ssg shelton
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Hi,
I was wondering if a Frontier SS1116p pendulum spreader will spread the bulk ag lime? The John Deere dealer says yes but that it will need the agitator. I was wondering even if it has the agitator will it spread it? I just don't see how the lime will come out the long nozzle\spout. It seems like it would just get stuck and back up. Anyone have any experience. I have to spread 20 ton this year and yearly for probably the next 3 or 4. This spreader holds 1168 lbs. The price quoted was $1750 w/agitator. It is brand new.
I also have the opportunity to buy a really nice used Gandy 1008t 8ft pull behind spreader that holds 800lbs for $1500. I am pretty sure the Gandy is made for the AG lime but is a little on the small size.
I would rather go with the larger sized frontier because it looks like it is a little more sturdy being made on the similar design as a Vicon. But if it won't spread it, I don't want it.
I have called several lime truck spreaders but they want at least $50 per ton to haul and spread. I can have it hauled here by the trailer load for $13 per ton and spread it myself.
Also, I have one final option. I can rent a 7 ton pull behind spreader from the COOP. It will be two hours drive away plus I am a little worred that my JD 5103 won't be able to pull it even with my loader loaded. I have some rolling hills on my property and don't want to risk anything.
Please give me your opinion.
Joel
I was wondering if a Frontier SS1116p pendulum spreader will spread the bulk ag lime? The John Deere dealer says yes but that it will need the agitator. I was wondering even if it has the agitator will it spread it? I just don't see how the lime will come out the long nozzle\spout. It seems like it would just get stuck and back up. Anyone have any experience. I have to spread 20 ton this year and yearly for probably the next 3 or 4. This spreader holds 1168 lbs. The price quoted was $1750 w/agitator. It is brand new.
I also have the opportunity to buy a really nice used Gandy 1008t 8ft pull behind spreader that holds 800lbs for $1500. I am pretty sure the Gandy is made for the AG lime but is a little on the small size.
I would rather go with the larger sized frontier because it looks like it is a little more sturdy being made on the similar design as a Vicon. But if it won't spread it, I don't want it.
I have called several lime truck spreaders but they want at least $50 per ton to haul and spread. I can have it hauled here by the trailer load for $13 per ton and spread it myself.
Also, I have one final option. I can rent a 7 ton pull behind spreader from the COOP. It will be two hours drive away plus I am a little worred that my JD 5103 won't be able to pull it even with my loader loaded. I have some rolling hills on my property and don't want to risk anything.
Please give me your opinion.
Joel