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jdcat
Posted 1/17/2017 13:44 (#5774424)
Subject: dry fertilizer spreader


Looking to purchase a used, small 5 or 6 ton, pull type dry fertilizer spreader. Was looking at possibly a Willmar but was wondering what other manufacturers were out there and what people thought were the best? Primarily spreading 11-52-0 or 46-0-0 with it. What are the key wear areas to look at when checking over a used unit? TIA

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plaptown
Posted 1/17/2017 14:52 (#5774518 - in reply to #5774424)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


Where are you located? Have one for sale
Basically whatever brand you buy, I would try to get one with a stainless steel box. And look to see if the frame is rusted out underneath. Bearings etc are fairly easy and cheap to fix
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Large daddy
Posted 1/17/2017 17:39 (#5774809 - in reply to #5774518)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


Chandler is well built very durable
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SSeck
Posted 1/17/2017 15:23 (#5774563 - in reply to #5774424)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


Central Ks		I just rebuilt a 8 ton Willmar last year. We changed every bearing just to be safe.. Check that the cross members under the spreader box are not rotted to nothing. I ended up rebuilding the whole frame under the box. Check that if it has brakes that they are functional or not a problem. All in I believe we spent a few thousand on new bearings, misc parts, and steel to get it back to running.

On a side note, you can buy any individual part on a Willmar if you get with your dealer. If it is a piece of bent metal, they will be able to order it. As a Deere guy, I was very impressed with AGCO on that one...
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BBfarms
Posted 1/17/2017 15:35 (#5774586 - in reply to #5774424)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


SE Michigan		Have a Tyler, SS box and apron chain. Rest of the frame is regular steel, mostly re-plated or patched by me or the previous owner. I needed new spinners a few years ago, after some searching on the net I found a place in the south that I was able to get parts. Most of the other replaceable things are common that can be found at most any farm supply "box store" over-all pleased. Based on what I have in it now, and the acres I spread, it is paid for. However due to time issue in the spring (one man operation) I have the local CoOp spread 80-90% of my needs.
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DixieDeere
Posted 1/17/2017 17:38 (#5774804 - in reply to #5774424)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader



Jackson County, AL

We've always had Chandler.  BBI is a similar unit.  Newton Crouch seems to be more of a Cadillac and we hear very good things.  I know with Chandler bearings are all standard sizes and can generally even get them at our Deere dealer at as good a price as anywhere.  Local industrial bearing place even carries extreme duty very high quality but you pay for it.  Chandler is close to us so can get stuff fairly quick.

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coastalBend
Posted 1/17/2017 19:48 (#5775144 - in reply to #5774424)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


south texas		I use a doyle from Helena every year on 1400-2000a. Its usually trouble free but i don't take care of it in the off season. Holds 4.5-5 tons

http://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=531700&posts=1...
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BartS
Posted 1/17/2017 20:51 (#5775349 - in reply to #5775144)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


Southern Colorado		It would be a plus if the drive chain has hydraulic engagement instead of a rope pull. I have to admit that this is all based on 5 ton Wilmar spreaders, I don't know what the other brands use.

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coastalBend
Posted 1/17/2017 21:06 (#5775397 - in reply to #5775349)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


south texas		The doyle has belts and gear box. Can be activated by hydro or manual.
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Antreis
Posted 1/18/2017 00:17 (#5775666 - in reply to #5774424)
Subject: RE: dry fertilizer spreader


http://talk.newagtalk.com/classifieds/Classified.aspx?id=66025
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