Manure spreader to spread rocks

[rasorbackq]

Just bought a used international manure spreader Can I use it to spread drain rock?
Or dirt It has a control to stop the beater so it may advance the drain rock and fall off the back.
Yes it will be slow going but should ask the question.\

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I wouldn't recommend that idea. The chains and gear box are set up for manure that slides relatively easily. If you wanted to try and load it lightly I don't think it would be worth the effort. If you put a metal floor in, it might work ok ?

 

[2458n]

Weight of rock will cause the drive chains to break.

 

[hslogger]

If you don't care what happens to the manure spreader than go ahead on'er. By and large you will end up wrecking the manure spreader.

 

[rockinmywaypa]

there aren't too many chain and sprocket assemblys that can handle stones getting in between and still keep working. you'd be better off with a jd it would last about an hour longer.

 

[rasorbackq]

So sounds like its not a good idea. Thanks for the input.

 

[Looking4new]

You could set it up like a 'flow boy' trailer. They use a belt and rounded sides.

 

[Notforhire]

there aren't too many chain and sprocket assemblys that can handle stones getting in between and still keep working. you'd be better off with a jd it would last about an hour longer.

I've been told that a manure spreader is the only piece of equipment that JD won't stand behind.

 

[Halftrack]

Unless, of course, it is side discharge.