4-Speed, Ground-Driven Spreader

4-Speed Ground-Driven Spreader MANURE HANDLING Equipment The Conestoga manure spreader is built to last for smaller operations and daily spreading of up to 50 bushels in every load What makes the spreader different is that its ground drive has 4 speeds “The 38-cu ft CM-50 Conestoga is a well-built spreader ” says Eugene Canales Ferrari-Tractor who specializes in the import of smaller foreign farm equipment “I’ve sold them for several years without any parts requests ” The polyvinyl floor and COR-TEN 12-gauge steel box offer smoother flow and easier clean up The 35 by 90-in box is corrosion resistant and the floor will not rust or rot The stainless steel T-rods and apron chain offer superior durability The 12 bolted replaceable paddles on the 19-in dia beater are made with 3/16-in steel The all-wheel ratchet clutch drive system unloads easily whether hauling straw bedding shavings or mixed hay/litter It does so with no wheel drag or slipping The 4-speed web drive adjusts unloading thickness from a light powder to a heavy coating Adjusting the main apron chain is as easy as loosening 2 side bolts and turning a single front nut Only 54 in wide and less than 12 ft long the CM-50 can easily fit through most small gates Like other larger spreaders the CM-50 is available with a fine spread pan top beater and end gate Slide away jacks are standard The 825-lb spreader can be used with a small compact tractor or a team of horses The price is currently $3 750 Conestoga makes a variety of other spreaders from 25 also ground drive up to 175 bushels most with pto drive Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Ferrari-Tractors CIE 2730 Garvin Ave Richmond Calif 94804 sales@ferrari-tractors com; www ferrari-tractors com

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