Grasshopper—The Optimal Mechanical Spreader for Tight Rows and Turf
With high ground clearance, the five-ton Grasshopper from BBI makes medicum-capacity top dressings and row cropping a cinch. Grasshopper utilizes flotation tires to minimize soil compaction along its path, and features a 16-inch stainless steel mesh chain that automatically adjusts spread rate with your travel speed.
As with all BBI Spreaders, Grasshopper features BBI's proprietary spread system, consistently generating flatter, wider spread patterns in its wake. Grasshopper is built to last, with UHMW paint and stainless steel construction that minimize corrosion and maximize the unit's life on the farm, golf course, and other turf management environments.
This great spreader for medium-capacity jobs features PTO or hydraulic-controlled spinners, and spinner motors sit above the chemical, resulting in extended motor life.
Stop by Spreader Specialties today or call us to learn more about Grasshopper for your row crop and turf management needs for granular fertilizer and lime applications.
FEATURES
Application:
Distribution of granular fertilizer or lime
Medium capacity
Optimized for row crops and sod or turf farms
9-foot single axle
Ground wheel drive conveyor
PTO or hydraulic-driven spinners
153-212 cu. ft. struck capacity
Low and high application rates
Proprietary BBI spreader system
High-clearance design for top dressing and row cropping
Flotation tires minimize soil compaction
Delivers a wider, flatter, more consistent pattern
Dual rack and pinion gate prevents jams
One-piece CNC machined comb gives longer chain life
Ground wheel driven, stainless steel mesh chain
Overhead spinner motors above the chemical, resulting in extended motor life
UHMW and stainless steel construction reduce corrosion issues and extend spreader life
Specifications
| Grasshopper | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Type | Height | Width | Capacity |
| Standard "L" Body | 87" (2.21 m) | 96" (2.44 m) | 153 cu ft (4.33 cu m) struck |
| Optional "H" Body | 94" (2.39 m) | 96" (2.44 m) | 189 cu ft (5.35 cu m) struck |
Grasshopper 9ft Single Axle Mechanical Fertilizer Lime Spreader
Our high ground clearance 5 ton fertilizer – 7 ton lime spreader designed for precision application of top dressings and row cropping. A rounded payload capacity of 180 cu, ft. (6.7 cu. yds.), the stainless steel or carbon steel hopper is 9 ft. long and 8 ft. wide with 45 degree angle of repose sides. The ground clearance is 23” with standard 21.5 x 16.1 Flotation tires, minimizing compaction. Higher ground clearance can be achieved with optional 11.25 x 28 tires. A ground wheel drives the 16” stainless steel mesh chain for a spread rate automatically adjusting with travel speed. Spinners are powered by a PTO. or tractor supplied hydraulics