Built in Lancaster Pennsylvania, by highly skilled craftsman with decades of compact manure spreader building experience, these small manure spreaders are crafted for daily farm-use-conditions and made of the most durable components we know of. Materials such as grade-5 bolts, greaseable bearings, oil-impregnated bronze bushings, heavy-duty size 60 roller chain (nearly 1″ wide), T-Rod apron chain, and hardened sprockets ensure longevity. You can judge a muck spreaders materials and components quality by its overall unit weight, the heavier the better. The ABI manure spreader weighs nearly 1/3 more than equivalently sized competitors. Now that is tangible quality you can feel!
4-Speed Variable Flow Control
Unlike most competitors, all ABI Classic Manure spreaders feature the ability to control the flow rate of manure being applied to the ground with 4 different speeds. Flow control is accomplished by speeding up or slowing down the apron web, that feeds manure to the back beaters, independently of ground speed. The speeds are adjusted via the front lever and enables the operator to either empty the manure as fast as possible or apply controlled amounts of manure to specific areas to maximize its’ fertilizer value. Variable flow control also enables this spreader to handle a wider range of manure, as manure consistency can change depending on manure type, bedding material, stage of decomposition, and weather, without causing damage or additional maintenance to the spreader. And finally having 4-speeds encourage an eco-balanced pasture by enabling a slow manure feed rate and high beater spin rate for fine shredding and spreading.
Shreds & Then Spreads - 2 Beater Bars
The Classic Spreader models are equipped standard with 2 beater bars. One designed to shred manure and the other designed to spread it evenly. The shredder beater, with 32 shredding blades, is geared slower than the wide spread beater to maximize shredding power. The shredder “hood” fits over top the shredder beater bar, this ensures the manure is shredded before it is spread. The spreading beater is expertly designed to further breakdown the manure and evenly distribute it on the ground. The 25 cu. ft. manure spreader has 8 spreading paddles and the 50 & 65 cu. ft. spreaders have 10 paddles. Shredding before spreading and then evenly spreading over a wide swath, exposes more manure surface to sunlight which allows it to dry and decompose far more quickly. Owning an ABI manure spreader that both shreds manure before it spreads and also controls the amount of manure being applied to the ground, enables the horse owner to help maintain an eco-balanced pasture. An eco-balanced pasture can help reduce colic, increase pasture turn efficiency rates, help produce more vigorous grass growth, and reduce odor & flies around the farm.
Advanced Ground Drive System
Unlike many other spreaders, the ABI Manure Spreader provides constant power to the apron chain and beater bars via an advanced ground drive system, even during tight turns on rough pastures. The right wheel drives the apron chain and the left wheel drives the beater bars (in relationship to the tow vehicle), however both wheels also work in unison to maximize traction and prevent the apron and beaters from running at incompatible speeds, preventing damage. This works similar in concept to a locking differential on a truck and forces both wheels to turn in unison, regardless of the traction (or lack thereof) available to either wheel individually. In addition to a heavy unit weight, this systems allows ABI spreaders to spread in most any condition, even on frozen ground. The ratcheting hubs allow the wheels to move in reverse, without turning the apron or beaters, protecting moving parts from damage, preventing the chain from jumping sprockets, and preventing manure from being thrown onto the tow vehicle and operator!
Wheeled Jack Stand
The Wheeled Jack Stand is intended to make it easier to manually maneuver ABI’s 25, 50, & 65 cu.ft. Classic Spreaders when not connected to a tow vehicle on flat ground. This is ideal for pulling the machine through a barn aisle for stall loading or maneuvering into a tight area for storage.
Capacity
| Classic Spreader | 25ft3 | 50ft3 | 65ft3 |
| Heaped Capacity | 0.71 cu m | 1.42 cu m | 1.84 cu m |
| Struck Capacity | 0.42 cu m | 0.82 cu m | 1.10 cu m |
| # of Horses | Up To 4 | Up To 8 | Up To 11 |
Features
| Classic Spreader | 25ft3 | 50ft3 | 65ft3 |
| Platform | Compact | Compact | Compact |
| PTO Driven: | No | No | No |
| Steel Type: | COR-TEN | COR-TEN | COR-TEN |
| Steel of Gauge: | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| # of Beaters: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| # of Spreading Paddles: | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| # of Shredding Blades: | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Flow Control Speeds: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Speed Adjustment: | Lever | Lever | Lever |
| Spray Shield (optional): | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bed Liner: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Poly Lumber Floor: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jack Stand: | Dolly Wheel | Dolly Wheel | Dolly Wheel |
| Tires | Ag Traction | Ag Traction | Ag Traction |
| Ratcheting Hubs: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Min, Vehicle Requirements
| Classic Spreader | 25ft3 | 50ft3 | 65ft3 |
| Tractor Type: | Mower | Sub & Compact | Sub & Compact |
| Min. Horsepower: | 18 hp | 22 hp | 25 hp |
| Utility Vehicle Type: | ATV, UTV | ATV, UTV | Large ATV, UTV |
| Min. CC: | 350cc | 550cc | 600cc (4WD) |
Weights
| Classic Spreader | 25ft3 | 50ft3 | 65ft3 |
| Unit Weight: | 308 kg | 374 kg | 430 kg |
| Shipping Weight: | 387 kg | 454 kg | 556 kg |
Unit Dimensions
| Classic Spreader | 25ft3 | 50ft3 | 65ft3 |
| Total Length: | 279cm | 335cm | 384cm |
| Total Width: | 122cm | 137cm | 147cm |
| Total Height: | 109cm | 109cm | 137cm |
| Box Length: | 152cm | 193cm | 213cm |
| Box Width: | 71cm | 89cm | 89cm |
| Box Height: | 41cm | 48cm | 48cm |
| Box Flared Width: | 84cm | 102cm | 102cm |
| Loading Height: | 84cm | 86cm | 91cm |
Warranty
| Classic Spreader | 25ft3 | 50ft3 | 65ft3 |
| Apron Chain: | 10-year Limited Warranty |
| Box & Frame: | 10-year Limited Warranty |
| Mechanical & Components: | 3-year Limited Warranty |
| Poly-Lumber Flooring: | Lifetime Limited Warranty |
| Commercial Warranty: | 3-year Limited Warranty |
| Warranty Details: | View Warranty Statement |
Attributes
| Ground Driven Manure Spreaders, 25, 50, & 65 cu ft - Compact Manure Spreaders |
| Product Type | Manure Spreaders |
| Connection | Pin Hitch / Drawbar, Ball Hitch |
| Power Range | 18 – 23 h.p. Tractor, 23 – 38 h.p. Tractor, 35 – 60 h.p. Tractor, 400 – 600 cc ATV/UTV, 600 – 1,000+ cc ATV/UTV, 20 – 28 h.p. Lawn Tractor |
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| Tow Vehicle | ATV, UTV |
ABI Classic Spreaders are the uncompromising and most capable compact manure spreaders available. These 4-speed ground driven spreaders can be pulled with a garden tractor or ATV and are ideal for farms with up to 11 horses. With ease of use, serviceability, and safety already built-in by design, the Classic Spreader offers standard features such as 12-gauge COR-TEN steel, fully welded box frame construction, 4-speed variable flow control, 2 beaters for both shredding and spreading, ratcheting hubs, a protective box liner, and poly-lumber flooring. Offered with three assurances in writing. A money-back-guarantee, a 3-year mechanical and construction warranty, and a lifetime poly-lumber flooring warranty. From the ground up, the ABI Classic Spreader is truly a superior spreader!
Laurie –
Very difficult to get out of shipping crate. Not sure price is justified over the competition but I suppose time will tell. You can get 2 for the price of an ABI.