Haven't seen one of those in quite a while! There were still a few around, back in the early 80's that were kept around as spares, but not many. Most everyone running dairies switched to PTO fairly early, as herds grew. Even a dozen milkers will produce an astonishing amount of manure, lol. And then there's pen pack from sheds, frozen slurry from winter barnyards, etc, dense, heavy stuff! Pretty neat to see one of these antiques still working away!
I love the way your returning to the old ways of farming and ranching. I have been returning to the old ways of cooking. I am using vintage tools, canning my food, and storing food in jars. I am loving it as yall are loving your place. I just retired two weeks ago. I am married to a 100% city boy and I kinda like him so I'm stuck in the city also. Love your videos and how too's.
J. cUDE Thanks! And keep at it! We find that the 1940’s-1960’s farm equipment is sized just right for the scale of our farm. Of course there are exceptions to the rule, but generally vintage stuff like tools (or a manure spreader) is just built better!
My grand dad always said that a manure spreader was the most interesting machine in the world......................because it is the only machine designed to kick the crap out of itself.
Denny's Country Life , Thanks! It is actually missing one small guard on the right side, so I’ll eventually have to find that or fabricate one. I’m just happy it works!
Kyle H I certainly do! It’s not much to look at, but mechanically it’s in good shape. I’ve gone through it and completely lubed everything. I do plan to get it fixed up, looking pretty, but it is admittedly low on the priority list.
If you have not watched the British series Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm, Tudor Monastery Farm, and the War Time Farm. I super highly recommend it. They are archaeologist whom live for a year at the time of each series and do things the way it was done at the time. They are addictive, but well worth it. One of the series uses a book as reference on how to I think it's called The Farm book. I think y'all would enjoy them. Good luck. I watch them on UA-cam.
The book is The Book of the Farm by Henry Stephens published in 1844. It has lots of pictures of how to in that year. I had one that I gave my nephew and it was a great read.
We have indeed seen all of them! We’re big fans. My favorite was War Time Farm, mostly because the technology they used is quite similar to much of the technology I use.
Scott’s Small Farming and Things, we think so! IH actually made a manure spreader one size smaller, the No. 100, that was designed to be paired with a Cub, but our Cub seems to handle it well so far. We have a lot of bedding in our manure, so it’s not super heavy. If we were ever to have an issue, we just won’t load it as full.
Haven't seen one of those in quite a while! There were still a few around, back in the early 80's that were kept around as spares, but not many. Most everyone running dairies switched to PTO fairly early, as herds grew. Even a dozen milkers will produce an astonishing amount of manure, lol. And then there's pen pack from sheds, frozen slurry from winter barnyards, etc, dense, heavy stuff! Pretty neat to see one of these antiques still working away!
pyroman6000 80 pounds per day per animal unit! We love our manure spreader! Works great! We love ground driven equipment too! Thanks!
What a neat piece of machinery. I love that Carli wags her whole body by way of greeting you.
Brenda Montanye She’s really turning out to be a great farm dog!
thats a great spreader. I have the 100. verry nice little spreader
We sure do love it! Its not much to look at, but it works great! I look forward to restoring this piece of equipment someday! Thanks for watching!
I love the way your returning to the old ways of farming and ranching. I have been returning to the old ways of cooking. I am using vintage tools, canning my food, and storing food in jars. I am loving it as yall are loving your place. I just retired two weeks ago. I am married to a 100% city boy and I kinda like him so I'm stuck in the city also. Love your videos and how too's.
J. cUDE Thanks! And keep at it! We find that the 1940’s-1960’s farm equipment is sized just right for the scale of our farm. Of course there are exceptions to the rule, but generally vintage stuff like tools (or a manure spreader) is just built better!
Interesting. So glad some people like the old equipment and take the effort to restore it.
oneproudnana The older equipment is just so well built. With some common sense and proper lubrication, this stuff runs forever!
My grand dad always said that a manure spreader was the most interesting machine in the world......................because it is the only machine designed to kick the crap out of itself.
generalpicket55 Ha! I think the manure spreader is the most interesting machine on the farm because it has all the good jokes!
That's a real nice spreader! It's hard to find them complete like that with all the guarding. Nice find!
Denny's Country Life , Thanks! It is actually missing one small guard on the right side, so I’ll eventually have to find that or fabricate one. I’m just happy it works!
Very nice and handy old spreader! I rebuilt a 200T over this past winter. It works great for my small goat dairy operation.
Hope you restore this baby! not many left...
Kyle H I certainly do! It’s not much to look at, but mechanically it’s in good shape. I’ve gone through it and completely lubed everything. I do plan to get it fixed up, looking pretty, but it is admittedly low on the priority list.
If you have not watched the British series Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm, Tudor Monastery Farm, and the War Time Farm. I super highly recommend it. They are archaeologist whom live for a year at the time of each series and do things the way it was done at the time. They are addictive, but well worth it. One of the series uses a book as reference on how to I think it's called The Farm book. I think y'all would enjoy them. Good luck. I watch them on UA-cam.
The book is The Book of the Farm by Henry Stephens published in 1844. It has lots of pictures of how to in that year. I had one that I gave my nephew and it was a great read.
We have indeed seen all of them! We’re big fans. My favorite was War Time Farm, mostly because the technology they used is quite similar to much of the technology I use.
What a cool spreader!
Willl be a great combo with farmall cub
Scott’s Small Farming and Things, we think so! IH actually made a manure spreader one size smaller, the No. 100, that was designed to be paired with a Cub, but our Cub seems to handle it well so far. We have a lot of bedding in our manure, so it’s not super heavy. If we were ever to have an issue, we just won’t load it as full.
I understand IH dealership will not stand behind their manure spreaders. ha ha
tim freeman, so I have heard! HaHa!
What a strange looking machine! Some of the comments are too funny!!
🐄 💩 ah recycling at its finest! I cant wait to see how it looks after its new coat of paint.
Bridgette R. It may be a while before I fully restore it, but I’ll get there!