April 4, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.