Abstract:
A machine for spreading material in granular and powder form which comprises a hopper-shaped supply container and a distributing mechanism receptive of material from the container for spreading same during movement of the machine. The container has inwardly and downwardly extending walls, wherein the upper edge of the rear container wall, when the machine is in the loading position and untilted, has a distance from the ground which is smaller than the minimum distance from the ground to the edge of a dump body of a transport vehicle when the dump body is in the tilted position. The front container wall and the side container walls each include an upwardly extending prolongation connected thereto. The prolongations of the side container walls adjoin the prolongation of the front container wall.
Abstract:
To facilitate broadcasting fertilizer from different levels above the ground, in addition to linkages for mounting the device on a three point power hitch of the tractor, linkages and an accompanying hydraulic system are provided for elevating the spreader above the level to which the tractor power hitch can raise it. The device comprises an open frame 2 formed by upright supports 5 and a cross arm 4. The open frame construction facilitates the connection of the tractor power take-off shaft to the spreader, and the connection of linkages between the tractor and spreader for control of the metering mechanism of the spreader.