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I'd like to put some potash on an alfalfa field and the ag supplier only has pto driven applicators. Would an Allis C pull it ok with two to three thousand pounds in it? The ground is relatively flat, very mild slopes.

I don't have a pto shaft but I do have an adapter that increases the size of the output spline.
 
>I don't have a pto shaft but I do have an adapter that increases the size of the output spline.

Oh, does this tractor have the small stub, and your adaptor makes it the current size? They have a driveline with their spreader....

Ganular spreaders take very little hp through the pto, the issue is if your tractor can pullt he weight at the needed speed to maintain an even spread. You might want to have them set it up for a slow ground speed, or learn how to set the gate yourself to adjust for different gears.

You don't want to lug the engine down, the spinners need a set, 540 pto speed or your patter will change & not for the good.

Can your tractor pull a wagon loaded tot he same weight around the field? Only takes a couple hp to spin the spinners and move the small apron, most of the hp is to pullt he load through the field.

What hp is your tractor?

--->Paul
 
You might have issues with too much tongue weight on your drawbar, depending on the particular make of spreader.
 
(quoted from post at 11:28:17 07/24/11) You might have issues with too much tongue weight on your drawbar, depending on the particular make of spreader.
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I second the motion of too much tongue weight. Might easily bend or even break your tractor drawbar.
 
We used to apply in this fashion with an SC Case. Just keep moving and keep RPM constant you should be ok - or borrow something a little bigger with independent pto from a neighbor for a couple of hours.
 
(quoted from post at 14:05:22 07/24/11) I'd like to put some potash on an alfalfa field and the ag supplier only has pto driven applicators. Would an Allis C pull it ok with two to three thousand pounds in it? The ground is relatively flat, very mild slopes.

I don't have a pto shaft but I do have an adapter that increases the size of the output spline.
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elatively flat dry ground should be no problem as I see it. Your tractor has similar weight/size as a Ford 8N & I have put out many, many tons with one of those 4 wheel fertilizer buggies, sometimes with up to 8,000 pounds in them. If much in the way of slopes...........whole other matter!!
 
I'd like to fertilize with more frequent and lighter applications. Another plus would be the ability to vary the rate in some of the areas that are a bit sandy.
 
Model C is 18 drawbar, 23 belt hp, weighs 2200 lbs. PTO is 1 1/8 dia, had a sleeve available to match standard 1 3/8.
 
I think you'll be fine. Try it and see, if it doesn't work, you'll know within the first five minutes. Most spreaders are tandem axle, thus there is very little weight on the tongue of the tractor. Weight wise it wouldn't be much different than putting 40-60 bales of hay on a trailer and moving it. Can your tractor handle that?
 
That's a light tractor. I'd be most concerned with stopping and turning it on the slopes. The balance of the load could actually lighten your rear tractor wheels if it's loaded heavier behind the tandems - something you likely might not notice with a heavier tractor.
 
It won't break your drawbar, just get 2000 lbs the first time. The drag chain is usually ground driven so it doesn't make any difference how fast you go. I have spread a lot of 5 to 6 ton loads with a WD45 that doesn't weigh over 4500 lbs. But is kinda dangerous going down hill and turning, wants to jack-knife. Vic
 
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