Manure Spreader
Applies solid manure produced by livestock.
What it is used for
Applies solid manure produced by livestock.
How to operate it
Load manure with a loader or fill point, activate spreading, and cover the field evenly.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor drawbar | Spread solid manure as fertiliser. | Needs sufficient tractor power and a manure supply. |
Procedure
- Check the field requirement and fill the manure spreader with the correct material (manure).
- Match the machine to a tractor with enough power and, for crop-care work, choose tyres that minimise crop damage when that setting is enabled.
- Unfold/enable the applicator and start from a straight edge.
- Use the machine working width as your spacing reference so adjacent passes meet without large overlaps or untreated strips.
- Monitor tank/hopper level and refill before running dry.
- For ordinary fertilisation, remember that the two full fertilisation stages normally need a crop growth stage between them unless a supported double-application method is being used.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Solid/liquid fertiliser.
Slurry or digestate.
Practical tips
- Double application rate can reduce fertilising to one pass where supported, at a lower work speed.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.