We had one of those in about 1967, even though i was young i knew how corrosive Nitram and compounds etc were, at the end of the day I took it to bits and washed it thoroughly with the hose pipe, ( i wish we had a pressure washer in those days). I was never tempted not too because i was using next day because i knew the compacted powder on the spinner and bottom of the hopper would set like concrete overnight due to the atmosphere. It was like new years after when it was sold. Might be better off going round and round because of spread pattern, easier to see the mark as well, could stripe a bit otherwise. In those days the granules/prills varied tremendously depending on make and type so just about had to calibrate and fine tune every time changed fertiliser. I did this by working out area covered against weight used at the start of the field, i generally knew the length of the field so just had to stride up the headland a few yards (one or two return bouts) for example one field we had i knew it was seventeen yards up the headland for an acre. It’s funny the things you can recall after all this time. happy days😊.
Really nice looking machine you got there Dan 👌 your comment regarding working out forward speed for application rate is one of the reasons I always preferred the land drive system 🤔👍 look forward to seeing it in action 💪
That is amazingly rot free. I remember them when new and compared to the old grey Ferguson spreader the tinwork seemed alarmingly thin gauge. The paper bag splitter at the top centre of the hopper was fairly useless by the time this spreader was launched because it just hit the era of hundredweight plastic bags. Only basic slag and GAFSA came in paper bags and that stuff bridged in the hopper and wouldn’t flow . I never did get single disc spreaders of this era to spread evenly and I always had stripy crops as a consequence, especially in grassland by the mid season after two or three applications.
Thank you for the video Dan, at least there's something to watch while on holiday, as long as the Laird doesn't know about the 100 year's overdue rent plus interest while I'm around on his estate !!.😬
Hi Dan love your videos mate ,a fellow RUclipsr could do with some advice the funky farmer has a 35 with oil leaks would be a great video for both of you if you advise him how to fix his 35 he grew up with the tractor and recently bought it back I'm sure you could help him with your knowledge
You’re welcome Dan, always a pleasure to help out a fellow RUclipsr/enthusiast. It looks even better now it’s on the back of the tractor 👍
Nice 10 Dan I have one the same but not as good condition as yours. Great addition to the collection.👍
Great video Dan. Nice to see vintage equipment in good working order. Lots of adjustments on that spreader. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼👍🏼
That's an awesome piece of memorabilia I think you should overhaul and paint it as an example of working history.
That takes me back, my father had one of those spreaders here in Ireland in the early 70s.
We had one of those in about 1967, even though i was young i knew how corrosive Nitram and compounds etc were, at the end of the day I took it to bits and washed it thoroughly with the hose pipe, ( i wish we had a pressure washer in those days).
I was never tempted not too because i was using next day because i knew the compacted powder on the spinner and bottom of the hopper would set like concrete overnight due to the atmosphere.
It was like new years after when it was sold. Might be better off going round and round because of spread pattern, easier to see the mark as well, could stripe a bit otherwise. In those days the granules/prills varied tremendously depending on make and type so just about had to calibrate and fine tune every time changed fertiliser. I did this by working out area covered against weight used at the start of the field, i generally knew the length of the field so just had to stride up the headland a few yards (one or two return bouts) for example one field we had i knew it was seventeen yards up the headland for an acre. It’s funny the things you can recall after all this time. happy days😊.
Loving the spreader and loving it being hooked up to the old girl 👍
That little spreader would be ideal to keep for spreading grass seed when you reseed a field, too good to put fertilizer in it
I love your passion for all things vintage massy😊 ❤😊
My uncle had massey 11 spreader I used it on his case 856 xl 2 wheel drive tractor was a good working spreader
A great addition to your collection Dan - unbelievable condition!
That is genuinely a lovely little addition to the fleet. I’m waiting for the 35x to pull a wheelie though🤪
That's a tidy spreader, what a good find!
Really nice looking machine you got there Dan 👌 your comment regarding working out forward speed for application rate is one of the reasons I always preferred the land drive system 🤔👍 look forward to seeing it in action 💪
Nice find! Looks and sounds like it's running perfectly.
One of those rare finds that just requires a cosmetic paint job rather than parts.
Love the way you're preserving good old analogue equipment...Could well come in handy if the complicated digital stuff packs up...
That is amazingly rot free. I remember them when new and compared to the old grey Ferguson spreader the tinwork seemed alarmingly thin gauge. The paper bag splitter at the top centre of the hopper was fairly useless by the time this spreader was launched because it just hit the era of hundredweight plastic bags. Only basic slag and GAFSA came in paper bags and that stuff bridged in the hopper and wouldn’t flow . I never did get single disc spreaders of this era to spread evenly and I always had stripy crops as a consequence, especially in grassland by the mid season after two or three applications.
Nice spreader, love your videos. 👍🏼
Another good find, looking forward to the refurb.
Thank you for the video Dan, at least there's something to watch while on holiday, as long as the Laird doesn't know about the 100 year's overdue rent plus interest while I'm around on his estate !!.😬
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Hi Dan love your videos mate ,a fellow RUclipsr could do with some advice the funky farmer has a 35 with oil leaks would be a great video for both of you if you advise him how to fix his 35 he grew up with the tractor and recently bought it back I'm sure you could help him with your knowledge
Thanks Colin, we've been in touch 👍
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