Friday, April 19, 2019

Choosing The Right Compost Spreader

By Mark Carter


Using natural fertilizer is a great way to enrich the soil of produce fields and lawns alike. In order to save money and do the job right, you need to choose the best compost spreader for the job. Part of this is knowing what size you need and the types of material you will be using on the soil.

Industrial and consumer sizes exist. The larger fields where tractors are usually used will require the larger industrial sized spreaders to do the job right. In these cases, you will probably measure the material by the ton. Smaller but similar devices exist for efficient spreading for lawns and other smaller to medium sized jobs. It is important to pick the right equipment to do the job right.

Side composters are designed to pull behind a tractor. These are great for throwing a large amount of material in a wide spray as you drive along the field. These also work well with wet manure by breaking it up into smaller pieces. For foliage that is more delicate, these will be an excellent source. They're also better for material that is too wet for dry applicators and will clog tanks.

Spreaders with the vertical bar maximize the amount of spray. Instead of throwing a large amount, the material is broken up and sprayed in a thinner layer that is more uniform than the side sprayers. These are great for providing a nice nutrient value to the soil.

If controlling the area is desired, the horizontal beaters are the best way to go. This equipment is hooked up to the back of the tractor and provides the same control over the layer thickness that the vertical bars do. In addition, this one allows you to control the width of the application. Using this to provide an accurate layer the width of the tractor tires means you can work with long rows.

Spinner beaters allow you to control how much is applied much more accurately. When you want to use different types of compost together and have an even spread, the spinner beaters mix the material together to make this possible. The different density in materials is less important because of these beaters. Having more control allows you to spread the different materials at the same time instead of making multiple trips which may compact the soil.

For lawns and jobs that are less than an acre, there is equipment designed for the job. Some are very similar to industrial equipment but scaled down to fit the smaller jobs. A mesh roller is great for home lawn manual jobs. The material is loaded into the roller and as you push it across your lawn the material is broken up and laid down between the mesh.

There is always a proper tool for each size and type of job. When you want to improve your lawn or fertilize your fields, choosing the best equipment will make the job easier and more cost effective. Using natural fertilizer is best for the environment but can be a problem because of the different density and wetness. Finding the the best equipment is designed to save you time and money.




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