What spreader do I need?

[jmt1271]

Trying to figure out the proper solution for my needs.

We own 10 acres. 2 acres currently horse pasture with another half acre I'm about to fence in.

5.0 acres on the nose is lawn that I mow.

I mow with a Scag zero turn, and own a Kubota L2501 as well as a Kawasaki Mule Pro.

My needs are as follows.

I need to fertilize all 8 or so acres at various application rates, per my recent soil sample.

But the pasture I need to completely reseed.

I was considering a LP 3 point Spreader, about $850. But that just seems inefficient. Why slowly drive the heavy tractor all over the lawn? Would rather mount a 12v spreader on the Mule or the Scag. Lighter and faster, just more efficient.

That brought me to maybe buying a Herd spreader, 12v, to mount to the Mule.

But I'm still not sure what the right answer is. The Herd, with the ~175# capacity, the model is escaping me, is going to be $800 or so by the time I buy the mount.

I noticed that Fimco offers a utv mounted spreader that can be had for around $350 including a variable speed control.

Sorry, just getting a bit of analysis paralysis. Thoughts or guidance would be appreciated.

 

[BRBurns]

I have an old 3pt spreader that I have refurbished. I fertilize me 3.5 acres I mow in 1 hour going over it twice to ensure even application. I get a 30 ft wide spread with coarse granular fertilizer.

 

[nybirdman]

I use a ATV mounted spreader;rated for 50lbs.Complete control of feed rate with an adjustable gate.I forget what I paid for it but certainly not $350.With a side by side you could just load up the extra in the back and load the spreader as needed.
Check Amazon for ideas and sizes,less than $200 for most.Some fit in the rear hitch;so a simple hook-up.

 

[TheMadOne]

If you're not planning on lime a sprayer is the way to go.

 

[jmt1271]

If you're not planning on lime a sprayer is the way to go.

I have a nice sprayer, but how to acquire liquid fertilizer? The soil sample recommends 120/70/50 on the yard.

 

[3gunr]

They make large cone spreaders that have wheels instead of a 3 pt hitch, so you can tow behind an atv or utv.They are around 700 dollars at farm and home stores.

 

[boomer1025]

I have a nice sprayer, but how to acquire liquid fertilizer? The soil sample recommends 120/70/50 on the yard.

I know Tractor Supply sells liquid10-10-10 to mix for spraying. Might want to check with the fertilizer dealers in the your area and see if they can get liquid to make a mix.