How to choose a weed burner torch for retail

How flame weeding works

A weed burner does not need to burn weeds to ash. A few seconds of heat makes the water in the plant cells expand and burst the cell walls; the weed wilts and dies over the following days. That is why customers are happiest with a torch that is easy to walk with and quick to light, not the one with the biggest flame.

Six things to check

Reach

Overall length decides how upright the user can stand and how far the flame stays from shoes. Our GF-8016 is 760 mm long.

Heat input

Heat input, in kW, describes how much gas the torch burns. The CE annex for our GF-8010/8011/8016 series lists 20 kW and 22 kW, with gas consumption of 1482.3 g/h and 1571.1 g/h.

Ignition

Piezo ignition saves the user from holding a lighter near the burner. It is the feature retail buyers ask about most.

Packing length

A one-piece 760 mm torch makes a long, expensive carton. GF-8016's tube comes apart, which shortens the retail box and the master carton.

Cylinder connection

Connections differ by market. Tell your supplier where you sell so the torch matches the cylinders on your shelves.

Certification

For the EU, ask for an EN 521 certificate that names the model. GF-8016 is listed on CE certificate GK 007996 001, valid until 18 January 2028.

Safety lines for your listing

• Check local fire rules before use and never use the torch on dry vegetation in hot or windy weather.
• Keep a water source nearby.
• Let the burner cool before storing it, and disconnect the cylinder after use.
• The torch ships without gas; buy propane locally.

Comparing our propane models

Model	Length	Weight	Best for
GF-8016	760 mm	553 g	Weed burning, paths and field edges
GF-8012	610 mm	860 g	BBQ, outdoor kitchens, campfires
GF-8010	320 mm	427.4 g	Charcoal lighting, searing
GF-8011	300 mm	420 g	Charcoal lighting, workshop heat jobs