It doesn’t matter if you own a John Deere, a classic New Idea, or a sturdy Massey Ferguson, sooner or later you’ll need a few muck spreader parts to keep your machinery running. But if you’re like most people, you can be wary of buying used manure spreader parts from anyone.
One man’s trash, another man’s jewel
Finding parts for a manure spreader may not be as easy as it sounds. You first need to do some homework on the manure spreader manufacturer, model number, style, and functionality. Once you’ve learned the basics, you should make a list of all the manure spreader parts that you think you will need to buy. While muck spreader parts are not uncommon, the specific type of parts used for your particular make and model may only go on sale periodically.
By having a “wanted list”, you can make informed decisions about the market value of various parts. You then need to know each item by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part number.
Yes, a driveshaft is a driveshaft is a driveshaft, but when it comes to aftermarket or even “old” parts, you must have registered the OEM part or model number in order to purchase the compatible replacement. Right.
Places to buy parts
The first place to stop is your nearest farm equipment dealer or repair shop. These guys often buy whole used machines from former owners to “separate” (or disguise) the most valuable or popular items to sell to their customers.
Of course, the store will be reluctant to sell the part to you directly. After all, they make money repairing or repairing machinery without selling used spare parts for manure spreaders. But if you’ve been a good customer in the past, they may be willing to sell you a few things.
Another place is your local farm equipment trading company or auction house. These businesses are designed to gather various agricultural related tools and machines and hold a 1-2 day auction to sell them.
The advantage of these auctions is that they are local or at least regional and they target a specific target market of buyers and sellers. So by attending several of these events, you can quickly see what is available in your local area. Plus, you can physically inspect all parts as needed.
An online auction site can become a cheap place to buy manure spreader parts if you know how to buy items online. The advantages are that you are exposed to a wider range of parts than you would normally find with any other method.
There are currently more than 86,000 sites indexed on the topics of buying or selling used spreader parts from New Idea, White Farm Machinery to New Holland and John Deere. With so many places to research, it’s no wonder you can locate almost any type, model, or brand of manure spreader replacement parts.