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Red Kasco seeder behind a tractor working low across tilled, residue-covered ground

Kasco Manufacturing Seeders and Drills Dealer in Central New York

Kasco Manufacturing builds no-till drills, planters, Herd broadcast spreaders and seedbed tools in Shelbyville, Indiana. Clinton Tractor in Clinton, NY is a Kasco dealer serving Central New York farms and landscapers.

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Drills and seeders

Kasco makes no-till drills, primary seeders and overseeders for pasture, waterways, food plots and turf. Each comes in several widths.

Food plot planters

Planters built for food plots and wildlife forage, from a 4-foot unit for sub-compact tractors to 8-foot three-point models.

Herd broadcast seeders and spreaders

Kasco builds the Herd line of broadcast seeders and spreaders, from a 12-volt ATV seeder to a 2,440-pound PTO spreader.

Salt and sand spreaders

Herd salt and sand spreaders for parking lots, driveways and sidewalks, as PTO three-point models or skid steer attachments.

Landscape and skid steer tools

Seedbed tools for finishing the ground: a tine implement, a mini skid steer seeder, a Kultipacker and a Krimper.

Kasco history: family-owned since 1965

Kasco Manufacturing is a family-owned company in Shelbyville, Indiana, and says it has been family-owned since 1965. It designs, makes and markets equipment in the agricultural, landscape and skid steer fields.

Kasco also makes the Herd line of broadcast seeders and spreaders. It says that line carries on a heritage set by Herd Seeder Corporation more than 60 years ago.

A hand resting on grass seed inside the red hopper of a Kasco seeder

Compare Kasco Manufacturing seeders, drills and spreaders

Search all 24 Kasco and Herd seeders, drills, spreaders and tools by group, name or feature.

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Kasco Eco-Drill no-till drill behind a tractor, with a close view of the coulters and press wheels

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Eco-Drill No-Till Drill

No-till drill built for precise seed placement with little soil disturbance.

6 / 8 / 10 ftworking widths
16 instraight coulters
3-speedtransmission
  • Straight coulters slice a narrow seed trench
  • Concave opener blades form a seedbed trench
  • Cast press wheels firm the seedbed
  • Cast iron metering changes seed type without tools
  • Legume or warm season grass box on most models
Full specifications
Working width6-foot, 8-foot or 10-foot
Hitch3-point or pull-type
Seed meteringHeavy-duty cast iron metering system
Ground conditionsNo-till

Source: Kasco Eco-Drill page.

Kasco Versa-Drill no-till drill on a compact tractor, with a close view of the cultipacker wheels

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Versa-Drill No-Till Drill

A smaller no-till drill for compact tractors and ATVs.

9 inrow spacing
4 / 6 ftworking widths
  • Patented Walking Beam Axle follows rough ground
  • Slicing blades, opening coulters and seed placement device
  • Cast iron cultipacker wheels drive the metering
  • Optional legume or warm season grass seedbox
Full specifications
Working width4-foot or 6-foot
Hitch3-point hitch or ATV pull-type (4-foot)
Row spacing9″
Seed meteringGround-driven from rear cast iron cultipacker wheels
Ground conditionsNo-till

Source: Kasco Versa-Drill page.

Kasco Hay Master min-till drill behind a tractor on grass

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Hay Master Min-Till Drill

Min-till drill for pasture renovation, roadside work and erosion control.

6 inrow spacing
  • Single seedbox with 6 inch row spacing
  • Spring-loaded disc blades follow rough ground
  • Spring-loaded cast iron cultipacker
  • Ground-driven, no extra power needed
  • Optional brome agitator
Full specifications
Row spacing6″
Seed meteringGround-driven
Ground conditionsWorked ground or existing stand

Source: Kasco Hay Master page.

Kasco Vari-Slice overseeder with red seedbox and disc gang on grass

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Vari-Slice Overseeder

Overseeder for pastures, waterways and solid-stand grass in worked or no-till ground.

4-10 ftworking widths
3 / 4 inblade spacing
  • Adjustable disc gang sets cutting aggression
  • Presswheel cultipacker drives the metering
  • Same Kasco metering, no tools to adjust
  • Optional Positive Feed agitator for native warm-season grasses
Full specifications
Working width4-foot to 10-foot
Hitch3-point hitch or ATV pull-type (4-foot only)
Blade spacing3″ or 4″
Seed meteringPresswheel cultipacker drives metering
Ground conditionsWorked or no-till ground

Source: Kasco Vari-Slice page.

Kasco Pivot Solid-Stand planter with a long red seedbox and press wheels

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Pivot Solid-Stand Planter

High-volume planter for pasture renovation and large-area grass seeding.

8 / 10 ftworking widths
  • Pivoting frame keeps both press wheel rows on the ground
  • Dual cast iron press wheel rows
  • High-capacity seed hoppers
  • Tool-free metering adjustment
  • Standard agitator
Full specifications
Working width8-foot or 10-foot
Seed meteringPrecision metering system

Source: Kasco Pivot Solid-Stand page.

Kasco Seed-n-Pack primary seeder behind a tractor, shown in two views

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Seed-n-Pack Primary Seeder

Primary seeder for disked or tilled seedbeds.

4 / 6 ftworking widths
  • Ground-driven metering stops when the machine stops
  • Ag-grade metering handles many seed sizes
  • Seed chute with baffles for even coverage
  • Made for prepared seedbeds
Full specifications
Working width4-foot or 6-foot
Hitch3-point hitch
Seed meteringGround-driven
Ground conditionsPrepared seedbeds (disked or tilled ground)

Source: Kasco Seed-n-Pack page.

Kasco Landscapers Choice primary seeder behind a tractor, shown in two views

Kasco drill or seeder

Kasco Landscapers Choice Primary Seeder

Primary seeder for even grass seeding in prepared seedbeds.

5 / 6 ftworking widths
  • Patented Walking Beam axle follows the ground
  • Two rows of cast iron press wheels
  • Seeds forward or in reverse
  • Change seed rate with no plates or special tools
  • Fits Cat. 1 or Cat. 2 three-point tractors
Full specifications
Working width5-foot or 6-foot
HitchCat. 1 or Cat. 2 three-point hitch
Seed meteringGround-driven
Ground conditionsPrepared seedbeds

Source: Kasco Landscapers Choice page.

Kasco Plotters Choice food plot planter pulled behind an ATV in a cornfield

Kasco food plot planter

Kasco Plotters Choice Food Plot Planter

Does row-crop drilling and solid-stand planting in one machine.

4-8 ftworking widths
2seeding styles
  • Row-crop drilling for corn and soybeans
  • Solid-stand planting for grasses
  • All rolling ground-engaging parts, no shanks
  • Optional warm season grass seedbox
  • Hydraulic Pull Kit for 800cc+ UTVs
Full specifications
Working width4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot and 8-foot
HitchATV pull-type (4-foot) or 3-point hitch
Ground conditionsNo-till

Source: Kasco Plotters Choice page.

Kasco Terra 40 food plot planter on a three-point hitch in a field at sunset

Kasco food plot planter

Kasco Terra 40 Food Plot Planter

Planter for landowners with sub-compact tractors.

4 ftworking width
10 inrow spacing
2.5 buseed capacity
  • Plants small cover crops up to corn and soybeans
  • Cast iron seed meters
  • Category I three-point hitch
  • Ships fully assembled
  • Made in the USA
Full specifications
Working width4-foot
HitchCategory I three-point hitch
Row spacing10-inch
Seed capacity2.5-bushel
Seed meteringPrecision cast iron seed meters

Source: Kasco Terra 40 page.

Kasco Vari-Maxx working a field behind a tractor with dust behind it

Kasco food plot planter

Kasco Vari-Maxx

One tool to prepare the seedbed and seed it, aimed at serious food plotters.

18 innotched curved disk blades
  • Prepares the seedbed and seeds in one pass
  • Drive lock-out lets you prep before seeding
  • Cast iron meters for calibration
  • Cast iron cultipacker levels the seedbed
Full specifications
Disk blades18″ notched curved disk blades
Seed meteringCast iron meters

Source: Kasco Vari-Maxx page.

Herd GT-77-ATV seeder mounted on an ATV and on a lawn tractor

Herd broadcaster

Herd GT-77-ATV

Small seeder for ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides and lawn mowers.

28 ftspread width
77 lbhopper capacity
12Vmotor
  • Cast iron baseplate centers the spread pattern
  • Vibrating agitator keeps material flowing
  • Four-bladed lap-over plastic fan
  • Precision metering for small seeds
Full specifications
Hopper capacity1.2 bushel (77-lb)
Spread widthup to 28 feet
Drive12V motor
MountATV, UTV, side-by-side or lawn mower

Source: Kasco Herd GT-77-ATV page.

Herd I-258 electric broadcast spreader hopper with red frame on a tractor

Herd broadcaster

Herd I-258

High-capacity electric broadcaster for seed, fertilizer, insecticides and herbicides.

192 lbhopper capacity
12Vpower draw
  • Sure-Feed vibrating agitator
  • Stainless steel seed gate
  • Adjustable spread centering
  • Mounting kits for 3-point hitch and UTVs
  • Not designed for ATV mounting
Full specifications
Hopper capacity192-pounds, 3-½ cubic feet or 2-⅞ bushels
Drive12V
Mount2″ receiver, front mount or side mount

Source: Kasco Herd I-258 page.

Herd M-12 broadcast seeder hopper mounted on tractor three-point hitches

Herd broadcaster

Herd M-12

PTO-powered broadcaster for seed and fertilizer.

192 lbhopper capacity
2 lb/aclowest seed rate
  • PTO-powered spinning agitator
  • Oil-bath gearbox
  • Galvanized hopper
  • 3-point hitch with shielded telescoping PTO
Full specifications
Hopper capacity192-pound or 2.8 bushel
DrivePTO-powered
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Herd M-12 page.

Herd 550-3PT broadcast spreader with a cream hopper and low profile

Herd broadcaster

Herd 550-3PT

Compact three-point spreader for small acreage and compact tractors.

550 lbhopper capacity
40 ftspread width
  • Low-profile hopper is easy to fill
  • Round hopper base prevents lodging
  • 14-gauge steel hopper with powder coat
  • 3-point hitch with shielded telescoping PTO
Full specifications
Hopper capacity550 pound or 5 bushels
Spread widthup to 40 feet wide
DrivePTO
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Herd 550-3PT page.

Herd 750-3PT spreader on the back of a compact tractor

Herd broadcaster

Herd 750-3PT

Mid-size spreader for category 1 tractors.

750 lbhopper capacity
40 ftspread width
  • Rugged fan assembly
  • Round hopper base prevents lodging
  • 14-gauge steel hopper with powder coat
  • Lime agitator and hydraulic or electric open/close available
Full specifications
Hopper capacity750 pound or 9-½ bushel
Spread widthup to 40 feet wide
DrivePTO
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Herd 750-3PT page.

Herd 1200C broadcast spreader on a tractor seen from behind

Herd broadcaster

Herd 1200C

Workhorse spreader for seed or fertilizer on bigger acreage.

1,200 lbhopper capacity
40 ftspread width
16 buhopper volume
  • Spreads seed or fertilizer without parts changes
  • Seed from 3 pounds an acre up to 1,000 pounds of fertilizer
  • Round hopper base prevents lodging
  • Quick Hitch compatible
  • Hydraulic drive and skid steer plates available
Full specifications
Hopper capacity1,200-pound / 16 bushel
Spread widthup to 40 feet wide
DrivePTO
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Herd 1200C page.

Herd 2440 broadcast spreader on a tractor seen from behind

Herd broadcaster

Herd 2440

Large-capacity Herd spreader, with a hydraulic seed gate run from the tractor seat.

2,440 lbhopper capacity
32 buhopper volume
40 ftspread width
  • Hydraulic seed gate from the tractor seat
  • Spreads seed, fertilizer or lime
  • Round hopper base prevents lodging
  • Quick Hitch compatible
Full specifications
Hopper capacity2,440 pounds or 32 bushel
Spread widthup to 40 feet wide
DrivePTO
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Herd 2440 page.

Herd PTO salt and sand spreader on a tractor spreading material on a snowy lot

Herd salt and sand spreader

Herd PTO Salt/Sand Spreaders

PTO-powered 3-point hitch spreaders for ice control, in three sizes.

3sizes
2000 lblargest, wet sand
  • Spreads dry, wet or frozen material
  • Works with bulk or bagged material
  • Available hydraulically driven
  • Electric actuator closes the gate from the cab
Full specifications
Models5.5 / 750S / 1200S
Capacity (wet sand)550 / 1200 / 2000 pounds
Capacity (volume)5.5 / 12 / 20 cubic feet
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Salt/Sanders page.

Herd 750SSS salt and sand spreader hopper on a skid steer loader

Herd salt and sand spreader

Herd 750SSS Skid Steer Spreader

Skid steer mounted salt and sand spreader on the same frame and agitator.

1200 lbwet sand
12 cu ftcapacity
  • Flow valve sets spread width from the seat
  • Universal skid steer attaching design
  • 14-gauge hopper
  • Powder-coated paint
Full specifications
Capacity (wet sand)1200 pounds
Capacity (volume)12-cubic feet
MountUniversal skid steer attaching design

Source: Kasco Salt/Sanders page.

Kasco Scoop-n-Spread hopper on a yellow skid steer loader

Herd salt and sand spreader

Scoop-n-Spread

Skid steer hopper that scoops from the pile, then spreads.

1,200 lbwet sand
12 cu ftcapacity
  • Tilts forward to fill from a sand pile
  • Hydraulic motor drive with cable controls
  • Valve sets spread width
  • 10 gauge steel hopper
  • Optional electric actuator closes the gate from the cab
Full specifications
Capacity (wet sand)1,200 pounds
Capacity (volume)12 cubic feet
MountUniversal skid steer attaching design
DriveHydraulic motor

Source: Kasco Scoop-n-Spread page.

Kasco Dirt Worker tine implement leaving a loose seedbed behind a skid steer

Kasco landscape tool

Kasco Dirt Worker

Skid steer or 3-point implement for rough grading and seedbed finishing.

6 ftworking width
6tine rows
2-½ inloose seedbed
  • Six staggered rows of high-carbon steel tines
  • Works forward and backward
  • All-welded tubular steel
  • Optional sod peeling blade
Full specifications
Working width6-foot
MountSkid steer quick-attach (universal hookup) or 3-point hitch
Tines6 staggered rows of high-carbon steel tines

Source: Kasco Dirt Worker page.

Kasco primary seeder attached to a tracked mini skid steer

Kasco landscape tool

Kasco Seeder for Mini-Skid Steers

Landscape seeder for mini skid steers, with the Walking Beam axle.

48 inworking width
2.5 buseed capacity
  • Seeds forward or in reverse
  • Dual cast iron cultipackers
  • Cast iron seed meters
  • Fits Universal mini skid steers, Toro Dingo and Bobcat
Full specifications
Working width48-inch
Seed capacity2.5-bushel
MountUniversal Mini Skid Steers, Toro Dingo® and Bobcat® Mini Skid Steers

Source: Kasco mini skid steer seeder page.

Kasco Kultipacker roller on a tractor three-point hitch

Kasco landscape tool

Kasco Kultipacker

Roller that firms and levels soil after seeding.

4-8 ftworking widths
620 lb8-foot weight
  • Heavy cast iron press wheels
  • 3-point hitch mount
  • Four sizes from 4 to 8 feet
Full specifications
Working width4 ft. / 5 ft. / 6 ft. / 8 ft.
Weight310 / 365 / 460 / 620 lbs.
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Kultipackers page.

Kasco Krimper with notched disc blades on a tractor three-point hitch

Kasco landscape tool

Kasco Krimper

Disc roller that locks straw mulch into the seedbed for erosion control.

6 / 8 ftworking widths
810 lbKKL-8HD weight
  • Notched disc blades anchor straw without cutting
  • Built-in ballast boxes
  • Standard and heavy-duty models
  • Front and rear parking stands
Full specifications
ModelsKKL-6S / KKL-6HD / KKL-8HD
Working width6 ft. / 8 ft.
Weight330 / 690 / 810 lbs.
Blade spacing8 in.
Blade size16 in. x 9 ga. / 22 in. x 7 ga.
Mount3-point hitch

Source: Kasco Krimpers page.

Drills and seeders at a glance

ModelEco-Drill No-Till DrillVersa-Drill No-Till DrillHay Master Min-Till DrillVari-Slice OverseederPivot Solid-Stand PlanterSeed-n-Pack Primary SeederLandscapers Choice Primary Seeder
Working width6-foot, 8-foot or 10-foot4-foot or 6-foot–4-foot to 10-foot8-foot or 10-foot4-foot or 6-foot5-foot or 6-foot
Hitch3-point or pull-type3-point hitch or ATV pull-type (4-foot)–3-point hitch or ATV pull-type (4-foot only)–3-point hitchCat. 1 or Cat. 2 three-point hitch
Seed meteringHeavy-duty cast iron metering systemGround-driven from rear cast iron cultipacker wheelsGround-drivenPresswheel cultipacker drives meteringPrecision metering systemGround-drivenGround-driven
Ground conditionsNo-tillNo-tillWorked ground or existing standWorked or no-till ground–Prepared seedbeds (disked or tilled ground)Prepared seedbeds

Food plot planters at a glance

ModelPlotters Choice Food Plot PlanterTerra 40 Food Plot PlanterVari-Maxx
Working width4-foot, 5-foot, 6-foot and 8-foot4-foot–
HitchATV pull-type (4-foot) or 3-point hitchCategory I three-point hitch–
Seed metering–Precision cast iron seed metersCast iron meters

Herd broadcast seeders and spreaders at a glance

ModelGT-77-ATVI-258M-12550-3PT750-3PT1200C2440
Hopper capacity1.2 bushel (77-lb)192-pounds, 3-½ cubic feet or 2-⅞ bushels192-pound or 2.8 bushel550 pound or 5 bushels750 pound or 9-½ bushel1,200-pound / 16 bushel2,440 pounds or 32 bushel
Spread widthup to 28 feet––up to 40 feet wideup to 40 feet wideup to 40 feet wideup to 40 feet wide
Drive12V motor12VPTO-poweredPTOPTOPTOPTO
MountATV, UTV, side-by-side or lawn mower2″ receiver, front mount or side mount3-point hitch3-point hitch3-point hitch3-point hitch3-point hitch

Salt and sand spreaders at a glance

ModelHerd PTO Salt/Sand SpreadersHerd 750SSS Skid Steer SpreaderScoop-n-Spread
Capacity (wet sand)550 / 1200 / 2000 pounds1200 pounds1,200 pounds
Capacity (volume)5.5 / 12 / 20 cubic feet12-cubic feet12 cubic feet
Mount3-point hitchUniversal skid steer attaching designUniversal skid steer attaching design

Landscape and skid steer tools at a glance

ModelDirt WorkerSeeder for Mini-Skid SteersKultipackerKrimper
Working width6-foot48-inch4 ft. / 5 ft. / 6 ft. / 8 ft.6 ft. / 8 ft.
MountSkid steer quick-attach (universal hookup) or 3-point hitchUniversal Mini Skid Steers, Toro Dingo® and Bobcat® Mini Skid Steers3-point hitch3-point hitch

Kasco and Herd parts

Kasco's site does not list a parts store or manuals page. Ask the Clinton Tractor parts counter at (315) 853-6151 for Kasco parts, and bring the model name.

  • Coulters
  • Concave opener blades
  • Disc blades
  • Cast iron press wheels
  • Cast iron seed meters
  • Agitators
  • Seed gates
  • Cultipacker wheels
  • Cutting edges
  • Electric actuators
Ask the parts counter

Service department

Clinton Tractor's shop works out of 31 Meadow St. Call the service desk with the make and model, the work it needs and whether we have seen it before, and they will tell you what the shop can take on.

Call the service desk

What Kasco builds into its seeders

Made in the USA

Kasco says all of its products are made in the USA.

About Kasco

Kasco Manufacturing of Shelbyville, Indiana specializes in designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative equipment in the landscape, skid steer, and agricultural fields.

Kasco is family-owned and has been since 1965.

Options

Kasco lists these add-ons on its model pages. Fit varies by model; ask which ones match your machine.

Also available

Find us in Clinton

The yard, the parts counter and the shop share one address, about a quarter of an hour from Utica.

Clinton Tractor & Implement Co.
31 Meadow St, Clinton, NY 13323
Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, closed Sunday
Get directions(315) 853-6151

Driving distance

  • New Hartford 6 mi
  • Utica 9 mi
  • Rome 14 mi
  • Oneida 17 mi
  • Hamilton 20 mi
  • Herkimer 26 mi
  • Cazenovia 31 mi
  • Norwich 42 mi
  • Cooperstown 47 mi
  • Syracuse 49 mi
  • Oneonta 60 mi
  • Cortland 61 mi

Before you visit

Can I see Kasco Manufacturing seeders, drills and spreaders in person?

Call (315) 853-6151 before you drive over and ask which Kasco Manufacturing seeders, drills and spreaders we can show you. The yard is at 31 Meadow St, Clinton, open Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Can you order a model that is not on the lot?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151. Tell us the model and how you will use it, and we will check what we can get.

Do you take trade-ins?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151 and describe the machine you want to trade.

Is financing available?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151 about payment options for the model you are looking at.

How do I ask about a repair?

Call the service desk at (315) 853-6151 with the make and model, the work it needs and whether we have seen it before. They will tell you what the shop can take on.