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I'm trying to decide on a broadcast spreader for the 3 point hitch on my JD 955 (27 hp to the PTO). I have reviewed the Land Pride FS1000 (673 lb. capacity), Frontier SS1067B (678 lb.) capacity, Herd 750 (750 lb. capacity) and the Vicon PS 303 (600 lb. capacity). All have various price points:

Frontier: $550
Land Pride: $500
Herd: $850
Vicon: $1,700

The use and application: I have about 4.5 acres of field that has been mowed with a finish mower the past two years. The field is in desperate need of lime and fertilizer in anticipation of putting cattle on it next season. I would like to have a spreader with a capacity of the ones referenced above.

I would appreciate any input on any or all of these models and what the best one is for my application. Price is really not an issue. I just want a good spreader that will last.

Spreader Fertilizer Seed
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I had similar issues with the block heater and a timer. Here's what I did. At Home Depot (or any decent electrical supply or hardware store) purchase a remote control outlet ($20+/-). It looks like a short extension cord with a receiver box that has two outlets on it. From the house, I can aim the "clicker" at the barn and turn the block heater on for a few hours before I use the tractor. To know that the heater turned on, I installed a green light in the window of the barn that was also hooked up to the remote controlled outlet. This way there is no need to set a timer the night before.

Block heaters do I need one
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Replies 27 Post by bcunderwood