Spreader 3 pt driven spreader

[Ray_G]

Does anyone have experience with a 3 pt hitch mounted fertalizer spreader ? I see topics on manure spreaders but I am looking for a spreader for lime and lawn fertalizer. I am tired of walking the miles to spread the stuff. I have 2 questions.
1. How well do they really work ?
2. How much do they cost on average.

Thanks
Ray

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Powdered lime is the hardest to spread with a broadcast spreader. Fertilizer is very easy. The best site I have found for pricing and models is www.easternfarmmachinery.com they handle herd, vicon, thompson, gandy, millcreek and some other spreaders.

 

[cowboydoc]

Ray,
If you're talking about the 3 point pto driven ones they work really well and cost between $500 and 1500 depending on how good of a one you get. I don't see them too often used. The most important thing is make sure and clean them out after use especially with fertilizer.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Vicon makes one of the best spreaders like you want, if you are going to spread lime make sure you buy a spreader with a good agitator in the cone to keep the lime from bridging.

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