Orchard and Vineyard Spreaders for Compost, Lime, and Fertilizer
Tight rows. Difficult materials. No compromises.
If you run an orchard or vineyard operation, you already know most spreaders are not built for the job. They are too wide for the row, too tall to load with a skid steer, and they throw material everywhere but where the trees and vines need it. Stoltzfus orchard and vineyard spreaders are built the other way around. The narrow hopper fits your row spacing, the low loading height keeps filling easy and the machine stable, and the banding deflectors place fertilizer, compost, and lime right at the base of the trees or vines instead of between the rows.
Available in 2-ton and 4-ton models, plus a narrow-profile banding model for high-density plantings, these spreaders handle fertilizer, compost, wet lime, mulch, poultry litter, and most pelletized materials. Built in the USA. Backed by 80+ years of manufacturing experience.
Get to Know the Stoltzfus Orchard and Vineyard Spreader Lineup
There are 30-year-old Stoltzfus units still working in vineyards and orchards today. That kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident.
- Narrow hopper sized to orchard and vineyard row spacing—navigates tight rows without damaging canopies or low branches
- Low loading height for easy skid-steer filling and improved stability
- Wide conveyor and steep 53-degree hopper side slopes to keep compost, stockpiled lime, and inconsistent materials moving.
- Optional banding deflectors and rear center limiter place material at the base of your trees or vines, not scattered between the rows
- Dual Spinner Spreader with stainless steel blades for consistent distribution across material types
- Fully welded unibody construction, built to last
Available models include:
- 2-Ton and 4-Ton Wet Lime series — the workhorse orchard and vineyard models for fertilizer, compost, and lime
- 4-Ton Redhawk ground drive — ground-driven spread rate that stays consistent with your travel speed
- Narrow Profile Banding Spreader (NPB-175) — engineered specifically for high-density trellis applications where space is tight
- Custom-sized — built to your row width, wheel track, or hopper shape when a standard model won't fit
Not sure which fits your rows and tractor? Compare with our Wet Lime Spreaders and Ground Drive Spreaders, or talk to our team, and we will match the model to your operation.
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“We finally used the spreader. Actually it was a little while ago (at bloom time) and it was absolutely great. We took the time to calibrate it and it turned out to be time well invested. It was very very accurate. The deflectors worked perfect. Really like the machine. So much easier to handle bulk. Fertilizer application in fruit requires you to be quite accurate and it was all I hoped it would be.”
STANDARD
- 2 and 4 capacities
- Banding Deflectors
- Rear Center Limiter
- Fertilizer kit for rates down to 125 lbs/acre
- Single Axle (2 ton) Walking-beam suspension (4 ton)
- PTO driven body chain
- Top driven spinners
- PTO driven spinners (2 & 4 ton)
- Hydraulic Driven (4 ton)
- Fill-for-life heavy duty gearbox
- Unibody, fully welded design
- Structural steel frame
- Extra body braces
- 7 gauge steel pan
- 53-degree body sides
- 4" drop pan
- 24" slat style chain
- Telescoping chain tighteners
- Self-aligning idler shaft
- Carbon-steel construction
- Lights
OPTIONAL
- Limb Guards
- Self-contained PTO hydraulic drives
- Plug to tractor hydraulic body chain
- PTO driven spinners (2 & 4 ton)
- Shredder (breaks up large chunks before they hit the spinners)
- VRT Ready upgrade
- Spring suspension
- Flotation tires
- Tarps
- Cor-Ten® steel hopper
- 304 Stainless steel hopper
- Brakes
- Special wheel tracks
- Single axle
- 1000 RPM PTO
STANDARD
- 52" maximum width
- 47 cu ft capacity (2 ton lime)
- Banding Deflectors
- Rear Center Limiter
- Hinged Center Divider
- Fertilizer kit for rates down to 125 lbs/acre
- Single Axle (40” wheel track)
- Adjustable Tongue (36” length adjustment)
- Plug to tractor Hydraulic Body Chain
- Top driven Hydraulic Spinners
- Unibody, fully welded design
- Structural steel frame
- 7 gauge steel pan
- 4" drop pan
- 24" slat style chain
- Telescoping chain tighteners
- Self-aligning idler shaft
- Carbon-steel construction
- Lights
OPTIONAL
- Custom sizes
- Self-contained PTO hydraulic drives
- VRT Ready upgrade
- Flotation tires
- Tarps
- Cor-Ten® steel hopper
- 304 Stainless steel hopper
- Corner Pockets
| Models | 20 | 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Max. load | 2 tons | 4 tons |
| Hopper volume | 53 cu.ft. | 84 cu.ft. |
| Hopper length | 78 in. | 120 in. |
| Hopper width | 60 in. | 60 in. |
| Hopper depth | 31 in. | 31 in. |
| Overall length | 15 ft. | 18 ft. |
| Overall width | 75 in. | 75 in. |
| Overall height | 65 in. | 65 in. |
| Axles | 1 | 2 |
| Wheel track (center) | 64 in. | 64 in. |
| Tires | 11L x 15, 8ply | 11L x 15, 8ply |
| Weight | 2,090 lbs. | 2,780 lbs. |
Spread These Materials with a Stoltzfus Vineyard and Orchard Spreader
One spreader, many jobs. If flexibility and reliability matter to you, you’ll be happy to learn that you can spread all of these materials with a Stoltzfus Vineyard and Orchard Spreader:
- Compost, Fertilizer, Chicken litter
- Lime
- Gypsum, Marl
- Wood ash
- Sugar beet lime
- Lime-stabilized sludge
- Cement plant stack dust
- Pelletized materials
- Cover crop seeds (blended with fertilizer)
- Poultry manure, Mushroom soil
- Biochar
- Grape hulls
- Dewatered sludge
- Basalt, Sludge
- Diatomaceous earth
- Mulch, Wood shavings
- Organic materials
- Sand, Crushed shells
- Soil mixtures
Have a material that is not on the list? Contact our team, and we will help match the material, rate, and model.
Built for Orchard and Vineyard Work: Features That Earn Their Keep
Every Stoltzfus orchard and vineyard spreader is built on unibody construction and engineered to handle real field conditions. Here's what that means for your operation.
| Feature | What It Is | What It Does for You |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme-Duty Construction | Unibody frame built to handle rough terrain, heavy loads, and daily commercial use | Fewer breakdowns, less maintenance, longer service life |
| Multi-Material Capability | Handles compost, stockpiled lime, fertilizer, poultry litter, and pelletized materials | One spreader covers your full program. No swapping equipment between applications |
| Dual Spinner Spreader | Dual spinners with stainless steel blades | Consistent, accurate material distribution pass after pass |
| Banding Deflectors and Rear Center Limiter | Places material in a concentrated band at the base of trees or vines | Feed the crop instead of the middle of the row. Less fertilizer and compost waste |
| Narrow Hopper and Low Profile | Fits tight row spacing and clears low limbs. Loads easily with a skid steer | No clearance issues. Stable machine. Faster filling |
| Wide Conveyor and 53-Degree Hopper Sides | Steep sides and wide chain keep bulky or dense material moving toward the spinners | Consistent flow with compost, lime, and wet materials |
| Fertilizer Kit Down to 125 lbs/acre | Adjustable gate and travel speed set application rate | Accurate low-rate fertilizer application, not just heavy lime and compost runs |
| Precision Farming Compatible | Optional Variable Rate Technology (VRT) ready; compatible with existing precision ag systems | Integrates with your current setup. Select VRT-ready when ordering |
| Flexible Drive Options | Available in PTO, hydraulic, or ground drive configurations | Match the drive system to your tractor setup and application requirements |
| Custom Build Options | Custom hopper shapes, wheel track widths, and configurations available on request | Get a unit built to fit your specific row spacing and operational needs |
Did you have a different type of material in mind?
Get in touch with the Stoltzfus team to discuss your unique needs.
The Stoltzfus Orchard / Vineyard Spreader Difference
When you’re shopping for a new vineyard spreader or orchard spreader, what are you looking for?
Our customers demanded toughness, versatility, performance, and longevity. They get that with our spreaders.
Toughness
Unibody construction with fully welded support ribs. Your orchard spreader handles rough terrain, heavy loads, and daily commercial use without giving out on you.
Versatility
The Stoltzfus advanced delivery system handles compost, stockpiled lime, fertilizer, poultry litter, and pelletized materials with smooth, surge-free flow to the spinners. One spreader covers your full input program.
Performance
Precision banding deflectors and a rear center limiter place material directly at the base of your trees or vines. No bridging. No inconsistent output. Just accurate placement, every pass.
Longevity
Spinner drives are shielded from material impact and chemical exposure to protect critical components. The result is longer service life, lower replacement costs, and more uptime over the long haul.
The Stoltzfus Difference is sure to change the way you see compost, lime, and fertilizer spreading. It’s bound to become less of a chore.
When you reach out to our team, you’ll learn more about all the ways you can use Stoltzfus spreaders to make your job easier. Let’s talk today!
Common Questions About Orchard and Vineyard Spreaders
If you're considering a new orchard spreader or vineyard spreader, here's what growers ask us most before they buy.
What is the minimum row spacing your orchard and vineyard spreaders can handle?
The standard 2 & 4-ton models are 75 inches to the outside of the tires, with a 60-inch-wide hopper. The Narrow Profile Banding Spreader (NPB-175) is just 52 inches at its maximum width, even with the banders extended, making it a strong fit for high-density trellis configurations. If your row spacing is unusually tight, call us. Custom builds are available in-house.
Can I spread compost in an orchard or vineyard with this spreader?
Yes. The wide conveyor and steep 53-degree hopper sides are built to keep bulky compost moving toward the spinners instead of bridging. With the banding deflectors and center limiter, you can place compost in a band at the base of the trees or vines rather than broadcasting it behind the spreader.
Can the same spreader handle both compost and pelletized fertilizer?
Yes. Stoltzfus orchard and vineyard spreaders are built for multi-material use. The wide conveyor, steep hopper side slopes, and dual spinner design handle compost, stockpiled lime, fertilizer, and poultry litter without needing a separate machine for each product.
Will it spread fertilizer at low rates?
Yes. With the included fertilizer kit, the spreader applies rates down to 125 lbs/acre. The gate and travel speed set the rate, and the banding deflectors keep that fertilizer concentrated where the crop can use it.
What is the advantage of banding deflectors?
A standard spinner broadcasts material in a wide arc, much of which lands in the middle of the row rather than at the base of your trees or vines. Banding deflectors direct material straight to the root zone.
Can it handle mulch and wood shavings?
Yes. Mulch, wood shavings, and similar light, bulky materials are on the list of what these spreaders handle.
Can it spread lime in a vineyard or orchard?
Yes. These spreaders handle ag lime along with compost and fertilizer. If lime is your primary material across open fields, compare with our dedicated Wet Lime Spreaders, which are built specifically for dense and wet lime.
What size do I need — 2-ton or 4-ton?
It depends on your acreage and tractor. As a rough guide, a smaller orchard or vineyard that values maneuverability often fits the 2-ton; larger operations that want fewer refills lean toward the 4-ton. Call us and we will help you choose.
What is banding, and how do the deflectors work?
Banding places material in a concentrated strip, or band, instead of throwing it in a broad arc. The banding deflectors and rear center limiter direct fertilizer, compost, or lime to the base of the trees or vines. You feed the crop, not the row middle, which cuts waste.
Is the NPB-175 Variable Rate Technology ready?
VRT-ready is available as an option on the NPB-175. Confirm with our team when ordering to make sure it's included in your build.
Do I have to buy through a dealer?
We encourage customers to work through a dealer and will connect you with the closest location. In areas without dealer coverage, we handle direct sales as well. Either way, you can talk to us first so we can make sure you're in the right unit.
How does shipping and delivery work?
It varies by order. Some customers pick up directly from our facility. Dealers often coordinate transportation for their region. In many cases, we arrange shipping directly. Call us and we'll walk through the logistics.
What support is available after the sale?
We answer the phone. If you have questions about calibration, spread performance, troubleshooting, or parts, our team is available to help. That support is part of buying a Stoltzfus spreader.
More Spreader Models from Stoltzfus Spreaders
The Orchard & Vineyard Spreader may be precisely what you need. But did you know that we also design and manufacture these types of spreaders?
- Wet Lime Spreaders
- Bulk Material Spreaders
- Ground Drive Spreaders
- Row Crop Spreaders
- Boom Drop Spreaders
- Custom-Designed Spreaders