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Sutton Agricultural Enterprises, Inc.
Your source for pest bird control products and precision farm equipment for over 55 years.
746 Vertin Avenue
Salinas, Calif. USA 93901
Phone: 866/280-6229
or 831/422-9693
Fax: 800/482-4240
or 831/422-4201
info@suttonag.com
Sutton Ag is the U.S. exclusive distributor of Zon propane cannons and accessories.

Since 1942, Zon Automatic Scarecrow Cannons have protected vineyards, orchards, vegetable crops, airports, etc. from pest bird and wildlife damage. Below is a brief comparison of the various Zon cannon models produced over the years.

Cannon model

Parts/service availability

Cannon features

Zon Mark 4 Propane Cannon
Current mechanical cannon model.
Zon Mark 4 propane cannon
Zon Mk 4 propane cannon
Above: Zon Mk 4 Cannon with painted barrel (inner/outer megaphone).

Below: Zon Mk 4 Cannon with zinc-plated barrel (inner/outer megaphone). Introduced October, 2012.
Zon Mk 4 cannon with zinc barrelZon Mk 4 cannonZon Mk 4 cannon

Zon Mk 4 parts are readily available
Introduced in 1996, the Zon Mk 4 is the most widely used mechanical propane cannon in the world. Operator and parts manuals are available upon request (Zon Mk 4 diagram is available at our Zon Gun Diagrams page). We provide parts and service for this cannon.

  • Single shot cannon.
  • Shot/blast interval is from about 40 seconds, up to 30 minutes.
  • 100 - 125 decibels.
  • Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides about 17,000 Zon Mk 4 detonations.

Electronic Zon EL08 Cannon
Current electronic cannon model.

Zon EL08 propane cannon12V battery20 lb propane tankEL08 electronic propane cannon

Zon EL08 parts are readily available
The Electronic Zon EL08 was introduced in 2008. Operator and parts manuals are available upon request. We provide parts and service for this cannon.

  • Multi-shot cannon.
  • Shot/blast interval is about 5 seconds between blasts. Interval between blast series is adjustable from 1 to 60 minutes.
  • Capable of fixed or random blast intervals.
  • Up to 130 decibels.
  • Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides about 15,000 EL08 detonations.
  • Auxiliary input for optional Push-Button Activator.

Electronic Zon Mark 3 Cannon
Discontinued.

Zon Mark 3 propane cannon12V battery for electronic Zon gunPropane tank for electronic Zon gunZon Mk 3 elec bird cannon

Electronic Zon Mk 3 parts are readily available
Introduced in 2004, the Electronic Zon Mark 3 was discontinued in 2008 with the introduction of the Zon EL08 cannon, but parts are still available. Operator and parts manuals are available upon request. We provide parts and service for this cannon.

  • Multi-shot cannon.
  • Shot/blast interval is about 15 seconds between blasts. Interval between blast series is adjustable from 1 to 60 minutes.
  • Capable of fixed or random blast intervals.
  • Up to 120 decibels.
  • Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides about 10,000 Electronic Zon Mk 3 detonations.
  • Auxiliary input not included (Push-Button Activator not available).

Zon Mark 2 Propane Cannon
Discontinued. Also known as "Zon Export Scarecrow Gun"

Zon Mark 2 propane cannonZon Mk 2 bird cannon

Zon Mk 2 parts are readily available
Introduced in 1972, the Zon Mark 2 was discontinued in 1996 with the introduction of the Zon Mark 4 cannon, but parts are still available. Operator and parts manuals are available upon request (Zon Mk 2 diagram is available at our Zon Gun Diagrams page). We provide parts and service for this cannon.

The Zon Mk 2 has a "U" shaped stand instead of 2 separate leg pieces like the Mk 4 cannon.

  • Single shot cannon.
  • Shot/blast interval is from about 2 minutes, up to 30 minutes.
  • 70 - 120 decibels.
  • Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides 12,000 - 15,000 Zon Mk 2 detonations.

Zon Carbide Cannon/Models M60, 163, 167
Obsolete.

Zon carbide cannon (obs)Obsolete carbide cannon

Carbide cannon parts are NOT available
This cannon was discontinued in 1972 with the introduction of the Zon Mark 2 cannon. We are unable to provide parts, service, or manuals for this cannon.

  • N/A. Obsolete cannon.
  • Carbide cannon/flint cannon parts are unavailable from Sutton Ag.
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