Manure Spreader
Clark Conservation District has a manure spreader available to loan to Clark County residents. The spreader comes on a trailer with an electric winch. It is able to hold 56 cubic ft of manure and is suitable for use behind an 18 HP or larger garden tractor or any vehicle weighing 1200 pounds or more.
The spreader is available for checkout in one week increments from Thursday to Thurdsay in the spring and fall months, when the grass is able to utilize the nutrients from the manure that is spread. You can reserve the spreader up to three months in advance.
Manure Spreader Policies
The unit is available for pick up Thursday afternoon (12:30 – 3 pm) and dropped off the following week on Thursday morning (9 -11:30 am).
The rental fee of $150, plus a $150 deposit to be refunded when returned clean and on time (over 30 minutes late and we will keep your deposit). A charge of $30/day is applied for each day it is late.
Renters must have a valid driver’s license and agree to our equipment borrowing policies to be eligible to use the spreader.
The spreader is on a trailer for hauling and requires a 2” ball hitch and a 4-prong flat light connector.
The renter must also be able to safely and legally transport the spreader on the trailer to their site for use.
Calendar and Form
Example of manure spread on a local farm in Clark County
We accept payment by credit card only. If you do not have a credit card, please contact working lands staff for alternative arrangements. Once your rental time and date are confirmed by staff, you have 7 days (or 48 hours before, whichever is shorter) to pay your invoice. This reserves your rental period. The invoice will be emailed to you along with a confirmation. If you cancel by 3:00 pm on the Monday before your rental, we will refund your payment and deposit. Cancellations after that point will only be refunded if we are able to fill the rental spot.
We’ve had to reevaluate what we charge to ensure the sustainability of the program. If you feel you are not able to afford the new rate please contact us. We don’t want this rate to prevent someone from renting the equipment. You can also connect with others in our community to share a rental. Please note that if you choose this option, the renter is still liable for damages, cleaning, and pick up and returning of the equipment.
We are also testing a “pay what you can” option. If you are unable to pay the full rental please let us know what you can afford in the comments box on the rental request form. If you would like to pay more to cover a portion of someone else’s rental, indicate that on the rental request form. The actual cost of managing the equipment is roughly $150 per rental. We may increase our rates at a later date to reflect that increase.
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Maintaining good water quality is an important part of the spreading process. When renting the equipment the District might have to adjust your rental days if the weather is rainy. Rain, slope, plant buffer and distance to a water body can all impact your ability to safely spread manure. To find out if and when you should be spreading manure on your property, fill out an ARM Field Risk Assessment Worksheet. It is also recommended you do regular soil testing; you can find out more information here. If you need help taking a soil test or have questions about it, contact our working lands staff.