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Categories: Manure Spreader, Products, PTO DrivenTags: Commercial Use, Equestrians, Livestock Owners, Tractor

185 ft³ PTO Drive Manure Spreader

The ABI 185 cuft PTO & Hydraulic Driven manure spreader is ABI's largest and most capable commercial platform manure spreader. This variable-speed Power Take Off (PTO) and hydraulic driven spreader can be pulled with a 50+ hp tractor and is ideal for farms with up to 35 horses. With ease of use, serviceability, and safety already built-in by design, the ABI Classic Spreader offers standard features such as 10-gauge COR-TEN steel, fully welded box frame construction, 4-speed variable flow control, 3 beaters for both inline shredding and spreading, a protective box liner, and poly-lumber flooring. From the ground up, the ABI Classic Manure Spreader is truly a superior spreader for livestock farms and large horse stables. Offered with 5 assurances in writing: 1) AttachMatch Money-Back Guarantee* 2) 10 Year Apron Chain Limited Warranty* 3) 10 Year Spreader Box & Frame Limited Warranty* 4) 3 Year Mechanical & Construction Limited Warranty* 5) Lifetime Poly-Lumber Flooring Limited Warranty* - *See Documentation

Simply Works Better

The easy-to-engage levers and pull-ropes, swing-away jack stand, durable apron chain, and safety bumper make the Classic Spreader by ABI a cinch to use. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that it’s designed to not only be easier to use, but work better than any of the competition! Our innovative variable speed spread and shredding bars ensure a finer, better spread-every time-for a long time!

Built Tougher To Last Longer

We built the Classic Spreader to be tough as a tank, with heavy welded steel construction, rust-resisting epoxy box lining, Commercial-Grade Coating AUE-370, and heavy duty components. Beyond that, we designed the classic spreader to be easy to maintain and service, ensuring it’ll be working hard for many years! And just in case, each Classic Spreader is covered by a hefty warranty!

Healthier Pastures

Manure is an integral part of a healthy farm, and getting it out of the stable and into your pasture is made even safer and easier with the Classic Spreader. With our innovative shred-and-spread design and variable-speed operation, manure is spread more evenly and finely. A finer and more even spread gets the manure’s rich nutrients back into the ground as quickly as possible, which ensures your pastures are safer and healthier for your horses!

PTO Manure Spreader, 185 cu ft – Manure Spreaders Line Drawing

Gauge Steel

10

Beater Bars

3

Flow Control Speeds

Variable

Limited Warranty

3 Year / Lifetime

Built in Lancaster Pennsylvania, by highly skilled craftsman with decades of spreader building experience, these spreaders are crafted for daily farm-use-conditions and made of the most durable components we know of. Materials such as grade-5 bolts, greaseable bearings, oil-impregnated bronze bushings, heavy-duty size 60 roller chain (nearly 1″ wide), T-Rod apron chain, and hardened sprockets ensure longevity. You can judge a spreaders materials and components quality by its overall unit weight, the heavier the better. The ABI spreader weighs nearly 1/3 more than equivalently sized competitors spreaders. Now that is tangible quality you can feel!

Hydraulic Apron Web Variable Flow Control

Unlike most competitors, the 185 cu, ft, ABI Classic Manure spreaders feature the ability to hydraulically control the flow rate of manure being pushed to the back beaters for spreading. Flow control is accomplished by speeding up or slowing down the apron web, that feeds manure to the back beaters, independently of the PTO speed. This control enables the operator to either empty the manure as fast as possible or apply controlled amounts of manure to specific areas to maximize its’ fertilizer value. Variable flow control also enables this spreader to handle a wider range of manure, as manure consistency can change depending on manure type, bedding material, stage of decomposition, and weather, without causing damage or additional maintenance to the spreader. On the 185 PTO model, the apron web speed is adjusted via a hydraulic switch. A high speed clean-out mode is also provided.

PTO Manure Spreader, 125 cu ft – Horse Manure Spreader Beater Bars

Shreds & Then Spreads - 3 Beater Bars

The 185 cu. ft. model is equipped standard with 3 beater bars. Two designed to shred manure and the other designed to spread it evenly. The shredder beaters, with 160 shredding blades, is geared slower than the wide spread beater to maximize shredding power. The spreading beater is expertly designed to further breakdown the manure and evenly distribute it on the ground. The 185 cu. ft. manure spreader has 14 large wide spread paddles. Shredding before spreading and then evenly spreading over a wide swath, exposes more manure surface to sunlight which allows it to dry and decompose far more quickly. Owning an ABI manure spreader that both shreds manure before it spreads and also controls the amount of manure being applied to the ground, enables the horse owner to help maintain an eco-balanced pasture. An eco-balanced pasture can help reduce colic, increase pasture turn efficiency rates, help produce more vigorous grass growth, and reduce odor & flies around the farm.

PTO Manure Spreader, 125 cu ft – Horse Manure Spreader End Gate

Hydraulic End Gate

The Hydraulic End Gate is designed to close off the back end of the manure spreader to prohibit spillage out the back of the spreader into the barn aisle or during transport. The end gate is raised and lowered hydraulically and serves to additionally help deflect flying manure away from the operator and tow vehicle while spreading.

PTO Manure Spreader, 125 cu ft – Horse Manure Spreader Fines Pan

Fines Pan / Litter Pan

For those that leave nothing to chance, the Fines Pan prevents small fines of manure from falling off the back of the spreader and to the ground without first being processed by the beater bar. The pan has a release for easy cleaning and is replaceable. The Fines Pan can also assist in preventing manure from falling out the back of the spreader during loading and transport. A fines pan is highly desired when spreading dry material such a saw dust bedding, wood chip bedding, or dry compost; any type of material with small fines.

ABI spreaders are fully-welded with COR-TEN steel to be tank-tough through and through. Our extremely thick COR-TEN steel provides tremendous longevity without the ridiculous expense of stainless steel. So yes, our spreaders aren’t shiny like your kitchen appliances for good reason: stainless steel is not as structurally sound as COR-TEN. Below we have detailed out why our spreaders are built to outlast the barn; and the competition.

Corrosion-Resistant Steel

We start with extremely thick 10 gauge corrosion-resistant COR-TEN steel construction. Unlike most spreaders, the Classic Spreader is a longterm “one-time” investment which has a fully welded box frame, using thicker steel, for worry-free durability. COR-TEN steel may be exposed to the elements, even unfinished, and rust will not perforate it for decades. With COR-TEN steel, you get the longevity and strength required to build a world-class spreader, without the unneeded additional expense and structural weakness of stainless steel.

Protective Body Liner

The inside of the spreader body is coated with an epoxy box liner. The epoxy box liner adds an industrial seal to protect from the severe corrosive effects of urine filled manure. epoxies are commonly used to line underground sewage tanks and pipelines, and even protect the hulls of barges in salt water.

Lifetime Poly-Lumber Flooring

The bottom flooring is constructed of extremely thick tongue-and-groove polyvinyl lumber that will never rot, rust, or need replacing. Even better yet, the tongue-and-groove construction prohibits the individual poly-boards from warping, preventing excessive wear or damage to the apron web. This is a premium maintenance free flooring that will last and comes standard with a limited lifetime warranty.

Superior-Quality Craftsmanship & Components

Commercial-Grade Coating (PPG AUE-370)

All steel components are sand-blasted before painting to prime for perfect adhesion. A special commercial-grade coating (PPG AUE-370), a black gloss acrylic urethane paint twice as thick as Rust-Oleum is then applied. Unlike powder-coating, this paint is easy to repair and touch-up and moisture cannot get behind it which eliminates the possibility of rust forming under the finish layer.

Manufactured Right Here

You want the best quality materials, you want the highest quality workmanship, you want your attachments made in the United States of America–and so do we! That’s why, since 1997, we’ve been manufacturing and selling equipment built to exceed your expectations, just like we should. This attention to detail creates products that are durable, reliable, and ready to do your toughest work–day after day.

Enhanced Standard Warranty

We build equipment with commercial-grade construction and superior craftsmanship, so you can rest assured it will last a very long time. And to back that up, we offer a limited warranty on this product. See warranty documentation for details.

Mechanical: 3 Year
Box & Frame: 10 Year (Farm & Ranch) / 3 Year (Commercial)
Apron Chain: 10 Year (Farm & Ranch) / 3 Year (Commercial)
Poly Floor: Lifetime

ABI Classic Spreader Models

25ft³ Compact Ground Driven Manure SpreaderUp to 4 Horses 50ft³ Ground Driven Manure SpreaderUp to 8 Horses 65ft³ Ground Driven Compact Manure SpreaderUp to 11 Horses 85 ft³ GD – Mid-Sized Manure SpreaderUp to 20 Horses 50 ft³ PTO – Compact Manure SpreaderUp to 10 Horses 85 ft³ PTO – Mid-Sized Manure SpreaderUp to 20 Horses 125 ft³ PTO – Large Manure SpreaderUp to 30 Horses 185 ft³ PTO / Hyd – Largest Manure SpreaderUp to 45 Horses

See our Manure Spreader Comparison Chart

Classic Spreader	185ft³
Heaped Capacity	185 cu ft
Struck Capacity	112 cu ft
# of Horses	Up To 35

Classic Spreader	185ft³
Platform	Commercial Ag
PTO Driven:	Yes
Steel Type:	COR-TEN
Steel of Gauge:	10
# of Beaters:	3
In-line Shreddding Beater:	Yes
# of Spreading Paddles:	14
# of Shredding Blades:	160
Flow Control Speeds:	Variable
Speed Adjustment:	Hydraulic
Spray Shield:	-
Bed Liner:	Yes
Poly Lumber Floor:	Yes
Jack Stand:	Skid Plate
Tires	Flotation
Ratcheting Hubs:	-

Classic Spreader	185ft³
Tractor Type:	Utility
Min. Horsepower:	50 hp
Min. Hydraulic Pump:	8 Gal p/min
Utility Vehicle Type:	-
Min. CC:	-

Classic Spreader	185ft³
Unit Weight:	3,175 lbs
Shipping Weight:	3,175 lbs
Empty Tongue Weight:	250 lbs

Classic Spreader	185ft³
Total Length:	252" (21')
Total Width:	94" (7' 10")
Total Height:	68" (5' 8")
Box Length:	140" (11' 8")
Box Width:	60" (5')
Box Height:	23" (1' 11")
Box Flared Width:	68" (5' 8")
Loading Height:	53" (4' 5")

Classic Spreader	185ft³
Mechanical	3 Year
Workmanship (Farm & Ranch):	10 Year
Workmanship (Commercial):	3 Year
Poly Lumber Floor:	Lifetime

185 ft³ PTO / Hyd - Largest Manure Spreader
Tow Vehicle	Tractor, Utility Tractor, Large-Utility Tractor, Row Crop-Ag Tractor
Product Type	Manure Spreaders
Connection	Pin Hitch / Drawbar
Size	185 CuFt
Other Attributes	Hydraulics Required, PTO Required, PTO Driven
Market	Equestrians

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1 review for 185 ft³ PTO / Hyd – Largest Manure Spreader

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Lee Egbert – May 30, 2019
I love it! Need to have more videos of it hauling cow manure since it works great on any manure. Cuts my time in half compared to my old manure spreader. Thanks again!
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