Row Mulchers
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.
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Side Spreading Material can be applied specifically as needed – deep, narrow rows; thinner and wider rows and many configurations in between. |
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Drop Spreading Removal of the cross conveyor enables the row mulcher to drop material from the front of the machine for in-row applications. |
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Remote Side Spreading Material can be propelled 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 use 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
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Mulch Application Rate
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Row Spacing
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Cubic |
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7'
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8'
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9'
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10'
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11'
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12'
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Mulch
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0.5"
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9.7
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8.5
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7.5
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6.8
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6.2
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5.7
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1.0"
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19.3
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16.9
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15.0
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13.5
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12.3
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11.3
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1.5"
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29.0
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25.4
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22.5
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20.3
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18.5
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17.0
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2.0"
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38.6
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33.8
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30.0
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27.0
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24.6
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22.6
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4.0"
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77.2
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67.6
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60.0
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54.0
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49.2
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45.2
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6.0"
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116
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102
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90.0
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81.0
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73.8
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67.8
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8.0"
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154
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135
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120
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108
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98.4
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90.4
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10.0"
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193
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169
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150
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135
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123
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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.
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.
Specifications
Standard Body Model (62" or 67" wide)
Model 406
Model 506
Model 606
Model 706
Wide Body Models (85" wide)
Model 588
Model 1028
Model 304
| ROW MULCHER SPECIFICATIONS | |||||||
| MODEL 304 | MODEL 406 | MODEL 506 | MODEL 606 | MODEL 706 | MODEL 588 | MODEL 1028 | |
| Capacity, Heaped | 4.4yd3/3.4m3 | 5.4yd3/4.1m3 | 6.7yd3/5.1m3 | 8yd3/6.1m3 | 9.3yd3/7m3 | 7.8yd3/5.9m3 | 13.5yd3/10.3m3 |
| Capacity, Struck | 3.3yd3/2.5m3 | 4yd3/3m3 | 5yd3/3.8m3 | 6yd3/4.5m3 | 7yd3/5m3 | 5.8yd3/4.4m3 | 10.2yd3/7.8m3 |
| Maximum Payload | 3000lbs/ 1361kg | 4000lbs/ 1814kg | 3800lbs/ 1723kg | 7800lbs/ 3538kg | 7500lbs/ 3402kg | 6000lbs/ 2722kg | 10500lbs/ 4763kg |
| Overall Width | 53"/ 134.62cm | 62"/ 157.5cm | 62"/ 157.5cm | 67"/ 170cm | 67"/ 170cm | 85"/ 216cm | 88"/ 223.5cm |
| Overall Length | 15'/ 4.6m | 16'10"/ 5m | 18'10"/ 5.7m | 20'10"/ 6.3m | 22'10"/ 7m | 16'10"/ 5m | 22'10"/ 7m |
| Loading Height | 6'/ 1.8m | 6'/ 1.8m | 6'/ 1.8m | 6'6"/ 2.0m | 6'6"/ 2.0m | 6'6"/ 2.0m | 6'10"/ 2.1m |
| Body Width | 2.6'/ .8m | 3'/ .9m | 3'/ .9m | 3'/ .9m | 3'/ .9m | 4'6"/ 1.4m | 4'6"/ 1.4m |
| Body Length | 8'/ 2.4m | 8'/ 2.4m | 10'/ 3m | 12'/ 3.6m | 14'/ 4.3m | 8'/ 2.4m | 14'/ 4.3m |
| Body Height | 49"/ 124.5cm | 49"/ 124.5cm | 49"/ 124.5cm | 49"/ 124.5cm | 49"/ 124.5cm | 49"/ 124.5cm | 49"/ 124.5cm |
| Weight | 2100lbs/ 953kg | 2500lbs/ 1134kg | 2700lbs/ 1224kg | 3300lbs/ 1497kg | 3500lbs/ 1588kg | 3200lbs/ 1452kg | 4200lbs/ 1905kg |
| Construction | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty | 11-gauge, galvanized steel body on heavy channel chassis, lifetime poly floor warranty |
| Body Finish | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame | Galvanized sides; red, rust-proof paint on chassis and frame |
| Apron Conveyor Chain | #662 pintle | #662 pintle | #667x pintle | #667x pintle | #667x pintle | #662 pintle, dual apron | #667x pintle, dual apron |
| Tires | 9.5Lx15x8ply 24cmx38cmx8ply |
11Lx15x12ply 23cmx38cmx12ply |
11Lx15x12ply 28cmx38cmx12ply |
14Lx16.1x12ply 35cmx40cmx12ply |
14Lx16.1x12ply 35cmx40cmx12ply |
14Lx16.1x12ply 35cmx40cmx12ply |
14Lx16.1x12ply 35cmx40cmx12ply |
| Hubs | 6 bolt | 6 bolt | 6 bolt | 8 bolt | 8 bolt | 8 bolt | 8 bolt/ Dual Axle |
| Tractor Hydraulic Drive | STANDARD | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | N/A |
| PTO Hydraulic Drive | N/A | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | STANDARD |
| PTO Mechanical Drive | N/A | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | N/A |
| Walking Beam Axle | N/A | N/A | N/A | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE | STANDARD |
| Minimum tractor HP required | 25 HP* | 30 HP* | 30 HP* | 50 HP* | 50 HP* | 40 HP* | 80 HP* front weights may be required |
*follow tractor manufacturer's specifications for towing and weight limits
EXTENSION CONVEYOR, DUAL-DIRECTION DISCHARGE, NARROW TOP ORCHARD MODELS, AND CUSTOM FRAME CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS