Keeping salt from infront of the spreader

[JMHConstruction]

And before you say it, no I don't have the ability to get a hydraulic unit...

 

[BUFF]

And before you say it, no I don't have the ability to get a hydraulic unit...

Quiter
Should have bought a Ford with a PTO

 

[JMHConstruction]

Pay attention when loading or getting loaded too. Its been awhile since Ive been to a yard to get loaded but quite often an operator using an yard bucket would dump spilling infront instead of out back of the unit. These spills add up quickly especially at 10-15 fills a storm.

It's usually me that spills it

This is definitely from the back end. I can hear every pellet the loader drops.

 

[JMHConstruction]

Quiter
Should have bought a Ford with a PTO

At the risk of sounding completely clueless on costs and mechanics, I'm surprised they don't come standard on 1 ton and larger trucks.

Isn't it just an extra part on the trans?

 

[Mark Oomkes]

The gas spreader is definitely a little faster, but the ability to fine tune is worth it. If I know it's an ice storm at night (and I don't have the boss already hooked up), I'll throw the gas in. Did it twice last year when I could just open her up and go.

I'd get a hydraulic spreader...lolol

 

[BUFF]

At the risk of sounding completely clueless on costs and mechanics, I'm surprised they don't come standard on 1 ton and larger trucks.

Isn't it just an extra part on the trans?

PTO is aboot a $750-1000 kicker.
In theory your close as to what it is.
I'm given it some thought to having my next pickup ordered with it.
I can see it being a handing thing when I get to Wyoming.

 

[BUFF]

I'd get a hydraulic spreader...lolol

So mulch banter.......

 

[Mark Oomkes]

PTO is aboot a $750-1000 kicker.
In theory your close as to what it is.
I'm given it some thought to having my next pickup ordered with it.
I can see it being a handing thing when I get to Wyoming.

Why?

 

[BUFF]

Why?

Run Hyd Beaver tail on GN trailer, power remote fence post driver, power portable chutes and calf table and hauling equipment that has hyd wheels like cultivators, bottom plows, etc....

 

[Mark Oomkes]

Oh

 

[BossPlow2010]

I'd shoot myself spreading that much out of an electric.

No kidding!
Spreading 2 yards is slower than the US mail...

 

[BossPlow2010]

Run Hyd Beaver tail on GN trailer, power remote fence post driver, power portable chutes and calf table and hauling equipment that has hyd wheels like cultivators, bottom plows, etc....

Buy the Milwaukee hyd pump...

or.....

Add a bigger tank and run it off your plow...

 

[BUFF]

Oh

 

[BUFF]

Buy the Milwaukee hyd pump...

No.... I'm a Dewalt guy...

 

[JMHConstruction]

No kidding!
Spreading 2 yards is slower than the US mail...

I could justify a bigger spreader, just not the bigger truck.

 

[Aerospace Eng]

Run Hyd Beaver tail on GN trailer, power remote fence post driver, power portable chutes and calf table and hauling equipment that has hyd wheels like cultivators, bottom plows, etc....

Sort of like a bigger unimog, that can actoally motor on the highway, but no 3 point hitch.