Marv 979 #1 Posted February 21, 2015 Thinking about maybe getting an electric powered fertilizer spreader. How do or did you mount yours to your tractor. Front or rear mount. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #2 Posted February 21, 2015 I have been contemplating this for a while, but have never been able to come up with a satisfactory (and inexpensive enough) solution in my head. I would want it to be on the back to spread salt in the winter if necessary. I will be following this topic closely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 979 #3 Posted February 21, 2015 I was thinking maybe on the front so I could see what was happening. Northern tool has one for an ATV I think could be adapted. I don't think it has an agitator in the hopper to break up clods. That could be an issue. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,214 #4 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) After using a push broadcast spreader with plastic wheels for years, I decided to get an Agri-Fab 130 lb. tow-behind with pneumatic tires. The problem is that my 5xi's seating is too high and too much of a reach to use it. So I pull it behind my C-105 which is much better and I will say it is a nice unit. But it is still not ideal. I even checked into converting it to a push spreader (it shares a number of components) but too cost prohibitive. So then I saw the ATV-type. I like the idea of a hang-on that would fit the 2" receiver hitch. I also like the idea of being able to spread sand in the winter with it. The problem with the affordable ones (not commercial and $$$) is that they have two controls. The motor for the agitator on/off issue isn't bad, but they also require a cable release for the spreader. It appears that you need to start the motor for the agitator and pull the release each time. If it had a solenoid that could pop the trap open and start the motor at the same time, it would be ideal. Edited February 23, 2015 by shallowwatersailor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites