3-Point Hitch SPreader

• Pros: Compact and easy to maneuver; Excellent for muddy fields, narrow rows, orchards, vineyards, and food plots.
• Cons: Limited capacity (typically under 2 tons); capacity is dependent on tractor size.

Pull-Type Spreader

• Pros: Higher capacity (up to 10 tons); covers more acres between fills.
• Cons: Requires more turning space; not ideal for tight or hilly terrain.

Truck-Mounted SPreader

• Pros: Maximum efficiency for large-scale operators or custom applicators; faster road speeds and refills. 
• Cons: Requires a dedicated truck chassis; less flexible for small fields or tight terrain.

Yield Impact:

Your attachment type directly affects uptime, maneuverability, and ability to apply fertilizer during ideal crop growth stages. Small acreage fields benefit from tight turns and fast adjustments, while large acreage operations need fewer fill interruptions to hit application windows. Delays in fertilizer application can miss critical crop stages, particularly in fast-growing annuals like corn or sorghum.

How Newton Crouch Helps:

Newton Crouch 3-Point Hitch Spreader, Model 20, is purpose-built for precision spreading in muddy fields.  

Newton Crouch Pull-Type Spreader Models like the Row Crop Series (Models 40 and 49), Tandem Axle Series (Model 47), or the NC Series (Model 48) balance bulk capacity and field efficiency for most row crops and pasture applications.  

The Newton Crouch Truck-Mount Spreader (Model 54)  is designed for speed, efficiency, and high-acreage throughput, ideal for custom application businesses or large row crop farms.

Type of Product Being Applied

Choosing the right spreader starts with knowing what material you’re applying. Each product—whether it’s fertilizer, lime, cover crop seed, or manure—has unique characteristics that affect flow rate, spread pattern, corrosion risk, and yield potential. Selecting the wrong equipment can result in application errors, wasted inputs, or even equipment damage.

Fertilizer Only SPreader:

• Pros: Newton Crouch NC Series is designed specifically for fertilizer application. Its 8″ conveyor and simple design is easy to calibrate for broadcast or banded application and compatible with a wide range of spinner spreaders.
• Cons: Smaller conveyor limits spreading of other products like lime.

Fertilizer Lime Spreader:

• Pros: Spreaders such as Newton Crouch’s Row Crop Series, Tandem Axle Series, Orchard-Vineyard Spreaders, and Truck Spreaders are designed for precise both fertilizer or lime spreading. These spreaders can be customized with a variety of drive systems and conveyor widths, 16″ or 24″ wide, to ensure accurate spreading of material without bridging.
• Cons: Combo spreaders have higher cost up.

Manure Spreader:

• Pros: Newton Crouch litter and manure spreader models include wide rear gates, robust chains, and reinforced spinners that maintain even application—even in wet or chunky materials. Stainless options protect against long-term damage from corrosive organics.
• Cons: Uneven litter or manure application can cause excessive nutrient hotspots or nutrient gaps—both of which reduce crop uniformity and hinder nutrient use efficiency (NUE). Ensure that you use a spreader that can handle the heavy organic product being spread.

Cover Crop Seed Spreader:

• Pros: All Newton Crouch Spreaders can easily adjust swath width and application rate to accommodate lightweight seed in a wide broadcast. Using spreaders to seed for post-harvest ground cover, erosion control, and organic matter improvement allows you to use your spreader during the off peak spreading season.
• Cons: Spreading of seed can be tricky due and can be susceptible to wind.

1.5-Ton Fertilizer Spreader

10-Ton Fertilizer/Lime Spreader

Manure Spreader

Field Size: Match Capacity to Acreage

Small Capacity (1.5–2 tons):

• Pros: Easier to load, maneuver; perfect for specialty crops, orchards, or spot treatments.
• Cons: Requires frequent refilling, which can disrupt fieldwork during large-scale operations.

Large Capacity (4–10 tons):

• Pros: Longer runtime; fewer interruptions.
• Cons: Heavier; may compact soil in sensitive fields if not properly managed.

Yield Impact:

Inconsistent spread patterns due to hopper “empty runs” or skipping refills can reduce yields and cause nutrient stress in crops. Efficient runtime helps ensure nutrients are applied at the right stage—particularly important for sidedress or topdress windows.

How Newton Crouch Helps:

With spreaders ranging from 1.5-tons to 10-tons, Newton Crouch ensures you can size your spreader to your operation and reduce refill downtime. Our team helps you balance capacity with tractor compatibility and field access.

1.5-Ton Fertilizer Spreader

10-Ton Fertilizer/Lime Spreader