Tow with a UTV, Side by Side, or Small Tractor
Ideal for 5-11 Horses
MSRP $5,975 (Final Price Subject to Shipping, Options & Tax)
The CM-50 is a high-quality option for those seeking one of the best small manure spreaders available, featuring a reliable ground-drive system that’s well-suited for small to mid-sized operations. The CM-50 is a ground-driven compact tractor manure spreader that also works seamlessly with ATVs and UTVs, offering flexible towing options for a variety of small to mid-sized operations. As one of the best small manure spreaders in its class, it doesn’t require a PTO, its wheels power the stainless steel apron chain and durable spreader beaters for simple, reliable performance chewing manure up for better grass absorption.
This compact manure spreader is larger than the CM-25 ATV manure spreader, the other ground-driven model available from Conestoga.
The CM-50 features heavy-duty, welded construction, epoxy paint, and poly-vinyl floorboards. We’ve built our ground drive and PTO compact manure spreaders to last through years of regular use so that you can get your work done without extra hassle from cheap equipment. The CM-50 features a 50 cu. ft. spreader box made out of Cor-Ten steel. Contact us today for a free quote on the CM-50 compact manure spreader for sale and see why it’s trusted by horse owners and hobby farmers alike.
If you are interested in financing options for a new manure spreader you can fill out an application to see your choices for monthly payments. We would recommend to reach out to us before you apply for financing so you can figure out your best options!
The CM-50 compact manure spreader was designed and built for regular use. This spreader offers 2x the capacity of the CM-25 ATV manure spreader. It is ideal for 5-11 horses and is capable of spreading any kind of manure. Hobby farmers and horse enthusiasts love this compact manure spreader for its ground drive system, reliable performance and versatile features.
With 50 cu. ft. capacity, the CM-50 offers an easy loading height of 40" to the top of the spreader, and a width of 72" if loading sideways with a loader. This compact manure spreader for sale is ideal for cleaning stalls, getting rid of your pile, or loading with a loader and pulling with a 2nd vehicle like a UTV etc. to eliminate hitching time.
Whatever your setup, if you're looking for a compact manure spreader for sale with ground drive power and generous capacity (heaped capacity is 50 cu. ft. of manure) then this is the spreader for you.
The CM-50 features 12 bolted paddles to create a wide-spreading pattern. We manufacture these paddles with 3/16” grade steel and bolt-on design, which allows for easy replacement and repair.
The top beater bar comes standard on the CM-50 compact manure spreader and ensures maximum shredding of your manure. A finer spread will break down faster, reducing mess in the long run and providing faster nutrition for the grassy surface.
We use polyvinyl flooring with a lifetime guarantee. Polyvinyl flooring allows better flow and easy cleanup and never rots or rusts!
Our uniquely designed ratchet clutch drive system makes spreading easy. Whether you are spreading straw bedding, shavings, or even a load mixed with hay—the CM-50 ground driven compact manure spreader will unload smoothly with NO WHEEL DRAG OR SLIPPING.
Choose from three spreading speeds with an adjustable web speed lever. The easy-to-use lever allows you to adjust spreading thickness from a light dusting to a heavy coating.
The main apron chain is a common area for some ground driven compact manure spreaders to have problems. If an apron chain isn't stainless steel, they typically fail within 5-10 years of purchase. Conestoga's Stainless Steel Apron Chains will literally never rust through.
The box of our CM-50 compact manure spreader is built from long-lasting 12-gauge COR-TEN steel for extra corrosion resistance. This is a special steel that won't loose it's structural integrity, even when rusty.
| Heaped Capacity | 50 cubic feet |
| Overall Length (Hitch to Beater) | 142 inches |
| Overall Width (Tire to Tire) | 55 inches |
| Loading Height | 35 inches |
| Ideal Loading Bucket | Up to 72 inches |
| Flared Width (at Top) | 42.5 inches |
| Box Width (at Floor) | 35 inches |
| Box Length (Front to Beater) | 90 inches |
| Box Construction | 12 Gauge COR-TEN Steel |
| Floor Construction | 3/4" Poly-Vinyl (Tongue & Groove) |
| Beater Paddles | 12 Replaceable Rooster Comb (60 Cutting Teeth) |
| Top Beater | 11 Slicing Blades (Spins with Main Beater) |
| Drive System | 2 Wheel Ground Drive |
| Apron Chain | 3/8" Stainless Steel T-Rod |
| Apron Drive | 3 Ratcheting Speed Options |
| Tires | 5-15 Traction (Ag Tire) |
| Machine Weight (Empty) | 845 lbs. (Varies by Options) |
| Machine Weight (Loaded) | Up to 3000 lbs. (Varies by Material) |
| Recommended Towing Power | 20+ HP (Check Towing Vehicle Weight Rating) |
Sits below the back beater and catches manure tumbling out the back to ensure no manure drops out without getting broken up. Also reduces messes traveling over cleaner pathways.
Ideal for: composted manure or when spreading in a controlled setting such as a lawn or clean-kept meadow by spreading thinner, the manure breaks down faster into the grass.
Replaces the standard flat jack and allows the user to push the spreader around on the wheel without lifting the front end. It still jacks up and down to hitch, and flips out of the way for spreading.
Ideal for: rolling around on blacktop, barn floors, and other surfaces. It is not ideal if parking on hillsides.
A spray in rubberized liner, coating the steel box surface. Similar to any truck bed liner protecting against scratches and wear.
Ideal for: weather resistance if leaving outside, for wet manure, or when leaving manure in the spreader. Part of paint process means it should be done with the actual painting of the frame.
Interior gate to hold manure in the spreader while loading and transporting, flips upward to spread and blocks some manure from coming forward. Ground Drive Spreaders have manual gates, PTO spreaders have hydraulic gates as a safety feature.
Ideal for: loading and transporting over clean areas, and spreading fine or composted manure as it may not pile into the spreader and may run out the back.
