Spreader 3 Pt Spreader for Grass Seeding?
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TXAG
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I know all about that expensive grass seed. I just mixed mine in the 3 pt spreader with three bags of "playground sand" from walmart and went to town. At $395 / 50# I didn't want it all to end up in one big pile.
Highbeam
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I am sure it could spread pelletized lime but not sure about the dust. The description for a spreader at TSC or Northern had a description listing lime as being able to be spread.
slaveToHorses
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The broadcast spreader will work fine. Not as efficient as a drop type though.
I have had a Sitrex for a couple of years with no issues.
Here is a link, price has gone up quite a bit but a good spreader.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sitrex-250-Rotary-Broadcast-Spreader-550-lbs-capacity_W0QQitemZ7612061181QQcategoryZ11752QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I have had a Sitrex for a couple of years with no issues.
Here is a link, price has gone up quite a bit but a good spreader.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sitrex-250-Rotary-Broadcast-Spreader-550-lbs-capacity_W0QQitemZ7612061181QQcategoryZ11752QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Farmwithjunk
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I've spread hydrated lime (dust) one time with a spinner type spreader. That was about 10 years ago. I'll bet the dust is STILL flying. hat chore is best left to a drop spreader. Pelletized or "mill run" AG lime from a quarry will spread, just don't get carried away when filling the hopper with the AG lime. It packs tight.
Grass seeding is mainly about seed to soil contact and water. That is why a brillion seeder usually does a great job, it does a great job with seed to soil contact and also does not get the seed too deep. Metering is also much better than a broadcast spreader
If it were me, I would buy the spreader (you will need it for fertilizer anyway) and rent the brillion for the seeding. I think it will pay for itself in a better grass stand.
If it were me, I would buy the spreader (you will need it for fertilizer anyway) and rent the brillion for the seeding. I think it will pay for itself in a better grass stand.
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I only have about 3/4 acre of lawn on my 10-acre spread. So I handle landscaping chores with a cheap $1000 Huskee 18hp, 42" riding mower with a 42" Agri-Fab drop spreader ($200) for seed and fertilizer. I like drop spreaders more than the broadcast type because of better accuracy, less waste.
Use the B7510HST/LA302FEL to mow about 7 acres of weeds with a 4-ft KK brush hog (TSC, $675 last June).
Use the B7510HST/LA302FEL to mow about 7 acres of weeds with a 4-ft KK brush hog (TSC, $675 last June).
Highbeam
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But the stripes, I hate the stripes. Go over it twice you say? then checkerboards.