High-Capacity Litter, Compost & Lime Spreaders
The Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader, or BMS, is built for larger farms that need high-output spreading of chicken litter, poultry litter, compost, fertilizer, and other bulky materials. Where most large-capacity spreaders fall short when loaded with dense ag lime, causing conveyor stalls, accelerated wear, and overstressed components, the BMS is built to handle both sides of the job. Heavy-duty frame, driveline, and spinner construction give it the strength to move dense, wet, or stockpiled lime without breaking down under the load. High volume for bulky materials, heavy-duty power for dense lime, one spreader that handles both.
Built for High-Volume Spreading Without Giving Up Lime Capability
Most farms do not spread just one material. One week it may be chicken litter or compost. Another week it may be fertilizer, gypsum, or ag lime. The challenge is finding a spreader that can handle both high-volume, lower-density materials and dense, harder-to-move materials. Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreaders are built for that range.
Built for the job:
- Large hoppers for high-volume loads
- 30-inch-wide body chain
- 16-inch rear gate opening
- Heavy-duty walking beam suspension, standard
- Rugged driveline designed for lime and other dense materials
- Simple spread-rate control using ground speed and gate height
Choose your power configuration:
- PTO mechanical drive, available on 5-ton models
- Plug-to-tractor hydraulics
- Full PTO-powered hydraulic systems
- Variable Rate Ready
Use them for high-discharge rates in bulky materials such as litter and compost. Load them with ag lime when the job calls for it. Choose the power configuration that fits your tractor and operation, then put one machine to work across more of your spreading jobs.
If lime is your primary material, compare this model with our dedicated Wet Lime Spreaders. If you need a single high-capacity spreader for chicken litter, compost, fertilizer, and occasional lime, the Bulk Material Spreader is designed for a broader mix of materials.
The result is a high-capacity agricultural spreader built for the real-world mix of materials larger farms need to apply.
STANDARD
- 5, 8, 15 and 20 ton capacities
- Walking beam suspension
- Top driven hydraulic spinners
- PTO driven fill-for-life gearbox (5 ton)
- Hydraulic body chain (8-20 ton)
- Unibody, fully welded design
- Structural steel frame
- Extra body braces
- 7 gauge Cor-Ten® steel pan
- UHMW liner over pan
- Carbon-steel hopper
- 53-degree body sides
- 30" slat style chain
- 4” drop pan
- Telescoping chain tighteners
- Self-aligning idler shaft
- Lights
OPTIONAL
- Fertilizer kit for rates down to 200 lbs/acre
- Self-contained PTO hydraulic drives
- Hydraulic body chain (5 ton)
- Hydraulic rear gate (plug to tractor)
- VRT Ready upgrade
- Flotation tires
- Tarps
- Cor-Ten® steel hopper
- 304 Stainless steel hopper
- Brakes
- Agitator (prevents sludge from bridging in hopper)
- Shredder (breaks up large clumps before they hit the spinners)
- GPS
| Models | 5010 | 8016 | 1516 | 1520 | 2020 | 2020XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. load | 5 tons | 8 tons | 15 tons | 15 tons | 20 tons | 20 tons |
| Hopper volume | 137 cu.ft. | 225 cu.ft | 225 cu.ft. | 400 cu.ft | 400 cu.ft | 700 cu.ft |
| Hopper length | 10 ft. | 16 ft. | 16 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Hopper width | 74 in. | 74 in. | 74 in. | 84 in. | 84 in. | 102 in. |
| Hopper depth | 37 in. | 37 in. | 37 in. | 49 in. | 49 in. | 70 in. |
| Overall length | 18 ft. | 24 ft. | 24 ft. | 28 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. |
| Overall width | 79 in. | 94 in. | 94 in. | 102 in. | 114 in. | 114 in. |
| Overall height | 71 in. | 78 in. | 78 in. | 89 in. | 95 in. | 117 in. |
| Wheel track (center) | 68 in. | 80 in. | 80 in. | 80 in. | 90 in. | 90 in. |
| Tires | 11L x 15, 8ply | 19L x 16.1, 10ply | 21.5L x 16.1, 14ply | 21.5L x 16.1, 14ply | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 |
| Weight | 3,700 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,700 lbs. | 6,700 lbs. | 9,400 lbs. | 11,200 lbs. |
Choose From 5-, 8-, 15-, and 20-Ton Bulk Material Spreaders
Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreaders are available in multiple sizes to match your material, tractor, acreage, application rate, and desired output. Smaller models fit farms that need versatility and maneuverability. Larger models are built for operators who need more capacity and faster spreading in litter, compost, lime, and other bulk materials.What Can a Bulk Material Spreader Handle?
The Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader is designed for farmers who need one machine to handle a wide range of agricultural materials.
For lower-density materials such as chicken litter, poultry manure, compost, and mushroom soil, the BMS provides the hopper capacity and discharge rate required for high-volume spreading. For denser materials like wet or stockpiled ag lime, the BMS provides the conveyor strength, driveline power, and heavy-duty construction needed to keep material moving.
That matters because a large hopper does not automatically mean a spreader is built for lime. Lime is much denser than litter or compost, and it puts more load on the conveyor, driveline, spinners, frame, tires, and suspension.
The BMS is built for both jobs.
If your main application is wet or stockpiled lime, our wet lime spreaders may be the better fit. If you want one high-capacity spreader for litter, compost, fertilizer, and lime, the BMS is built for that wider range of materials.
Common materials include:
- Stockpiled ag lime, wet lime, and damp lime
- Chicken litter and poultry manure
- Compost and mushroom soil
- Fertilizer and pelletized materials
- Gypsum, marl, and sugar beet lime
- Wood ash and biochar
- Lime-stabilized sludge and dewatered sludge
- Cement plant stack dust and diatomaceous earth
- Cover crop seeds blended with fertilizer
- Sand, crushed shells, and basalt
- Mulch, wood shavings, and organic materials
- Grape hulls and soil mixtures
Not sure whether your material is a good fit? Contact our team, and we can help match the material, rate, tractor, and spreader model.
Key Features of the Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader
Every feature on the Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader is there for a reason. Higher output, better material flow, less downtime, and longer equipment life.
- Heavy-Duty Walking Beam Suspension- Standard on every unit. Walking beam suspension helps distribute load and reduce spindle stress compared with torsion axle designs, especially when carrying heavy materials over uneven ground.
- Built to Reduce Bridging- The 53-degree body sides and 4-inch drop pan are designed to keep material moving toward the conveyor. That helps with bulky materials like compost and litter, as well as more difficult materials that can hang up in the hopper.
- Fully Welded, Heavy-Duty Construction - The BMS uses a unibody, fully welded design with structural steel framing and extra body bracing. It is built for the weight, vibration, and abuse that come with high-volume agricultural spreading.
- Conveyor Power for Dense Materials - Lime is heavier and harder to move than chicken litter or compost. The BMS is built with a heavy-duty body chain and rugged driveline options to help keep dense materials moving instead of stalling the conveyor.
- Corrosion and Impact Protection- Spinner motors are positioned above the material flow to reduce exposure to corrosive materials and protect key components from impact and vibration.
- Consistent Spread Rates- Spread rates are controlled by ground speed and gate height. The Sawtooth Delivery system helps prevent material surges at low fertilizer rates, and the optional shredder breaks up clumps before they reach the spinners.
Available in 5-, 8-, 15 and 20-ton configurations.
Choose from 5-ton, 8-ton, 15-ton, and 20-ton capacities.
Contact our team today to discuss how to best spread the materials your agricultural operation requires.
The Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader Difference
What matters most when choosing a high-capacity litter, compost, and lime spreader?
At Stoltzfus Spreaders, every BMS is built around four priorities: toughness, versatility, performance, and longevity.
Do You Demand Toughness?
A large spreader needs more than a big hopper. It needs the frame, body, chain, suspension, and driveline to handle heavy loads day after day.
Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreaders are built with heavy-duty unibody construction, structural steel framing, and support ribs welded every inch along the body. That matters when you are spreading dense ag lime, hauling across uneven fields, or running hard during a short application window.
Do You Require Versatility?
Many farms need to spread more than one material. Chicken litter, poultry manure, compost, lime, fertilizer, gypsum, and organic amendments all behave differently.
The BMS is built to cover a wide range of materials, so you are not locked into a machine that only handles lighter materials. Spread high volumes of litter and compost, then switch to lime when the job requires more power and durability.
Do You Expect Performance?
When the weather is right, and the field is ready, your spreader needs to keep moving.
The BMS combines large-capacity hoppers, a 30-inch body chain, a 16-inch rear gate opening, and reliable material flow to help you move high volumes efficiently. It is built for farmers who need high discharge rates without sacrificing control or durability.
Do You Need Longevity?
A spreader that works today but wears out quickly is not a good investment.
Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreaders are designed with heavy-duty construction, protected spinner drives, corrosion-resistant options, and field-proven components to help extend service life in tough agricultural materials.
When you need a heavy-duty material spreader that can handle chicken litter, compost, fertilizer, and dense ag lime, our team can help you choose the right model and options.
The Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader is built to help larger farms spread more materials with fewer compromises.
The Stoltzfus Difference will transform how you spread lime, fertilizer, and other agricultural materials.
Contact our educated team today to discuss what matters most to your operation and how we can help.
Bulk Material Spreader FAQs
Real questions from buyers about our spreaders. Straight answers from the people who build the equipment.
Can a chicken litter spreader also spread lime?
Yes, but only if it is built for the density and load of lime.
Chicken litter, poultry manure, and compost are bulky, lower-density materials. Ag lime is much denser and places more load on the conveyor, driveline, spinners, suspension, tires, and frame. Some large spreaders have the hopper volume for lime, but not the power or construction needed to handle it well.
The Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader is built for high-capacity litter and compost spreading while also being heavy-duty enough for wet, damp, or stockpiled ag lime.
What is the difference between a litter spreader and a lime spreader?
A litter spreader is usually designed around volume and discharge rate. That works well for lighter, bulky materials like chicken litter, poultry manure, compost, and mushroom soil.
A lime spreader must handle a much denser material. Lime requires more conveyor power, stronger driveline components, and heavier construction.
The BMS is built for farms that need both: high-volume spreading for bulky materials and the strength to spread ag lime. For farms focused primarily on lime spreading, compare this machine with our dedicated Wet Lime Spreaders.
What materials can a Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreader handle?
The BMS is designed for a wide range of agricultural bulk materials, including stockpiled ag lime, wet lime, chicken litter, poultry manure, compost, mushroom soil, fertilizer, gypsum, wood ash, cover crop seed blends, dewatered sludge, sand, and other materials.
The right setup depends on the material and application rate. Contact our team if you want help confirming whether your material is a good fit.
Can it handle wet or stockpiled lime?
Yes. Handling wet or stockpiled ag lime is one reason farmers choose Stoltzfus spreaders.
Wet lime and stockpiled lime are denser and more difficult to move than many lighter bulk materials. The Stoltzfus BMS is built with a rugged driveline, heavy-duty body chain, and strong construction to keep material moving through the machine.
If you need one spreader for both high-volume litter or compost and dense ag lime, the BMS is designed for that job. If lime is your main application, our Wet Lime Spreaders may be a better fit.
What size Bulk Material Spreader do I need?
That depends on your material, application rate, acreage, tractor size, field conditions, and how much capacity you want per load.
Stoltzfus Bulk Material Spreaders are available in 5-, 8-, 15-, and 20-ton capacities. Smaller models work well when maneuverability matters. Larger models are built for farms that need more capacity and higher output.
Call us, and we can help narrow down the right model.
Do I have to buy through a dealer?
We work primarily through our dealer network and can connect you with the closest dealer. In areas without dealer coverage, we may handle direct sales.
Either way, you will be talking with someone who understands the equipment and can help you choose the right model and options.
How does pricing and ordering work?
Call us or submit a quote request online. We will help identify the right model, review available options, and connect you with your nearest dealer when appropriate.
Delivery varies by order. Some customers pick up directly, some dealers handle transport, and in many cases we coordinate shipping.
What support is available after the sale?
We answer the phone.
If you have questions about calibration, troubleshooting, spread performance, or parts, our team is available to help. That support is part of what you get when you buy a Stoltzfus spreader.
You’ll Also Find These Spreader Models at Stoltzfus Spreaders
Bulk Material Spreaders are one of the models in the Stoltzfus lineup. Depending on your material, application rate, and operation, another spreader may be a better fit.
Other Stoltzfus spreaders include:
- Ground Drive Spreaders
- Wet Lime Spreaders
- Orchard/Vineyard Spreaders
- Boom Drop Spreaders
- Row Crop Spreaders
- Custom-Designed Spreaders