would this motor work on a spreader to keep material free flowing
1294081
Nope. Way too small - it can run on a 9v battery. It's a GREAT motor for what it is, but it is small.
15829
It will spread lime just as long as it doesn't have chunks in it. It will not bust up chunks. It has a free flow opening that you set for whatever your spreading.
225861
The wheels are only used for transport. The 'stirring"arm is directly driven by the aerator spikes. I have never had any problem with ruts or gouges in the lawn while transporting or spreading. it is a very good spreader / aerator. Especially for the price.
1236451
one can pull up the spreader and the legs might be together or closer, but I don't know if the frequent use loose the spreader and you end up with a instable tripod, there's not a blocking nut or something
147125
Based on my experience, I would say it's meant for liquids. I don't think it will work well as a spreader, as the spray head clogs easily.
266011
You must be talking about the screw that locks the spreader in place. There is no good reason for something to break off unless you are forcing it past the breaking point. If you determine that you didn't over tighten the screw, I would return it for a refund.
2069234
yes but it's not recommended as written on packaging. Stainless steel or all aluminum construction spreader would be a better long-term choice or for commercial applications
975968
I have not used this spreader to spread salt (sodium chloride). The fertilizer I have spread is granular like salt and works fine. Thing you may want to consider are:1. The spread pattern can be up to twenty feet wide and you may not want salt everywhere.2. The salt needs to be dry to insure good flow in the spreader.3. The salt can be corrosion to metal parts, so you have to clean the spreader after use (fertilizer or salt).
108168
No it would not work - its designed to pull around 15"~18" at most without effecting performance or reducing the life of the motor.
1949797
It can, but it is harder to fine tune the amount being spread. Because it is "high output" the opening can go much wider than a normal spreader but it can be closed down, just not accurately. (think of it as having an output scale of 0-100 vs 0-20)
247818
I don't see any reason why it isn't possible mechanically, but I think you would be making a mistake by doing so. The spreader is designed to throw seeds to the rear, so if you mount it on the front rack, it will be shooting seeds back toward you. You could rotate it, but then the control rod will not be accessible from the driver's seat. I mounted mine on the rear rack, but I had to make a special support out of rebar to prevent the hopper from tilting. If you're handy with a torch and have the right tools, this is a great unit.
95152
I do not see why not. That having been said, proper application may depend on the available settings on the spreader; i.e., size of particles and dosage administered.
1236455
The spreader is removable with a pair of small pliers. I wouldn't recommend it. If you want a low angle tripod look into some manfrotto or benro sticks.
1867017
I don't know why not. It might not spread it as fine as a fertilizer spreader, but the only material I find that it has problems with is hay and only if there is too much of it mixed in with the manure and bedding. Are you spreading bagged top soil or bulk? I'm thinking the bulk could have some lumps that wouldn't break down well. It's an incredibly well made and handy piece of equipment and absolutely worth the money. I love it!
1810957
No the spikes are on the drive plate that drive mechanism that turns the spreader, the rotation of the spikes is what runs the spreader
1512540
No. Commercial fertilizer in granular form or seed is all this will spread. Northern tools offers a small manure spreader.
1905111
It would work fine for that purpose, but the trick woul be getting it to the middle. If it runs for to long without being submerged at least to the intake, the motor will burn up.