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Manure Spreader with a Model 60

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AlbertoV05

04-23-2003 16:50:46




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I'm not familiar with what a manure spreader will and won't do and was hoping you guys could give be a little education.
If I hook up to a spreader that is run off a live-power PTO is my understanding correct that you could sit still and unload by just engaging the beater bars and/or the drag chain on the floor?
What would be a good size spreader for my 60 to work with mostly black dirt?
Thanks in advance!

Al in Iowa

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David Bacon

04-24-2003 16:13:59




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 Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-23-2003 16:50:46  
Al my guess from the school of hard knocks says you are headed for trouble --as the dirt will paste to the bottom and your web will climb up over a layer of dirt. We have tried small scoops at a time and tore out many webs. Put LOTS of used motor oil on the dry floor before EVERY load helps. The hydra push spreaders work well in dirt only if you must. Most hydra push spreaders you will need a wire on your governor to wind her up like a airplane in order to have enough tractor for a load of dirt. I have no idea of the volume of dirt you want to move, but I can not imagine how much trouble you are heading for. If I recall you live around CR and the sandy soil might be a little better, but you will have very expensive dirt hauling is my guess. Also putt putt days are in Boscobel, Wisconsin May 3-4, I have never been there but certainly figure on making it this year. Good Luck Dave -Garnavillo

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AlbertoV05

04-24-2003 16:23:39




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 Re: Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to David Bacon, 04-24-2003 16:13:59  
David,

Thanks for the info! The one common thread I'm seeing with these posts is "DON'T"! Think I'll take that advice. Was wanting to use a spreader to move the occasional 1/2 load or so of black dirt for the yard, haul some wood chips for the flower beds, etc. Sounds like I'm better off with a barge wagon with a hoist!
Thanks again!

Al in Iowa



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David Bacon

04-24-2003 21:05:46




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 Re: Re: Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-24-2003 16:23:39  
Al I don't want to be a rotten egg, but wood chips will not cause a problem at all in a good spreader. I do not want to question your smarts and all but I am a carpenter and dirt in a wagon is ok. The only thing there is to realize how heavy dirt is, load a very small load on the very back of a barge box. Lots of old oil will help, be careful with oil around flowers and lawn. We have busted many old truck boxes, and wagon hoists, usually at the rear pivot point, most wagons have spent a few days OUTSIDE IN THE WEATHER and are rotted a little. Most barge boxes are probably twenty to 30 years old. Again my intention is not to insult you simply warn you. Good Luck Dave

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AlbertoV05

04-25-2003 13:01:09




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to David Bacon, 04-24-2003 21:05:46  
David,
No offense taken! I asked the question because I didn't know how a manure spreader would work with dirt and knew YOU kind folks would!
Thanks again for the advice! : )

Al in Iowa



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JimW

04-24-2003 15:37:20




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 Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-23-2003 16:50:46  
The N spreader was PTO, also W spreader was PTO. I would be careful loading too much dirt in a spreader, dirt, especially wet carries a larger amount of weight which can tear up a web (sprockets). Any rocks will catch on slats or tear up beater bars.I have seen guys scoop up cowyard manure in a loader, dump in a spreader, then tear evrything up when a rock gets under the web.



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AlbertoV05 - Model Recommendations?

04-24-2003 08:24:51




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 Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-23-2003 16:50:46  
Anybody have a suggestion on what Deere Model Spreader would have been live-power operated during the First Numbered Series era?
Thanks

Al in Iowa



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Dan

04-24-2003 07:34:12




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 Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-23-2003 16:50:46  
Two more things I learned as a kid, don't, NEVER, spread manure down wind, don't overload the spreader if the apron chains are a bit warn, they are not fun to unloads by hand a really ***** job.



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Steve - IN

04-23-2003 19:52:26




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 Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-23-2003 16:50:46  
Al,
You're correct -- it runs the spreader sitting still if the speader is PTO driven -- does nothing if the spreader is wheel driven. When I was a kid I discovered it was far more fun to go fast and watch the **** hit the fan. (you know you invited those kinds of comments). As for the size: ours is roughly 10 or 12 feet by about 3 - 4 feet. My 60 and 1020 deal with the **** like childs play. Dense, wet dirt (another 4 letter word) might make them work a bit harder, but with dry stuff you should be able to go a bit larger in size. The only caveat is that **** happens.

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F-I-T

04-23-2003 17:29:55




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 Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to AlbertoV05, 04-23-2003 16:50:46  
Al:

Just be sure you get a quality spreader, because


.... most dealers won't stand behind them.....


Aw, c'mon ! You gotta take the easy ones !

Frank-in-Tallahassee
70D // 855



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AlbertoV05

04-23-2003 17:37:08




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 Re: Re: Manure Spreader with a Model 60 in reply to F-I-T, 04-23-2003 17:29:55  
That was TOO easy, Frank!!!! LOL

Al in Iowa



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