#1 Best Selling American Manure Spreader
Built for small farms and ranchers managing up to 8 horses. No PTO or hydraulics needed.
Built with an advanced inline shredding system, this dung spreader uses two beater bars fitted with shredding blades to pulverize the largest manure clumps down to fine shreds. Operators can even control the flow rate of manure to the beaters and application rate of manure spread across the ground from simple manual levers within reach of your tow vehicle.
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Real Stories from our Trailblazers
“It’s just easy to pull with your side by side. You can pull it with just about anything.”
Shad "Money" Mayfield
World Champion Tie-Down Roper
“One of the things that impressed us with this was this is built like a tank.”
Carol Williams
Lifetime Equestrian
Built Tougher to
Built Tougher to Last Longer
Fully-welded using COR-TEN steel (Copper Chromium Alloy Steel), ABI ATV manure spreaders are built to be tank-tough to endure the heavy-duty manure work on your land. Each component is made from this extremely thick 12-gauge steel, giving our small spreaders greater durability and longevity to reduce your maintenance expenses. Even unfinished you can count on the steel construction of your small manure spreader to stand strong against rust, rot, or corrosion as you handle manure from day to day.
Simply Better
Technology
Simply Better Technology
ABI muck spreaders are designed with superior craftsmanship to make manure management easier. Featuring easy-to-use manual levers, a swing-away jack stand for simple hookup and detachment, and an industry-exclusive Inline Shred & Spread System, our small manure spreaders simply give you a better, finer spread of manure over your farm. Beyond better technology, we’ve also made our spreaders and components easier to maintain and service, so you can be sure to have high-quality equipment that’ll work hard for decades.
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Healthier Paddocks & Pastures
Properly managing manure is a critical part of maintaining a healthy farm. ABI small manure spreaders make it easier and safer to muck out the stables and spread manure into your pastures. Using our innovative shred-and-spread system and 4-speed variable flow control, you can adjust your spreader to finely shred and spread all sorts of animal manure. Spreading finer manure gives you a faster, more even distribution of fertilizer to absorb into your soil. Having manure breakdown faster ensures you have cleaner paddocks as well as healthier and safer pastures for your horses.
Made with tight spaces in mind
Each ABI small manure spreader features an inline shredding system with 2 beater bars, 4-speed variable flow control, poly-lumber flooring, a protective spreader box liner, commercial-grade coating, advanced ground drive system, and a swing-away jack crank with wheel dolly to made from corrosive-resistant COR-TEN steel.
Best of all, its size makes this attachment perfect to fit between barn aisles and paddocks, so you can conveniently muck manure directly into your spreader from the stall. Better support the health of your animals, pastures, and soil with our most popular heavy-duty attachment: the ABI 50ft³ ground drive dung spreader. Best matched with ATVs, UTVs, and sub-compact tractors with a minimum of 22 hp or 570cc.
4’ 6” Attachment Width. 3’ 4” Flared Spreader Box Width. 5 Assurances In Writing:
- AttachMatch Money-Back Guarantee*
- Apron Chain Limited Warranty* (10 Year for Farm & Ranch/ 3 Year for Commercial)
- Manure Spreader Box & Frame Limited Warranty* (10 Year for Farm & Ranch/ 3 Year for Commercial)
- 3 Year Mechanical & Construction Limited Warranty*
- Lifetime Poly-Lumber Flooring Limited Warranty* - *See Documentation.
Features
ABI spreaders are fully-welded with COR-TEN steel to be tank-tough through and through. Our extremely thick COR-TEN steel provides tremendous longevity without the ridiculous expense of stainless steel. So yes, our spreaders aren’t shiny like your kitchen appliances for good reason: stainless steel is not as structurally sound as COR-TEN. Below we have detailed out why our spreaders are built to outlast the barn; and the competition.
4-Speed Variable Flow Control
Create an Eco-Balanced Pasture
The 4-Speed Application Flow Control enables you to control the flow and volume of manure your dung spreader applies to the ground. Using the spreader’s front manual levers, adjust the rate of manure fed to the beater bars via the apron web between four different speeds to speed up or slow down your spreading. By controlling the output of manure, users can choose to empty their manure as fast as possible or slowly apply manure to maximize fertilization to specific areas in the pasture. Variable flow control also helps you adjust your small spreader to pulverize a broader range of manure types, consistencies, bedding materials, and stages of decomposition without causing damage to your ground driven manure spreader. Improve the eco-balance and growth of your pasture with controlled applications of manure from your ABI UTV manure spreader.
Inline Shredding System
Shred Before You Spread
What makes ABI’s muck spreaders unique is how each model features a 2-stage inline shred and spread system designed to pulverize manure into fine shreds to help evenly spread fertilizer over the ground. The system includes two beater bars fitted with 32 blades to ensure every bit of manure is thoroughly shredded. Once the manure is fed through the beater bars, the manure fines are evenly distributed in a fine layer over the ground via ten spreading paddles on the back of your small manure spreader. By finely shredding manure before you spread it, more manure is exposed to the sun’s UV rays, helping it break down faster to encourage better pasture growth and reduce the risk of colic, odors, or pests.
Protective Box Liner
An Industrial-Grade Seal to Guard Your Steel
Each ABI spreader box comes standard with an industrial-grade box liner to create a better seal against manure leakage. Our engineers use a special epoxy liner to coat the inside of the manure spreader box, giving it an impermeable and smooth protective seal that can resist severe corrosion or abrasion from urine-filled manure. Since epoxy liners are often used to protect underground sewage tanks and pipelines, you operate your small manure spreader with ease knowing the spreader box is secured from corrosion due its heavy-duty protective liner.
Lifetime Poly-Lumber Flooring
For Maximum Manure Loading & Towing
The bottom flooring of our small manure spreaders is made of a premium tongue-and-groove polyvinyl lumber. The spreader’s poly-lumber flooring is extremely thick to ensure your spreader can support heavy manure loads, allowing you to load your manure spreader up to maximum capacity. Better yet, the tongue-and-groove construction of the poly-boards prevents excessive warping, wear, or damage to the apron web. While our poly-lumber flooring is built to last long, ABI also offers a limited lifetime flooring warranty to support customers.
Stainless Steel Apron Web
Rust-Resistant Chains and Slats
Assembled using interlocking chains and slats, the apron web ensures your small manure spreader releases a stable, consistent rate of fertilizer at your desired speed. Better yet, the chains and slats are made from high-quality stainless steel, making the web chemically resistant to corrosion from urine-laced manure. When operating your spreader, the apron web is driven via the advanced ground drive system from the left wheel, causing it to move and push manure towards the back. With the right wheel running the beater bars, the apron web pushes manure out the back, ensuring everything is finely shredded and spread over the soil as you tow.
Commercial-Grade Coating
Protect Components from Extreme Corrosion
All components on our dung spreaders get a premium 2-ply commercial-grade coating for additional protection against corrosion. After being sand-blasted to ensure perfect adhesion of the paint, the components are coated in a black gloss acrylic urethane paint (PPG AUE-370) that’s twice as thick as Rust-Oleum which can be easily repaired or touched up during future maintenance. What’s unique about this special finish is how it makes your small ATV spreader impermeable to moisture or animal urine from manure, eliminating the risk of rust forming underneath the finish layer and damaging your spreader.
Advanced Ground Drive System
Drive Power to Multiple Components
ABI utilizes an advanced ground drive system to provide power to our small muck spreaders. The ground drive system works by connecting the wheels of the manure spreader to operate and drive power to specific components. The right wheel drives the beater bars system that shreds and spreads manure, while the left wheel drives the apron chain in the spreader box which pushes manure towards the beaters and out of the dung spreader. What’s more, the wheels are designed to move in unison, keeping the components at compatible operating speeds while also maximizing traction for your spreader. From tight turns on rough pastures to wet or icy ground, this advanced ground drive system gives you the power to properly spread in almost any condition.
Swing-Away Jack with Wheel Dolly
Quick & Easy Hookup to Small Tow Vehicles
The swing-away jack crank makes it easy to hookup or detach an ABI small manure spreader to your ATV, UTV, or other small tow vehicle. It also includes a wheel dolly that can be used to manually maneuver the attachment into a garage, tool shed, barn, or other tight spaces for storage. If your barn lacks pass-through aisles, the swing-away jack with wheel dolly enables you to manually push your muck spreader between paddocks so you can conveniently muck manure directly from the stall to the spreader.
Superior-Quality Craftsmanship & Components
Built in the heartland by highly skilled craftsmen with decades of small manure spreader building experience, these compact manure spreaders are crafted for daily farm-use conditions and made of the most durable components we know of. Materials such as grade-5 bolts, serviceable greaseable bearings, oil-impregnated bronze bushings, heavy-duty size 60 roller chain (nearly 1″ wide), stainless steel T-Rod apron chain, and hardened sprockets ensure longevity. You can judge a ground driven manure spreader’s materials and components quality by its overall unit weight; the heavier, the better. The ABI compact manure spreader weighs nearly 1/3 more than equivalently sized competitors’ small manure spreaders. Now that is tangible quality you can feel!
Options
Manual End Gate & Shield
Block Off Flying Debris
To protect operators and equipment from flying manure, add on the optional manual end gate and shield. By closing off the back of the spreader, the end gate acts as a shield to block you and your tow vehicle from being covered in flying manure or debris. An additional benefit to closing the back of your small manure spreader is the end gate prevents manure from clogging the beater bars during loading, allowing you to fill your spreader to maximum capacity without issue.
Pasture/ Fines/ Litter Pan
Keep Clumps Out of Your Pasture
Using the optional fines pan, be sure to shred every bit of manure in your dung spreader and prevent stray clumps from hitting the ground. Attached directly behind the spreader, the fines pan catches and brings any fallen clumps of manure back into the beaters to be finely shredded. Including a fines pan is especially useful for catching smaller litter produced by poultry. The optional pan also features a release for easy cleaning or replacement.
FAQs
How Often Should I Grease the Bearings?
Grease all bearings every 10-15 hours of operation, or monthly during heavy use.ABI makes this easy:
- All grease zerks are clearly marked
- Extension tubes on hard-to-reach locations
- Takes less than 10 minutes
Key Fact: Regular greasing is the single most important maintenance task for extending spreader life. ABI's design makes it practical enough to actually do.
What are some basic spreading best practices?
We always recommend shredding before you spread, avoiding spreading on or near wet areas, and giving your pasture time to rest. For more details and our thoughts on spreading stall picked or composted, when to spread, and how to best spread, check out our Animal Manure Management Guidebook.
How long should I let my pasture rest after laying down manure?
The duration of time a pasture should rest after the last application depends on the local environment. Hot and moist areas and seasons should “extend” resting periods. A rotational grazing routine provides the best opportunity to spread on recently “rested” portions of pasture land. An eco-balanced pasture or paddock reduces parasites, increases vegetation growth, increases rotation rates, and reduces odor and flies around the farm. ABI’s optional “Fines” or “Pasture” pan is required. For the ultimate in paddock health, spread composted manure.
Can I spread on a pasture or paddock?
Yes. Any spreader used on pastures or paddocks requires advanced features that shred, control flow, and evenly spread on the ground. ABI spreaders do all that and more, fitting perfectly into your rotational grazing or pasture rotation routine. One of the best things you can do is spread a light shredded and pulverized manure application to “resting” pastures or paddocks. Do this early on long sunny and dry days to allow it to dry quickly. Allow the pasture area to “rest” for at least a couple of weeks before allowing livestock to graze again, reducing the possibility of parasite exposure.
What type of manure can I spread?
ABI spreaders aren’t just for horse manure: we spread it all! ABI’s muck spreaders handle all kinds of animal manure and compost at any phase of decomposition.
What Tow Vehicle Do I Need for the 25 or 50 Cubic Foot ABI Spreader?
Both models work behind ATVs, UTVs, and small tractors.Before ordering:
- Check your tow vehicle's rated towing capacity against the loaded weight of the model you choose
- An ABI Product Specialist can confirm compatibility and recommend the right size for your specific tow vehicle
Key Fact: The 25 Cu Ft model is lighter and works with smaller ATVs. The 50 Cu Ft model requires a larger UTV or small tractor with adequate towing capacity. Call (877) 788-7253 for a compatibility check.
Specifications
| Classic Spreader | 50ft3 |
|---|---|
Capacity | |
| Heaped Capacity (Cubic Feet): | ~50 cu ft |
| Heaped Capacity (Bushel): | ~38 bu |
| Struck Capacity (Cubic Feet): | 32 cu ft |
| Struck Capacity (Bushels): | 26 bu |
| # of Horses | Up To 8 |
| # of 70Q Muck Buckets | ~19 |
| # of 6 cu ft Wheelbarrows | ~8 |
Features | |
| Platform | Compact |
| Ground Driven: | |
| PTO Driven: | No |
| Steel Type: | COR-TEN |
| Gauge of Steel: | 12 |
| # of Beaters: | 2 |
| # of Spreading Paddles: | 10 |
| # of Shredding Blades: | 32 |
| Flow Control Speeds: | 4 |
| Speed Adjustment: | Lever |
| Shredder Hood: | |
| Bed Liner: | |
| Stainless Steel Apron Chains: | |
| Poly Lumber Floor: | |
| Jack Stand: | Dolly Wheel |
| Tires | Ag Traction |
| Ratcheting Hubs: | |
Min, Vehicle Requirements | |
| Tractor Type: | Sub & Compact |
| Min. Horsepower: | 22 hp |
| Utility Vehicle Type: | ATV, UTV |
| Min. CC: | 550 cc (4WD) |
Weights | |
| Unit Weight: | 825 lbs |
| Shipping Weight: | 1,001 lbs |
| Empty Tongue Weight: | 57 lbs |
Unit Dimensions | |
| Total Length: | 132" (11') |
| Total Width: | 56" (4' 8") |
| Total Height: | 43" (3' 7") |
| Box Length: | 76" (6' 4") |
| Box Width: | 35" (2' 11") |
| Box Height: | 19" (1' 7") |
| Box Flared Width: | 41" (3' 5") |
| Loading Height: | 34" (2' 10") |
Limited Warranty | |
| Mechanical & Components: | 3 Years |
| Box & Frame: | 10 Years |
| Apron Chain: | 10 Years |
| Poly Lumber Floor: | Lifetime |
| Commercial Use: | 3 Years |
| Warranty Details: | View Warranty Statement |
Attributes | |
| Product Type | Manure Spreaders |
| Size | 50 CuFt |
| Other Attributes | NO Hydraulics Needed, NO PTO Needed, Ground Driven |
| Market | Equestrians |
| Tow Vehicle | ATV / UTV, ATV, UTV, Compact Tractor |
| Power Range | 18 – 23 h.p. Tractor, 400 – 600 cc ATV/UTV |
| Connection | Pin Hitch / Drawbar, Ball Hitch |
Manure Spreader Models
- 25ft³ Compact Ground Driven Manure Spreader Up to 4 Horses
- 50ft³ Ground Driven Manure Spreader Up to 8 Horses
- 65ft³ Ground Driven Compact Manure Spreader Up to 11 Horses
- 85ft³ GD – Mid-Sized Manure Spreader Up to 15 Horses
- 50ft³ PTO – Compact Manure Spreader Up to 8 Horses
- 85ft³ PTO – Mid-Sized Manure Spreader Up to 15 Horses
- 125ft³ PTO – Large Manure Spreader Up to 22 Horses
- 185ft³ PTO & Hydraulic – Largest Manure Spreader Up to 35 Horses
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29 Reviews
After researching spreaders for two years I decided to buy the ABI 50cf spreader because I wanted to be able to pull it with my Yamaha 550 ATV. I also wanted the "BEST" on the market (because I only wanted to have to buy one...ever). After two seasons of spreading I can say that it is easy to use, maneuver, clean/maintain and spreads great. ABI was very helpful and patient with all my questions. Congrats to you all!
We purchased the ABI 50 Manure Spreader to support our Draft horse operation in Schellsburg, PA. Having seven draft horses produces a lot of Manure, and this spreader was a welcome addition to the farm. Before the purchase, we were offloading our Manure each week in a 4-yard dumpster. Now I can load the Spreader over four days and spread the manure over my pastures and our neighbor's pastures on the fourth day.
This spreader does an excellent job of breaking up the horse apples into small pieces. This is highly necessary for the damp climate here in Pennsylvania to keep fly and parasite larvae under control.
What a terrific product. It was a breeze to assemble, and the operation was a piece of cake.
We bought the 50 ground drive. It is very well built and worth the extra money. Spreads evenly and beaks up large clumps. We have 9 horses, we sweep the pasture every other day and clean stalls everyday. We compost with a mixture of fertilizer then spread every 2 months. Makes great top dressing. We can spread a very thin layer with the adjustable feed on the A.B.I. I would purchase it again and would highly recommend it. Oh and the customer service is unbelievably good. After a year they even sent a hand written Thank you card asking if there was anything they could help me with. Buy USA
I was extremely impressed with ABI's customer service and the sales rep that I worked with: Ryan Dunn. Initially, I was hesitant to talk with someone before even knowing the price range of the product. R.Dunn understood my concern and made sure I had all the info I needed before our phone conversation. I have a very tight schedule with the military and he was very accommodating. I was pleased that I felt like I was receiving true customer service versus talking to a pushy sales rep. I haven't received my spreader yet, but I am sure that it will be every bit as great as R.Dunn explained. Great company, kind and knowledgeable sales rep, superior American made products! Don't be shy to get a quote... these guys are awesome!
We purchased the 50 and are very happy with our purchase. Sometimes we have as much dirty hay as manure and this spreader does a great job of spreading it. Could not be more happy with it.
This is our 2nd spreader from ABI. We had another brand prior to but are so happy with ABI. The customer service is second to none. In South Florida, we have a lot of rust issues but our spreader holds up well.
We are very happy with our purchase. We looked at two other brands and the construction just doesn't even compare to ABI manure spreaders. We bought the 50 and including all the freight costs we still saved money.
Built like a tank. I had a similar Mill Creek spreader that lasted 11 trouble free years of daily use. Was probably repairable but since I had a lot of underbelly component rust, I replaced it w the ABi Classic 50. The ABi is much heavier built. Since we wash the spreader out (including underneath) after each daily use, I expect it to last a long time. The 50 easily handles 6 stalls and works great w our Gator as propulsion. It has a multi-speed spread function that enables control of how fast the spreader empties. The spring that controls it broke after six months; in the idle position it caused contact w sprocket and chain anyway so we have not replaced it...defaults to slow empty w/o the spring but thatÕs how we use it anyway. Multi-speed emptying is a nice feature but ABi needs to engineer it better so it is more durable and doesnÕt cause that annoying ringing of sprocket contact w drive chain in travel position. A very nice spreader...I originally bought the ABi Elite spreader but very soon exchanged it for the Classic. DonÕt buy the Elite if itÕs still
Up to 15 stalls
Awesome machine! I am new horse owner and I quickly learned that Shires produce a massive amount of manure. After searching online I stumbled on the ABI website and it seemed like the perfect solution. I called ABI and spoke to Pat, and after a brief conversation, he recommended the 50 cubic ft model. The spreader arrived a few days later and as soon as I saw it I could tell I made the right decision. This unit is super high quality and solidly built...almost felt bad getting it dirty! It performs flawlessly and is going to make my daily chores much more pleasant. Thank you Pat for your stellar customer service and professionalism!
Great machine. We love our spreader. We have owned it for over a year. It works as hard as we do. We clean 15 to 20 stalls everyday and it has never missed a beat.
Love this. It works great and the manure I spread just melts into the earth. It chops it up well. I donÕt have the strength any more to push wheelbarrow into field to spread and with this spreader the manure does not smother grass. It was worth the investment.
Downsized and replaced large pto spreader. Very pleased with abi 50 bu ground drive spreader. Size is perfect to be pulled by atv and get around in small places. Plus it fits nicely in barn to load on daily cleaning. The quality is excellent
This is the perfect spreader for our 23 stall barn. Our salesperson Did an excellent job in recommending the right size for our needs.
Awesome machine. Works much better and much easier than my old PTO spreader. I can't recommend it enough.
Very HEAVY DUTY period the best made
Works very well for our small farm. Easy to load by shovel, easy to pull with small Ford tractor. I wish I had a larger farm and a front-end loader and I would get a larger spreader. We call ours our own politician because it spreads manure well.
Works great. Excellent value and performance.
Excellent, tough, well made spreader for my horse barn. Better than my previous other brands. Added protective Ôhorse guardÕ protective bar around beaters, never know around horses. Retactible stand attachment needs reinforcement at weld attachment - mine bent!
Love it works great, my 12 year old daughter uses it and has fun doing it. Good quality, built to last!
Quality Product. I love the quality of design and efficiency of use!
Wonderfull. Outstanding product!
We purchased the model 50 earlier this year. The unit was packaged beautifully and was in perfect condition when I picked it up. Extremely easy to mount the tongue and was ready for use in less than 45 minutes. We have used it 2-3 times per week for 3 months and it works perfectly every time. Very happy with this purchase. Would highly recommend both the company and product!!
Great manure spreader. So happy with this spreader! I'm really glad I went with the 50. I have three horses and this is a great size. I highly recommend this item.
Fine piece, well built. My wife and I purchased a 200 acre farm last year. We have a small stable business, 12 horses total. Obviously that comes with manure. I bought two items from ABI last year, one of which was the 50 cubic foot ground spreader. There are several advantages to having this type of spreader. One the somewhat compact size, fits perfectly in the barn aisle. Two, the size is perfect for towing behind an ATV or our compact tractor. Third, the size makes it easy to move by hand to adjust the tow bar for hook up. My wife found the use a breeze. The spreader is VERY well built versus it's competators. It sits outside almost all year and has given us no problems, looks and operates like brand new. Just needs a little grease once in a while and a spray off with the hose. It spreads like a house on fire. I highly recommend ABI products. Good advice from the agents, well built products, quick delivery and excellent support throughout the entire process. We had a small problem with delivery due to the size of the product. The shippi
50 cubic ground driven spreader. Totally AWESOME! Had been hand wringing on what to do with the pile of manure that I would haul out with a two-wheel barrow to the pile and then pile higher with a skid loader. After reviewing several brands over two years, I settled on ABI. Customer service was incredible! WasnÕt pushy and actually followed through on call backs to see how things were going. After a year of back and forth phone calls , I bought the 50. Not cheap, but money well spent. Have a 30 horse Kubota I haul it with and made 27 trips of the initial pile the first weekend I got it. Well made and tough as nails. Would HIGHLY recommend it to any small farmer like myself.
Best for your $$$. We bought the 50 since the price difference to the 25 is a no brained. Absolutely love it! My 12 year old daughter uses it. The fabrication is superb.
Love this spreader. Works well.
Purchased a 65 cuft ground drive two years ago and I really appreciate how much easier barn cleanup is now. It is small enough to pull behind an XUV and drive straight through the barn. I can clean four stalls in half the time since i am shoveling directly into the spreader and not using a wheelbarrow. Plus there are fewer stable flies since manure is spread immediately and not piled up.ÊQuality is very good. After two years, there is no rust.
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