Vermeer MS400 Twin-Auger Manure Spreader – 400 cu ft, 1000 RPM, 500/50R22.5 Tires [MS4686071]

The Vermeer MS400 Twin-Auger Manure Spreader is a 400-cu-ft (11.3-cu-m) manure spreading solution designed for handling wet, heavy manure with consistent, wide distribution. Its twin vertical augers provide versatility and premium spread quality, while the fully welded body, heavy-duty floor chain, boron auger flighting and heat-treated boron teeth support demanding agricultural use. This catalogue configuration includes the optional 500/50-22.5 tire size, a 1,000-rpm PTO setup and a maximum spread width of 52 ft (15.8 m), making it suitable for operations that need substantial loading capacity and efficient field application.

Key Features

• 400-cu-ft heaped capacity: Provides 11.3 cu m of material capacity for high-volume manure handling.
• Twin vertical augers: Designed to provide versatility and premium spread quality for wet, heavy manure.
• 52-ft maximum spread width: Supports broad material distribution across the field.
• Heavy-duty construction: Fully welded body with a 1/2-in (13-mm) poly floor over a 3/16-in (5-mm) steel sub-floor.
• Durable spreading components: Boron auger flighting and heat-treated boron teeth are built for demanding manure-spreading applications.
• Robust floor drive: RT350/50 floor drive with a 5/8-in (16-mm) floor chain.
• Vertical lift endgate: Supports the machine’s manure-handling configuration.
• One-piece gearbox: Provides an integrated drivetrain configuration.
• Ground-level greasing points: Simplify access for routine lubrication.
• Optional tire configuration: This product is configured with 500/50-22.5 tires; the standard tire configuration is 425/65 R22.5.

Capacity and Spreading Performance

The MS400 has a heaped capacity of 400 cu ft (11.3 cu m) and a maximum net load of 25,000 lb (11,339.8 kg). Its twin vertical augers are suited to wet, heavy manure, helping the spreader deliver versatile operation and premium spread quality. The maximum spread width is 52 ft (15.8 m), allowing a broad application pattern during field work.

Construction and Service Features

The spreader combines a fully welded body with a durable floor assembly. A 1/2-in (13-mm) poly floor is installed over a 3/16-in (5-mm) steel sub-floor, while the 5/8-in (16-mm) floor chain and RT350/50 floor drive support material movement through the machine. Boron auger flighting and heat-treated boron teeth are specified for the twin-auger spreading mechanism. Ground-level greasing points help provide convenient access for routine maintenance.

Tractor Requirements

This catalogue variant is specified for operation with a 1,000-rpm PTO. The manufacturer lists the MS400 for either 540-rpm or 1,000-rpm PTO operation, but this product configuration is the 1,000-rpm version. A tractor with a recommended 110 hp (82 kW) is required, together with two double-acting hydraulic circuits and hydraulic flow of 20 gpm (80 L/min).

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