[Pete Jesse]

I am reducing the price of this spreader to $1200.00 or a good offer.
If you have any interest in an unused David Bradley ground drive spreader make an offer.

[Pete Jesse]

@Donn Hewes 30344 wrote:

If you look in the photo albums at Russell forestry you will see several pictures of a low two wheeled fore cart with an easy entry and a flat back with four hooks for logging. There are also plans somewhere. The cart originated with Les Barden I believe or at least he popularized it.

Thanks I found it.

[Pete Jesse]

What is a Barden Cart?

[Pete Jesse]

I have been working with a team of haflingers for three years. They have done everything asked of them. I took some hedge row trees down, 18″ DBH, and they were more than capable of pulling them. I use a David Bradley “75” four wheeled ground drive spreader( I don’t know how many bushels it holds). The first time they pulled it the weight was more than they wanted to start. Once it was moving they were able to pull it but they did not like the weight. Since then I have reduce the load to about half full and have been increasing the weight slowly. They still have some trouble starting it, it is more of a starting together issue, but once it is moving they pull it with ease. The first time I turned the beaters on they did react to the noise but quickly settled down to the job. The person I bought them from said they have also mowed hay, I haven’t tried this yet.

I frequently mention that these animals gain weight just looking a hay. I try to feed them at 2.5% of their body weight using first cutting hay and some oats.

They have both been ridden and are calm and responsive. It is easy to just jump on and lean forward to steer with nothing but the halter or tie the lead rope through their halters.

I have found this team to be quiet and responsive. Who ever trained them did a great job. I wouldn’t hesitate to attach them to any piece of equipment. But I also recognize that as a team they have a combined weight of 2100-2200 lb. and will not be able to pull as much as a 3500+ lb team.

[Pete Jesse]

A few inches of rain.
Power has been on and off, currently on.
So far not as windy as expected in Chenango County.
Family is camped out at State Fair for horse shows.

[Pete Jesse]

Thanks the the memories.

both were great shows.

[Pete Jesse]

@Livewater Farm 22821 wrote:

Ironwood Makes A Great Pole For Sleds Or Scoot As Well As Wooden Shoes For Scoots Hard To Drive A Staple In Once Dry
Bill

What are the wooden shoes for scoots that you refer to?

Is there a “standard” size for the pole?

Thanks.

[Pete Jesse]

The #9 has a five foot cutting bar.
I don’t know the difference between a high gear or regular gear.

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