Seeders Buying Herd Seeder
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RickB
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Many smaller manufacturers use distributers as a middleman between them and selling dealers. In my neck of the woods, J.S. Woodhouse and Cummings & Bricker are a couple of the larger ones. They may also distribute to Ohio. You should check with Herd and see who they distribute to, then find a dealer that buys from them. I would be surprised if Herd didn't have several selling dealers in your state.
Farmwithjunk
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Go to the Herd website. I do believe they have a "dealer locator". If not, they definately have a "contact us". I'm sure they'll be able to assist you in finding SOMEONE who'll sell you a seeder. I've got 2 of them (1 big, 1 small...don't recall model #s) They are fine products, well worth the effort in finding a local dealer.
Personally, I'd start with a phone call to all your area dealers, especially any with a good AG equipment base. Herd is a VERY big seller. I'd find it hard to believe SOMEONE won't be able to get you one.
Personally, I'd start with a phone call to all your area dealers, especially any with a good AG equipment base. Herd is a VERY big seller. I'd find it hard to believe SOMEONE won't be able to get you one.
LoneCowboy
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Just order direct from Herd
That's what I did.
showed up 3 days later.
Best dang seeder I own or have owned by a long shot. Can't praise it highly enough.
And, was actually cheaper in price than the junky made in china one I replaced.
http://www.herdseeder.com/
That's what I did.
showed up 3 days later.
Best dang seeder I own or have owned by a long shot. Can't praise it highly enough.
And, was actually cheaper in price than the junky made in china one I replaced.
http://www.herdseeder.com/
daBear
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For a 3 point the M-96 model just can't be beat. Unless you need one of more roubst models. I don't have one yet but that is at the top of my want list.
funny farmer
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That m 96 looks like a good deal, I wonder how wide it will spread? That 750 looks like a heavier duty one and might last longer. It might be well worth the extra $500. If I had the money that would be mine, but I'm in the m96 catagory. Would anyone buy something like this to do 20 acres at a time? I was just wonder how much of a pain it would be. Maybe I'll be able to rent one from someone for this year. Then I think I'll pull a bed spring behind evrything to bury the seed a little. MAybe I'll put 3 bedsprings togather so I won't have to make so many trips.
daBear
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The 750 would be a serious piece of equipment for some big time seeding and fertilizing. I am a small operation and the M96 would last me forever.
Farmwithjunk
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I've got a model that's been eliminated from the Herd line-up. It's the M150 or F150 (can't remember the exact model designation) It's essentially the same spreader as the M96, only with a much larger capacity hopper. I've put down truckloads of seed with it. I haven't used it in 3 years, but I wouldn't think of parting with it. Really good piece of equipment!
Baranx4
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I called Herd this morning for pricing on a M-96, I was quoted the listed suggested retail price that's on their web site, plus shipping. I had hoped for a little break on pricing.
Is the seeder really that much better than the others to justify the cost. With shipping your looking at over $500.00 to my door and are there any other seeder/spreaders that people would suggest?
Is the seeder really that much better than the others to justify the cost. With shipping your looking at over $500.00 to my door and are there any other seeder/spreaders that people would suggest?
Farmwithjunk
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The absolute best broadcast seeder/spreader I've ever used is from VICON. You won't get one for $500 though.
The Herd seeder is extremely accurate with grass seed. There are broadcast seeders that'll spread fertilizer, ect, and do just as good of a job, but when it comes to spreading small seed, Herd takes a back seat to few if any.
Try Sweet farm equipment in Mundfordville Kentucky. Ken Sweet WAS an active TBN board member for quite a while. I haven't seen much of him of late though. He has M96's listed on his website for $450. Site hasn't been updated in some time, so it may be an old price. He ships too. Might be worth a shot.
http://www.sweettractors.com/
The Herd seeder is extremely accurate with grass seed. There are broadcast seeders that'll spread fertilizer, ect, and do just as good of a job, but when it comes to spreading small seed, Herd takes a back seat to few if any.
Try Sweet farm equipment in Mundfordville Kentucky. Ken Sweet WAS an active TBN board member for quite a while. I haven't seen much of him of late though. He has M96's listed on his website for $450. Site hasn't been updated in some time, so it may be an old price. He ships too. Might be worth a shot.
http://www.sweettractors.com/
rvaitor
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I found an old M96 in the barn cleaned it up and looking forward to using it. Called Herd for some advice and David? Herd walked me through what I needed to rejuvenate it. Mine is probably 40 years old he said.
funny farmer
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I was thinking $500 is pretty cheap.
LoneCowboy
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It's made in america, no junky made in china crap
it's made out of real iron and steel
this seeder will still be around in 40 years
You'll only have to buy it once.
shipping shouldn't be that much, it's not that big.
The pattern is fantasic (and adjustable)
I do lots of acres on many different places, it's my business.
I'm not buying anything but Herd for seeders going forward.
Their website says suggested retail price is $441, not $500 for an M96. You definately want to add on the lid.
worth every penny if you ask me.
it's made out of real iron and steel
this seeder will still be around in 40 years
You'll only have to buy it once.
shipping shouldn't be that much, it's not that big.
The pattern is fantasic (and adjustable)
I do lots of acres on many different places, it's my business.
I'm not buying anything but Herd for seeders going forward.
Their website says suggested retail price is $441, not $500 for an M96. You definately want to add on the lid.
worth every penny if you ask me.
Baranx4
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The $500 was with shipping since they said it would be around $50 to ship it to Pa.
foggy1111
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Glad to see this post. I have been reading about seeders this afternoon/evening and need a little clarification on them, as the Herd website does not describe the features in great detail. My needs are primarily for deer food plots (currently...about 5 acres).
1. Will the Herd Seeder handle little seeds like clover nearly as well as a hand seeder (such as the Solo or Earthway)?
2. How well can you control the width of the broadcast?? Part of the areas I want to clover seed are woodland trails about 12 to 15 feet in width....and much of the seeders merits are on the high width that can be broadcast...little on the control of the width.
3. How is the width of the broadcast controlled? by the PTO driven disc's RPM? or by a shield? or?
4. IF I do not intend to use the seeder for fertilizer too, are one of the better ATV electric powered seeders a good option?
Prior to reading about the Herd seeder, I had resigned myself to using a good hand-crank seeder. But walking the trails and turning a crank doesn't appeal to me the same as driving.
Thanks for any advice.
1. Will the Herd Seeder handle little seeds like clover nearly as well as a hand seeder (such as the Solo or Earthway)?
2. How well can you control the width of the broadcast?? Part of the areas I want to clover seed are woodland trails about 12 to 15 feet in width....and much of the seeders merits are on the high width that can be broadcast...little on the control of the width.
3. How is the width of the broadcast controlled? by the PTO driven disc's RPM? or by a shield? or?
4. IF I do not intend to use the seeder for fertilizer too, are one of the better ATV electric powered seeders a good option?
Prior to reading about the Herd seeder, I had resigned myself to using a good hand-crank seeder. But walking the trails and turning a crank doesn't appeal to me the same as driving.
Thanks for any advice.
Farmwithjunk
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Glad to see this post. I have been reading about seeders this afternoon/evening and need a little clarification on them, as the Herd website does not describe the features in great detail. My needs are primarily for deer food plots (currently...about 5 acres).
1. Will the Herd Seeder handle little seeds like clover nearly as well as a hand seeder (such as the Solo or Earthway)?
2. How well can you control the width of the broadcast?? Part of the areas I want to clover seed are woodland trails about 12 to 15 feet in width....and much of the seeders merits are on the high width that can be broadcast...little on the control of the width.
3. How is the width of the broadcast controlled? by the PTO driven disc's RPM? or by a shield? or?
4. IF I do not intend to use the seeder for fertilizer too, are one of the better ATV electric powered seeders a good option?
Prior to reading about the Herd seeder, I had resigned myself to using a good hand-crank seeder. But walking the trails and turning a crank doesn't appeal to me the same as driving.
Thanks for any advice.
The Herd seeders are far ahead of the crowd when it comes to ACCURATELY spreading small seed. They rank amongst the best in that catagory. Width of broadcast would be controlled by pto speed (and that, by ENGINE speed) Rate (lbs per acre) is controlled by a combination of PTO speed and GROUND speed) My Herd F-160 has a PTO/GROUND speed chart on the spreader. I would assume all models of Herd spreaders do same. (F-160 is a now discontinued model. It's essentially the same as the M96, only with a MUCH larger hopper) I have no personal experience with the electric seeders, but I have heard they do an excellent job.
Farmwithjunk
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The M96 holds 3 bushels, the F-160 holds 5 bushels.
jcaledon
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You can get an extension kit for the Herd M-96 if capacity is an issue. I believe it gives you an additional 2 bushels.