2010 - Volume #34, Issue #5, Page #34

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Ground-Driven Spreader Works With Pickup, Horses

Ground-Driven Spreader Works With Pickup, Horses MANURE HANDLING Equipment 34-5-34 The stainless steel apron chain, Cor-Ten steel sidewalls, and 3/4-in. tongue-and-groove poly floor make this spreader a modern marvel. But its drive system is all about old-fashioned simplicity. No pto is required to operate the ground-driven rig. Built by Daniel Herschberger of Quarryville, Penn., the 85 and 110-bushel spreaders come with two or four steel or rubber wheels. "They are used by everyone from Amish farmers to horse people who like to work with draft horses and mules instead of tractors," Herschberger says. People with limited tractor power also appreciate them. They only require 25 to 30 hp. They're also handy for people who need to transport manure longer distances. "One buyer has a horse park in Florida and likes it because it's ground driven," Herschberger explains. "He has 500 acres of land, but some of it is 5 miles away, and he can pull the 2-wheel model with his pickup." People with horses use the 4-wheel model with its front-end steering axle. The spreader can be used to haul manure, chicken litter or sawdust. "The triple beater design gives a nice even spread pattern," Herschberger says, adding that the spreaders clean up nicely and can be used for double duty in parades. He offers several options, including two seats for parade-goers and 4-wheel disc brakes, which a mule owner plans to use to help break his mules. Prices range from $3,600 to $5,500. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, D.H. Welding, LLC, Daniel Herschberger, 459 Valley Rd., Quarryville, Penn. 17566 (ph 717 806-0129).