April 4, 2023
Propane Cannon & Accessories ID
Sutton Ag is the U.S. exclusive distributor of Zon bird scare cannons and accessories.
Since 1942, Zon Automatic Scarecrow Cannons have proven indispensable in protecting 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.
ZON MARK 4 PROPANE CANNON IDENTIFICATION
Above: Zon Mk 4 cannon with single megaphone.
Introduced May, 2015
Above: Zon Mk 4 cannon with zinc-plated telescopic megaphone.
Introduced October, 2012.
Above: Zon Mk 4 Cannon with blue painted megaphone.
Introduced in 1996 and produced through 2012.
Introduced in 1996, the Zon Mark 4 is the most widely used bird scare cannon in the world.
Zon Mark 4 bird scare cannon parts are readily available. Visit our Zon Mark 4 cannon parts page for more information.
Operator and parts manuals are available upon request.
Zon Mk 4 parts diagram can be downloaded below.
We provide parts and service for this bird scare cannon. Service may also be available through your local Zon cannon dealer.
- Most reliable and user friendly bird scare cannon in the world
- Single shot mechanical bird scare cannon
- Shot / blast interval is from about 40 seconds, up to 30 minutes
- Shot / blast volume: 100 - 125 decibels with telescopic megaphone model; approximately 125 decibels with single-megaphone model
- Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides about 17,000 Zon Mk 4 detonations
- Options include programmable on/off timer, rotating tripod assembly, and tripod extension kits
- An electronic conversion kit can be added to your existing Mark 4 or Mark 2 cannon to convert it to a semi-electronic cannon
ELECTRONIC ZON EL08 PROPANE CANNON IDENTIFICATION
Above: Zon EL08 cannon with single megaphone.
Introduced May, 2015.
Above: Zon EL08 cannon with zinc plated telescoping megaphone.
Introduced May, 2013.
Above: Zon EL08 Cannon with painted
barrel.
Introduced in 2008 and produced through 2013.
The Electronic Zon EL08 was introduced in 2008.
Zon EL08 bird scare cannon parts are readily available.
Operator and parts manuals are available upon request.
EL08 parts diagram can be downloaded below.
We provide parts and service for this bird scare cannon. Service may also be available through your local Zon cannon dealer.
- Multi-shot electronic bird scare 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.
- Shot / blast volume: up to 130 decibels
- Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides about 15,000 EL08 detonations
- Auxiliary input for optional Push-Button Activator
- Options include rotating tripod assembly, tripod extension kits, and push button activator
ELECTRONIC ZON MARK 3 PROPANE CANNON IDENTIFICATION
Above: Electronic Zon Mark 3 Propane Cannon
DISCONTINUED
Introduced in 2004, the Electronic Zon Mark 3 was discontinued in 2008 with the introduction of the Zon EL08 cannon.
Some Zon Mark 3 cannon parts are available.
Operator and parts manuals are available upon request.
We provide limited parts and service for this cannon.
- Multi-shot electronic propane 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.
- Shot/blast volume: up to 120 decibels.
- Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides about 10,000 Zon Mk 3 detonations.
- Auxiliary input not included (Push-Button Activator not available).
ZON MARK 2 PROPANE CANNON IDENTIFICATION
Above: Zon Mark 2 Propane Cannon
DISCONTINUED
Also known as "Zon Export Scarecrow Gun"
Introduced in 1972, the Zon Mark 2 was discontinued in 1996 with the introduction of
the Zon Mark 4 cannon.
Zon Mk 2 parts are readily available. Visit our Zon cannon parts page for more information.
Operator and parts manuals are available upon request.
Zon Mk 2 diagram can be downloaded below.
The Zon Mk 2 has a "U" shaped stand instead of 2 separate leg pieces like the Mk 4 cannon.
We provide parts and service for this cannon. Service may also be available through your local Zon cannon dealer.
- Single shot mechanical propane cannon.
- Shot/blast interval is from about 2 minutes, up to 30 minutes.
- Shot/blast volume: 70 - 120 decibels.
- Full 20 pound (5 GAL) propane tank provides 12,000 - 15,000 Zon Mk 2 detonations.
- Label on lid / cover may read: "Zon Export", "Scarecrow Gun", "Automatic Scarecrow", "BM Lawrence", "HC Shaw Company", "Shawline", SMS: 800-221-2884Call: 800-221-2884800-221-2884, "MJ Flynn" SMS: 315-437-6536Call: 315-437-6536315-437-6536, or other
- Options include rotating tripod assembly, tripod extension kits, on/off timer
OBSOLETE PROPANE CANNON IDENTIFICATION
OBSOLETE Zon Carbide Cannon/Models M60, 163, 167, VOX-61 Scarecrow. Aka: "flint cannon"
Carbide cannon parts are NOT available
This cannon was discontinued in 1972 with the introduction of the Zon Mark 2 cannon and is now obsolete.
We are unable to provide parts, service, or manuals for this cannon.
- Obsolete bird scare cannon
- Carbide cannon / flint cannon parts are UNAVAILABLE from Sutton Ag.
PROPANE CANNON TIMER IDENTIFICATION
ZON BATTERY OPERATED TIMER
Zon Battery Operated Timer
Introduced in 2001
Introduced in 2001, the Zon GT300 battery-operated timer relieves the chore of manually turning gas to the cannon on and off each day.
Replaced the heavier, more cumbersome and expensive wind-up Zon timer.
Zon Battery Operated Timer parts are readily available.
- Battery-operated (no winding)
- One AA battery powers the timer for an entire season
- Automatically starts and stops operation of the propane cannon each day at your specified time (min 10 hours, max 18 hours)
- Lightweight, weighs about 13 ounces
- Can be used with cannon on stand or rotating tripod
- Enclosed in weather tight plastic box
ZON WIND-UP TIMER
Zon Wind-up Timer 8001
Discontinued in 2001
Introduced in 1989 as a lighter-weight and more versatile replacement for the obsolete Horstmann timer, the Zon 8001 wind-up timer was replaced by the lightweight, less expensive battery operated timer in 2001.
Limited Zon 8001 Wind-up Timer parts are available.
- Wind-up timer; requires winding about once per week.
- Automatically starts and stops operation of the propane cannon each day at your specified time (minimum 10 hours, maximum 18 hours)
- Heavy-ish, weighs over 3 lbs.
- Can be used with cannon on stand or rotating tripod.
- Enclosed in weather tight, sturdy metal housing.
HORSTMANN TIMER
Horstmann Timer
Discontinued in 1989
Horstmann timer parts are NOT available.
The heavy, obsolete Horstmann 3A/UNI/43A wind-up timer was replaced by the lighter-weight, more versatile Zon 8001 timer in 1989.
- Wind-up timer; required winding about once per week
- Was capable of setting 1 or 2 on/off periods per day
- Heavy, weighed over 5 lbs
- Due to its weight and bulk, could be used only with cannon on stand
- Enclosed in water tight metal housing with glass window
Along with an industry standard warranty, Zon cannons and accessories manufactured by Dazon are backed by over 8 decades of
manufacturing experience and expertise.
Since 1942, Dazon has been the foremost leader in the manufacture and design of bird scaring cannons, and continues to innovate to this day.
Zon cannons remain the most effective, reliable, popular and affordable bird scaring cannons in the world.