Two-row flame weeder

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a two-row flame weeder with a 250-wgal tank (200 gallon propane capacity). The weeder must be capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings and have hoods designed to operate fully closed for shorter crops or partially open for taller crops. The device should be able to mount on a tractor with a 3-point hitch and have a total width of no wider than 8 feet 6 inches for transport on public roads. • The weeder must have a propane tank capacity of 200 gallons. • The fully-fueled weight must be less than 2,500 pounds to allow for use with most tractors currently in inventory. • The device must be capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings. • The hoods must be designed to operate fully closed for shorter crops or partially open for taller crops.