Mechanized ME
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I am looking into purchasing one for spreading lime and turf builder....any recommendations?
John Deere 125 lb Electric Spreader
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jenkinsph
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I don't think it matter much how you turn the slinger/spinner whether it be electric, ground driven or pto. What is more important is control of the material flow because you can stop and start the spinning easily enough but the fertilizer will continue to drop through until you close the gate/chute. If they had an electric solenoid operated chute control that you could index I wouldn't care if the spinner turned continuously. This is my pet peev with spin spreaders in general, you need remote controls for the gate/chute.
One good thing about all mounted spreaders is they are more stabil than the small pull types. I have had my pull type tip over in quick turns, that wouldn't be a problem with the mounted electric units. Using an electric motor to turn the spinner shouldn't be a problem as far as I can see.
I am going to fertilize my lawn tomorrow and think I will try using my larger spin spreader on my x749. It should throw a much wider pattern and the weight isn't a problem with only 120 lbs of fertilizer in it.
One good thing about all mounted spreaders is they are more stabil than the small pull types. I have had my pull type tip over in quick turns, that wouldn't be a problem with the mounted electric units. Using an electric motor to turn the spinner shouldn't be a problem as far as I can see.
I am going to fertilize my lawn tomorrow and think I will try using my larger spin spreader on my x749. It should throw a much wider pattern and the weight isn't a problem with only 120 lbs of fertilizer in it.
KennedyDiesel
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I bought an Earth Way electric spreader that I mount on my ATV, but could just as easily mount on a GT.
Mounted/12-Volt Spreaders | EarthWay
The spread rate is adjustable and has an electric motor to open and close. Works well the bit that I've used it. Constant spinner speed is nice to have versus ground driven units. The Deere unit looks quite similar only not SS frame. No details on controls though.
Mounted/12-Volt Spreaders | EarthWay
The spread rate is adjustable and has an electric motor to open and close. Works well the bit that I've used it. Constant spinner speed is nice to have versus ground driven units. The Deere unit looks quite similar only not SS frame. No details on controls though.
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Mechanized ME
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Thanks guys, I hate to buy something sight unseen but the John Deere Dealer nearest to me doesn't have a unit on display...I am planning to use lime and Scott's Turf Builder with it....it would be kept indoors so I didn't plan on or think about a stainless steel unit, unless there is something corrosive in either the lime or the Scott's Turf Builder...And yes we had one at work years ago and the calcium chloride pellets we use to clear ice from the walks would run right through it from the engine vibration and with the spreader turned off, so I am not sure if i will have the same problem with the turf builder....
jenkinsph
Super Star Member
Some of the Turf Builder products are finer granules than others. So good chute control is important. I looked at the better Earth Way spreader online after reading Kennedy's post above and there was one for sure that has chute control of the material flow. I would like to see that up close and check it out.
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Mechanized ME
Bronze Member
Thank you all for the much needed information!
It will help me in making a good purchase!
It will help me in making a good purchase!
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Mechanized ME
Bronze Member
Picked up my new JD Electric Spreader today, I was surprised to find out that it came with enough wiring to go clear back to the battery! I would have thought that it might plug into the accessory plug on the right rear fender...I did check the manual and the accessory plug is 12v / 15amp just what the electric spreader requires...... My question, is there any reason why I could not use this accessory plug? It would make for a nice clean installation....
jenkinsph
Super Star Member
I don't see why not, I would recommend that you shorten the wire to a reasonable length.
KennedyDiesel
Veteran Member
What do the controls look like on this spreader?
I just had my Earthway unit out on the ATV. I may consider adding a subconnector so I can power it via the rear power port on the new x750 as well. The supplied fuse in mine is 10amp FYI.
I used mine to do an overseed on pasture and hay field. Worked fantastic. I had the spreader on the rear rack and chain harrow behind to help distribute and cover the seed as it came out.
With this spreader there are 3 teardrop shaped drop holes. Two can be blocked off manually leaving only the one hole. This worked exceptionally well at rationing the seed. I ran with the single hole open at setting 4 I believe and stretched a 50# bag out over 3-4 acres of already established field.
I'll need to build a mount to use on the 750 with the 3 pt though. Might just stick with the ATV as the suspension does wonders across the rough and it's far from maxed out to travel at 6-8mph.
I just had my Earthway unit out on the ATV. I may consider adding a subconnector so I can power it via the rear power port on the new x750 as well. The supplied fuse in mine is 10amp FYI.
I used mine to do an overseed on pasture and hay field. Worked fantastic. I had the spreader on the rear rack and chain harrow behind to help distribute and cover the seed as it came out.
With this spreader there are 3 teardrop shaped drop holes. Two can be blocked off manually leaving only the one hole. This worked exceptionally well at rationing the seed. I ran with the single hole open at setting 4 I believe and stretched a 50# bag out over 3-4 acres of already established field.
I'll need to build a mount to use on the 750 with the 3 pt though. Might just stick with the ATV as the suspension does wonders across the rough and it's far from maxed out to travel at 6-8mph.
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Mechanized ME
Bronze Member
Hi Guys,
Here are some pics of the Spreader Installed. The "Extra" wiring on the seat came with the spreader to run back to the battery with the purple wire connecting to the ignition ( that must shut the unit off with the ignition switch is positioned off)
I went to Tractor Supply today and picked up the accessory plug you see next to the Tractor's accessory outlet. Accept for the extra wire tied to the tractor fender handle I think this install is cleaner. If all works well I will cut the wire shorter and install an accessory plug directly to the spreader wiring.
Also I may go back to TSC and purchase a neat wireless controller! It was only 30 bucks.....
Here are some pics of the Spreader Installed. The "Extra" wiring on the seat came with the spreader to run back to the battery with the purple wire connecting to the ignition ( that must shut the unit off with the ignition switch is positioned off)
I went to Tractor Supply today and picked up the accessory plug you see next to the Tractor's accessory outlet. Accept for the extra wire tied to the tractor fender handle I think this install is cleaner. If all works well I will cut the wire shorter and install an accessory plug directly to the spreader wiring.
Also I may go back to TSC and purchase a neat wireless controller! It was only 30 bucks.....
