrical path flows through the plant's root system, leading to a systemic effect that completely kills the plant.
Featured Blogs about Weed Management
Integrated weed management can reduce need for herbicides
The use of herbicides on crops causes environmental concerns. A new French study assess...
Chemical vs Integrated Weed Management
The best time to implement an Integrated Weed Management strategy was when the infrasru...
Treating Weeds in Hard Surfaces and Soil with Electricity
Different electric weeding technology works in different ways. Here's a breakdown of ...
Case Study: Why Cambridge City Council's Herbicide Reduction Plan will work
Cambridge City Council recently commited to a new Herbicide Reduction Plan. Here's wha...
.jpg)
Edinburgh expand Mechanical Weeding to phase out glyphosate
Several years ago now, we supplied some weed brushes to Edinburgh Council to help them ...
.jpg)
Using Electricity to kill Japanese Knotweed
Invasive plants such as Japanese Knotweed have previously been difficult to treat witho...
Downloads
Find you Instruction Manuals and Product Catalogue Here
.webp)
Other Products you might like
.webp)
 660.jpg)
No, you don’t need to burn the target weed for the device to be effective. The electricity generates heat that boils the weeds from the inside out, destroying the plant’s structure. While you won’t see immediate results, you may hear a ‘pop’ sound indicating that the plant is being boiled. The plant will appear to be decaying, and eventually dry out and decompose within two weeks.
Yes, the electric weeder does require special training to operate. Most products need operators to undergo annual certified application training. This training covers how to use the latest models and includes important safety protocols, especially for operating in public areas.
Targeted Application: Electric weed control, especially with products like those from Kersten and Zasso, allows for precise application. The Zasso Zap Weeder has electrodes closer together, making it ideal for shallower-rooted plants on hard surfaces.
The Walk-Behind Electric Weeder is ideal for use on hard surfaces like driveways, pavements, block paving, and patios. It can effectively remove weeds growing in between cracks or on the surface without damaging the underlying material or cables. For more details on suitable surfaces and tips on usage, visit our Electric Weeder page.
Electric weed control uses electricity to generate heat, which can reach temperatures up to 100°C. When this heat is applied to plants, it disrupts their chlorophyll, leading to its degradation. Chlorophyll is vital for photosynthesis, and temperatures as low as 45-50°C can cause it to start breaking down. At temperatures around 70°C or higher, the plant’s ability to conduct photosynthesis is severely impaired. Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis, and when it is damaged by heat, the plant loses its ability to convert sunlight into energy. As a result, the plant cannot produce food, and it eventually dies.