Abstract: An improved, more versatile applicator (10) for precisely dispensing granular chemicals, fertilizers or seed, includes a hopper (14) with a metering assembly (40) mounted over a material discharge opening (34) in an inclined wall of the closed, convergent bottom end (18) of the hopper. The metering assembly (40), which is preferably removably secured to the hopper (14), includes a plurality of individual sets of metering wheels (64), receivers (56) and gate plates (60) for precise control and more tolerance to tilt. The metering assembly (40) is also adapted to facilitate thorough clean-out of the hopper (14) as well as removal and replacement of the metering wheels (64) without emptying the hopper.

Abstract: An elongated mobile frame having supporting wheels at its rear end and a pair of elongated support arms pivotally secured at their inner ends to the rear end portion of the frame for movements between operative positions projecting transversely from the frame and forwardly projecting inoperative positions. The support arms have outer support wheels engaging the ground in the operative positions of the arms, the outer support wheels being supported by the frame in the inoperative positions of the support arms. Hoppers for dispensing granular material are mounted on the frame and on the support arms.

Abstract: A wheel mounted frame and a pair of elongated rigid support members having inner end portions pivotally mounted on the frame for movements of the support members between operative positions extending transversely outwardly, each in an opposite direction from the frame, and inoperative transport positions extending rearwardly from the frame. Wheel mounted members support the outer ends of the support members, and tension members are operatively connected to the support members and the frame to releasably lock the support members in their operative positions. A locking arm is connected to the support members to releasably hold the support members in their inoperative rearwardly extending positions, and applicator hoppers are mounted on the support members with adjacent ends of the hoppers in overlapping relationship.