Spreader Manure Spreader Suggestions?

[rmonio]

We recently acquired some horses (3) and I would like to obtain a manure spreader for use with my JD4600. Any suggestions on manufacturers, pricing, etc.?

Thanks for the help!

-Bob

 

[randyvl]

I did the research last yr. I have 2 horses. I found Millcreek to be the best bang for the buck. I got the 37 plus (37 cu ft or 30 bushel.... 1 bushel=1.25 cu ft). I paid $2700.

The reason I went w/ Millcreek is b/c it has a poly floor (not galvanized or wood) It has a urethane lining...basicly, a spayed on bed liner (Rhino style). Great warranty. Easy to move. Barn has concrete floor so I can roll it around even when full.


Millcreek Horse Compost Spreaders - Small Compact & Mini Manure Spreader for Horse Stall Cleaning & Maintenance ]


size depends on how often you want to spread, how often you clean stalls.

 

[Rusty]

We have (3) horses and a Millcreek Model 25 (25 bushel) ground drive compact spreader. The spreader cost $865 in 1995. It has the basic metal body and has held up well. I have replaced (2) control cables that broke or were worn. The Millcreek parts department was very helpful. I keep it inside a barn and do not let it set with manure in it.

 

[rmonio]

Thanks for the responses - I'll look at the Millcreek units. Where are these usually sold? I live in MN - do they go through dealers or direct?

(I'll correspond with them either to find out)

Also - I noticed that not all units are driven from the PTO. Is the model 27 a PTO-driven unit?

Thanks!

-Bob

 

[charlz]

Thanks for the responses - I'll look at the Millcreek units. Where are these usually sold? I live in MN - do they go through dealers or direct?

Around here I have seen the Millcreek units at ag supply stores similar to TSC.

 

[rmonio]

Hmm. I'll have to check the TSC catalog and store near my home... would be nice if they carried it!

Thanks!

-Bob

 

[canoetrpr]

I've got six right now and was up to eight at one point in the winter.

I plan on looking at getting an older New Idea or New Holland or the like - something around 130 bushell or so for my L3400 kubota.

Seems to me you can get an older one from $700 to $1500 in reasonably good shape at an action. I have also found the odd equipment dealer who refurbishes old ones and sells them for under $2000. Basically they replace tires, paint, replace worn wood floor, grease up chains and replace anything that is broken.

The old ones seem to last a very long time.

 

[Rusty]

I'll look at the Millcreek units. Where are these usually sold?"

Is the model 27 a PTO-driven unit?

Millcreek can tell you where your nearest dealers are. When I bought, my nearest dealer was about 70 miles away. The Model 27 is ground-driven.

 

[bota7800]

We have (3) horses and a Millcreek Model 25 (25 bushel) ground drive compact spreader. The spreader cost $865 in 1995.

I am looking at spreaders now. The best price I got on the Millcreek in current dollars was $2300 - take out the deluxe upgrade (bedliner, endgate) and you are still around $2000.

The Wallensteins (Canadian) are well built. I am currently leaning towards the Pequea (US - Pennsylvania Amish, I think). The tongue on the Pequea 25 bushel is really low to the ground so I would need th 50 but one of the tractor dealers has them on sale.

Also, 1 dealer has Pequea 50 bushel PTO unit for $2300. I have been thinking it would be more convenient to load the spreader with the loader so it would be attached to the ATV rather than the tractor. Is this reasonabe or should I plan on using the tractor to pull it. If so, the PTO unit is the best deal.

Anyone have opinions on them? Thanks for any input.

 

[randyvl]

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