What is the weight capacity of Agri-Fab® carts?

Can these carts be pulled over the road?
No, Agri-Fab® carts are designed for lawn & garden and off-road use only.

Can the bushings and bearings be replaced?
Yes.

Is there a hitch pin included with the cart?
Yes.

Do the dump carts have grease zerks?
Yes, all except the 45-0100, 45-0303 & 45-0272.

What is the brush-to-wheel ratio on the sweepers?

What keeps the brush from turning when backing up?
Agri-Fab® incorporates a pinion-and-pawl type system that free-wheels when backing up.

What is the proper brush height setting?
For maximum performance, the brushes should be lowered 1/2" into the grass.

Will the sweeper pick up pine straw?
Yes, it will do an adequate job. However, it may be necessary to sweep the lawn twice, in opposite directions, to pick up all the pine straw.

Can you put a dethatcher on a lawn sweeper?
Yes, there is an optional dethatcher.
Model #45-0262 will fit the 45-0260.
Model #45-0345 will fit 45-0331, 45-0320 & 45-0326.

What is the capacity of the Mow-N-Vac and Chip-N-Vac?
32 cu. ft. & 41 cu. ft. for the 45-0327.

What do you do if the elbow does not line up with the boot on the hard top?
Loosen each of the four bolts that attach the engine to the welded angle brackets on the tongue, push the elbow over to center it with the boot, and retighten the four bolts.

How do you hook the hose to the tractor deck?
It comes with a universal deck adapter. This adapter can be cut to fit the specific right-hand discharge deck. There are templates included for the most popular decks.

Is there an adapter available for a left-hand discharge deck?
No, the vac systems will only work on right-hand discharge.

Is there a remote hose kit available?
Yes, the part number is 45-0253.

Can you spread powdered lime with a broadcast spreader?
No. You must use pelletized lime with broadcast spreaders. Agri-Fab does not offer spreaders that work well with powdered lime.

Can you spread ice melt with these units?
Yes.

Can you convert a tow spreader to a push spreader?
No, the gear drive is opposite that of the push models.

How do you know where to set the control rod for different materials?
There is a quick reference chart in the manual, as well as on the spreader itself. This covers pellet and granular fertilizers, as well as ice melt and grass seed.

Is there a hopper cover available for these units?
Yes. 45-0214 & 45-0215 are for part number 44619;
45-0210 & 45-0211 are for part number 43962.

What is the hopper made out of?
They are poly hoppers that will not rust or corrode.

How do you know where to set the control rod for different materials?
There is a quick reference chart in the manual, as well as on the spreader itself. This covers pellet and granular fertilizers, as well as ice melt and grass seed.

Can the spreader be used without the spiker feature?
No, the spiker is what drives the agitator in the spreader hopper.

Can you seed grass with this unit?
Yes, this is an excellent way to seed grass.

What kind of drive system do they have?
Chain drive, which is pre-assembled at the factory.

What is the difference between a spiker and a plugger?
A spiker pokes several small holes in the soil. A plugger actually penetrates and pulls a plug approx. 1/2" diameter by up to 3" long out of the ground.

Between spiking and plugging, which is the best type of aeration?
Plugging is. By pulling a plug out of the soil, more moisture and nutrients get to the root level for a healthier lawn and soil compaction is reduced to allow for easier root growth.

Can weight be added for deeper penetration?
Yes, all units come standard with a weight tray.

What does a dethatcher do?
It removes the layer of thatch, which is old grass clippings and debris that get embedded at the bottom layer of a lawn. It allows the lawn to breathe, and gets moisture and nutrients to the root level.

Are the tines replaceable?
Yes, part number 43783.

What is the spray width using the booms?
Spray width is 80" on all models except the 45-0286, 45 gallon sprayer, which is 160".

How far will the hand wand spray?
It is adjustable from a fine mist to a jet stream, which will spray up to 20 ft.

Does the sprayer have its own battery?
No, it comes with a wiring harness with a quick connect, so that the leads may be left hooked to the tractor battery. Simply unplug the wiring harness.

Can chemicals be stored in the tank for long periods of time?
No. The tank should be flushed after each use.

Can diesel fuel or gasoline be sprayed with these sprayers?
No, absolutely not. Never spray any type of flammable liquid or material with an Agri-Fab® sprayer.

What is the weight capacity of each lawn roller when filled with water?

Should the water be drained prior to winter?
Yes. It is likely the water would freeze and crack the drum.

Can the rollers be filled with any other material?
Yes. Sand is often used as an alternative to water, but the roller should not be filled completely with sand. The recommendation is to fill it half full.

What is the minimum horsepower required to tow a roller?
The minimum horsepower required is 12 hp.

Should you roll up and down a slope, or across a slope?
Never roll up or down a slope. This is extremely dangerous. Always use caution and roll across any slopes.

Can the mower be offset to either side?
Yes, this is easily done by releasing two levers, one at the front of the tongue and one at the rear of the tongue.

What models are available?
There are three models available: 45-0306 8 hp 42" Finish Cut
Industrial / Commercial – 45-0305 12.5 hp 63" Finish Cut
Industrial / Commercial – 45-0307 10.5 hp 42" Rough Cut

Do any of them have electric start?
Yes, the 63" mower does.

Does it come with a battery?
No, the battery is not included.

How large of a tree will the 42" rough cut handle?
Up to 1.75" diameter.

Do you have to have a sleeve hitch to attach the tiller?
No, it attaches with a simple pin hitch.

Can it be used behind a lawn tractor?
Yes, as long as it has a pin hitch.

What is the tilling width?
36".

What direction do the tines turn?
Forward.

How deep will it till?
A maximum of 5.5".

How do you hook up this equipment?
It is required to have a sleeve hitch on the tractor.

Can you use this equipment with a lawn tractor?
No, you must have a garden tractor for this equipment.

How is the depth adjusted on the spring tine plow?
There are depth control skids that can be moved up or down.

Can the disc blades be angled on the disc cultivator?
Yes, they can be adjusted from 10 to 20 degrees.

How do you convert the box scraper to a rear blade?
Simply remove the scarifier bar and end plates.