Choosing Dry Fertilizer Spreaders for Your Operation

     1. Match Capacity to Your Acres and Operation Size

The size of your spreader should align with how many acres you cover and how often you apply fertilizer.

• Small 1-Ton Models are ideal for smaller acreages, hobby farms, food plots, and even turf or golf course management. They’re easy to handle, simple to maintain, and give precise control for lighter applications.
• Mid-Size Spreaders balance capacity and maneuverability, perfectly for medium farms or those spreading a variety of products throughout the year.
• Large-Capacity Units are designed for high-acreage operations and custom applicators, offering long run times and fewer refills to keep you moving efficiently.
  

   

• 2. Tandem vs. Single-Axle – What’s the Difference?

Choosing between a single-axle and a tandem-axle spreader depends on your field conditions and size of you operation.

• Single-Axle Row Crop Spreaders- 6, 8 & 12 Ton are built specifically for the row crop farmer.  These feature adjustable axles with high profile row crop wheels along with large ground clearance for your side dressing needs.  They have an option of up to 90’ spread pattern, perfect to get all of you spring and fall fertilizing done faster. 
• Tandem-Axle Spreaders- 5,6 & 8 Ton offer improved stability, especially on uneven terrain or softer ground. They handle large loads and reduce compaction, perfect for pasture spreading or working in challenging conditions.

If you’re running a high-acre farm or custom application business, the Mobility Series Spreaders provide the durability to get more done with fewer stops.

    3. Why Choose a Twin Bin Spreader?

Twin bin spreaders give you the flexibility to apply two different fertilizer products or blend ratios in a single pass. That means:

• You can apply phosphorus and potassium together without premixing.
• You can fine-tune nutrient placement based on soil maps or field needs.
• You can spread your cover crop seed and the same time as your fertilizer.
• Variable rate ready for precise coverage.
• You reduce trips across the field, saving time, fuel, and compaction.

Dalton’s Mobility Twin Bin models are built with precision controls that let you apply each product accurately — maximizing efficiency and nutrient management.

    4. Durability That Works as Hard as You Do

Dry fertilizer is tough on equipment, which is why material quality matters. Dalton Ag spreaders are built with heavy-duty frames, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and components designed for long life in demanding environments — from small-acre farms to the largest commercial fleets.

     5. Precise Coverage

Variable Rate Technology (VRT), which uses GPS and controllers to automatically vary the application rate across a field, eliminating the need for a uniform “blanket” application. VRT comes standard on the 12 Ton and the X2 twin bin spreaders and optional on the 6 & 8 ton row crop.  This variable rate system will give you precise coverage while eliminating waste and your money.

     6. Options to Build Your Best Version.

• PTO or tractor hydraulic spinners and 2 speed ground drive or tractor hydraulic conveyor systems are options on the 6 & 8 ton row crop and tandem spreaders.  Tractor hydraulic comes standard on the 12 Ton and X2 twin bin spreaders. 
• Dual and floatation tires are options for the row crop and X2 spreaders.
• Scale kit with monitors are options for the row crop and X2 spreaders.

     7. Backed by a Strong Dealer Network

Reliable equipment is only part of the equation — fast support matters too. Dalton’s large dealer base ensures you can get parts, service, and setup assistance when you need it, keeping your season on track.

Find the Perfect Fit

From the compact 1-ton models for small-acre or specialty use, to the wide spread row crop and twin-bin spreaders designed for the biggest operations, Dalton Ag builds spreaders for every need.

Whatever acres you cover, there’s a Mobility Series Dry Fertilizer Spreader built to help you do it faster, more accurately, and with less hassle — season after season.