Commercial Fertilizer Spreaders

Fertilizer spreaders are machines used for proper distribution of fertilizers in the fields. There are also lawn spreaders that are available. The types of spreaders available in the market include the broadcast spreaders, drop spreaders and grass seed spreaders. The broadcast spreaders are used to cover large areas of a land whereas drop spreaders are meant for specific application. The broadcast fertilizer spreaders make use of a spinning disc to disperse the fertilizers. The drop spreaders are good for fertilizer application in a linear fashion.

Commercial Fertilizer Spreaders

The spreaders that are manufactured for commercial purposes are developed and manufactured in many different varieties. Material such as stainless steel and carbon could be used in the production of these spreaders. Fertilizer spreaders have also grown sophisticated with time, and some of these have electronic display controls. There are generally two types of spreaders, viz., the truck mount and pull type. These two types of spreaders are manufactured in various sizes and varieties.

Magna Spread
The pull type spreaders are used to cover large swaths and a spreader product called 'Magna Spread' can spread 2 tons of fertilizer per acre, in 80 feet swaths with a speed of 14 mph. The spreader can be pulled with the help of a tractor. The fuel and time efficiency is increased by 25% due to this spreader.

Trooper
The spreader product called 'Trooper' is a strong and sturdy machine. It is designed for heavy duty work, and is used for fleet application.

The Grasshopper
'The Grasshopper' is another spreader product among the series of fertilizer spreaders, and has a capacity to spread 7 tons of lime and 5 tons of fertilizer. It has a payload capacity of 180 cubic feet. The hopper is 8 feet wide and 9 feet long, with the repose sides having an angle of 45 degrees. The 16" steel mesh is driven by a ground wheel and helps in adjusting the speed of spreading with that of the travel speed. To facilitate top dressing and row cropping, the spreader has a high ground clearance.

Triad
The Triad is capable of spreading three different materials at a time. The granular fertilizers which are spread by these spreaders can be distributed at varying speeds. The spreading rates of the hoppers range from 10 lbs. to 250 lbs. per acre. It helps in applying micro-nutrients efficiently at their prescribed rates. The spreader can deliver the fertilizers in 80 feet swaths and also at high speeds. The working of this spreader can be controlled and adjusted by an operator from a cab.

The Liberty Series
These are considered to be the most durable among all fertilizer spreaders. The characteristics of these spreaders are the 7 and 10 steel gauge construction, 5 - 9 ton payload packages, all ground wheel drive systems, among other features. These are heavy duty spreaders available in both the hydraulic and mechanical systems. A special 'Inverted V' feature is provided to spread lime efficiently.

Fertilizer spreaders are an important tool in proper and efficient distribution of fertilizers in fields. The above mentioned commercial fertilizer spreaders are among the best in the market. One should choose a spreader that suits his needs and budget appropriately.