Spreaders
Custom Built Row Mulch Spreaders for Vineyards and Orchards.
Extra narrow models, QuickChange discharges, available in multiple sizes with numerous options and features built to accommodate all applications. For use with compost, sawdust, shavings,manure or wood chips.
Whatcom Manufacturing’s Mulch Spreaders are specifically designed and engineered for orchards!
The inverted V shaped box is ideally suited for maximum clearance through tree rows with minimum branch damage. The lower and narrower design greatly increases stability on steep side hills.
The Orchard model comes standard with solid tandem axles or can be ordered with optional Torflex axles to smoothly carry heavy loads over rough terrain. Our high speed cleated belt pours compost or mulch onto the root zone band strips as far as 10 feet out!
Vineyard Mulcher
The twin belt discharge will cover spread two rows at once. Mulch bed width can be tailored to row by adjusting belt speed and diversion flaps. Organic mulch or grape pumice are easily deposited to the desired depth for maximum coverage and efficiency.
The twin belt discharge attachment is easily removed and a dual spinner discharge assembly can be installed in minutes. With this unit, material will be broadcast spread across entire row. Spinner Hoods can also be added to now divert product for side dressing of two rows at once. Dual Hydraulic Motor drives with variable spread controls can be adjusted for width of spread and amount of product applied.
Whatcom now has 4 types of spreading mechanisms available to fit any growers applications. These combined with our 7 different models enable us to custom build a machine for you.
Narrow Vineyard Series
- Three model sizes to choose from with 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 yard capacities
- Tires can be tucked under machine for the narrowest rows.
- Optional dual tires can be bolted on for extra stability on side hills.
- Quick Change discharge option of Belt discharge for row application, and Spinner discharge for broadcast spreading.
