Leitchfield Truck & Trailer
D/B/A Leitchfield Truck Equipment
514 North Main St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
ph: (270) 259-5555
fax: (270) 259-3525
alt: 1-800-718-0326
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Spreaders - BBI Grasshopper Series
Grasshopper 9ft Single Axle Mechanical -
Fertilizer Lime Spreader
9 ft Grasshopper - Single Axle - Ground Wheel Drive - Medium Capacity - High Clearance - Fertilizer Lime Spreader Opmized for Row Crops and Sod or Turf Farms.Product Details
Our high ground clearance 5 ton fertilizer – 7 ton lime spreader designed for precision application of top dressings and row cropping. A rounded payload capacity of 180 cu, ft. (6.7 cu. yds.), the stainless steel or carbon steel hopper is 9 ft. long and 8 ft. wide with 45 degree angle of repose sides. The ground clearance is 23” with standard 21.5 x 16.1 Flotation tires, minimizing compaction. Higher ground clearance can be achieved with optional 11.25 x 28 tires. A ground wheel drives the 16” stainless steel mesh chain for a spread rate automatically adjusting with travel speed. Spinners are powered by a PTO. or tractor supplied hydraulics.
Grasshopper Top Dresser Highlights- UHMW and Stainless Steel reduces corrosion issues and extends the life of the spreader.
- UHMW Bearing Back keeps bearings clean resulting in longer bearing life and fewer failures.
- UHMW Comb Cover prevents streaking in the field.
- One-piece CNC Machined Comb gives longer chain life.
- Proprietary BBI Spreader system delivers a wider, flatter, more consistent pattern.
- Dual Rack and Pinion gate prevents jams.
- Overhead Spinner Motors are ABOVE the chemical, resulting in extended motor life.
- The Cricket Ag and Turf can be pulled with a low horsepower tractor. (30 - 40 hp)
- Hopper construction of either 304 or 409 stainless steel or carbon steel.
- Ground Wheel Driven Stainless Steel Mesh Chain
- Dual Rack & Pinion Gate for Jam-Free Operation
- 24” Dished Spinner Design for Precision Coverage
- PTO or Hydraulic Driven Spinners
- High ground clearance for row cropping and top dressing
- 21.5 x 16.1 Flotation Tires
Suggested Use: Distribution of Granular Fertilizer or Lime - Medium Capacity - High Clearance - Classic Single Axle Applicator for Turf Farms, Pastures and Row Crops. Designed with High Clearance to straddle rows.
D/B/A Leitchfield Truck Equipment
514 North Main St.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
ph: (270) 259-5555
fax: (270) 259-3525
alt: 1-800-718-0326
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