Manure spreader ID

Looks like an International #400 spreader made just after World War 2. We bought our first one in 1947 and at one time used 3 of them. They carried approx 100 bu. and were low enough to pitch into easily (loaders were just starting to arrive on the scene at that time) The weak spot was the main beater shaft that was 1" in diameter and had holes drill through it to fasten the "spiders" for the beater bars. I think those bolts were 3/8 so that weakened the shaft immensely.

regards,

Ken McGregor

A little more info on the 400 spreader.....It was very innovative for its time. Dad purchased our first one at the 1947 International Plowing Match held at Goderich airport in October , 1947. I have the original receipt ($375.00). Incidently , we drove it with an International "A" until we bought the AC WD in the fall of 1949. This WD had the larger pto of the day as standar equipment. IH issues a new PTO yoke and splined shaft for the "A" which enabled us to use the WD on it (much better fit!) There was a large shield to cover the ratchet and beater drives but there was no shield along the side shaft. They issues a shield later but ours is still in the packaging materials up in my shed. (THe thought here was"Noone should be operating the PTO unless sitting on the tractor") We converted a couple of them to large trailers to haul wood and later to feed large round bales from with the addition of a head rack all the way around them.

The spreader pictured may well be  #401 now that I look closer at it. It has different wheels and more bracing on the box and on the ratchet drive. In any event they were well ahead of their time and many were sold in this area .

regards,

Ken McGregor

Down shuts off the apron....there are several positions above that depending on how much you want to apply. Full up gives you a "cleanout" speed. The lever simply guides the number of ratchet teeth to skip depending on position.

regards,

Ken McGregor