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manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or HS

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Kevin in MA

11-06-2006 13:09:04




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We are looking for a new 215 to 260 BU manure spreader (can't find any used ones that are worth anything). Looks like we will go with a New Idea 3726 but have also been looking at a New Holland 155 and the H&S 235 (which is a LOT more money). We will be using it to spread manure from 12 horses and from empting our barns after winter (150 sheep). Our EQIP funding calls for a composting facility so we want a spreader that is big enough to spread all our composted manure quickly (thinking of putting it on after the first cut of hay is taken off.) Any thoughts on these spreaders.

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Kevin

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Jossette

11-07-2006 19:54:02




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to Kevin in MA, 11-06-2006 13:09:04  
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accually, horse manure piled up over the winter will dry up and blow away eventually. Its the darn hay they think they dont want for some reason. if you could seperate the hay from raw manure, you would have half the hauling by spring, thus needing a smaller and more affordable spreader.

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calamazoo

11-07-2006 18:10:58




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to Kevin in MA, 11-06-2006 13:09:04  
I had a new idea (not good idea) 363 and it was the biggest POS that ever came on this farm. It only had two speeds for the apron chain and they were too fast and waayyy too fast. We could never keep the apron drive chain together and it was famous for taking the teeth off the small sprocket in behind the gearbox. We traded it for a Hagedorn and never looked back. We love the hydraulic push gate.

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Sean Griggs

11-15-2006 18:12:54




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to calamazoo, 11-07-2006 18:10:58  
I hear that! I am in the process of trying to find the sprocket that just had the teeth removed for a new idea model 218 spreader. any ideas on where to look?



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Fordfarmer

11-07-2006 06:59:51




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to Kevin in MA, 11-06-2006 13:09:04  
I've never run a H&S, but they seem pretty decent (but heavy! could be an issue at certain times of the year). I used to have a NI. Can't say much of anything bad about it. Have a Gehl now (same as NH). Dealer is 6 miles away, vs. 50+ for a NI dealer. Works fine, but not an equal to the NI. End gate has never fit as well, and is built lighter. Also have the side extentions, and they aren't as heavy as they should be. My next spreader will be another New Idea.

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Don-Wi

11-06-2006 22:18:51




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to Kevin in MA, 11-06-2006 13:09:04  
Whatever spreads your poop will work. ON a side note, we've had H&S spreaders all my life, we're on our 2nd used one now for the last 10 years or more. We have the other one around yet, but it would need a whole new back 1/2. The current one we replaced the steel on the upper sides, a new apron chain, and put a few bearings in it. It's a pretty good spreader. We've also rented a really big Knight 400 bu. spreader a few times, and they make a good box spreader too. (assuming that's what you want) If you spread it after 1st crop, and you plan to cut more off it, a spike tooth drag will be a wise investment if you don't have one already. Spread it on as soon as you get the hay off, then after the manure dries for a day or 2 go out there and run it down with the drag. It'll bust up any chunks that went over or under the beater, which you'll have with every box spreader I've ever seen. We normally just put in on the corn feilds (spring and fall) and don't worry about it.

Donovan from Wisconsin

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vally farm

11-06-2006 18:55:45




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to Kevin in MA, 11-06-2006 13:09:04  
I forgot to add... laying down a thin layer as soon as it is dry enough to spread in the spring, and then another light spread after each cutting works MUCH better for me...heavy clay loam in upstate NY. Any extra, lay down fairly heavy after a few weeks of the last cutting.Mike



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vally farm

11-06-2006 18:51:43




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 Re: manure spreader -- New Idea or New Holland or in reply to Kevin in MA, 11-06-2006 13:09:04  
I don't know any of those, but New Idea has always made the best spreader. I've got just about tge same needs as you... 15 cows, 48 goats. Goats are in deep pack all winter and then let the manure sit till next spring for a real good cooking. I've used many types, and the best advice I can give is that you need solid mounted rippers on the beater bar. Those with pivot hammers work very poorly in the dense manure. sSolid rippers, and only 1 beater bar. Given the choice, I'd go with the NI if it has these features.Good luck,Mike

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