Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Implement Alley Discussion Forum

3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE??

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Cary McDaniel

01-02-2007 14:12:52




Report to Moderator

Can anyone recommend a 3-point spreader that will last but won't break the bank? Most all these farm store ones (the red ones usually) are made of thin metal that was painted AFTER it rusted. Even w/ good care they don't last all that long. ANy ideas? Thanks




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
mike in ont

01-03-2007 17:06:32




Report to Moderator
 Re: 3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE?? in reply to Cary McDaniel, 01-02-2007 14:12:52  
I bought a Herd 1200, wasn"t cheap, but is of very good quality, built to last, made in USA. Used it 2 seasons, can throw fertilizer or can go down small enough for grass seed, what I also liked is it can be taken completely apart an new parts ordered for it. Mike



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
ShepFL

01-03-2007 17:38:33




Report to Moderator
 Re: 3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE?? in reply to mike in ont, 01-03-2007 17:06:32  
Like the saying goes "Cheap ain't good and good ain't cheap."

I like Mike have a Herd spreader. Mine is a small one as I only have 45 acres. I run a Model 96. It is well built and has stood up well to many seasons of use.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
RodInNS

01-02-2007 20:21:07




Report to Moderator
 Re: 3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE?? in reply to Cary McDaniel, 01-02-2007 14:12:52  
Hmmmm. I think you either pay the piper now, or later. We've had a couple of those cheapies around. Cosmo and Eurospan were the names. The Cosmo was fairly reliable. The Eurospan would continously break roll pins off inside the gearbox as I recall.... Both of them were not accurate. They couldn't be controlled at all at low rates, especially with low rates of AN.... I actually sat down and figured out the cost of running that thing one day, and the waste it created would pay for a good spreader in a rather short period of time..... If you're jsut doing a very small, limited amount of work, then those things will work fine provided you clean them after use, and oil them or perhaps rust check them or something.... If you're going to spread a lot, then a Vicon pendulum spreader is the way to go. There's other names out there that seem decent too, including Boqballe and Lely, although I don't have experience with them myself. I have the Vicon (now Kverneland), and no trouble so far, and it's accurate and easy to use. Not what you wanted to hear.... but ya gets what ya pay for in that market.

Rod

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
vally farm

01-02-2007 19:23:33




Report to Moderator
 Re: 3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE?? in reply to Cary McDaniel, 01-02-2007 14:12:52  
My father bought one back before I can even remember, at least 30 yrs ago. We use it every year,just wash it out well after the fert. goes through. I can"t think of the name off hand, but it is red and has two seperate feet openings. Came with an agitator roller that he took out because it would get stuck if the hopper was filled to the top. The only thing ever done to it is grease and oil, and it has at least another 30 yrs on it. Always kep in the shed when not in use. COSMO is the brand, sorry, but it took me a while to think of it. Great piece of equipment. Very heavy metal. We live in NY, so I don"t know if it is still around, or sold all over. He bought it at McFadden"s in Sharon Springs, NY. Mike

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Fordfarmer

01-02-2007 20:20:51




Report to Moderator
 Re: 3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE?? in reply to vally farm, 01-02-2007 19:23:33  
Cosmo's are still available - just picked one up last fall at Farm & Fleet. Made in Italy :( Wish it was U.S.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Peabo

01-02-2007 17:42:04




Report to Moderator
 Re: 3-point broadcast spreader - A GOOD ONE?? in reply to Cary McDaniel, 01-02-2007 14:12:52  
I don"t know where you are located, but here is a link to Agri-supply which sells spreaders with poly hoppers. The same company makes these that make the steel ones. I have personally seen these on the yard and can say that they look pretty good. The only things I would be worried about are damage if left in the sun, and the poly hopper breaking, but I think they would be ok if taken care of. Hope that helps, have a good"un
-Peabo

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy