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  • January 24, 2015 at 5:53 pm #84686
    Wamoo
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    I’m researching 4-wheel ground-drive manure spreaders (or as my dad call them,”political platforms”) and have literature on both the “E-Z Spreader” and the “D.H. Welding” spreader…

    Does anyone here have one of these spreaders? Thoughts? Comments? Regrets?

    Also, what size manure spreader do you folks think a team can handle on flat to gentle rolling ground? Spreading dairy manure and bedding… no compost. The E-Z comes in 55 and 75 BU, and the D.H. comes in 85 and 110 BU. Thoughts? How big are your manure spreaders?

    Looking forward to your replies!

    January 25, 2015 at 8:18 am #84688
    Does’ Leap
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    I am not familiar with those spreaders but I do have 80 bushel Lancaster, two wheel spreader that I hook to a forecart. I have hilly hayland and that size seems about right. The Lancaster is an excellent piece of machinery. I normally spread with 2 but will sometimes hook 3 depending on how much I am spreading. I generally spread 15 loads / day. I would think that well conditioned horses on flat land could handle 110 BU without too much problem and you can always load light if necessary.

    George

    January 27, 2015 at 1:16 am #84699
    back-forty
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    I use a old Minnesota 4 wheel spreader on fairly hilly land with a team of two. I would agree with George that a 110 should work fine. I tend to set the apron speed low and spread a thin layer. Better coverage on my field and easier on the spreader and the team and if needed you can always load lighter if needed.

    April 3, 2015 at 11:25 pm #85305
    mickeyt
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    How about a 4 wheeled New Deal manure spreader I just bought with pneumatic tires. How can I find the model name and perhaps a User Manual?

    April 4, 2015 at 6:04 am #85307
    Donn Hewes
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    I would look for a small metal plate on the lower left frame. It may have come off or been painted over. A user’s manual would be a good idea, but they are pretty simple to use with or with out one. Let us know if you have questions about how it works. Donn

    October 16, 2016 at 1:28 pm #89562
    Wamoo
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    An update: I recently purchased an International 200-H spreader. It’s complete, the floor is good, has been kept lubricated, and used until recently. It does need some work, but mostly just cosmetic.

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