Spreader Need help with drop spreader

[Peej]

I recently picked up a Sears and roebuck drop spreader #716 88
It is 8' and in pretty good shape especially for $100.
I would like to find some info on it especially the workings on the engagement on the wheels/axle, it freewheeels or you can flip a lever and put the axle in gear. Talked to my New Holland tractor guru and he said it was probably made by ezee flow or brillion. Any help would be appreciated. BTW no help at sears parts direct.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Any way of posting a picture? E Z Flow, Brillion, Gandy, and New Idea made the majority of those types of spreaders. (IH and Deere made also manufactured their own) One of us might recognize a simularity in yours and one of ours in a picture. I have a New Idea 8'er.

 

[Peej]

FWJ I'll see about getting a pic and also a pic of the hub.

Just an old KY boy!


Life's journey is not to arrive at the gates quietly, in a well preserved body.
But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting " Hallelujah...what a ride!"

 

[Peej]

Finally got some pictures of drop spreader. Hope I've done it correctly to get them on the post. Farming with Junk, what do you think?
Pj

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Probably made by AVCO/New Idea. Part of AGCO now. Parts may be available still through AGCO. Here's one I had. (Painted IH red, 'cause that's what I had on hand)

 

[Peej]

Thanks FWJ,
That sure appears to be the same. I also have about 3/4 a gallon of IH red on the shelf I was going to use. When engaging the agitator do you rotate the stud to the cut out or is that for traveling?
Ever been to Owensboro KY that 's home for me.
Thanks PJ

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I can't recall which position is "neutral" and which drives the agitator. Mine is buried in snow and ice at the moment, so I can't go look.

I've been to Owensboro many times. They're digging out from the recent ice storm too. That part of the state got hit hard. We go through there on the way to the Evansville Indiana area several times a year. (antique tractor shows) Love to hit all the good BBQ joints while we're there!

 

[Peej]

Moonlight and Old Hickory House Ahhhh!

 

[drivadesl]

That looks like a great deal for a C-note Peej. Will that work with drop spreading lime, and how much do you think it would hold??

 

[Barneyhunts]

I have a similar 8' New Idea spreader, but it has a different looking engagement device. I can rotate the agitators by hand if mine is disengaged but it takes a little effort. Mine handles ag. lime very well and it carries about 1000#(20 - 50# bags). I use it on my food plots. I think you got a good deal for $100.

 

[drivadesl]

Hey Barney. Have you ever tried spreading bulk lime with yours? Bulk tends to be less clean and more clumps than what you get in bags, but also a lot less money. I was thinking of building one, but my food plots are small enough if I could pick up something like one of these it would be worth it.

 

[Barneyhunts]

Hey Barney. Have you ever tried spreading bulk lime with yours? Bulk tends to be less clean and more clumps than what you get in bags, but also a lot less money. I was thinking of building one, but my food plots are small enough if I could pick up something like one of these it would be worth it.

The only lime I've spread has been out of bags, but the gates on my spreader will open pretty wide and I think the agitators are pretty effective. I've used mine 1 season and have spread about 8 ton of lime with it on my small plots. I bought it last year about this time.

 

[Peej]

Hey drivadesl,
I bought the spreader from a fellow who had used it in Tenn. Said thats all his father used to put out lime, I asked about bulk and he said yes. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but the Local fert. store said bulk was $35 a ton and they are only 14 miles from my hunting lease. They will deliver for about $50 for up to 5T. I think I'll just pick up a couple tons in a dump trlr. and make a few trips. will be easier to load off the trailer than off the ground. Also just purchased a manual off ebay for $10 with shipping it should give adjustment rates as the chart under the lid is about gone. Have no idea how much it will hold.

 

[Peej]

OK just came back from a day of spreading lime and fertilizer. Spreader worked well. Looked inside the lid and found a partial application chart.
Partial meaning a good portion was missing. I did see a chart stating David Bradley basic spreader it referred to adjusting the bolt/bolt stop shown in the pics under the middle of the spreader. I straightened the angle iron piece in the pics. Part of the wording states turning the bolt 1 1/2 turns opens the slots 1/16th " I think I saw where 9/16 allowed for 1046? lbs per acre.

Any one have any Ideas or can help with the chart and the bolt adjustment.

Loaded by hand took us (3) about 3 minutes with shovels-lime also
14 50# bags 10-10-10 and it was full.