Spreader 3 Pt Spreader for Grass Seeding?

[cp1969]

That's what I thought. It sure would be nice if you could spread ag lime, though--it costs about $4 per ton compared to $120 for pelletized.

 

[TXAG]

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]

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]

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

 

[Farmwithjunk]

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.

 

[lcisled]

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.

 

[flusher]

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).

 

[Highbeam]

But the stripes, I hate the stripes. Go over it twice you say? then checkerboards.