broadcast spreader that doesn't suck

[dodge man]

I have the exact unit Fred posted. If you have a smooth yard a tow behind would work. My yard is pretty rough. The other problem is a tow behind is setup for a riding mower so the control lever is a long reach from a tractor.

 

[atitus74]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I took a look at the befco and tsc spreaders. The befco hop and baby hop look fantastic. Only wish they were cheaper. Even the TSC model starts at $600. Time to start setting some cash aside for a future purchase. I haven't looked at lesco yet.

 

[bigtiller]

I had an Agra-fab spreader many years. I gave up trying to use the gate to control the amount of material that came out. Instead, I opened the gate wide open and controlled the coverage with the speed of the tractor.

 

[coobie]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I took a look at the befco and tsc spreaders. The befco hop and baby hop look fantastic. Only wish they were cheaper. Even the TSC model starts at $600. Time to start setting some cash aside for a future purchase. I haven't looked at lesco yet.

I know the price is a little salty.I have had my befco baby hop 10 years and it still looks new.I spray it off after every use.I try to buy once and cry only once with the high prices of these implements.

 

[BHD]

Kasco is making herd spreader, and they have a smaller electric model, Herd Broadcast Seeders/Spreaders from Kasco

i know the county spread grass seeding there ditches of the roads and they used a herd spreader that was electric mount on the side of a pickup,

I bought a 1200 model when Herd was still Herd, and it has done all I ever asked of it, there not cheap, I see them on Ebay from time to time,

one on ebay a small pto model HERD M-96 SEEDER 3 POINT HITCH *FREE 1 MI. TRUCK FREIGHT SHIPPING* | eBay do a search for heard spreaders and more will come up,

 

[Alan W.]

I think you would be well satisfied with a three point spreader. I have had a Baltic Baltimatic for over 25 years, a few dents and scrapes but still good as new. Like others have said wash it out after use. I spray mine with used motor oil and diesel to keep from corroding.

 

[duffer]

I too, have a conical spreader from Agrex. (3 pt - PTO) Got mine from my local JD dealer. I wanted one that would "resist" the fertilizer corrosion, and this one has a plastic cone for the material and a stainless steel whirlybird mechanism, rather than just regular steel. Going on my 3rd season with it, and still looks like new. I rinse it off each time, and have no corrosion, and I spread 60+ bags of fertilizer a year, plus other stuff like prodiamine, insecticide, etc.

The ability to control the spread is a real plus. You can regulate the amount, not just by the gate opening, but the tractor speed, elevation of the spreader on your 3 pt.
Paid $995 for mine.

Good luck!

 

[flashpuppy]

Y’all want the best spreader out there?

Lime Spreader - Sides Spread-all Spreaders

Hands down, absolute best spreader. 100% USA made. Heck, I have even done some of the design work on these. These things will spread anything. Probably way overkill and definitely gonna make you choke a little when you hear a price.

 

[dalola]

Y’all want the best spreader out there?

Lime Spreader - Sides Spread-all Spreaders

Hands down, absolute best spreader. 100% USA made. Heck, I have even done some of the design work on these. These things will spread anything. Probably way overkill and definitely gonna make you choke a little when you hear a price.

OK, let's have it. (the price)

 

[SharpFran]

I too, have a conical spreader from Agrex. (3 pt - PTO) Got mine from my local JD dealer. I wanted one that would "resist" the fertilizer corrosion, and this one has a plastic cone for the material and a stainless steel whirlybird mechanism, rather than just regular steel. Going on my 3rd season with it, and still looks like new. I rinse it off each time, and have no corrosion, and I spread 60+ bags of fertilizer a year, plus other stuff like prodiamine, insecticide, etc.

The ability to control the spread is a real plus. You can regulate the amount, not just by the gate opening, but the tractor speed, elevation of the spreader on your 3 pt.
Paid $995 for mine.

Good luck!

Thx for the recommendation! I think that price is fine