AT Reports: Spreaders -- Ride-on and vehicle-drawn

Agrimetal offers several models of straw mulchers. Units are available with an 11-hp or 13-hp Honda gas engine with electric start and 25 feet of discharge hose; a 20-hp gas engine with 33-foot hose; or a 3-point hitch, pto-version suitable for tractors with 20 or 25 hp. Optional deflector, allowing one-person operation, is available.

For more information contact Agrimetal at 919/365-5111 or www.agrimetal.com

The Turf Cricket spreader is designed for precision application of fertilizers and lime for the turf industry. The Model 203 has capacity of 2 tons of fertilizer or 3 tons lime, requires 30-hp tractor. Model 304 holds 3 tons of fertilizer or 4 tons of lime. 70 cu. ft. hopper is only 62 inches high, so can clear entrances, tree limbs.

For more information contact Barron & Brothers, Inc. at 800/282-3570 or
www.barron-bros.com

Choose 5 models of Hop fertilizer spreaders, all with 47-foot spread. Smaller 203 model has adjustable ejector spoon to center spread. Larger 209 and 212 have adjustable spreading fins. Turbo-Hop operates with 20-60 hp tractors. Optional attachments include insert for damp material, short spout for sand and salt, agitator extension.

For more information contact Befco at 800/334-6617 or www.befco.com

Tek Twister I (100 pounds) and II (200 pounds) detachable spreaders front-mount or rear-mount on zero-turn mowers, utility vehicles and tractors. Spread pattern ranges 5-25 feet. They are built on stainless steel frame with Delron impeller. Lexan shield protects operator and transport unit from material spread.

For more information contact BrandTek at 800/247-7335 or www.brandtekus.com

The 440 Turf Tender allows one operator to topdress, fertilize and move a variety of materials from the seat of any 40-hp tractor without having to replace options. Unit has 4.2-yard capacity hopper coated with polyurethane paint. Turf tires are gentle on grass. Dual hydraulic drive ahs both forward and reverse.

For more information contact DAKOTA at 800/477-8415 or www.dakotapeat.com

The TD100 top dresser, the Vicon 480 spreader and HD200 sprayer are attachment optionsfor the redesigned John Deere ProGator heavy-duty utility vehicle. The ProGator features a five-speed synchro-mesh transmission with seamless shifting, hydrostatic steering and a 17-in. turning radius. The Welded, 7-gauge steel frame is laser cut and formed steel construction. The ProGator is available in 23.5-hp diesel and 26-hp gas versions. The Top Dresser (image left) has a seamless conveyor belt and a capacity of 19 cubic feet (1500 lb).

For more information contact John Deere at 800/537-8233 or www.deere.com

The Model 36D and 56D pull-behind versions (left) turn on and off from the tractor seat. The 36D has a spread width of 36 in. and a load capacity of 10 cu. ft.; the 56D spread width is 54 in. with a load capacity of 15 cu. ft.

For more information contact Earth & Turf at 888/693-2638 or www.earthandturf.com

Unlike conventional spreaders that use a slide plate, the Hy-Lander features a mechanical metering system that meters the fertilizer to the impeller based on ground speed. Regardless of ground speed the correct fertilizer rate is maintained. When the unit stops the fertilizer stops automatically. Powered by Honda 13-hp motor with electric start and 18 amp charging system.

For more information contact Gregson Clark at 800/706-9530 or www.gregsonclark.com

The 2440 spreader is designed for 3-point hitch Cat. 2 tractors. It has standard hydraulic remote control.  The 14-guage steel hopper has 2440 lb. capacity. Comes with heavy-duty independent stand and carrying frame. Heavy cast iron gearbox is standard for 540 rpm, special order for 1000 rpm. Rotating agitator and heavy duty aluminum fan with replaceable steel blades.  Spreads 3 -1,000 pounds per acre.

For more information contact Herd Seeder Co. at 574/753-6311 or www.herdseeder.com

Featuring an all steel frame, frontal splash plate and 3 available hopper sizes, Land Pride Broadcast Spreaders fit most uses. The 14-gauge hopper is manufactured using a spin process for sturdy one-piece construction. The smooth, seamless inner wall allows material, ranging from fertilizer to seed and sand, to flow freely for complete clean-out. Delivery is adjustable to spread on the left, right or full width of 54 ft. Application rates range from 44 lbs. to 890 lbs. per acre and hopper capacities of 350 lbs., 563 lbs. or 673 lbs. keep filling and clean-out to a minimum.

For more information contact Landpride at 785/823-3276 or www.landpride.com

The 2005 ride-on Magnum spreader seeder is powered by a Honda 6.5-hp horizontal shaft engine with wet clutch. Offers 150-pound PermaGreen hopper with LESCO-style mechanism and a 12-gallon spray tank with 2 gpm pump and 2 Hypro Ultra low drift nozzles. At 5 mph, covers 3000 square feet per minute.

For more information contact Permagreen at 800/346-2001 or www.permagreen.com

Mill Creek's Turf Tiger (2.5 cu. yd. capacity) and Turf Tiger Cubs (1.8 and 2.3 cu. yd. capacity) spread wet and dry material. The units push wet sand evenly over a 12-foot swath. The units handle sand/peat, wet sand, compost, infield mixes, soil amendments, conditioners and soil mixtures. Saber Tooth attachment is standard equipment, applying a consistent, uniform pattern from 8 feet to 12 feet. Spinner Attachment applies light applications up to 35' wide with varied coverage depth. A 42-in.-wide brush aids precise drop spreading.

For more information contact Mill Creek at 800/311-1323 or www.millcreekmfg.com

The Snowex VeePro Range spreader mounts to a utility vehicle. Independent auger feed and spinner system provides variable spread width from the in-cab control unit. Hopper is heavy-duty polyethylene. Frame is powder-coated steel. Connects directly to vehicle electronics without belts or chains. Two year warranty.

For more information contact Snowex at 800/725-8377 or www.snowex.com

The LG 575 mid-size granular spreader is designed for spreading seed, fertilizer and control products. Standard with a variable-speed controller, the spreader’s material flow gate calibrates and controls flow. Designed to work with service vehicles including tractors, utility vehicles, riding mowers, trailers and pickups, the LG 575 comes standard with a 2-in. receiver hitch mount. The model holds up to 350 lbs. Of dry, free-flowing granular material.

For more information contact TrynEx International at 800/725-8377.

The Toro Topdresser 2500 is a self-contained, all-wheel drive unit towed by a Toro Workman or other utility vehicle. The unit's spread width is 60 in. with a 25 cu. ft. capacity and an 8 mph topdressing speed. The all-wheel drive ensures a consistant application rate on uneven terrain.

For more information contact Toro at 612/888-8801 or www.toro.com

The Turfco Mete-R-Matic XL tow-type top dresser offers increased hopper capacity of 2.25 cubic yards (1.72 cubic meters) and carries a maximum load of 6,000 pounds. It combines patented chevron belt design and ground drive system to ensure even materials distribution regardless of moisture content or vehicle speed.

For more information contact Turfco at 800/679-8201 or www.turfco.com

The Windmill 3-point hitch pto spreader-seeder accurately spreads across a 40-foot swath. Hopper is made of one sheet of 2 mm thick steel, so has no seams to rust or split. It handles granular fertilizer, herbicides, seed, salt or sand. Twin, instant on/off levers let operator spread to left, right or full fan with instant control. 400, 700 and 850-pound versions available.

For more information contact Vandermolen at 973/992-8506 or www.vandermolencorp.com

The Wikco Model 800 Spreader is a tow behind, granular material spreader designed to spread fertilizer, sand, salt, seed, lime and similar materials. Unit has an internal drag chain, not a spinning wire agitator,  to break up material and help drag the material to the opening, It feature a 9 cubic ft., non-rust poly hopper; pneumatic tires on 8-inch rims, and heavy duty steel frame construction.

For more information contact Wikco at 866/464-8893 or www.wikco.com