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6-ft. Drop Spreader with Tow Hitch and 18" Pneumatic Wheels

6-ft. Drop Spreader with Tow Hitch and 18" Pneumatic Wheels

SKU:6506T18

6-ft. spreader with tractor hitch and 18-inch high-flotation tires on steel rim. Ideal for applying fertilizer, seed, granular chemicals, fumigants, fungicides and more. Features a precision-matched bottom and slide with spread plate to distribute product evenly over turf. A secure weather-tight cover with latches keeps the elements out and product in place. Approximately 390-lb. capacity. An optional hydraulic or electric shutoff can be ordered instead of manual shutoff lever. Ships partially assembled.

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Regular price $3,200.00
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Specifications

Features:

  • Precision-matched bottom and slide with 1-inch diamond openings
  • Positive shutoff lever closes shutter slide, stopping flow (optional 12-volt electric & hydraulic shutoffs available)
  • Two steel tri-bar rotors are independently driven from end wheels
  • Adjustable angle spread plate
  • Weather tight cover with latches
  • Choice of 16 and 18-inch pneumatic tires

Specifications:

Models650465056506Hopper Capacity (lbs.)260325390Hopper Capacity (cu. ft.)4 (113dm3)5 (142dm3)6 (170dm3)Hopper Length (in.)48.560.572.5Hopper Width (in.)14.2514.2514.25Hopper Depth (in.)151515Hopper MaterialSteelSteelSteelFinishPowder CoatPowder CoatPowder CoatOpening Size - Diamond Shape (in.)111Spacing of Openings (in.)2.3522.2602.188Total Openings202530Tow-Hitch OptionYesYesYesGround Clearance - 16" Tires (in.)666Ground Clearance - 18" Tires (in.)777Inside Tire-to-Tire Width - 16" (in.)506274Inside Tire-to-Tire Width - 18" (in.)506274Center Tire-to-Tire Width - 16" (in.)54.566.578.5Center Tire-to-Tire Width - 18" (in.)597183Overall Width - 16" Tires (in.)597183Overall Width - 18" Tires (in.)677991Tire Width - 16" (in.)3.253.253.25Tire Width - 18" (in.)888
 
 

FAQ

Are soil fumigants acceptable?

Yes. Products similar to Basamid may be used.

Besides a hand lever to shutoff the flow of material, what are the other options?

You can choose from a hydraulic or 12V electric cylinder to close the bottom and slide. Please note that when selecting a hydraulic shutoff, hoses from the tractor to the spreader are not included. User to supply ¼-inch pipe thread fitting and ¼-inch hydraulic hose.

Can fungicides be applied?

Yes. Products similar to 3336 GC Clearly Chemical may be used.

Can I apply topdressings?

Yes. Products such as Gypsum Lawn and Garden, Lime Dolomite Ag, Lime Sweet Barn, Miloganite Commercial Turf Grade, Miloganite Fine Grade, Miloganite Greens Grade, etc.

Can I use granular ice melt in my spreader?

Certainly. Most any granular commercial ice melt product will work. Be sure to always thoroughly clean your spreader after each use.

Can I use my spreader to apply powdered ag lime?

No. Due to the powdery consistency of ag lime and the design of the openings on the bottom of the spreader, powdered ag lime will not work in these models. Gandy does have a specially designed 4- and 6-ft. spreader to apply powdered ag lime and crumb rubber. See heavy-duty 65 series spreaders for more information.

Can I use rock salt in my spreader?

Due to the various sizes of rock salt granules you may, or may not be able to use your spreader with rock salt. Be sure to visually check the diameter of the granule to be sure it will fit through the openings. As always, be sure to clean your spreader after each use.

On a 3-pt hitch model, why do I need a hydraulic or electric drive?

When selecting a 3-pt. hitch model (designated with PTH in the part number), there are no tires on the spreader. In order to turn the rotor bar in the hopper, you need to select a hydraulic or a 12V electric drive to provide rotation.

What are jigglers used for?

Jigglers are ordered in pairs and fit inside the hopper resting on the rotor bar. As the rotor bar turns the jiggles move and create agitation to eliminate bridging of material.

What are some examples of seeds that can be applied?

Athletic Mix 50/blue 50/rye – Futura Pickseed, Chewings Fine Fescue, Creeping Bentgrass, Flowers and Grass - Pickseed “West”, Perennial Rye Grass - Medalist Gold #1, Pyramid Bermuda Grass – International Seeds Inc., Tall Fescue Mix – Traiathlawn Turf Seed Inc., etc.

What are some examples of granular chemicals that can be applied?

Aspon 5GA, Balan 2.5% - Western, Eastern & Central, Betasan 3.6G, Batasan 12.5G, Clout, Casoron G-4, Dacthal G-5%, Dacthal G2.5% Dyfonate 5G, Dyfonate 2G, Dymid 5% on Florex, Eptam 2.3G, Furloe Brand Chloro IPC 10G, Eptam 5G, Halts Plus for Established Lawns, Halts Plus Dandelion Control, Lawn Disease Control, Halts Plus for New Seeding, Lawn Insect Control, Lasso II, Mocap 10%, Ramrod 20G, Scotss Pro Turf Plus Dicot Weed Control 8425, Scotts Pro Turf Fungicide II 8522, Scotts Pro Turf Plus Insecticide 8603, Scotts Pro Turf Weedgrass Preventer 8423, Shrub and Tree Weed Preventer, Thimet 10G, Spectracide 6000, Treflan 5% - Western, Treflan 5% - Eastern –Central, Vegiben, Vegadex, and others.

What if the seed or chemical isn’t in the rate chart?

Gandy provides step-by-step instructions in the rate chart allowing you to quickly and accurately determine the precise rate.

What is end-wheel drive?

These are spreaders designated with a “TR” in the part number. These models come with your choice of a category 0 or 1, 3-pt hitch and tires. When the spreader is lowered the tires maintain positive contact on the ground. When moving, the tires rotate the internal rotor bar which provides agitation to the product in the hopper.

When using fertilizer, what do I set my cam gauge to?

Because of the many brands of fertilizer, Gandy provides calibration instructions based on the fertilizer’s density in pounds per cubic foot. Step-by-step instructions allow you to accurately set your rate.

Will the spreader handle native grasses?

No. Native grasses have long awns and hairy appendages that make the seed extremely light and fluffy. These non-debearded seeds have a tendency to clog openings and require constant monitoring.

Where to Buy

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Alabama

Humphries Farm Turf Supply
1214 County Road 1809
Po Box 39
Joppa, Alabama 35087-9801
Phone: (256) 586-3211
humphriesturf@otelco.net
Beard Equipment Company
2480 E I65 Service Road N.
Mobile, Alabama 36617
Phone: (877) 232-2555
http://www.beardequipment.com/ 

Alaska

Craig Taylor Equipment Company
733 E. Whitney Road
Anchorage, Alaska  99501
Phone: (907) 276-5050
2536 Commercial Drive
Anchorage, Alaska  99501
Phone: (907) 276-2858

Arizona

Simplot Partners
Boise, Idaho  83707-1967
Phone: (888) 837-6177
1313 East Baseline Road
Gilbert, Arizona  85233-1216
Phone: (480) 558-4110
197 West Warner Road
Chandler, Arizona  85224
Phone: (480) 917-1540
2222 E. 16th St.
Yuma, Arizona  85365
Phone: (928) 329-9113

Arkansas

Baker Implement Company
1955 East Main
Piggott, Arkansas 72454
Phone: (870) 598-3848
http://www.bakerimplement.com/piggott.htm
Baker Implement Company
2501 W Keiser Avenue
Osceola, Arkansas 72370
Phone: (870) 563-6636
http://www.bakerimplement.com
Baker Implement Company
106 South Porter Drive
Blytheville, Arkansas 72315
Phone: (870) 763-4556
http://www.bakerimplement.com
Baker Implement Company
11625 Hwy 412 W.
Paragould, Arkansas 72450
Phone: (870) 573-6970
http://www.bakerimplement.com

California

Stoltz Equipment - Montclair
4811 Brooks St.
Montclair, California 91763
Phone: (909) 626-8586
https://www.stotzequipment.com/our-company/locations/montclair-ca/
1830 Mission Road
Escondido, California  92029
Phone: (760) 737-2400
Po Box 3010
Yuba City, California  95992
Phone: (530) 673-4615
10 Harris Place
Salinas, California  93901
Phone: (831) 757-4101
12 West Kentucky Avenue
Woodland, California  95695
Phone: (530) 662-9650
1504 Castroville Rd
Salinas, California  93902
Phone: (831) 422-6452
Boise, Idaho  83707-1967
Phone: (888) 837-6177

Colorado

1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
Boise, Idaho  83707-1967
Phone: (888) 837-6177
4766 North Townsend Ave.
Montrose, Colorado  81401
Phone: (970) 249-4990
7727 Hwy. 160
Almamosa, Colorado  81101
Phone: (719) 589-2822

Connecticut

10 S. Main Street
East Windsor, Connecticut  06088
Phone: (860) 627-7011

Delaware

Farmers Harvest Inc.
2826 Steven Hickories Road
Dover, Delaware  19904
Phone: (302) 734-7708
7875 Boot Hill Road
Hollandale, Wisconsin  53544
Phone: (608) 967-2414

Florida

Welch Tennis Courts
4501 Us Hwy 41 S.
Po Box 7770
Sun City, Florida  33586
Phone: (800) 282-4415
1400 Nw 13th Avenue
Pompano Beach, Florida  33069
Phone: (800) 247-3907
17433-2 Alico Center Road
Ft. Meyers, Florida  33967
Phone: (888) 206-6276

Georgia

Peak Forage Solutions
7875 Boot Hill Road
Hollandale, Wisconsin  53544
Phone: (608) 967-2414

Hawaii

Simplot Partners
Boise, Idaho  83707-1967
Phone: (888) 837-6177
3204 Kimberly Road
Twin Falls, Idaho  83303
Phone: (208) 734-7772

Idaho

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Illinois

Ralco Agriculture
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
W227 N6225 Sussex Road
Sussex, Wisconsin  53089-3969
Phone: (262) 786-3300
1500 Boul Avenue
Belleville, Illinois  62226
Phone: (618) 233-0088
543 Diens Drive
Wheeling, Illinois  60090
Phone: (847) 537-2177
909 North Court St.
Grayville, Illinois  62844
Phone: (888) 869-8127
383 South Dixie Highway
Beecher, Illinois  60401
Phone: (708) 946-6169

Indiana

Superior Implement And Supply Co.
3590 St., Tr. 571 W.
PO Box 470
Greenville, Ohio  45331
Phone: (800) 762-1062
7875 Boot Hill Road
Hollandale, Wisconsin  53544
Phone: (608) 967-2414

Iowa

Ralco Agriculture
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
22728 141st Dr
PO Box 575
Perry, Iowa  50220
Phone: (515) 465-5681

Kansas 

Reinders Inc.
W227 N6225 Sussex Road
Sussex, Wisconsin  53089-3969
Phone: (262) 786-3300
7875 Boot Hill Road
Hollandale, Wisconsin  53544
Phone: (608) 967-2414

 Kentucky

Superior Implement And Supply Co.
3590 St., Tr. 571 W.
PO Box 470
Greenville, Ohio  45331
Phone: (800) 762-1062
295 Gold Rush Road
Lexington, Kentucky  40503
Phone: (859) 260-1831

Louisiana

Cajun Spraying Equipment Inc.
1129 D Mustang Drive
St. Martinville, Louisiana  70582
Phone: 337-394-6362

Maine

Maine Potato Growers, Inc.
261 Main Street
Presque Isle, Maine  04769
Phone: 207-768-5211
58 Bangor Road
Ellsworth, Maine  04605
Phone: 207-667-2357

Maryland

Horizon Distributors
16031 Industrial Drive
Po Box 7995
Gaithersburg, Maryland  20877
Phone: (301) 948-2000
1127 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, Maryland  21157
Phone: (410) 848-7211
31415 John Deere Drive
Salisbury, Maryland  21804
Phone: (410) 860-0676

Massachusetts

Moffett Turf Equipment Co.
118 Lumber Ln.
Tewksbury, Massachusetts  01876
Phone: (978) 654-4240

Michigan

Superior Implement And Supply Co.
3590 St., Tr. 571 W.
PO Box 470
Greenville, Ohio  45331
Phone: (800) 762-1062
46061 Van Dyke Avenue
Utica, Michigan  48317
Phone: (586) 731-7240
2152 E. Beaver
Kawkawlin, Michigan  48631
Phone: (989) 684-7869

Minnesota

Ralco Agriculture
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
W227 N6225 Sussex Road
Sussex, Wisconsin  53089-3969
Phone: (262) 786-3300
4830 Azelia Avenue North
Suite 100
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota  55429-3831
Phone: (800) 362-3665

Mississippi

Greenville Turf & Tractor
701 Sandy Springs Road
Piedmont, South Carolina  29673
Phone: (864) 527-1050

Missouri

Perkins Sales
3900 County Rd. 609
Bernie, Missouri  63822
Phone: (877) 293-5794
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
8755 Sw. Hwy. 6
Po Box 77
Clarksdale, Missouri  64430
Phone: (816) 667-5396

Montana

1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306

Nebraska

1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306

Nevada

Simplot Partners
Boise, Idaho  83707-1967
Phone: (888) 837-6177
4811 Brooks St.
Montclair, California  91763
Phone: (909) 626-8586

New Hampshire

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

New Jersey

Storr Tractor Company
3191 Route 22
Branchburg, New Jersey  08876
Phone: (908) 722-9830
http://www.storrtractor.com/

New Mexico

Austin Turf & Tractor-new Mexico
904 North Highway 313
Bernalillo, New Mexico  87004
Phone: (505) 771-3671

New York

Moffett Turf Equipment Co.
33 Thruway Park Drive
West Henrietta, New York  14586
Phone: (585) 334-0100
10 Green Mountain Drive
Cohoes , New York  12407-4806
Phone: (518) 783-0668
315 Commerce Boulevard
Liverpool, New York  13088
Phone: (315) 457-0181
425 S. Riverside Ave.
Croton On Hudson, New York  10520
Phone: (914) 271-6126
1 Prospect Avenue
White Plains, New York  10607
Phone: (914) 949-1152
1437 Route 318
Waterloo, New York  13165
Phone: (315) 539-7000

North Carolina

4355 Golf Acres Drive
Po Box 669388
Charlotte, North Carolina  28266-9388
Phone: (704) 393-8873

North Dakota 

1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306

Ohio

Superior Implement And Supply Co.
3590 St., Tr. 571 W.
PO Box 470
Greenville, Ohio  45331
Phone: (800) 762-1062
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
6915 Oldings Road
Maria Stein, Ohio  45860
Phone: (419) 925-4349

Oklahoma

Ralco Agriculture
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
6801 Nw 50th
Bethany, Oklahoma  73008
Phone: (405) 789-9464
13920 County Road 3530
Ada, Oklahoma  74820
Phone: (580) 421-6969

Oregon 

23838 HWY 99E Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Oregon  97446
Phone: (541) 995-8400

Pennsylvania

Ralco Agriculture
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
515 Frederick Street
Hanover, Pennsylvania  17331
Phone: (717) 632-2345
647 Nutt Road
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania  194600447
Phone: (610) 933-5801

Rhode Island 

Peak Forage Solutions
7875 Boot Hill Road
Hollandale, Wisconsin  53544
Phone: (608) 967-2414

South Carolina 

Vereens Turf Products
8862 Highway 90
Longs, South Carolina  29568-6213
Phone: (800) 634-7626
701 Sandy Springs Road
Piedmont, South Carolina  29673
Phone: (864) 527-1050

South Dakota 

Peak Forage Solutions
7875 Boot Hill Road
Hollandale, Wisconsin  53544
Phone: (608) 967-2414

Tennessee 

Ladd's Inc.
6881 Appling Farms Pkwy.
Memphis, Tennessee  38133
Phone: (800) 843-1663
701 Sandy Springs Road
Piedmont, South Carolina  29673
Phone: (864) 527-1050

Texas 

Gillespie Nutritional Services
3936 South State Hwy 16
Fredericksburg, Texas  786249442
Phone: (830) 997-8823
1600 Hahn Road
Marshall, Minnesota  56258
Phone: (800) 533-5306
2098 Valley View Lane
Farmers Branch, Texas  75234
Phone: (214) 630-3300
2102 E. Slaton Road
Lubbock, Texas  79452
Phone: (806) 745-2000
702 E. 40th St.
Lubbock, Texas  79404
Phone: 806-745-4451
4241 Hwy. 359 E
Alice, Texas  78332
Phone: (361) 664-7338
4241 Hwy 359 E
Robstown, Texas  78380
Phone: (361) 387-1572
309 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas  78405
Phone: (361) 289-0818
900 S. Hwy. 77 Bypass
Bishop, Texas  78343
Phone: (361) 765-9610

Utah 

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Vermont

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Virginia

New Virginia Tractor
12524 James Madison Hwy
Orange, Virginia  22960
Phone: (540) 661-5100

Washington

CENTRAL MACHINERY SALES, INC.
1802 East James Street
Pasco, Washington  99302
Phone: (509) 765-1257
603 Harrison Street
Sumner, Washington  98390
Phone: (253) 863-4436
4939 Hwy. 281 N.
Quincy, Washington  98848
Phone: 800-622-1380

West Virginia

Superior Implement And Supply Co.
3590 St., Tr. 571 W.
PO Box 470
Greenville, Ohio  45331
Phone: (800) 762-1062

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Alberta

Gem Silage
Bay #9 105-28042, Hwy 1
Red Deer, Alberta  T4S2L4
Phone: (403) 342-7522
915 23 Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta  T2G 1P1
Phone: 403-263-4200

British Columbia

Braber Equipment
1264 Riverside Rd
Abbotsford, British Columbia  V2S 7P3
Phone: (877) 588-3311
7237 Wilson Avenue
Delta, British Columbia  V4G 1E5
Phone: (604) 940-2240

Manitoba

Guertin Equipment Ltd.
35 Melnick Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3X 1V5
Phone: (204) 255-0260
2-851 Lagimodiere Blvd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R2J 3K4
Phone: (204) 237-9095

New Brunswick

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Newfoundland and Labrador

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Nova Scotia

Eastern Turf
580 Wright Ave., Unit 100
Burnside Business Park
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  B3B 1V1
Phone: (902) 468-8873

Northwest Territories

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Nunavut

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Ontario

Eastern Farm Machinery
10 Nicholas Beaver Road, Rr3
Guelph, Ontario  N1H 6H9
Phone: (519) 763-2400

Prince Edward Island

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Quebec

Fertilec Ltee/ltd
1260, Chemin Filteau
Levis, Quebec G7A 2M1
Phone: (888) 831-1085

Saskatchewan

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US

Yukon

Gandy Company
815 Rice Lake Street
PO Box 528
Owatonna, Minnesota  55060-0528
Phone: (800) 443-2476 US