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Herd M96 seed/fertilizer spreader

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I like the looks of the Herd spreader. Having a hard time buying one though. The manufactorer puts me in touch with the distributor who then put me in touch with a local dealer who know nothing about them, not even the price. :pat:

Anyone know of a good place to buy a M96 spreader?

While I'm at it, what mix do you use to kill dandilions?
 
I can't help you much on a good place to buy it, I had 2 dealers within 10 miles of my home that had them in stock when I bought mine!

As for the mix I use to kill dandilions . . . I use a generic brand from a bulk feed/seed distributor. I apply it only minimally since I've had animals get sick from using chemical fertilizers/weed killers. We almost killed one of our Akitas about 10 years ago by using a liquid "weed & feed" and I've been very shy about using any brand since then. I did a lot of investigating and found that liquids are far more likely to cause problems for animals or kids so I no longer use those. I now do not use any chemical in the 60' x 140' "dog yard" area we have fenced in. I only use a granular fertilizer at the minimum recommended application rate on my yard to control weeds, and I typically only use it once every other, or even every third year.

I do not use chemical fertilizers at all.
 
I found a dealer close by that could order the Herd M96 for me. He gave me what appears to be a good price, $381. Regular list price is shown around $440. He had some others in stock, since he never carries the herd, but just from the pictures of the herd it is more what I'm after. They had a huge 3 bushle one, like a giant funnel. Looked pretty flimsy though. They had it priced at $299. For less than 100 bucks difference the Herd was the obvious choice. It made the decision easier knowing a couple of you are happy with yours.

I've tried to avoid applying any fertilizer, but the dandilions are taking over. Every year they get worse. I had thought I'd need the liquid sprayer and was hoping to avoid that (using a four wheeler to drive and manually spray where you want it) ...this Herd setup will work out much better.
Thanks Bob!
 
One thing you NEED to do very carefully is fit the PTO shaft to fit your tractor. Because of the way the spreader is designed, if the provided PTO shaft is too long, you can break the bottom casting of the spreader. I think it took me about 15 minutes to test fit and cut it, so it is no big deal, but you do need to make sure you cut the shaft down to fit if it is too long for your tractor.
 
B_Skurka said:
One thing you NEED to do very carefully is fit the PTO shaft to fit your tractor. Because of the way the spreader is designed, if the provided PTO shaft is too long, you can break the bottom casting of the spreader. I think it took me about 15 minutes to test fit and cut it, so it is no big deal, but you do need to make sure you cut the shaft down to fit if it is too long for your tractor.
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If you have access to someone with a logging winch, that's pretty much the correct length shaft instead of cutting down a new one. There's other implements that require a short shaft but the list isn't coming to me...
 
B_Skurka said:
One thing you NEED to do very carefully is fit the PTO shaft to fit your tractor. Because of the way the spreader is designed, if the provided PTO shaft is too long, you can break the bottom casting of the spreader. I think it took me about 15 minutes to test fit and cut it, so it is no big deal, but you do need to make sure you cut the shaft down to fit if it is too long for your tractor.
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BCzoom said:
If you have access to someone with a logging winch, that's pretty much the correct length shaft instead of cutting down a new one. There's other implements that require a short shaft but the list isn't coming to me...
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Ahh thanks for the warning. My Pat's easy change system might just help me out enough that I don't have to cut the shaft, or hunt for a shorter one. I hope .... :)
 
When I bought my Hurd I had a TC21D. Had to cut the shaft down. Not a big thing to do. Just cut equal amounts from each end. One end can be cut with a hack saw pretty easiyly. The other take to a machine shop.

Now that I have a TC29D my shaft is too short :pat: (Where have I heard that before ;)) So I had to buy a new shaft and now have an extra one laying around.

I guess I could use it for the bearing knuckles if ever needed.


murph
 
I picked up my Herd seed spreader yesterday and assembled it. I can not figure out how they mean to attach the 'saftey shield'.
But I figured all should work okay with out it. I tried this morning and ended up with pile underneath the spreader. I adjusted the opening but then not much would come out.
What size opening do you use for weed and feed?
Any idea what I might be doing wrong ....or things I should check?
Thanks!
 
No. I never resolved the problem ....
Hopefully next spring I'll get er going.
 
I suppose until it is resolved. :hide:
 
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