Walco
Walco are a New Zealand-manufactured range of spreaders imported to Ireland by Sligo-based CDS Agri.
Walco manufactures five mounted spreader models, starting with the Allspread 0.70 Mag Spreader.
This 70l unit is designed for spreading Causmag or magnesium oxide.
Walco offers models ranging from 175l to 500l with pricesfrom €1,715 inc VAT to €2,600 inc VAT.
Walco says the hopper, fertiliser guards and mudguards are built using UV- and corrosion-resistant polyethylene. The frame is manufactured using a steel construction with paint over hot-dip galvanise.
The shutters are designed using corrosion-resistant stainless steel, while the gearbox features an extra bearing for longer service intervals.
The spinner is dished with tipped fins for even spreading and the unit has a height-adjustable drawbar with a wide wheel base.
The spreaders come with a simple drive gearbox engagement from the ATV seat and an optional hard plastic lid or PVC cover.
The spec remains largely the same up through the models which encompass a 175l (€1,715 inc VAT), 350l (€2,150 inc VAT), 500l (€2,600 inc VAT) and the larger 675l tandem-axle machine.
Quad-X
Co Antrim-based Quad-X have been involved in the design and manufacture of ATV equipment for over 25 years. Their current offering of quad sowers and spreaders extends to three ranges.
The electro broadcaster is the entry level unit. It is a 60l mounted spreader that fits on the rear rack of any ATV.
It features a stainless-steel spinner and a UV protected hopper. It is priced at €893 plus VAT.
Next up is the Precision spreader, a 320l sower. It features knobby tyres and a wider wheel base for rough terrain and wetter ground.
It boasts the same dished stainless-steel spinner and vanes as the Pro spreader to spread up to 50ft, in addition to a heavier section galvanised steel frame. It is priced at €1,824 plus VAT.
The commercial spec Pro spreader has a strong frame and a stainless-steel hopper. It is built on an extra wide axle coupled with flotation tyres and a low hopper height for stability.
It has a 465l capacity with optional extension sides to carry 680l. It is ground-driven, while the shutter plate is opened/closed from sitting on the ATV, with a lever to disengage the spinner for travel to outlying fields. Prices start at €2,539 plus VAT.
Jarmet
Cavan Agri Machinery, based in Belturbet, Co Cavan, imports the Jarmet range of equipment. The Polish firm manufactures a range of grass equipment including mowers, tedders, rakes and fertiliser spreaders as well as sprayers and harrows.
The Jarmet GP300 features a 300kg plastic hopper and is priced at €1,110 excluding VAT.
Within its fertiliser range is the GP300 model ATV fertiliser spreader. The GP300 is a single-disc machine with a galvanised steel frame and plastic hopper.
The hopper has a carrying capacity of 300kg (six bags). Like the majority of ATV spreaders, it is ground-driven with a working width of 6m. The spreader can also be used as a salt spreader if required.
The Jarmet GP300 is priced at €1,110 including VAT and is available through the Cavan Agri Machinery dealer network.
Cosmo
Cavan Agri Machinery also imports the Italian-built Cosmo range of tractor-mounted and ATV spreaders.
The firm manufactures a range of wagtail, single- and twin-disc spreaders. Two popular models imported are the Cosmo PTP and PTB machines.
The lower-specification PTP series offers a painted frame and painted steel hopper. The smaller PTP 180 model has a capacity of 200kg (four bags) and an unladen weight of 80kg while the larger PTP 300 model has a capacity of 320kg and an unladen weight of 84kg. Both machines have a spreading width ranging from 12-14m. Both are offered as standard with 12 x 6.50 x 8 wheels. The PTP 180 is priced at €1,090 including VAT while the PTP 300 is priced at €1,120 including VAT.
The Cosmo PTB 560 has a capacity of 480kg and is priced at €2,210 excluding VAT.
The larger PTB series is offered as two models, the PTB 430 and PTB 560. Each with a respective carrying capacity of 400kg (eight bags) and 480 kg (9.6 bags) and similar unladen weights of 136kg and 139kg.
Both are six-vane single disc models and offer a spread width ranging from 12-16m. The spreading disc, vanes and deflector plate are all manufactured from stainless steel while the frame and hopper are painted steel.
Both models are fitted with 20 x 10 x 8 wheels. The PTB 430 is priced at €2,090 excluding VAT with the flagship PTB 560 coming in at a price of €2,210 including VAT.
GamBERini
Riddell ATVs based in Omagh, Co Tyrone, have been importing the Gamberini ATV SuperJet range for 25 years now. Gamberini offers two models, the SuperJet 400 and in more recent times, the SuperJet 500.
The Superjet 400 offers a 310l steel hopper while the SuperJet 500 offers a larger 360l plastic hopper. Both models offer a doubled cone hopper with a lower centre of gravity and easier filling as well as a tubular steel frame. The SuperJet 500 is fitted with a stainless-steel chute and aperture. Spreading widths for both models range from 12-18m with six adjustable spreading vanes. Both machines are shod on 21 x 11 x 8 flotation wheels.
The larger Gamberini SuperJet 500 is equiped with a plastic hopper offering a max capacity of 360l.
A plastic cover with an elasticated edge is available as an option to keep the rain out. The Gamberini range is available from many ATV dealers across the country while prices start at €1,550 (£1,350) excluding VAT.
Aitchison Agrispred
Riddell ATVs also imports and distributes the New Zealand-built Aitchison Agrispred range of ATV fertiliser spreaders with machines working here for the past 15 years.
The Agrispred SNGR460 has a capacity of 460l. It is equipped with a fully galvanised chassis and plastic hopper with an optional lid. The aperture, chute, spreading disc and vanes are manufactured using stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
The Aitchison SNGR460 spreader has a max capacity of 460l and spread width of 15m.
The spreader is fitted with a height-adjustable drawbar and swivel hitch for safety purposes. The Aitchison SNGR460 is ground driven with a remote engagement via a clutch. A single disc is fitted with four vanes and is capable of producing a spread width of 15m.
A new and updated Agrispred model is believed to arrive into Ireland this summer with electric controls which can be easily used with UTVs as well as ATVs given their increased popularity in recent years.
Walco
Walco are a New Zealand-manufactured range of spreaders imported to Ireland by Sligo-based CDS Agri.
Walco manufactures five mounted spreader models, starting with the Allspread 0.70 Mag Spreader.
This 70l unit is designed for spreading Causmag or magnesium oxide.
Walco offers models ranging from 175l to 500l with pricesfrom €1,715 inc VAT to €2,600 inc VAT.
Walco says the hopper, fertiliser guards and mudguards are built using UV- and corrosion-resistant polyethylene. The frame is manufactured using a steel construction with paint over hot-dip galvanise.
The shutters are designed using corrosion-resistant stainless steel, while the gearbox features an extra bearing for longer service intervals.
The spinner is dished with tipped fins for even spreading and the unit has a height-adjustable drawbar with a wide wheel base.
The spreaders come with a simple drive gearbox engagement from the ATV seat and an optional hard plastic lid or PVC cover.
The spec remains largely the same up through the models which encompass a 175l (€1,715 inc VAT), 350l (€2,150 inc VAT), 500l (€2,600 inc VAT) and the larger 675l tandem-axle machine.
Quad-X
Co Antrim-based Quad-X have been involved in the design and manufacture of ATV equipment for over 25 years. Their current offering of quad sowers and spreaders extends to three ranges.
The electro broadcaster is the entry level unit. It is a 60l mounted spreader that fits on the rear rack of any ATV.
It features a stainless-steel spinner and a UV protected hopper. It is priced at €893 plus VAT.
Next up is the Precision spreader, a 320l sower. It features knobby tyres and a wider wheel base for rough terrain and wetter ground.
It boasts the same dished stainless-steel spinner and vanes as the Pro spreader to spread up to 50ft, in addition to a heavier section galvanised steel frame. It is priced at €1,824 plus VAT.
The commercial spec Pro spreader has a strong frame and a stainless-steel hopper. It is built on an extra wide axle coupled with flotation tyres and a low hopper height for stability.
It has a 465l capacity with optional extension sides to carry 680l. It is ground-driven, while the shutter plate is opened/closed from sitting on the ATV, with a lever to disengage the spinner for travel to outlying fields. Prices start at €2,539 plus VAT.
Jarmet
Cavan Agri Machinery, based in Belturbet, Co Cavan, imports the Jarmet range of equipment. The Polish firm manufactures a range of grass equipment including mowers, tedders, rakes and fertiliser spreaders as well as sprayers and harrows.
The Jarmet GP300 features a 300kg plastic hopper and is priced at €1,110 excluding VAT.
Within its fertiliser range is the GP300 model ATV fertiliser spreader. The GP300 is a single-disc machine with a galvanised steel frame and plastic hopper.
The hopper has a carrying capacity of 300kg (six bags). Like the majority of ATV spreaders, it is ground-driven with a working width of 6m. The spreader can also be used as a salt spreader if required.
The Jarmet GP300 is priced at €1,110 including VAT and is available through the Cavan Agri Machinery dealer network.
Cosmo
Cavan Agri Machinery also imports the Italian-built Cosmo range of tractor-mounted and ATV spreaders.
The firm manufactures a range of wagtail, single- and twin-disc spreaders. Two popular models imported are the Cosmo PTP and PTB machines.
The lower-specification PTP series offers a painted frame and painted steel hopper. The smaller PTP 180 model has a capacity of 200kg (four bags) and an unladen weight of 80kg while the larger PTP 300 model has a capacity of 320kg and an unladen weight of 84kg. Both machines have a spreading width ranging from 12-14m. Both are offered as standard with 12 x 6.50 x 8 wheels. The PTP 180 is priced at €1,090 including VAT while the PTP 300 is priced at €1,120 including VAT.
The Cosmo PTB 560 has a capacity of 480kg and is priced at €2,210 excluding VAT.
The larger PTB series is offered as two models, the PTB 430 and PTB 560. Each with a respective carrying capacity of 400kg (eight bags) and 480 kg (9.6 bags) and similar unladen weights of 136kg and 139kg.
Both are six-vane single disc models and offer a spread width ranging from 12-16m. The spreading disc, vanes and deflector plate are all manufactured from stainless steel while the frame and hopper are painted steel.
Both models are fitted with 20 x 10 x 8 wheels. The PTB 430 is priced at €2,090 excluding VAT with the flagship PTB 560 coming in at a price of €2,210 including VAT.
GamBERini
Riddell ATVs based in Omagh, Co Tyrone, have been importing the Gamberini ATV SuperJet range for 25 years now. Gamberini offers two models, the SuperJet 400 and in more recent times, the SuperJet 500.
The Superjet 400 offers a 310l steel hopper while the SuperJet 500 offers a larger 360l plastic hopper. Both models offer a doubled cone hopper with a lower centre of gravity and easier filling as well as a tubular steel frame. The SuperJet 500 is fitted with a stainless-steel chute and aperture. Spreading widths for both models range from 12-18m with six adjustable spreading vanes. Both machines are shod on 21 x 11 x 8 flotation wheels.
The larger Gamberini SuperJet 500 is equiped with a plastic hopper offering a max capacity of 360l.
A plastic cover with an elasticated edge is available as an option to keep the rain out. The Gamberini range is available from many ATV dealers across the country while prices start at €1,550 (£1,350) excluding VAT.
Aitchison Agrispred
Riddell ATVs also imports and distributes the New Zealand-built Aitchison Agrispred range of ATV fertiliser spreaders with machines working here for the past 15 years.
The Agrispred SNGR460 has a capacity of 460l. It is equipped with a fully galvanised chassis and plastic hopper with an optional lid. The aperture, chute, spreading disc and vanes are manufactured using stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
The Aitchison SNGR460 spreader has a max capacity of 460l and spread width of 15m.
The spreader is fitted with a height-adjustable drawbar and swivel hitch for safety purposes. The Aitchison SNGR460 is ground driven with a remote engagement via a clutch. A single disc is fitted with four vanes and is capable of producing a spread width of 15m.
A new and updated Agrispred model is believed to arrive into Ireland this summer with electric controls which can be easily used with UTVs as well as ATVs given their increased popularity in recent years.
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