Compost Spreader Keeps Getting Better

Compost Spreader Keeps Getting Better FERTILIZER APPLICATION Earth & Turf pull-type compost spreaders have become even more versatile since our original story in Vol 44 No 4 The MultiSpread 320 is capable of hauling up to 54 cu ft and a load of up to 2 700 lbs The 320 is available with hydraulic or ground drive and can spread to the left right center or full width “We started working with market gardeners a few years ago and they wanted to go over the row ” says John Bentley Earth & Turf “We started with our 220 model and quickly began making changes for spreading light bulky materials ” As the 220 evolved into the 320 options expanded A cross conveyor on the back end was offered to meet the needs of vineyard growers It unloads to either side throwing compost over the row “A Christmas tree grower puts compost on the row and wood chips over the top so he doesn’t have to mow ” says Bentley “He wanted to use more compost so we made the conveyor 25 percent wider ” The hydraulic drive option was added to meet the needs of users who wanted to lay down heavier loads of material Paired with a hydrostatic transmission tractor the operator can slow down the ground speed yet run the spreader for maximum output Bentley recommends hydraulic systems with at least 4 5 gpm and 2 000 psi “We like at least 6 gpm for full capacity spreading ” he says “The higher the psi the greater the torque ” Beater systems are variable as well shooting off to the left or right or both ways leaving a 24-in center strip bare The standard beater delivers a spread of up to 60 in The shroud over the beater can be adjusted as can wings on the shroud for different patterns Remove the drive belt and material drops in a 30-in wide pattern “We can change components as needed for the user ” says Bentley “If people want a high unit we mount special tires either ag or turf or special axles for different row widths Beaters can be changed out by removing four bolts and the drive belt Making specials is what we do ” The basic 320 has a 58 3/4-in width and a 122-in length Height without sides is 39 1/2 in and it weighs 760 lbs It’s priced at $6 995 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Earth & Turf Products LLC 1867 Kirkwood Pike Kirkwood Pa 17536 ph 888-693-2638; info@earthandturf com; www earthandturf com

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