Will this spreader handle soybean? How large is the opening when completely open.
1615260
Soybean shouldn't be a problem. My father-in-law used mine to do a small patch of corn.
1615261
Should work just fine I used it to put out pelletized lime and it worked fine.
1094097
I don't think it can. The openings are barely large enough to pass small sunflower seeds.
2018625
CPG -Width of mine is 23-1/2 inches across. Allowing for an approach less than square for the gate, you should ensure any gate has at least 24" of clearance for this spreader to pass.Good luck!REW
1285189
From the ground to the bottom of the spreader is about 4 inches when the spreader is empty. It would probable be a little less if the spreader is full
1421961
Probably. From what I remember, bird seed is roughly the same size as fertilizer. Plus, you can adjust the opening on this.
898159
I don't know the exact size of the openings, as I lent this to a friend. But it would definitely accommodate bean bags.
261533
The openings are pretty small....a normal mixed seed with sunflower and corn pieces etc. would be too large for the openings. I'd say it's better suited to just niger seed.
1867017
I don't know why not. It might not spread it as fine as a fertilizer spreader, but the only material I find that it has problems with is hay and only if there is too much of it mixed in with the manure and bedding. Are you spreading bagged top soil or bulk? I'm thinking the bulk could have some lumps that wouldn't break down well. It's an incredibly well made and handy piece of equipment and absolutely worth the money. I love it!
1046943
I just spread both Bermuda seed (very small seed size) and Bahia seed (a little larger), but I was concerned that the Brinly would not do as even a job as my small hand held spreader. The Brinly is perfect for all forms of granular fertilizer, so it might work just as well for small seed. It is a cascading unit, with an approximate 5' total spread width....maybe 6'. I use settings 4 to 5 for fertilizer, so setting it at 1 or 2 should work fine for seed, but I just wanted a little more control on spreading the seed.If I had been planting more than a couple acres of seed, I would have definitely used the Brinly. I just spread both Bermuda seed (very small seed size) and Bahia seed (a little larger), but I was concerned that the Brinly would not do as even a job as my small hand held spreader. The Brinly is perfect for all forms of granular fertilizer, so it might work just as well for small seed. It is a cascading unit, with an approximate 5' total spread width....maybe 6'. I use settings 4 to 5 for fertilizer, so setting it at 1 or 2 should work fine for seed, but I just wanted a little more control on spreading the seed.If I had been planting more than a couple acres of seed, I would have... » Read More I just spread both Bermuda seed (very small seed size) and Bahia seed (a little larger), but I was concerned that the Brinly would not do as even a job as my small hand held spreader. The Brinly is perfect for all forms of granular fertilizer, so it might work just as well for small seed. It is a cascading unit, with an approximate 5' total spread width....maybe 6'. I use settings 4 to 5 for fertilizer, so setting it at 1 or 2 should work fine for seed, but I just wanted a little more control on spreading the seed.If I had been planting more than a couple acres of seed, I would have definitely used the Brinly. « Show Less
2069234
yes but it's not recommended as written on packaging. Stainless steel or all aluminum construction spreader would be a better long-term choice or for commercial applications
1801229
I can't answer your question Because I modified the spreader for use on the front of a zero turn mower , sorry
382348
I don't think you can spread anything other than dry, non clumping materials that would slide through narrow slits. The unit has slots/slits that the opening can be adjusted, and a rotating paddle bar helps sweep the materials into the slots. Not big enough for any kind of gravel either. It is made for seed and fertilizer.
1319758
It has a plastic regulator that limits seed to opening. It is very functional.
238297
Don't know what kind of spreader you have but the one I got when I ordered my seed had instructions on how to adjust it for that seed. Worked perfectly. No fast running out at all. Hope this is helpful.
2200162
My native grass mix was too fuzzy. The seeds would not feed through the opening at the bottom of the hopper---even at the most-open setting. (Otherwise this has been a great spreader for fertilizer and regular grass seed.)
102540
Thank you for your question. The Expandable Swing Gate can fit into openings between 24 and 60 inches wide.
2004010
The widest opening at the top is 2.25", so that is the biggest diameter vegetable that could go in it. Having it somewhat narrower allows you to start the vegetable in deeper.