Spread-a-Bale

[j6891]

They aren’t over heavy it’s the half ton of bale that adds to the weight and the distance out from the headstock.

I couldn’t ever buy a new one because I paid £3400 for mine 6 years ago and I haven’t spent a penny on it.

Use mine on 535-95 JCB’s and it’s fine for stability,bed the nearest parts of pens 1st while the bales full then boom out with the part bale,one thing not mentioned is the difference in dust levels versus a chopper,very little off a spread a bale.

Bargain at that price anyways. Don't seem to see many second hand so that's probably a good sign. Will keep me eyes out for one but couldn't justify new.

 

[Hilly]

You do see odd spread a b secondhand but not many I have one love it everyone who has them likes them but they do depreciate a lot but then they do last a very long time.

 

[organic antares]

Resurrection of thread, has anyone used one on the back of a tractor? Our very old Manitou prob wont cope with it

 

[Dave W]

I've just got an altec version into stock. Similar to spread a bale but has spinning discs so spread pattern is a lot wider

 

[organic antares]

Would the altec one be lighter than spreadabale?

 

[Dave W]

Would the altec one be lighter than spreadabale?

Yes. A lot lighter
A few feet shorter and lighter construction

 

[organic antares]

Will the altec take a 8ft 6 string bale?

 

[Dave W]

Will the altec take a 8ft 6 string bale?

Yes

 

[Hard Graft]

Can they do both round and square bales

 

[Dave W]

Can they do both round and square bales

More suited to square but will do both

 

[Dave W]

 

[Headless chicken]

I've just got an altec version into stock. Similar to spread a bale but has spinning discs so spread pattern is a lot wider

how much ?

 

[Dave W]

how much ?

£3500+vat

 

[glasshouse]

Its a dungspreader!!

 

[Dave W]

Its a dungspreader!!

Yes. Similar

 

[KJL]

Is there much of a saving in straw usage when using a spread-a-bale compared to just spreading the straw with a loader/by hand?

 

[Hilly]

Is there much of a saving in straw usage when using a spread-a-bale compared to just spreading the straw with a loader/by hand?

No

 

[I thats it]

I think I know the answer, but I'm asking in hope. would the smallest spreadabale mounted from the side still be to heavy for a skid steer loader?

 

[Pan mixer]

I think I know the answer, but I'm asking in hope. would the smallest spreadabale mounted from the side still be to heavy for a skid steer loader?

You already know the answer.

 

[Nearly]

@Dave W