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  Products - Row Mulcher

Applications
Standard Features
Optional Features
Specifications



High-Efficiency Application of Bulk Material in Rows

Ideal for Berry Crops, Vineyards, Nurseries, Orchards of all types.

Four sizes, from 4.0 to 10.2 cu. yd. capacity


The Millcreek Row Mulcher applies mulch and similar organic materials in a variety of ways.

  Side Spreading
You can apply material precisely how you want it - deep, narrow rows; thinner and wider rows, and all configurations in between.
 
 
   
  Drop Spreading
You can adjust the Row Mulcher to drop material for in-row applications.
 
 
   
  Remote Side Spreading
The Row Mulcher can propel material under branches with remarkable accuracy.
 
 
 
 
It is an outstanding labor-saving solution for routine application of bulk materials for uses such as:
APPLICATIONS
Berries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For applying wood chips to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, balance soil acidity

"We saved many hours of back-breaking shovel work, we covered more acres in less time, and got better yields."
 -- Dan Derr, Spring Valley Farm, Conowingo, MD
 
Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For application of compost and other organic mulches to help reduce chemical input

"Now we can apply material precisely where it does the most good. This is a terrific machine."
 -- Dominic Strohlein, Big Creek Vineyard, Kunkletown, PA
 
Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For mulching and applying soil mixtures on field grown stock

"We saved a lot of time applying humus/compost to several hundred acres."
 -- Martin Verbrugge, Valley Fruit, Wapato, WA
 
Orchards, Citrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida citrus specialists encourage use of organic mulch to help improve soil conditions. Mulch helps reduce chemical requirements in orchards of all types.

"We've applied over 75 million pounds of mulch on citrus orchards with the Row Mulcher."
 -- Mike Ziegler, Vero Beach, FL
 
    
SPECIAL USES  
   

In this greenhouse a Row Mulcher was adapted for ruse as a tender for a pot filling machine. It saves constant running back and forth with a skid steer loader to keep the filler loaded with potting mix.





A Row Mulcher saves a lot of time and labor for this nursery operator applying mulch for wintering over protection on container grown nursery stock
   
 
 
 
 
Mulch Application Rate Chart
Row Spacing

Cubic
Yards
per
Acre

7'
8'
9'
10'
11'
12'
Mulch
Depth
           
0.5"
9.7
8.5
7.5
6.8
6.2
5.7
1.0"
19.3
16.9
15.0
13.5
12.3
11.3
1.5"
29.0
25.4
22.5
20.3
18.5
17.0
2.0"
38.6
33.8
30.0
27.0
24.6
22.6
4.0"
77.2
67.6
60.0
54.0
49.2
45.2
6.0"
116
102
90.0
81.0
73.8
67.8
8.0"
154
135
120
108
98.4
90.4
10.0"
193
169
150
135
123
113

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STANDARD FEATURES  

Heavy Duty Drive Systems

Built for years of trouble free service

Variable Speed Conveyor

Choice of 6 settings, from
5.5 ft./min. to
26.2 ft./min.

Swivel Hitch

Minimizes stress on the hitch and chassis when traveling over uneven terrain.

Crescent Belt Cross Conveyor

Provides smooth, continuous material flow.

No-Rust, No-Rot Floor

High density polyethylene plastic lumber looks like black tongue and groove boards

Discharge Deflectors

Adjustable deflectors gives the operator complete control of the spread pattern and width. Automatic from-the-seat deflector controls are available.
   
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OPTIONAL FEATURES  
   

Walking Beam Suspension

Helps absorb bumps on uneven terrain, reduces wear and tear on the body to prolong service life.

Cleated Belt Cross Conveyor

Ideal when a wider spread pattern is desired, or for helping to break up clumpy material.

Metering Gate

Controls the amount of material flowing to the Cross Conveyor; another means of controlling material flow.

Airplane Tires

Oversized aircraft tires are ideal when spreading heavier loads such as sand and lime.
   
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  SPECIFICATIONS  
 
Narrow Body Model (less than 48" wide)
   
Model 304  
   
Standard Body Model (62" or 67" wide)
   
Model 406
   
Model 706  
   
Wide Body Models (85" wide)
   
Model 588
   
Model 1028  
   
 
 

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