Manure spreader

[mike2280]

I bought a manure spreader last week and I've been trying to find out what brand it is. I found a tag on it with some numbers on and a tag that has been painted over with symbol of a diamond with a capital L in the center. Any help would be wonderful.

 

[5030]

It's a New Idea and in need of some serious parts.

 

[mike2280]

Do you know what model it is?

 

[Sportsman762]

I am not so sure that it is a New Idea spreader. The rear beaters are bolted between 2 bars, and most New Ideas are bolted to one bar. Also New Idea was driven down the left side of the spreader not the right side on most models. The right side drive is a good indicator. What state are you in? Spreaders were often regional so knowing your location can help narrow it down. Also with the age of the spreader finding parts from the OEM will most likely be a futile activity. Can you provide more photos of the spreader? Also what parts are you needing?

 

[mike2280]

I am not so sure that it is a New Idea spreader. The rear beaters are bolted between 2 bars, and most New Ideas are bolted to one bar. Also New Idea was driven down the left side of the spreader not the right side on most models. The right side drive is a good indicator. What state are you in? Spreaders were often regional so knowing your location can help narrow it down. Also with the age of the spreader finding parts from the OEM will most likely be a futile activity. Can you provide more photos of the spreader? Also what parts are you needing?

I'm in Indiana it was manufactured in Benton MN I'll be needing a sprocket and some bearings.

 

[Sportsman762]

This is a hard one to determine the manufacture. International Harvester had a plant in St Cloud MN next to Benton county mn. In There is also a prison in St Cloud (shelby county) and back in the day prisoners made farm equipment sold under the "Minnesota" brand. The Durst gear box indicates that it was most likely not a International Harvester but a shortline manufacture. Durst is still in business today.

Back to the real question.
For Bearings just remove them and get the part number off them or take them to Napa and they will find replacements.

For the sprocket you need to figure out what chain it uses. If it is roller chain then you should be able to find the sister sprocket, measure the OD and count the teeth. From this you can determine the chain. I like McMaster Carr to ID stuff with as their website is intuitive.
Pick the number of teeth
Then pick the OD.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

It will tell you what chain that the sprocket uses if its roller chain.
Then measure your shaft ID and start hunting for a replacement. YY chain X tooth ZZ ID

Also your wheels are tiny compared to what came with it. However this is not an issue as its a PTO drive unit but your ground clearance is limited.

Hope this helps.

 

[TractorTech]

Searching the internet, it looks like what @Sportsman762 said about it possibly a Minnesota brand, prison built spreader. Linked is on very similar

Minnesota 5’ x 10’ Manure Spreader, Single Beater, 540 PTO, 20” Tires on 8 Bolt Rims

Minnesota 5’ x 10’ Manure Spreader, Single Beater, 540 PTO, 20” Tires on 8 Bolt Rims

www.fragodtauctions.com

 

[mike2280]

This is a hard one to determine the manufacture. International Harvester had a plant in St Cloud MN next to Benton county mn. In There is also a prison in St Cloud (shelby county) and back in the day prisoners made farm equipment sold under the "Minnesota" brand. The Durst gear box indicates that it was most likely not a International Harvester but a shortline manufacture. Durst is still in business today.

Back to the real question.
For Bearings just remove them and get the part number off them or take them to Napa and they will find replacements.

For the sprocket you need to figure out what chain it uses. If it is roller chain then you should be able to find the sister sprocket, measure the OD and count the teeth. From this you can determine the chain. I like McMaster Carr to ID stuff with as their website is intuitive.
Pick the number of teeth
Then pick the OD.

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

It will tell you what chain that the sprocket uses if its roller chain.
Then measure your shaft ID and start hunting for a replacement. YY chain X tooth ZZ ID

Also your wheels are tiny compared to what came with it. However this is not an issue as its a PTO drive unit but your ground clearance is limited.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the information it's much appreciated.