I have a craftsman yts3000 riding mower. I need a recommendation on a broadcast spreader and a bagger. I am not hung up on it being craftsman as long as it's decent gear. My lot is an acre and it hilly with about 65 trees on it. My mower deck is 42".
I have determined that a 3 container bagger will drive an Intek V 24 hp motor into overheat in summer, with slopes , as the bags fill. The rig is stretched to its limit. Spring for a sweeper. I think the drag is a lot less. I continue to use my 3 bin bagger , but only after installing an oil cooler. I have a Brinly "star wheel" fertilizer unit with variable hole feed, Have never tried seed, but it has held up well for 10 years for fertilizer and lime distribution. Rust is a problem , even with water cleaning . I had to strip and paint the feed area this year. Craftsman DYT4000 , 2004.
