Herd Fertilizer/Seed spreader for ATV's

[LoneCowboy]

Ok, having gotten the ATV and doing a lot of seeding this spring and some fertlizing. For pieces smaller than 2 acres or so, it's much faster just to use the ATV than hook up the big one on the tractor.

So, I bought a cycle country spreader from the local shop for about $380 dollars including tax.
What a POS.
Truly, a total piece of junk, spread most of it on me, not the ground, never worked right (although had a nice control feature), mostly plastic, etc.

Then, I did tons of research and found Herd Seeders Herd Seeder - Seeders, Spreaders and Feeders
Called them up and ordered one of the ATV seeders

Wow
Big solid metal (cast iron?), galvanized bucket, big motor and it spreads correctly. (and adjustable to fix the spread). oustanding, best part is, it was $350 shipped.
worth every penny, highly recommended.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

The Herd spreader you show is a modified version of the M96, which is a great spreader. Its heavily built and works well. I use a 3pt version on my tractors and I'm sold on the quality. Its made in Indiana, mine is a couple years old and showing zero corrosion. The gears still spin freely. Everything is built well and it works like it is supposed to.

I had an Agri-Fab that was a total P.O.S. pull behind type spreader. I put the Agri-Fab by the curb for the trash collector and someone came by and took it off the pile. I was worried they would bring it back

 

[mikeyd]

I'm so glad I read this thread as I am in the market for just such a spreader. I also had a tow behind Agri-fab speader....what a complete piece of junk and waste of money. Never worked right, I think the gears must be made of plastic. A couple weeks ago they had a 12 volt ATV spreader at the tractor supply, don't know if it was the "herd" company or not, but the price was about the same. I was afraid to buy it after my experience with the Agri-fab.

Any reason why I couldn't hook the Herd on the back of an RTV?

 

[LoneCowboy]

Nope
look around their website, not only does that version have a UTV mount kit, but they have other trailer hitch style ones.
call them up, very helpful people

 

[MrChris]

Lonecowboy, was curious...what size atv are you using?

 

[LoneCowboy]

Honda Rubicon 500CC (automatic, no shifting, almost perfect for what we are doing, plus the wife doesn't seem to get manual shifting. ). That's not my ATV in the picture, I stole that from Herd's site. but it installs just like that.

works pretty well, and i do like the automatic, just gas and watch the implements.
It's working pretty hard though pulling a 6' chain harrow on aggressive. (and some fat guy on the seat. )

 

[Coyote]

I bought a Cosmo ground engaged from TSC, pricey at $600, but heavy duty, large capacity. It's the same exact unit as 3 pt, just has wheels added. Pull behind ATV, tractor, or jeep/pu. Photo attached

 

[Coyote]

I bought a Cosmo pull behind (ground engaged), from TSC same as the 3 pt, but you can pull behind tractor, ATV or truck. Heavy duty! Pricey too but built to last.

 

[thcri]

As Bob S has said, the Herd Spreader is a good spreader. I have the M96 also and just love it. Have had now 4 years and my self and two neighbors use it each 3 times a year.

murph

 

[Montana_Jack]

.I just had my Herd ATV model delivered today. I bought it based on what I read on this site. The quality seems very heavy duty. I also had an agri tow behind that was a waste of money.

 

[BDubya]

New to this forum, I agree with all of the comments about the Agri-Fab towable . . . POS.

I happen to be local to Herd and have stopped over to see the operation--nice people and good product. They did not have the ATV model in stock while I was there, however, so a question for you that already have it: How does the seed gate open and close? My tractor is large enough that I cannot reach back to open or shut the gate while driving the vehicle. I've looked at Landpride's model, too, and it has an electric flow control that works very well from the driver's seat with a remote set of switches. I'm impressed by the build of the Herd, but I need the control, too.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[thcri]

I happen to be local to Herd and have stopped over to see the operation--nice people and good product. They did not have the ATV model in stock while I was there, however, so a question for you that already have it: How does the seed gate open and close? My tractor is large enough that I cannot reach back to open or shut the gate while driving the vehicle.
Thanks,

Brian

Are you talking the ATV model or the 3 point hitch model. I have a TC29D with a Herd M96 which has an arm in the front of it that I can reach back and open and close.

murph

 

[LoneCowboy]

the ATV model has a lever that you reach back and open, and a very minute adjustment of how far it can open. (and that locks down tight so it doesn't move), the button for running the electric power is back there too

dunno about the tractor models

 

[herdgals]

We wanted to post a reply to all of you that are talking about Herd Seeders. This is from Bobbi and Diane who work at Herd Seeder Company. We have gotten several emails this week about the kind words that people are saying about Herd Seeder Co. We appreciate hearing good things about our seeders, as we do hear some bad and the good makes up for that bad.

This is a small family owned business that has been in operation since 1948. We only have about 18 employees, but we pride ourselves with making the best seeder out there. If at anytime you have questions about our seeders or you're thinking about buying a seeder and don't know what to buy, just give us a call on our toll free line, 866-753-6311 and we'll be glad to help you out.

Again, we would like to thank all of you for your kinds words. It's people like you who help us spread the word about Herd Seeder Co.

 

[darkday]

Wow that's pretty cool. Only 18 employees... IMO the small operations are much more likely to put out a solid product then the larger ones. Something about the taste of big bucks brings about short cuts being taken to save on costs...

 

[thcri]

We wanted to post a reply to all of you that are talking about Herd Seeders. This is from Bobbi and Diane who work at Herd Seeder Company. We have gotten several emails this week about the kind words that people are saying about Herd Seeder Co. We appreciate hearing good things about our seeders, as we do hear some bad and the good makes up for that bad.

This is a small family owned business that has been in operation since 1948. We only have about 18 employees, but we pride ourselves with making the best seeder out there. If at anytime you have questions about our seeders or you're thinking about buying a seeder and don't know what to buy, just give us a call on our toll free line, 866-753-6311 and we'll be glad to help you out.

Again, we would like to thank all of you for your kinds words. It's people like you who help us spread the word about Herd Seeder Co.

Wow, have we ever had a manufacture come on this forum and say thanks? I can't remember one. But Gals I am going to say thanks back. I have one of your Herds and can only say good things about it. I will recomend the M96 anything.

murph