Why Penta Horizontal Spreaders Just Make Sense
If you’ve ever dealt with uneven manure spreading or had your apron chain snap mid-season, you know the frustration. When you’re in the middle of a busy day, the last thing you want is a breakdown that costs you time, labour, and productivity. That’s exactly why Penta Horizontal Spreaders are engineered differently — to make your job easier, cleaner, and more consistent, no matter what you’re hauling.
So, What’s the Big Deal With Horizontal Spreaders?
Let’s break it down: traditional spreaders often rely on apron chains and vertical beaters — it works, but it comes with wear and tear, maintenance headaches, and inconsistent spread patterns.
Penta’s horizontal spreaders, on the other hand, use a Hydra‑Spread hydraulic push system that ditches the apron chain altogether. Instead, material is pushed smoothly toward the beaters — meaning fewer moving parts, less stress on your machine, and more control over distribution.
And it doesn’t stop there. These machines come equipped with RipGrip paddles on dual horizontal beaters. The paddles tear through dense, packed manure and spread it with remarkable consistency across the field. That means better nutrient coverage, fewer clumps, and less guesswork.
Real-World Example? Glad You Asked.
Let’s say you’re working with composted manure or a mix of bedding and waste. You load up the 2277H — one of Penta’s flagship models with 524 cubic feet of capacity. With its low-profile design, you don’t need a massive loader or steep ramp to get the job done. Once you’re rolling, the material flows evenly, and the spread is clean and wide.
End result? You cover more acres, in less time, with better results. That’s efficiency that shows up in your soil and your bottom line.
Maintenance Made Simple
Let’s be honest — nobody enjoys crawling under a spreader to fix chains or beaters in the middle of February. That’s why Penta’s system is designed with serviceability in mind. Fewer exposed moving parts, centralized gearboxes, and chain-driven beaters mean less downtime and easier fixes when needed.
Built for the Long Haul
Penta horizontal spreaders aren’t just smart — they’re tough. Whether you’re using them on smaller family farms or large operations, these units are built to handle real Canadian conditions: cold starts, wet fields, packed loads. They just go.
And with models ranging from 400 to 700+ cu ft, there’s a size that fits your operation.