Best ATV spreader

• Sep 18, 2017

• #1

1gr8bldr

Senior Member

LOL, my atv spreader is locked up. And I broke the gate trying to free it. It was no good anyway. [bumper buddy, I think] It collapsed under the weight of a load. I had it rigged with a heater coil switch for variable speed. I need a new one. It must have variable speed, no pull behind, strong hopper, upfront mounting capable. Any recommendations on a good ATV spreader?

 

• Sep 18, 2017

• #2

1gr8bldr

Senior Member

Ordered the Fimco
http://www.fimcoindustries.com/images/catalog/13/dry_material_spreaders.pdf

 

Last edited: Sep 18, 2017

• Sep 19, 2017

• #3

coveyrise

Senior Member

Herd GT 77. Bulletproof. Had one for 20 years. Runs perfect. Built like a tank.

 

• Sep 19, 2017

• #4

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Elkbane

Senior Member

I have one of these mounted on the FRONT bumper of my Kawasaki Mule so I can see the seed flow rate.

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...MIn7SOjaOx1gIViQFpCh1fSglJEAQYBSABEgLoh_D_BwE

Electronic controls plug into 12 volt outlet. It's been pretty good spreader. It has 5 seed opening settings so you can spread anything from clover to chufa.

Elkbane

 

• Oct 7, 2017

• #5

1gr8bldr

Senior Member

This seeder is great. Good control, switching from smaller seed to large. No oats seed feeding problems. The motor speed dial was great for controlling the throw for narrow fields. Good distinct max distance for working edges without throwing into unwanted areas. Bumps, ditches, it did not move even when 100+ lbs were in it. Most stable spreader I've ever seen. Now to take care of it so it will last many seasons

 

• Oct 20, 2017

• #6

1gr8bldr

Senior Member

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• Oct 21, 2017

• #7

davidhelmly

Senior Member

That’s the exact seeder I have, you will love it!!

 

• Mar 16, 2018

• #8

B. White

Senior Member

Did you make the mount? Looks like you have the same sportsmans guide basket on the front that I do. I've been taking mine off during the off season to put the spreader on, but was out looking at it earlier to try and rig something up to put it on top.

 

• Mar 17, 2018

• #9

1gr8bldr

Senior Member

I cut the supplied bracket and welded it to it my basket. The motor sits 1/4 above the bottom. It only takes a bungee to hold it down because it cant move any direction. I like the height as well

 

• Mar 17, 2018

• #10

1gr8bldr

Senior Member

Before I use it again, I will add a cable/throttle type lever like found on a push mower to control the flow gate. It does not stay in position well and I prefer it be in reach without having to stand. Easy modification