Spreader Spreaders

[buzst]

I just bought a small cosmo including PTO shaft and agitator from agri-supply for about $260.

 

[Bowhunter]

Thanks CCI and buzst.

 

[MarshallTractor]

Can these spreaders handle pelletized lime as well? Thanks.

 

[BeeFarmer]

I really have found my Heard Seeder to work well.

 

[RET]

Thanks for the tips.
I am following up on some of them.

Hillsequip - check your PM.
CCI - get me some detail info.

Now I have another problem....what do you look for in a basic spreader other than quality of construction (I told you I was stupid!)? I don't even know what questions to ask. Any advice?

thx again!
roger

 

[Phred]

I bought the cosmo 500 from the local farmers coop. I think it was ~$300 with the agitator.
They were cheaper than the local tractor supply.
Atwoods would also have this spreader.
You probably want the 250 instead.

Fred

 

[Phred]

Yes. Pellet lime should work well.

I have spread normal ag lime with it that I buy in bulk (a tri-axial dump trucks worth at a time).
You need to keep the ag lime dry and even then it sticks to the sides a bit. But its works.

The pelletized lime should be much easier to feed through the spreader.

Fred

 

[sweettractors]

Here is a listing of a nice seeder/spreader with lots of pictures and information, that we recently sold on Ebay
--We normally sell that unit for $299---Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *Refurbished 2 bottom plows and Cultipackers*