SPINNER SPREADERS: FIT FOR ANY OPERATION

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Advancing farming technology means methods and options continue to be more available to growers. Air Boom applicators, Spinner spreaders, banding with strip tillage and in furrow planter application, are all readily available for growers looking for solutions to apply granular fertilizers and herbicides to their soils. So how does one choose the option for them? Salford has a wide offering of application machinery and Spinner Spreaders continue to be a popular option for growers across North America.

So you may find yourself asking, why are they popular? What are the benefits of a spinner spreader and can it accurately apply my product? We put together some of the top benefits of these tools to help you determine how a Salford Spinner Spreader may fit well in your current farming operation.

    1. VERSITALITY – USE ON ALMOST EVERY TRACTOR We would bet that the biggest reason spinner spreaders are so popular is the versatility to use on almost every tractor available. Pull-type spreaders can be easily unhooked and attached to another grower’s tractor. Which is why co-ops utilize these unites as rentals for their customers. New features such as variable rate application and switching between different product types may increase setup time. And, nearly every farmer is capable of using a spinner spreader with equipment that they already own.
    2. LOWER PRICE POINT COMPARED TO SOME OTHER APPLICATION METHODS Spinner spreaders come in at a very competitive price point. This means that they will often fit the budget of many farms and co-ops. No matter the acreage that is required to be covered, there is a spinner spreader that can fit on any farm’s operation.
    3. HIGH APPLICATION RATES Spinner spreaders are capable of applying product at very high rates, as needed. Even with increased use of in-furrow and strip tillage application options, spinner spreaders are often required to achieve the higher pound per acre rate needed in some fertilizer and lime applications. Technological improvements such as Salford’s high duty cycle hydraulic package allow operators to maintain high application rates at higher speeds while maintaining optimal operating temperatures for longer periods of time.
    4. SPREAD FURTHER THAN EVER Most spreaders can cover up to a 40-foot swath pattern for granular fertilizer application. While, Salford’s BBI spreader offerings are capable of accurately delivering up to 50 percent wider spread patterns at 60 feet on mechanical spreaders and 80 feet on hydraulic spreaders. What is even more impressive is the precise 120 FOOT SPREAD PATTERN on the BBI Sniper and MagnaSpread Plus models which lead the industry for granular application. Wider patterns that increase efficiency and save money in time and fuel costs.
    5. IMPROVED ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY Many spinner spreaders have been known to produce what’s called an “M” or “W” pattern which results in an inconsistent application of nutrients (or herbicides) across field and an uneven crop stand. Often times these patterns are due to poor calibration and not necessarily machine design. However, the design of the spinners and fins on Salford’s BBI spreaders make them capable of achieving a superior flat spread pattern. Once a proper pan test and calibration is completed, BBI spreaders will be ready to evenly broadcast materials and avoid “streaking” in the crop.
    6. VARIOUS APPLICATION TYPES WITH ONE MACHINE One piece of equipment capable of performing multiple tasks is why spinner spreaders continue to be a popular tool for many growers. Spinner spreaders are capable of spreading a wide range of granular fertilizers and herbicide as well as lime and even, seed is broadcasted. Easily switching between different application types is crucial to a multi-use spreader and the MagnaSpread allows growers to in approximately 30 minutes switch from fertilizer to lime application, with minimal tools and man power required.
    7. EFFICIENCY WITH VARIABLE RATE AND SECTION CONTROL Salford’s BBI hydraulic spreaders use ISOBUS 11783 precision control technology with an exclusive binary manifold design that allows for variable rate application with a variety of third-party rate controllers. The BBI Sniper features 12 section pattern control which is capable of adjusting its spread pattern on the go. With the rising cost of inputs, it has never been more important to reduce waste by placing your fertilizer in the right location at a precise rate.
    8. SPINNER FOR EVERYONE Salford’s BBI spreader lineup is full of options to fit any crop or use type. Different wheel types, spacing, and ground clearance allows for growers to choose a spreader that fits their needs. Wheather the focus is reducing crop damage or apply pre or post plant effectively the options are rich. Customizable options like variable rate and section control allow for a machine to suit exactly what a growers is looking for. Spreaders for unique application types like vineyards or orchards are also available with the Cricket machine.

For more information on BBI spreaders and available options, visit https://salfordgroup.com/bbi-spreaders