Marshall hydraulic push out dungspreaders

[Forever Fendt]

We are just away to launch an updated design at the LAMMA show in January, and I will have updated photos and videos in the next few days, which will be on our website and facebook page. I will also post them on here.

Looks a nice job the flared body should be easier to load although i guess these spreaders with a pusher plate will have lower height as no space is required above the axle and below the body for the floor chains to return , any machine that will perform a task with the least amount of moving parts has got to be a winner in my book,my only reservation with this style of machine is if you break a shear bolt on the drive there is no option to reverse the bed chains and bring the load back from the beaters and remove any foreign objects ,does the pusher get close enough to completely empty the last bit of muck or will there be a couple of barrow full left

 

[Marshall Trailers]

Are the changes just a slight increase in size? Or have there been other changes???

There have also been other changes:
1. The top of the machine is flared out, which makes it easier to load.
2. The rear beaters have been redesigned to make them stronger and better balanced, with new tips for a better spread.
3. The beaters have also been designed to protect the bolts that secure the tips so the bolts don't become rounded allowing you to change the tips in the future.
4. The new design is more modern and allows large parts of the spreader to be constructed on our robot welding plants, improving quality and finish.

There will be a VES/2000 spreader on our stand at LAMMA 2017 and the Doe Show 2017.

 

[Victor]

Any pictures of the new spreader at lamma?

 

[Marshall Trailers]

Photos of the new model can be seen here: http://www.marshall-trailers.co.uk/rear-discharge-muck-spreaders/ves-2000

When I get back to the office next week I'll post more photos on here.

 

[farmerbill]

Ok now of one for sale that's had little use. Pm me if you're interested

 

[Victor]

Few pics of ours

 

[rc mx110]

To push the poop out on these, surely you just put the lever to pump and a restrictor valve or something would regulate speed?????
I have never used one.
But
Our contractor dude has a couple of the early ones, 1 was here start of the week and the semi moron in the cab was telling me it was a good machine when you got used to pulling the spool lever a tiny bit

 

[RWA]

Had a Marshall dung spreader for about 4 years and it's been great had a Western before and it was always I my workshop getting floor chains fixed and bolts changed the Marshall has only had the bush at the bottom of the beaters replaced and the wearing mettle changed to get it probably emptied just go up hill once you shut the slurry door you get it pretty clean

 

[mcagris]

I have a 2007 ves2000 bought it in a sorry state from down south but sorted it out for very little money, some times the ram speeds go wrong with mud and muck coming off the tractor tires and landing in the mechanism but quick scrape and spray with wd sorts it. Been far less hassle than any other spreader ive used and the new young generation of Marshalls will go out of their way to help you if you have an issue. We get 7m spread width in 6-12month old muck and 8 in fresh. Only broken 2 shear bolts in 4 years first time was a core of a silage bale and second was a blue lump of Aberdeenshire granite today damaged both rotors so they off to get shot blasted and checked if still true before cut out and weld in some new sections. Id Marshall again when the time comes!

 

[GmB]

Does any muck get 'the wrong side' of the pushing door when in use? Looking to buy a new 10t version.

 

[rc mx110]

Does any muck get 'the wrong side' of the pushing door when in use? Looking to buy a new 10t version.

Does if you forget to retract the ram before filling. And don't fill higher than the door

 

[Happy]

Does any muck get 'the wrong side' of the pushing door when in use? Looking to buy a new 10t version.

Only if you fill it too full. Door pulls it back to the front where most of it then falls to the ground on the way back to the midden.
Been told you can’t get a new one until September though.

 

[GmB]

Thanks. Yes, have been told about the delivery time being September, better patch the Dowdswell up until then.

 

[Victor]

Had a 10 ton Vesuvius last June very pleased with it. Haven't really found a problem with muck over the door

 

[AWJ26]

Does the last part of the load get compacted and affect the application rate?
Hired an early one years ago, and seem to remember it being hard to get an even rate throughout the load.

 

[Macsky]

Had a top rotor bearing casing crack (most likely a biiig stone) and the rotor had lifted, thought the poly drive coupling setup between the bottom of the rotor and gearbox might have been damaged, so a quick phone to Marshall’s who were very helpful to talk removal through before attempting, couldn’t be more helpful. Turned out the top bearing was the only thing that needed replaced, well put together machines.

Removing the rotors was a doddle, 3 bolts each side at the top and they lift straight off.

 

[GmB]

Compaction is what a local dealer says is the problem with this spreader. He doesn't sell Marshall by the way! I need a simple spreader that won't bridge with straw muck which my Dowdeswell multispread is superb at. It's a toss up between a Teagle or the Marshall, and based on simplicity and price, the Marshall looks the better buy for us. Nothing is perfect, all have some sort of issue, most problems can be overcome with a little thought by the operator.

 

[Happy]

Compaction is what a local dealer says is the problem with this spreader. He doesn't sell Marshall by the way! I need a simple spreader that won't bridge with straw muck which my Dowdeswell multispread is superb at. It's a toss up between a Teagle or the Marshall, and based on simplicity and price, the Marshall looks the better buy for us. Nothing is perfect, all have some sort of issue, most problems can be overcome with a little thought by the operator.

Not sure what this compaction is people talk of

Only way you will do that is by forgetting to stop the hydraulic ram pushing should you switch PTO off while turning at field ends etc.

 

[DrDunc]

Compaction is what a local dealer says is the problem with this spreader. He doesn't sell Marshall by the way! I need a simple spreader that won't bridge with straw muck which my Dowdeswell multispread is superb at. It's a toss up between a Teagle or the Marshall, and based on simplicity and price, the Marshall looks the better buy for us. Nothing is perfect, all have some sort of issue, most problems can be overcome with a little thought by the operator.

If the dealer is blaming "compaction" for the last bit out the spreader, they're talking the smelly stuff bulls produce and the Marshall spreads with remarkable ability.

If the end of the load is spread thicker, it's because the last stage of the ram isn't adjusted properly. Setting the spread speed is a bit of a fiddle on the older models (which I have), but I see the current 10 tonne and above models have a far better turndial set up.

One set the Marshall spreads evenly and consistently. There is no "compaction" issue and I wouldn't like to count up how many thousands of tonnes mine has spread.

It's the only spreader that I've found that will spread anything from fresh straw court dung to liquid slurry that's ready for a vacuum tanker.

 

[GmB]

Thank you everyone for your input. Based on this, I have this morning placed an order for a 1500 model. Will update when it arrives in September!