MODEL 2440
3-PT. for Category 2 and 3 Tractors

2440 lbs. capacity
40 cu. ft. - 32 bu.

Cylinder not furnished
Cylinder to be used: 8 inch stroke with 28.38 inch extended length.

 

This is the big one!
With it you can cover acres and acres without stopping.

 
  • Comes standard with hydraulic remote control for seed gate. You can use your Quick-Attaching Coupler hitch with this one. Use your cylinder.

  • Using the cylinder, opening can be opened and closed and reopened to the same location, from tractor seat.

  • Save money by buying bulk fertilizer and spread it yourself when and where you want it.

  • Heavy-duty independent stand and carrying frame. Gear case carried from hopper frame.

  • Hopper is 14 gauge steel, with full welded seams and good slant for self-cleaning.

  • Heavy drop-forged step-up gears run in oil. The step-up gears used for 540 rpm... reversible for 1,000 rpm.

  • Shielded telescoping tumbling shaft with Quick-Tach... replaceable bearings.

  • Rotating agitator for even feeding. Heavy-duty corrosion resistant aluminum alloy fan with replaceable steel blades.

  • Spread pattern easily centered by adjustable base plate.

  • Amounts can be controlled from 3 lbs. to 1,000 lbs. per acres. Uniform spreads up to 40 ft. Weight of material determines width of spread.

  • Special design for easy cleaning... only 4 bolts to loosen... nothing to remove and nothing to lose.
Regular trailer 12-268 and 24-1035 available for use with small tractors or tractors without 3-pt. hitch. Optional.

Shown here with standard hydraulic remote control.
Photo shows the ease of remote control from tractor seat inside cab.

Stay out of the weather!
Enjoy your cab!
With Herd's optional 2 piece metal lid 24-1136, don't let the weather bother you or slow you up. Keep your material dry and clean. Lids fold out for easy filling. To install, you need drill only 4 holes. This shows close-up of Quick-Attaching Coupler being used on the 2440. Enables you to hookup without any extra effort