E-Series™ Manure Spreader
THE POWERFUL YET AFFORDABLE CHOICE.
Whether you run a large agricultural operation or a family farm, you’ll get maximum work done quickly with our #1 best-selling spreader. Featuring the same innovative technology and quality construction as our commercial models, the JBS E-Series Spreader comes with an upgraded long-link floor chain, quick-attach Vertimax beaters, and steel idler sprockets. A heavy-duty yet affordable machine. The E-Series comes in a variety of sizes and can be loaded with even your smallest equipment.
- Hydraulic guillotine gate.
- Quick-attach vertical beaters.
- Low maintenance hydraulic gearbox.
- UHMW low friction hard-wearing plastic floor.
- Long-link 5/8″ grade 100-floor chain.
Optional Upgrades
- Hurricane Beaters – Consistent and accurate spreading for low applications of lightweight and fine materials.
- Scale & Rate Controller System – For improved spreading accuracy.
- Flight Protection System – Add extra protection for beater knives.
- Silage Kit
| Model Number | VMEC1636SA | VMEC1648 | VMEC1848 | VMEC2048 | VMEC2248 | VMEC2448 | VMEC2648 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Overall Length (in / m) | 294″ / 7.47m | 296″ / 7.52m | 319″ / 8.1m | 337″ / 8.56m | 361″ / 9.17m | 385″ / 9.78m | 409″ / 10.39m |
| Overall Height (in / m) | 118″ / 3m | 118″ / 3m | 118″ / 3m | 122″ / 3.1m | 122″ / 3.1m | 122″ / 3.1m | 122″ / 3.1m |
| Overall Width (in / m) | 135″ / 3.43m | 132″ / 3.35m | 135″ / 3.43m | 135″ / 3.43m | 135″ / 3.43m | 135″ / 3.43m | 135″ / 3.43m |
| Inside Box Width (in / m) | 78″ / 1.98m | 78″ / 1.98m | 78″ / 1.98m | 78″ / 1.98m | 78″ / 1.98m | 78″ / 1.98m | 78″ / 1.98m |
| Inside Box Length (in / m) | 168″ / 4.27m | 168″ / 4.27m | 192″ / 4.88m | 216″ / 5.49m | 240″ / 6.1m | 264″ / 6.71m | 288″ / 7.32m |
| Load Height (in / m) | 76″ / 1.93m | 89″ / 2.26m | 89″ / 2.26m | 91″ / 2.31m | 91″ / 2.31m | 91″ / 2.31m | 91″ / 2.31m |
| Level Capacity (ft³ / m³) | 317 ft³ / 9m³ | 369 ft³ / 10.5m³ | 421 ft³ / 11.9m³ | 473 ft³ / 13.4m³ | 525 ft³ / 15m³ | 577 ft³ / 16.3m³ | 629 ft³ / 17.8m³ |
| Heaped Capacity (ft³ / m³) | 425 ft³/ 12m³ | 454 ft³ / 12.8m³ | 517 ft³ / 14.6m³ | 581 ft³ / 16.5m³ | 645 ft³ / 18.3m³ | 706 ft³ / 20m³ | 769 ft³ / 21.7m³ |
| Carrying Capacity (lbs / kg) | 25,000 lbs/ 11340 kg | 50,000 lbs / 22680 kg | 50,000 lbs / 22680 kg | 50,000 lbs / 22680 kg | 50,000 lbs / 22680 kg | 50,000 lbs / 22680 kg | 50,000 lbs/ 22680 kg |
| Empty Weight (lbs / kg) | 9,000 lbs / 4082 kg | 10,500 lbs / 4763 kg | 12,500 lbs / 5670 kg | 14,500 lbs / 6577 kg | 16,500 lbs / 7484 kg | 18,500 lbs / 8391 kg | 21,500 lbs / 9752 kg |
| Box Construction | 10 Gauge | 10 Gauge | 10 Gauge | 10 Gauge | 10 Gauge | 10 Gauge | 10 Gauge |
| Standard Features | |||||||
| Suspension | Spring | Spring | Spring | Spring | Spring | Spring | Spring |
| Axle | Single | Tandem | Tandem | Tandem | Tandem | Tandem | Tandem |
| Tire Size | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 | 600/50-22.5 |
| Tire Options | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| End Gate | Guillotine | Guillotine | Guillotine | Guillotine | Guillotine | Guillotine | Guillotine |
| Bulkhead | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Hitch Type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Decal Package | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Apron/Floor | |||||||
| Floor Chain | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 | Long-Link 5/8” Grade 100 |
| Galvanized & Removable Cross Slats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Floor Drive | Single | Single | Single | Single | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| UHMW Plastic Floor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steel Idler Sprocket with Bronze Brushings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Beaters | |||||||
| Vertimax Vertical Beaters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hurricane Compost Attachment | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Quick Attach Beaters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardox Lined Beaters | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mechanical | |||||||
| Horse-power (HP) Requirements | 110-150 | 125-150 | 140-175 | 160-200 | 175-225 | 185-220 | 200-275 |
| Beater Protection | Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt |
| Hydraulic Brakes | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Axle(s) | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Rear Drive Shaft Diameter (in) | 2 3/16 | 2 3/16 | 2 3/16 | 2 3/16 | 2 3/16 | 2 3/16 | 2 3/16 |
| Optional Upgrades | |||||||
| Silage Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wall Extensions | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Scale and Rate Controller Systems | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Flight Protection System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |