Manure spreader

**Operation of Manure Spreaders:**
– Originally ground-driven and horse-pulled
– Now small units pulled by garden tractors or ATVs
– Hydraulic and PTO driven units for variable application rates
– Modern designs with removable rotating mechanisms, side extensions, and tailgates
– Consists of a trailer towed behind a tractor with a rotating mechanism

**History of Manure Spreaders:**
– Joseph Kemp’s automated manure spreader in 1875
– Joseph Oppenheim’s modern wide spreading manure spreader
– New Idea Spreader Company founded by Oppenheim
– Transition of ownership to AVCO Manufacturing and then AGCO
– Impact of the New Idea Spreader Company on the industry

**Additional Information on Manure Spreaders:**
– Evolution from ground-driven to modern hydraulic and PTO units
– Notable figures like Joseph Kemp and Joseph Oppenheim
– Technological advancements by the New Idea Spreader Company
– Ownership changes and competition in the industry
– Innovation in manure spreading technology over the years

**References and Bibliography:**
– U.S. Patent Office records and publications on Joseph Oppenheim’s invention
– Historical references to Henry Synck and the New Idea Spreader Company
– Key publications and external links for further reading
– Contributions of various individuals to the development of manure spreaders
– Coverage of manure spreaders in historical and agricultural publications

**Anniversary Celebrations and Product Reviews:**
– New Idea 100th Anniversary celebrations and related publications
– Product reviews in agricultural magazines and publications
– Coverage of historical figures like Henry Synck and Joseph Oppenheim
– Recognition of the impact of the New Idea Spreader Company
– Anniversary events and publications highlighting the industry’s milestones