Pik Rite Hydra-Ram 400 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Review

[@phattystack]

Young Americans like yourself is definitely making America great again, thank you for you and your families hard work.

[@lidsman2221]

I never thought that I would enjoy watching a review on a crap spreader but I really enjoyed this. I had no idea how much goes into spreading cow crap. Thanks for the video. Congrats on the new spreader.

[@sj65740]

lidsman22 🤣 Same, I have no use for this knowledge but also enjoyed

[@FarmFreshIB]

Mountain Dew really SHOULD sponsor this channel. Love it!

[@erin1069]

My kids LOVE to watch your vidoes. My 4 yr old is obsessed and calls you the "tractor guy" we watch every one of your videos. We have a small farm with milk cow. Love the fresh milk. Thanks for making great family friendly vidoes. We look forward to each new one.

[@obviousness8113]

"I find that, during the winter time, it'll keep your drink ice cold" LOL

[@gpackwood1]

(Soon to be an accessory) Low energy external cooling available on Pik Rite Hydra-Ram Vertical Beater Manure Spreader models 400 and above. :-)

[@MrAlbethke]

And in the summer, it won't! Ha!

[@C-Culper4874]

Lol. He is gonna have to double stack them. Not sure you can reach in and get one without a Binford 2000 can extractor. Those tubes are foot deep or so.

[@joeknaup5953]

Hi Eric. I really enjoy your videos. You are helping to restore my faith in young people! You are a hard worker with a good attitude and you respect your land, your animals and, most importantly, your father. Hope you have a very happy and blessed 2020!!!

[@farmerontheprairie]

Congratulations on the new spreader. I wish you countless happy loads of manure. Hopefully it serves your farm well.

[@bobo44donemilking51]

You have great Passion for dairy farming more than I did ,I'm retired now ,sold out in 2016 ,I had a John Deere 780 spreader but I didn't have the double beaters , keep up the good job young man

[@birdseyeview1543]

How is it that you can make a manure spreader review entertaining? You did, and I learned something!

[@wingrider687]

"I did find some papers in there... I threw them away!" 😂😂 Nice spreader!

[@nebraskahayfarmer1225]

wingrider 68 always a good sign when the manufacturers find a place to keep your dinks cool. 😂

[@wingrider687]

@@nebraskahayfarmer1225 it's good to see that kind of cutting-edge engineering. Owner's manuals are overrated anyway 😂

[@alexdrake9931]

I'm glad you have discovered that the owner's manual tube can be used for much more useful things. Always remember that the owner's manual is merely a " suggestion " on how to operate and service the machine. Every farmer knows that, as long as you have a 5 lb sledgehammer, a good greasy pair of vise grips, and a couple sticks of dynamite, you can service any piece of farm equipment without any instructions. You are on your way to learning these valuable lessons .

[@wingrider687]

@@alexdrake9931 you may want to consider a torch and not dynamite. You want there to be a spreader left if you're cutting off a rusted bolt... 😂

[@alexdrake9931]

@@wingrider687 I sincerely appreciate that advice. However, due to the fact that I routinely use at least 10 gallon of diesel fuel or gasoline as a good " degreaser " before I begin my every 8000 hour maintenance program, I find that the torch merely causes a large building fire that invites at least 2 fire companies to the farm

[@Adam_Poirier]

Wow that’s a really nice spreader. I like how the wall is curved to get nice and close to the beaters. All I’ve ever used is the old chain and horizontal beater style. Great review Eric!

[@LostDryerSocks]

Except for what I learn through the few channels I watch about farming, I know nothing. That said, I love seeing new equipment come to the farm. I hope it makes your life (and that of your father/everyone else who may work there) just that much easier - or at the very least least more comfortable.

[@rontronnesjr]

Great to see companies working with you on replacing some equipment. Your hard work is paying off. Thanks for sharing, keep on farming!!!

[@karljacobson1575]

That’s a dandy spreader looks like to me, great design. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work, happy new year....

[@ShinyCony]

How am I so entertained by a video review of a piece of equipment I will never buy in my life?

[@mhoffe]

Eric, I have learned so much about farming from you!! I only have 4 acres right now, but my son, daughter-in-law, and I are looking to upscale to between 25-50 acres to raise a few beef and dairy cows, goats, crops for our use, and have a few acres set aside for rotating paddocks for our horses. We want to have our own little homestead. Only thing is we just haven't buttoned down what state is going to suit us long term. Southeastern Michigan (about 10 minutes from Port Huron - the northern bridge crossing into Canada - where the St. Clair River empties into the mouth of Lake Huron and 45 miles northeast of Detroit) isn't far off of the same weather you face, year round. So far we have it narrowed down to Florida between Ocala ➡Tampa➡Daytona; Georgia between Macon➡Savannah; or Texas between San Antonio➡Houston➡Fort Worth. I've even got them watching your videos and they take notes like I do of the things you've shown us!! It would be awesome to take you (and your dad) to lunch or dinner on one of our trips through PA on our way to Washington, D.C. The knowledge, expertise, and skills you've mastered and talked about on your videos are so very helpful to novices like us. In terms of stock animals, I am pretty confident in my knowledge of horses because I have had them so long, but having milking cows & goats and a couple of beef cows - well, I'm out of my league there. That's why I like your videos so much. I'm 58 today (Jan. 2nd) and I am not ashamed to learn from a young man who is so incredibly well versed about all there is to running a successful dairy farm and 10th generation at that!! Anyway, I wanted you to know how you have impacted my family and me with your videos (still working on getting you that Mt Dew sponsorship!!) and we wait eagerly for each new one to drop. Please keep them coming and don't be shocked when I start asking even more farming questions once the weather breaks come April (or here in Michigan, it could well be August lol...ya just never know around here!!). Take care, be safe and mindful of all that machinery and heights. It is with heartfelt thoughts and prayers that I wish you and your family a New Year filled with happiness, health, prosperity, a successful farming year, and love. God bless to you all.

[@lucasswan4034]

Never miss a video keep up the good work man

[@nezinu6559]

Same

[@blacklisterd]

ditto X 3

[@wrightfarmshoffman8663]

Congratulations on the new spreader too you guys need it , old one is worn out

[@billsexton4811]

Eric , I’m glad to see you guys purchased that spreader . I think that spreader does a fantastic job . This is something you guys really needed . Thank you for the drone coverage , you can really see how well this spreader works . I really enjoy your videos . You are a hard working young man . I pray that god will continue to bless you and your family . Happy New Year !

[@J00rcek]

Person 1: Say, son, was there an instruction booklet with this thing? I've an issue I'm trying to solve. 10thGD: No, but can I interest you in an ice-cold Mountain Dew =)

[@simonkern1292]

Hey Eric i wrote a comment a few month ago and i have to say it again how surprised i am what kind of machines you use for example we are using much bigger spreaders despite we have smaller fields. Its the same with your mowers. We are using a mower in the front and one in the back of the tractor. But i dont want to say that you are doing it the wrong way because everbody is doing it in the right way in his situation. Great Video kepp it up. Greets from germany i hope you uderstand my english

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

There are all sizes of equipment around here but these sizes fit our farm. Thanks!

[@danpeterson9116]

who knew manure spreaders could be so elegant. I think you giggled a little when you announced you're keeping it! Needs a name...Big Spew?

[@mitchelljohnson8988]

Congrats on the new spreader! I like that it’s very basic, less moving parts to go wrong. Should last you a long time.

[@geneinpennsylvania]

Eric convinced me to buy this manure spreader but I don't have any land . Or manure . Seriously congratulations on the new equipment bud God Speed

[@ronalddias8519]

Real nice spreader. It does do a nice job on pen pack . Thank you for the review and your thoughts on it. Many excellent points. Glad you guys bought it. Best of luck with the new spreader.

[@Forevertrue]

A good evaluation from a hard working man. Thanks for this honest up front look at a valuable tool.

[@seanmcsweeney4354]

Here from the start of your channel and it’s grown so much

[@lewislindsey1946]

My great-grandfather, John M. Lindsey ( 1850-1943 ) designed a single-spoke manure spreader pulled by a two-horse team. He was taken in as an orphan at the age of 8 after his father fell while shingling a barn roof and his mother died the same day from the shock upon hearing the news ( she was pregnant). During the Civil War at the age of twelve he was left in charge of a 1,000 acre farm and 20 slaves. He ran the farm, survived Sherman's March to the Sea, marauding Yankee soldiers and Confederate deserters. All the former slaves stayed with him until the owner of the farm returned. As his reward, he was offered two choices: 160 acres of land or a horse and 40 dollars. He took the horse and 40 dollars and at the age of 15 set out for Texas. He got the idea to build a manure spreader from his experiences rounding up wild cattle from the brush of South Texas and driving them to the stockyards of Galveston for shipment on cattle boats to the east ( New York meat district - Manhattan ). He manufactured the Lindsey Manure Spreader ( circa 1880 -1910 ) in Crystal Springs ( Floyd County ), Georgia, transporting them two at a time on a 4-horse dray to the railroad depot in Rome, Georgia, where they were shipped as far away as India. He was a deacon of the Armuchee Baptist Church for 55 years. He was the type of man most of us might want to be. I just thought someone might find it interesting. I just thought that someone should know.

[@makingithappen9722]

It is the modern kind of manure spreader. The one with horizontal spreaders is a legacy from that time, maybe 100 years ago, when everything was driven by the wheels and a couple of horses pulled.

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

Congrats on the new spreader. Happy New Years to all!

[@markybear92840]

As a 'city fella' with no farming experience at all, i'd say the BEST feature is those rubber flaps which keep the poop from flinging back at ya in the tractor! :-) Happy New Year Eric and family!

[@gregbromley152]

Congrats on you're new spreader! Thanks for the nice review.

[@DoubleD.]

Happy New Year to you and the family. I liked the spreader when you were using it earlier, I was saying, "They need one of these on the farm." Congrats on the start of a New Year, always enjoy your videos.

[@Niklas-ne5xr]

Ich lerne momentan Landwirt in meiner Ausbildung in Deutschland und finde es jedesmal toll dir bei der Arbeit zuzusehen, mach weiter so☝️👌

[@odc43054]

Nothing better on NYD than a good poop spreader review. :-) They should put a spring in the pop can cooler for easy access to your Mountain Dew.

[@ianlavalley1803]

what i hoped for you and this channel seems to be coming true that despite the extra work the extra cash and opportunity is making your job a bit easier with some new gear!

[@johngourley741]

Sounds like a lot of positives about the spreader. Very important piece of equipment in the operation. Big loads too

[@timothyshepodd7826]

Tongue is longer to accommodate the lengths of cylinders needed to fully empty the trailer. Always trade offs in design. Happy 2020. May your manure spread far and even! Blessings.

[@mszbdog1]

This guy is an advertising marvel!!! I hope like heck one of these companies takes notice and gives him a check!!!

[@davidt.3673]

I got the 250 model in October, and I love it

[@blacklisterd]

David you should have a channel as well and make a video on it. Let us know if you do.

[@PikRite]

That's what we like to hear! We're glad you're happy with your investment, David.

[@gdhone2371]

Great Review. You're so right, simplicity is the key. Pik Rite was smart getting this on you're channel! The best reviews point out potential Dew utilization........just sayin.

[@dennisomeara9381]

Eric -- Excellent review -- been watching your channel for several month -- you do a good job!

[@jackarmstrong4051]

I found it super interesting to see how this machine works. Thanks!

[@WoodsTreeFarm]

Fascinating video. I need to get somebody out to spread some on my fields! Happy New Year!

[@sophialomeli3997]

Wow! This camara quality is insane🤩🤩. Also I love watching your videos keep up the amazing job!

[@robinghunt]

Love the videos Eric. You said, are a fast talker. Here in the south, your video would have been 20 minutes! Thanks for the great videos, keep them coming.

[@Eon69nc]

Really good description of the equipment. the drone footage is excellent shows really uniform manure layer.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

Great job on doing the review, I hope the company appreciated it. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2020.

[@PikRite]

We appreciate the review and everything Eric does to represent all that is great about our hard-working dairy farmers!

[@patricksmith3135]

Great video Eric. You did a super job discussing the spreader. Happy New Year to you and the family.

[@tanksoutdoors7389]

Nice man congradulations on the new equipment. Looks like a good spreader

[@DocPortland]

That music was outstanding Eric.

[@kilroyb4876]

NICE piece o equipment. NICE video Thankyou. I remember my grandpa started with chain to wheel drive spreaders. Wow come a long way.

[@joelee662]

Eric a nice piece of machinery looks like it does a good job thanks for explaining that. That was quite interesting. It never feels when watching your video I come away being smarter thank you 👍🇺🇸

[@ronhooks1123]

Getting the job done!! Congratulations on your new spreader. Happy New Year 🎉🎉. Peace from SW Florida 😇!!!

[@davidprymmer7157]

Eric that machine is slicker than snot. Buy it!

[@saltydog8244]

Nice piece of equipment. Really great that it comes with a beverage holder. Should have a matching one on other side. That way you could have a TRASH PAPER bin. 😏 the coverage area is nice. Really like the thin coverage. Very happy for your farm with this new addition. Also, HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ALL. Wishing everyone the best in 2020.

[@hoophil]

Happy New Year Eric! Congratulations on the new purchase of the new spreader. Thanks for the video and hope you have a great new year!

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

Good job! I do like your review especially the part with the soda storage :))) My only suggestion will be when you use this to spread only dry wood chips... i think you can add some wood sides to increase the capacity since you won’t have the weight of the wet manure...

[@michael7423]

Great demo video, they definitely made a wise choice sending this machine to you! I personally think they should give you this machine permanently! I might need to get one myself!

[@cgarguy7039]

Looks like a nice new addition to the farm.

[@carriebrumley8926]

Great video...Happy New Year! Cant wait to see what you have in store for us this year!!

[@davezeigler1804]

One of the reason for the hitch being longer is so you can run duals on the tractor and still be able to turn

[@foxacresfarm7595]

Love the music in the vids congrats on that spreader bet it’ll make your soil nice with how thin it spreads

[@chriscrosby8012]

Hooray Nice purchase!! Will definitely earn its keep year round !! Thanks for showing how it operates very efficient 🌞😊

[@dshaffer3731]

Nice to see your buying made in the USA product I can for sure that is USA made live only 30 mins from where it was made in pa great too see a demo of it.

[@MRblazedBEANS]

cool purchase! nice demo video and explanation of how it works too!

[@dezertraider]

Happy New Years Eric to you n yours!

[@rickharper1497]

To you and your family, have a blessed a prosperous new year

[@michael7423]

They should send one to Saskdutchkid for the Canadian market! I hope Jan gets some warm weather like we are getting south of the border. Thanks again Eric, it looks like it’s going to be a great 10thgenerationdairy 2020 l love farmers like you!!!

[@TheVisidor]

I'm no farmer, don't have a tractor, fields, cows but I am sold. Where can I order? And do they have express shipping to Germany?

[@blzt3206]

Get New Holland equipment if you're European

[@franzk.3215]

Ich verstehe deine Aussage nicht 😅

[@dajboulderco836]

Can you do a follow up video on this to see the difference in crop yield, quality, etc.from using a newer/better spreader to cover the field with a consistent layer of manure??? Compared to years past with the old spreader. Happy New Year!! Keep up the good work with the videos I have learned allot over the past year from watching this channel as well as hoof GP, Tom Pemberton, Justin Rhodes, Sow the land, The Millennial farmer, and the Fit Farmer.!

[@donburg5125]

Happy New Year young farmer, keep those videos coming

[@TheBanhagel]

Nice that it has the emergency reserve mtn dew keeper... That's what sold me.

[@kristofferrabben8047]

The hoof GP sent mee😄 good video. Hi from Norway 😄

[@SuperMatt2112]

They've been telling me for years that shit was going to hit the fan, I guess it finally hit it LOL, nice video and spreader, looks like it does a great job..

[@JohnWhite-ql1kk]

Happy New Year to you and your family. God bless everyone here and there!

[@lipeeviih5173]

I watch your vídeos here in southern brazil i really like your vídeos .

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

I have a little dump trailer for my ride on lawn mower * they call it a lawn tractor 🚜 lol * I fill the dump trailer halfway with manure then water, mix and dump in the horse field (little less than 2 acres ) It spreads nicely because the field is graded 👍🏼 I also have a homemade drag :D

[@steffenjakobsen9242]

Love all your videos😁Happy new year from Norway

[@wolfgangoberkofler2785]

Great nice spreader! Happy new year by the way. Keep this great quality in youre videos going! Greetings from south tyrol, the northest part of italy Wolfgang

[@MyBobby78]

New Years day and I'm watching a manure spreader review-I need to really get a life. Enjoy you vid's though! Iheard Pik Rite will stand behind their equipment but won't stand behind the manure spreader-smart people : )

[@PikRite]

Bob, we stand behind our spreaders, just FAR behind.

[@aaronwilton8738]

Keep up the great videos man. Alway tell that company that I need one of them spreaders too. Or try one. Our ghel spreader died and we have a international spreader but I think that would be much better

[@gb8014]

Remember to let people know what you are getting out of doing the review. Credibility is important and if you lose it, it’s really hard to get it back.

[@danfinley3690]

Thanks for another great video as well the drone footage

[@kopenhagenkid]

Happy New Year 🥳 all the best in 2020

[@rk3739]

Happy New Year. God’s blessings in the New Year. Keep up the good work.

[@step2191]

Happy New Year guy!

[@pratwurschtgulasch6662]

Maybe every spreader has at least one issue and then Pik Rite says, let's make one that is perfect :D there is a rumor they use such good paint that no dirt can even stick to it. if i was a farmer i would definitely buy this!

[@pdkrace]

Happy New Year !!

[@tanantharun]

#1 fan of yours from India

[@hingtgenfarms2680]

Congrats! We currently have a slinger, wouldn’t mind adding a second spreader like this in the future.

[@PikRite]

Chat with Roeder Bros. Equipment. They can get you what you need!

[@hingtgenfarms2680]

@@PikRite Yep was down there last night and seen they had a 400 down there.

[@dcvtfyhu7927]

Good video and happy New year

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video awesome looking spreader

[@henchris5176]

Eric, Happy New Year!! :)

[@SuperHigear]

If you've ever had to empty out a full load with a pitchfork & shovel because the spreader chain broke, you'll understand why this video is exciting

[@10thgenerationdairyman]

Yes that has happened to us in the past, no fun!

[@carterbowe9964]

Merry new years!

[@bayareasparky9180]

Happy New Year Eric (Ed?).

[@jakegoat4134]

We have a kuhn slinger 8118 and its the cats meow, love the content

[@ohiofarmlife4020]

Nice spreader! Your drink may get shook up a little 😂😂

[@edwardsofin3593]

A spreader with a covered cup holder.... that makes a sale for me (when I get cattle to collect spreadable material from)… Good one Eric nose o the grindstone-full speed ahead !!!