Spreader Manure Spreader Suggestions?

[bota7800]

I went Millcreek Deluxe b/c I had spent a year looking at spreaders both on dealer lots and in use.

The non poly coated units had all started to rust. Infact if you go to a dealer and look at new on lot, you might see rusting. I had talked to several small farm/horse acreage etc and some of those with galvanized units had some rusting on floor, underside etc.

I spent my $$ upfront rather than taking it in the rear.

---just an opinion

Yeah, I will definitely spray bedliner in whatever I buy (it is pretty easy with a Schutz gun). All the units I looked at new had poly floors like the Millcreek. You are correct about the rusting. Even in CO the PTO Pequea I mentioned had rust on the scratches (it has been on the lot a while- hence the good price)

 

[Cottonhawk]

We have two horses. The spreader I use is Newer Spreader. It's light weight, easy to use, and rust free. Here is the web site:
Newer Spreader - Details and information

 

[jmarotz]

Has or does anyone have/own one of the Smart Spreaders, Would like to know how good it works. A bit expensive but very simple in design.
We Do Poo!

 

[bota7800]

We have two horses. The spreader I use is Newer Spreader. It's light weight, easy to use, and rust free. Here is the web site:
Newer Spreader - Details and information

We were interested in those but when I posted on the HorseByNet site, I did not get any responses that had actual knowledge of the spreader.

How well does it break up the manure?

Is it an even distribution?

Do you harrow afterwards?

Have you had any problems with it (jambs, breakage)?

Thanks.

 

[Cottonhawk]

How well does it break up the manure?
It uses something like a spinning drum driven by the wheels which push the manure through series of openings to break up the chunks.
Is it an even distribution?
Yes, the drum spans the entire width of the spreader and the distribution is very even. We spread them on the pastures, meadows, and on the forest road in our woods.
Do you harrow afterwards?
I don't. However, I do use a flexible tine harrow to condition my pastures.
Have you had any problems with it (jambs, breakage)?
It's sturdy all aluminum construction and I hose it off after usage and keep it in the barn when not in use. No problem at all.
Hope this helps.

 

[KennK]

I have three horses on a small property. We use a ground-driven Frontier (John Deere) MS1105G manure spreader. Its the largest ground-driven one that was available.

When spreading I usually wish it was bigger (allowing fewer trips), but when storing it for the winter I usually wish it was smaller. I think that means we sized it about right.

The floor is poly-coated. The walls are galvanized. The rest of it is painted. Its been stored about 50/50 in barn & outside for about two years now and so far no signs of rust. I grease it up before using and apply oil to the chains.

It has some pretty aggressive teeth on the beaters and shreds the manure pretty well. So far it has served us very well. Can't complain.

John Deere Ag - Frontier Equipment Features for Manure Spreaders - 175 Bushels or Less

 

[rmonio]

I have three horses on a small property. We use a ground-driven Frontier (John Deere) MS1105G manure spreader. Its the largest ground-driven one that was available.

When spreading I usually wish it was bigger (allowing fewer trips), but when storing it for the winter I usually wish it was smaller. I think that means we sized it about right.

The floor is poly-coated. The walls are galvanized. The rest of it is painted. Its been stored about 50/50 in barn & outside for about two years now and so far no signs of rust. I grease it up before using and apply oil to the chains.

It has some pretty aggressive teeth on the beaters and shreds the manure pretty well. So far it has served us very well. Can't complain.

John Deere Ag - Frontier Equipment Features for Manure Spreaders - 175 Bushels or Less

Thanks, Ken. I have looked at the Frontier units listed in the brochure and would prefer to overbuy vs. underbuy. Can you share some thoughts on cost? o )

Thanks!

-Bob

 

[KennK]

Mine cost me just under $2800, if that helps. There is an MS1108G that is 48" across interior, rather than the 36" across that mine has. It's rated capacity is 80 bushels vs. my 50 bushels.

This morning I posted a bit more info on how I use it over at the JD buying forum.

 

[bota7800]

Mine cost me just under $2800, if that helps. There is an MS1108G that is 48" across interior, rather than the 36" across that mine has. It's rated capacity is 80 bushels vs. my 50 bushels.

This morning I posted a bit more info on how I use it over at the JD buying forum.

Who makes that unit for JD? Kind of looks like an H&S. Good price for an 80 bushel unit. MachineFinder had it everywhere from $3000 to 4000!

I still think the Wallenstein is built best but you won't come close to that price on one, particularly with the exchange rate.

 

[L3650]

IMO, those Millcreek ground driven spreaders are toys. How do those beaters work when the temperature is about 0 degrees F and your load has been in for a day or two.

Your tractor is large enough for something bigger. Find a nice, older pto driven spreader. I'm not sure what part of MN you are in, but here in WI you could find something that is a true implement and still has a lot of service.