Chandler Equipment

What Chandler Equipment does

Chandler Equipment Co. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of agricultural application equipment founded in 1969 and headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. The company designs, fabricates, and sells broadcast spreaders, pull-type spreaders, truck- and floater-mounted spreaders, and auger-style fertilizer tenders used to apply fertilizer, lime, poultry litter, and specialty materials such as rock, gravel, and sugar cane inputs. Its portfolio spans roughly 30 models across six product lines, with capacities ranging from a 2-ton PT-6 FSS pull-type unit to a 770-cubic-foot 24-RDT trailer tender, and notable engineering features include dished spinner discs with engineered flow dividers, walking beam assemblies rated to 28 tons, high-clearance axles for post-emergent application, and stainless steel construction for corrosive materials.

The company has operated continuously for 57 years, currently employs over 100 people, and is run by third-generation family member Jackson Chandler alongside second-generation leaders Brannon and Barry. Its commercial moat rests on long-tenured manufacturing know-how, a 25+ year Platinum Partnership with Raven Industries that bundles precision-ag technology (CR-7 and Viper 4 field computers, variable rate, GPS guidance, ISO, Slingshot) across the equipment line, and a multi-tier distribution model combining regional sales representatives covering nine Southeast and Mid-South states with a nationwide dealer network and a direct parts department.

Revenue is generated primarily through unit sales of equipment and aftermarket replacement parts, with pricing conducted on a quote basis through dealers and direct sales; product list prices are not publicly disclosed. End markets span row-crop farmers, commercial applicators, fertilizer distributors, the poultry industry (its origin vertical), golf and turf operations, sugar cane growers, and road maintenance contractors, with installed equipment across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest.

Name

Chandler Equipment

Legal name

Chandler Equipment Co.

Website

https://chandlerequipment.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chandler Equipment Co. is a family-owned Gainesville, Georgia manufacturer of agricultural broadcast spreaders, fertilizer tenders, and poultry litter spreaders, serving farmers, commercial applicators, fertilizer distributors, poultry operators, golf courses, and specialty crop growers across the U.S. via dealers and regional sales reps, with precision-ag integration through Raven Industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Spreading Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Granular & Fertilizer Spreaders (Broadcast, Drop, Variable-Rate) (AFAAADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fertilizer Application Services & Equipment (Spreading, Injection, Variable-Rate Application) (AFABABAK), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural spreading equipment
• Fertilizer spreader manufacturing
• Poultry litter spreaders
• Fertilizer tender equipment
• Precision agriculture spreading

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing: Chandler Equipment generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of agricultural spreading equipment including fertilizer spreaders, lime spreaders, poultry litter spreaders, fertilizer tenders, and specialty application equipment. Products are sold through dealer networks and direct sales. The company has been in operation for 57 years with an expanding global customer base.
2. Replacement Parts and Components: Full inventory of replacement parts for spreaders, tenders, and conveyors, including Raven application controls. Parts department stocks items dating back to the 1980s. Shipping available via UPS (up to 150 lbs) and LTL Freight for heavier items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chandler Equipment Co. manufactures and sells agricultural application equipment, primarily broadcast spreaders for fertilizer, lime, and poultry litter, along with fertilizer tenders, litter conveyors, and specialty applicators for rock, gravel, and sugar cane. Product capacities range from a 2-ton pull-type spreader for small farms up to 24-ton trailer tenders and 28-ton walking beam heavy-duty units for large commercial operations. The company also offers a full inventory of replacement parts and Raven precision agriculture controls to support installed equipment.

Product overview

Chandler Equipment is a manufacturer of agricultural application equipment, primarily spreaders and tenders for fertilizer, lime, and poultry litter. The product portfolio consists of six main product lines: (1) Fertilizer & Lime Spreaders (16 models ranging from 2-ton pull-type units to 20-ton EXW line with walking beams); (2) Fertilizer Tenders (8 models from 5-ton nurse tenders to 24-ton trailer tenders with various discharge configurations); (3) Poultry Litter Conveyor (32-foot conveyor with self-contained hydraulic system); (4) Poultry Litter, Lime & Shaving Spreaders (3 models including pull-type, truck-mount, and dedicated shavings spreaders); (5) Specialty Application Spreaders (litter treatment, rock & gravel, and sugar cane applicators). The company also offers Raven precision agriculture integration across its spreader products for GPS guidance, variable rate application, and data management through their Platinum Partnership with Raven Industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nurse Rite: Auger tender product line for fertilizer handling and transport
• FSS
• EXW
• PTT-FT
• FT/FTL/FTLH

Products and services

• PT-6 FSS Spreader A 2-ton capacity pull-type fertilizer and lime spreader designed for small farmers, hobby farms, food plots, and turf applications. Features twin 24-inch spinner dishes, ground wheel or PTO drive, and ISO system capability for variable rate applications.
• 9-PT-FT Spreader A single-axle high clearance broadcast spreader designed for post-emergent field applications. Features twin 24-inch spinner dishes, 12,000-pound rigid axle, and options for high-clearance configurations to avoid damaging adolescent plants.
• ATL-FSS Spreader A single-axle high-clearance broadcast spreader designed for post-emergent applicators with 35-inch axle clearance. Features 250 cubic foot capacity, adjustable axle from 72 to 120 inches, and variable rate capability.
• AT-FTLH-EXW Spreader Part of the EXW line with 4-blade spreader design offering a Widespread pattern. Holds 10 tons of fertilizer and 12 tons of lime, with spread widths up to 70 feet for fertilizer and 50 feet for lime. ISO capable for variable rate applications.
• Golf Course Spreader A single-axle broadcast spreader designed for golf course and turf industry applications. Features 304 stainless steel construction, PTO drive spinners, and optional hydraulic rate control system for enhanced accuracy and as-applied mapping.
• Orchard & Grove Spreader A low-profile single-axle broadcast spreader specifically designed for orchard and grove applications. Features 304 stainless steel construction with optional banding attachment to divert material directly to trees.
• PT-10 FSS Spreader A tandem-axle broadcast spreader designed for fertilizer and seed applications. Features twin 24-inch spinner dishes, tandem 7,000-pound torsion axles, and multiple options for mild steel or stainless steel construction.
• PT-12 FSS Spreader A tandem-axle broadcast spreader for fertilizer and seed applications with 185 cubic foot (6 ton) capacity. Features tandem 7,000-pound torsion axles and full ground wheel, PTO, or hydraulic drive options.
• 10-PTT-FT Spreader A mid-size fertilizer/lime tandem-axle pull-type spreader with 6-ton capacity. Features torsion axles for smooth operation over varied terrain and available in mild steel, 409 stainless, or 304 stainless construction.
• 20-PTT-FT Spreader A mid-size fertilizer/lime tandem-axle pull-type spreader with 8-ton capacity. Features quick-change sprockets for high/low rates, tandem 10,000-pound axles, and 245 cubic foot capacity.
• 35-PT-FTLH EXW Spreader Part of the EXW line featuring 4-blade spreader design with Widespread pattern. Holds 10 tons of fertilizer and 12 tons of lime with ground speeds up to 14 MPH. Features a 20-ton walking beam assembly.
• 40-PTT-FT EXW Spreader Part of the EXW line with 4-blade design for accurate Widespread pattern. Holds 12 tons of fertilizer and 16 tons of lime with 80-foot swath for fertilizer. Features 24-ton walking beam assembly and belt-over-bar chain.
• 45-PTT-FT EXW Spreader Part of the EXW line with 4-blade design featuring Widespread pattern accuracy. Holds 14 tons of fertilizer and 20 tons of lime with 90-foot fertilizer swath. Features 28-ton walking beam assembly.
• FT Truck Mounted Fertilizer and Lime Spreader A truck-mounted spreader designed to fit single axle, tandem axle, or semi-float truck chassis. Features field-proven dished spinners with 6-blade design for accurate spread patterns. Available in 11 to 16-foot models.
• FTL-EXW Fertilizer and Lime Spreader A truck-mounted spreader with 4-blade dished spinners producing an oval pattern. Features 70-foot spread width on fertilizer and 50-foot on lime, with guidance and rate control ready systems.
• FTLH-EXW Fertilizer and Lime Spreader Designed for floater chassis with 90-foot spread width on fertilizer and 60-foot on lime. Features 4-blade dished spinners with oval pattern for faster ground coverage.
• 5 Ton Nurse Rite Auger Tender A 5-ton capacity nurse tender available in skid mount or trailer platform configurations. Features 8-inch diameter stainless steel tube auger, 170 cubic foot capacity, and self-contained 18 HP Honda engine hydraulic system.
• 8 Ton Nurse Rite Auger Tender An 8-ton capacity nurse tender with 8-inch diameter stainless steel tube. Features 265 cubic foot capacity, optional two-compartment hopper, and self-contained 18 HP Honda engine for reliability.
• 12-RDT Fertilizer Tender A 12-foot rear discharge truck tender with 2-compartment design and 310 cubic foot capacity. Features stainless steel gates, 37-degree slope sides, and 15-foot stainless steel auger for fast unloading.
• 16-RDT Fertilizer Tender A 16-foot rear discharge truck tender with 2-compartment hopper and 495 cubic foot capacity. Features fast cleanouts, stainless steel gates, and 18-foot stainless steel auger.
• SDT-MH 16 Fertilizer Tender A 2-hopper, 4-compartment side discharge truck tender with 500 cubic foot capacity. Features 20-foot stainless steel auger tube and grease bank for easy maintenance of all bearings.
• SDT-MH 18 Fertilizer Tender An 18-foot side discharge truck tender with 3-hopper design and 575 cubic foot capacity. Features 20-foot long 10-inch diameter auger tube for fast unloading of self-propelled machines.
• SDT-MH 24 Fertilizer Tender A 24-foot side discharge trailer tender with 3-hopper, 6-compartment design and 775 cubic foot capacity. Features 62 HP Deutz diesel engine, 40-foot D.O.T. certified trailer, and ABS air brakes.
• 24-RDT Fertilizer Tender A 24-foot rear discharge trailer tender with 2-hopper, 770 cubic foot capacity. Features 46 HP Deutz diesel engine, hydraulic gates and clean-out doors, and 32-foot D.O.T. certified trailer.
• Chandler Litter Conveyor A 32-foot litter conveyor that makes loading spreaders and semi-trailers easy. Features self-contained hydraulic system powered by 18 HP Honda engine and scissor-type hoist with dual cylinders for adjustable discharge height.
• C/L Pull-Type Litter and Shavings Spreader A pull-type litter and shavings spreader available in 10 to 26-foot units. Features scalable frame and suspension options, mechanical or hydraulic drive, and configurable for lime spreading applications.
• C/L Truck-Mount Litter and Shavings Spreader A truck-mounted litter and shavings spreader available in 12 to 26-foot configurations. Features highly configurable options with mechanical or hydraulic drive systems for rate-controlled applications.
• Shaving Truck Spreader A truck-mounted spreader specifically designed for application of shavings or sawdust. Features low-profile design, 48-inch wide floor, and 30-inch spinner disc with specially designed blades for even broadcasting.
• Litter Treatment Spreader A PLT (Poultry Litter Treatment) truck spreader for pre-flock application in poultry houses. Features 304 stainless hopper, 316 stainless spinner guards, and 12-inch stainless steel auger for handling corrosive materials with in-cab controls.
• Rock & Gravel Spreader A heavy-duty spreader designed for road maintenance and construction industry. Features 7-gauge mild steel hopper, belt-over-bar chain, and in-cab controls for spreading rock, gravel, sand, and lime materials.
• Sugar Cane Applicator A sugar cane fertilizer applicator with 4-inch stainless steel auger delivery system. Features Y-Drop or straight drop tube options for placing fertilizer, with press wheel drive and optional hydraulic drive on the conveyor chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 tons in 15 minutes or less unloading capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Raven IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum Partnership with Raven Industries established over 25 years of growth alongside Precision Ag development. This partnership provides Chandler with exclusive access to Raven's precision agriculture technology including CR-7 and Viper 4 field computers, GPS guidance systems, variable rate technology, and ISO capabilities. Chandler integrates these technologies across their equipment line and receives 24/7 troubleshooting support from Raven.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• J&M Manufacturing: J&M builds fertilizer tenders, grain carts, and agricultural equipment including Tender Trailers and Side-Drive Tenders that directly overlap Chandler's fertilizer tender and spreader lines.
• Meyer Manufacturing: Meyer manufactures manure spreaders, fertilizer/lime spreaders, and related agricultural equipment, with comparable dealer distribution and customer segments to Chandler.
• Stoltzfus Spreaders: Stoltzfus manufactures agricultural lime and fertilizer spreaders, including pull-type and truck-mounted models, directly overlapping Chandler's fertilizer/lime spreader portfolio across the same Northeast/Mid-Atlantic dealer channels.
• BBI Spreaders (BBI Engineering): BBI builds hydraulic and ground-driven fertilizer/lime spreaders for agricultural and golf/turf markets, closely comparable to Chandler's spreader line including their precision-ag and high-clearance offerings.
• New Leader Manufacturing: New Leader is a leading manufacturer of high-capacity fertilizer/lime spreaders, including the Hi-Way and L1000 lines, serving the same commercial applicator and dealer channels as Chandler.
• Adams Fertilizer Equipment: Adams manufactures fertilizer spreaders, tenders, and application equipment for agricultural dealers and applicators, with a product range and dealer distribution model that closely mirrors Chandler's.

Emerging players

• Salford Group: Salford produces tillage, fertilizer application, and cover crop seeding equipment with growing precision-ag capability, competing with Chandler in the variable-rate spreader category and serving overlapping dealer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Case IH (CNH Industrial): Case IH is a major full-line agricultural equipment manufacturer offering fertilizer applicators and precision-ag systems, overlapping with Chandler in fertilizer application but as part of a broader tractor and implement portfolio.
• John Deere: John Deere offers nutrient application equipment and integrated precision-ag platforms that compete with Chandler's Raven-integrated spreaders, while also providing broader financial and dealer scale advantages.
• AGCO Corporation: AGCO (including Massey Ferguson, GSI, and others) offers fertilizer application and spreader equipment as part of a full-line agricultural equipment portfolio, competing with Chandler in select dealer and applicator channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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