Tru-Flo™ 54D
Pull-Behind Drop Spreader Designed For Synthetic Turf
Our largest pull-behind drop spreader is our Tru-Flo 54D. This drop spreader has been designed for large areas. The 54D has a capacity of 15 cu. ft and a 54-inch spread width. True to all Tru-Flo topdressing drop spreaders, the Tru-Flo 54D spreads silica sand, crumb rubber, and organic alternatives for synthetic turf.
This pull-behind spreader can be purchased with an optional dual brush that is designed to work the infill material into the turf after it is spread, a 2-in1 feature that is unique to Earth & Turf artificial turf spreaders.
Pull-Behind Drop Spreader Moisture Test
The best way to know whether or not your materials will work with one of our pull-behind drop spreaders is by performing a basic moisture test. All you have to is grab handful of the material you want to spread and if it is dry enough to flow through your fingers then it will spread with one of our topdressers. The 54D is designed to handle materials with up to 25% moisture content.
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Standard Features
Ground Drive System:
The wide turf tires provide the power to the dispersal roller.
Adjustable End-Gate:
The adjustable end-gate allows you to easily control the amount of material being applied when using this pull-behind drop spreader.
Hitch:
The 54D is a pull-behind drop spreader. The hitch on front makes it easy to hook up to your compact tractor or lawn & garden tractor.
Hopper Sealed Gaskets:
Our tow-behind Tru-Flo spreaders all come standard with gaskets that dramatically reduce leakage of highly flowable materials such as dry silica sand.
Optional Features
Synthetic Turf Brushes:
Two stiff-bristle synthetic turf brushes engage once the spreader engagement lever is pulled, causing a 2-in-1 spread and mix feature.
54D Spreader Specifications
| Capacity | 15 cu. ft. (0.42 m3) |
| Max Load Weight | 1,630 lbs. (739.4 kg) |
| Box Width | 56 inches (142.2 cm) |
| Box Length | 24 inches (61 cm) |
| Total Height | 37 inches (94 cm) |
| Total Width | 79 inches (201.3 cm) |
| Total Length | 65 inches (165.1 cm) |
| Spread Width | 54 inches (137.2 cm) |
| Spread Thickness | Up to 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) |
| Spread System | Drum & Drop |
| Weight w/ Tires | 350 lbs. (158.8 kg) |
| Tire Size | 18.00 x 8.50 - 8.00 |
| Movement | Pull-Type / Tow-Type |
| Drive | Ground Drive (Single Wheel) |
| Required Power | 12 hp (9 kw) |
| Build | 12/16 Ga. Bolted Steel, 2 Part Epoxy |
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What it spreads:
The 54D spreads materials that are 25% or below in moisture content.This drop spreader is primarily used by artificial turf installers that need an even and precisely metered spread. . The 54D will not spread moist compost well so we recommend this spreader for Landscape Contractors and Sports Field Maintenance Departments.
Powered By:
The Tru-Flo 54D is a pull-behind drop spreader. It requires a small lawn & garden tractor, golf cart, utility cart, ATV, or compact tractor with at least 16 HP. The dispensing drum is powered by the ground drive wheels on the spreader and can be turned on or off from the seat a small tractor.
Who uses this machine?
This drop spreader can be used by a variety of occupations from golf course superintendents wanting to top-dress greens and tee-boxes with sand, landscape contractors with multiple properties to top-dress, sports turf installers, and maintenance of sports turf.
