Spreader Spreaders

[Bob_farmer]

I am looking for a PTO spreader, and I think I am going to go to the low end of the market. I would like to avoid the unit essentially being disposable. My need is 8 acre seed and fertilizer 2x per year, NO SALT.

Can anyone recommend a low end model that works well? Can anyone detail which models are the same but rebranded? Any comments on Sitrex, Agrex, United Farm Implement, Worksaver, etc. I just need one to do the job, precision dosing is unnecessary. 2-3 years use would be great.

 

[greg_g]

Plenty of cheap spreaders all over the place, but some are only available regionally. It would help to know where you live

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[Bob_Skurka]

Why don't you get in touch with Mark Carter of CCM? He advertises on this website and sells good equipment at good prices. Mark is a great guy to work with, he will work with you to make sure you get the correct size for your property and your budget. If you want something used, Ken Sweet, who also posts here and he offers used products as well as new.

I prefer Herd brand spreaders, they are American made.

 

[HayDR]

Thanks Bob,

3 sizes are available- $275, $285, $295

 

[kingoflawns]

The sitrex is an awesome spreader. Consider this endorsement is coming from a lawn care company. The landpride rotted out in no time!

 

[wolc123]

I suggest you check out the flea market sections of some local antique tractor shows. I found a 3ph cyclone spreader last year for $20 that works great and seems to be made a lot better than the new low-end models selling for $200-500.

 

[Bob_farmer]

This is one item that makes me nervous used, because a lot have been trashed with salt spreading whenever they turn up.

 

[RickB]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My need is 8 acre seed and fertilizer 2x per year, NO SALT.)</font>
Kind of a contradiction of terms. The P and K fraction of commercial fertilizers are largely salts. Just so you know.

 

[Bob_farmer]

Yes I know, but fertilizer is spread only 2x per year probably in good weather before a coming rain while salt may be spread all winter is moisture bringing condensate into the moving parts and with the spreader often getting left out in the in the wet weather. I'm not cleaning anything at 8-9 pm on a winter night.