John Deere TD100 Top Dresser

Hopper

The hopper is made from galvanized steel to resist corrosion and is supported by steel-frame members for strength. A fixed-speed, nylon/polyester cord, endless conveyor belt moves material under the metering gate and through a rotating brush for even distribution.

• Hopper capacity is 12-cu ft (340-L) level-full or 19-cu ft (538-L) heaped.
• Rated capacity is 1500 lb (680 kg).
• Spreading width is 56 in. (142 cm).

Hydraulic drive motor

The conveyor belt and rotating brush are powered by a hydraulic motor, which operates off the ProGator™ hydraulic system.

Number 40 roller chain

Number 40 roller chain is used to transmit power from the hydraulic motor to the conveyor belt and rotating brush.

Metering gate

The full-width metering gate controls the amount of material distributed:

• Infinitely variable for precise metering control
• Adjustable metering gate opening from 0 in. to 3 in. (0 cm to 7.6 cm)
• Two levers for adjusting the metering gate opening
  • One lever adjusts the gate height.
  • Second lever locks the gate into position.

The TD100 Top Dresser is easy to service:

• Installation and removal from the ProGator™ Heavy-Duty Utility Vehicles is easy. The TD100 attaches with two pins at the back and one pin at the front.
• Chain and conveyor belt adjustments are easy to get at and simple to make.
• Sealed bearings are used, limiting the number of lubrication points to service.
• The galvanized steel hopper resists corrosion; however, it is important to wash the entire TD100 Top Dresser thoroughly whenever it is used to spread fertilizer or any other corrosive material.

The TD100 Top Dresser requires one BM20608 auxiliary hydraulic kit for use on a ProGator™ Heavy-Duty Utility Vehicle.