Durability. Safety. Value. Efficiency. Faster. Better. Those are just some of the words that manufacturers of fertilizer and seed tenders are using to describe their latest equipment. But perhaps return on investment is the term that many agree their customers are looking for most, especially in today’s market.
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SDT-MH 24 Trailer Tender
Chandler Equipment
The Chandler SDT-MH 24 Trailer Tender has a 3-hopper, 6-compartment design Made of 304 Stainless Steel with 775 cubic ft. capacity. The 20’ long discharge auger allows for greater reach and discharge height. Standard features include 304 stainless steel auger and tube, 65 H.P. Kubota Diesel Engine, rear pit dump attachment, and a single-point grease bank for greasing all grease points at one location. Optional features include 304 Stainless Steel Frame, Vibco vibrators and Agri-Cover SRT2 tarp systems.
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QVP 38' Quickveyor Tender Conveyor Trailer
Peterson Motor
Built on the foundation of a quality Prestige 38-foot aluminum hopper trailer, QVP38’s standard features include two compartments, air ride suspension, stainless steel fenders, four aluminum rims and the Quickveyor all-stainless-steel belt driven conveyor system. Offload 26.5 tons fertilizer or seed at speeds over 6,000 pounds per minute cleanly and safely. QVP38’s controls are simple and easy to operate. Full remote makes emptying the trailer into a seeder or spreader a breeze. The new Aluminum outlet spout creates a clean targeted flow. Other custom options include multiple compartments, four–way swinging discharge chute, self-contained pony motor, flexible extension tube, Shurco power tarp and traps, pintle hitch, cleanout doors, full frontal mudflaps and more.
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32-foot Overhead Discharge Tender
Brehmer
Exclusively from Brehmer – top-mounted orbital motor on the vertical auger on ALL overhead discharge tenders. Our design features a low center of gravity, allowing us to place the vertical auger’s orbital motor on top to prevent corrosion and reduce repair downtime. Brehmer tenders boost features such as filled-in tarp bows, a unique bearing design, reinforced corner gussets, EZ Slide gates, 304 stainless, and an unloading capacity of 3,500-4,000 pounds per minute.
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EZ-VEYOR
FEI
EZ-VEYOR was specifically engineered for the fertilizer, feed, and seed industries. Featuring a high-quality, hydraulically driven, stainless steel belt conveyor system integrated into a Timpte Super Tender trailer, EZ-VEYOR can unload 26 tons of fertilizer, feed, or seed in minutes.
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ST933
Norwood Sales
The ST933 integrated stainless steel D.O.T. Uni-Body Trailer is constructed of 304 stainless steel, allowing for lighter trailer weights and higher payloads. It’s designed with a capacity of 933 cubic feet (struck) of transport storage, with outputs of 7,000 pounds per minute. Poke holes are standard on all hoppers. A 12 X 30-foot 8-inch stainless steel belt conveyor provides for extra reach, and the rubber belt has a 210 ton-per-hour capacity.
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Simonsen Tenders
Simonsen Industries
Simonsen Industries continues to add to its tender models and features to stay ahead of the needs of our fertilizer retailer customers. In addition to our complete line of rear, side and top-discharge tenders, Simonsen has added a 304 stainless steel hopper option as well as a 50-degree side slope option. The Simonsen lineup now includes 409 SS rear auger tenders in 10 and 16 ton, 409 and 304 side discharge tenders in sizes from 16-, 18-, 26-, and 32-ton with up to eight compartments, top discharge tenders in 16-, 18-, 26-, 29- and 32-ton capacity with up to 8 compartments, and the new 50-degree side slope 304 SS top discharge tender in sizes ranging from 24 to 32 tons. Each of these lines has numerous available options so that users can customize their tender to meet their exact needs. All tenders are available in either truck or trailer mounted versions.
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Charger II Fertilizer Tender
Ray-Man
Ray-Man’s Charger-II tenders are manufactured using high-quality 304 stainless steel and can be customized with split compartments, full-length top catwalks, as well as manual or electric roll tarps to fit your needs. The hopper cones are at a 40-degree angle to ensure maximum cleanout and to keep your operators safely on the ground. Charger II semi-trailer tenders can be ordered with a tandem or tri-axle configurations as well as a spring or air ride suspension. The integrated trailer framework utilizes the hopper sub-frame, tubular steel “X” bracing and the main frame rails to achieve a superior strength to weight ratio. The semi-trailers can be powered by a wet kit on your truck, or a self-contained power unit on the trailer.
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24-Ton Tender
Hays LTI
The Hays 24-Ton Tender is manufactured in Camilla, GA, and is designed around specific customer needs, says the company. Both the 24-ton two- and three-compartment tenders also feature the well-known “Hays Standards,” including greater hopper slope and lower trailer weight.
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BT Bulk and Skid Seed Tender
Strobel Manufacturing
Strobel Manufacturing offers 16 box, bulk and skid seed tenders with various options including dry or liquid applicators (graphite/talc/inoculant), work light kit, wireless remote, scale and more. All Strobel Seed Tenders are low profile – the lowest profile in the industry for safe and efficient operation. The BT100, BT200 (pictured), BT300 and BT400 feature a 14’ 4” auger that extends to 19’ 9” with Lundell poly-cupped flighting that transfers seed gently. Bulk bin dividers are available. New options for this season include auger extensions for box, bulk, and skid models – the additional reach is ideal for central fill planters.
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VPA1000
Titan Machinery (Heartland Ag)
The VPA1000 side discharge tender features the industry’s first variable position auger system, which can unload on both sides of the tender at rates of over 5,000 pounds per minute. In addition, operators can store the 22-foot auger on either side. This 28-ton workhorse also provides 50-degree slopes, self-cleaning bins, and product viewing windows.
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32FT Trailer Tender
Doyle Manufacturing
The Doyle 32FT Trailer Tender was designed for efficiency and ease of operation, says the company. The unit’s modular design allows the company to customize the design to fit a customer’s needs. Whether users need up to four 258-cubic-feet bins, optional eight 129-cubic-feet bins, or any combination in between, the company can manufacture a unit to the customer’s specifications.
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TT2000
KBH Corp.
Available in rear or optional side discharge, this two-compartment 31-foot trailer features the largest, steepest slope hoppers on the market, with a capacity of 1,065 cubic-feet while maintaining a low center of gravity, says the company. The stainless-steel hopper frame and hoppers are bolted on. The unit also features cast-iron suspension and stainless-steel rear fenders.
Our annual roundup of tenders showcases innovative, high quality products from manufacturers such as Hays LTI, Chandler Equipment, Brehmer, Norwood Sales, and more. From new features and enhancements to subtle changes and tweaks, manufacturers have emphasized ease of operation, safety, and efficiency — and of course, ROI — in their equipment. View the slideshow to learn more about the latest fertilizer and seed tenders on the market.
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