Description
The Vermeer MS400 Twin-Auger Manure Spreader is a heavy-duty, 400 cu ft (11.3 m³) manure spreader designed for demanding agricultural applications involving wet, heavy manure. Its twin vertical augers provide versatile handling and a maximum spread width of up to 52 ft (16 m), while the 1,000-rpm PTO configuration supports use with appropriately equipped tractors. This catalogue configuration includes 425/65R22.5 tires and is identified by product code MS400TVAVP1041 and manufacturer reference MS4691361.
Reliable Twin-Vertical-Auger Spreading
The MS400 uses twin vertical augers to process and distribute wet, heavy manure across a broad spreading pattern. The twin-auger design is intended to provide versatility and premium spread quality, with a maximum spread width of 52 ft (16 m) in the TVA configuration. Boron auger flighting helps provide wear resistance, while heat-treated boron teeth are designed for demanding manure-spreading conditions.
With a heaped capacity of 400 cu ft (11.3 m³), the MS400 is suited to high-volume spreading work. Its 25,000-lb (11,000-kg) maximum net load supports substantial payloads, while the RT350/50 floor drive and 5/8-in (16-mm) floor chain are specified for the machine’s floor-conveyor system.
Key Features
- Twin vertical auger spreading mechanism for wet, heavy manure
- 400 cu ft (11.3 m³) heaped capacity
- 1,000-rpm PTO configuration
- Maximum spread width of 52 ft (16 m) in TVA configuration
- 425/65 R22.5 standard tires for this configuration
- Boron auger flighting for wear resistance
- Heat-treated boron teeth
- 25,000-lb (11,000-kg) maximum net load
- 5/8-in (16-mm) floor chain
- 0.19-in (5-mm) floor plate and 0.16-in (4-mm) side plate
Tractor Requirements
The Vermeer MS400 TVA configuration requires a tractor with approximately 110 PTO hp (82 kW) recommended. The tractor must provide PTO capability compatible with the selected configuration; this catalogue variant specifies a 1,000-rpm PTO. The spreader also requires two double-acting hydraulic circuits and hydraulic flow of 20 gpm (80 L/min).
Dimensions and Construction
The MS400 measures 108 in (274.3 cm) wide with standard tires and has a total height of 108 in (274.3 cm). Its loading height is 75 in (190.5 cm). The inside bed dimensions are 59 in (150 cm) wide, 43 in (110 cm) deep at the top of the flare, and 197 in (500 cm) long. The machine weight is 9,700 lb (4,399.8 kg).
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | MS400 |
| Product type | Twin vertical-auger manure spreader |
| Product code | MS400TVAVP1041 |
| Manufacturer reference | MS4691361 |
| Heaped capacity | 400 cu ft (11.3 m³) |
| Spreading mechanism | Twin vertical augers (TVA) |
| PTO speed | 1,000 rpm configuration |
| Recommended PTO horsepower | 110 hp (82 kW) |
| Tires | 425/65 R22.5 |
| Maximum spread width | 52 ft (16 m), TVA configuration |
| Maximum net load | 25,000 lb (11,000 kg) |
| Machine weight | 9,700 lb (4,399.8 kg) |
| Width with standard tires | 108 in (274.3 cm) |
| Total height | 108 in (274.3 cm) |
| Loading height | 75 in (190.5 cm) |
| Hydraulic requirements | 2 double-acting hydraulic circuits; 20 gpm (80 L/min) |
| Floor drive | RT350/50 |
| Floor chain size | 5/8 in (16 mm) |
| Floor plate | 0.19 in (5 mm) |
| Side plate | 0.16 in (4 mm) |
| Inside bed dimensions | 59 in (150 cm) inside width; 43 in (110 cm) depth at top of flare; 197 in (500 cm) length |
Application
The Vermeer MS400 is built for agricultural operations that need high-capacity manure handling and broad, consistent distribution. Its 400 cu ft body, twin vertical augers, wear-resistant boron components, and 52-ft maximum spread width make it suitable for spreading wet, heavy manure across large working areas when matched with a tractor meeting the specified PTO and hydraulic requirements.