Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation

What Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation does

Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation is a family-owned agricultural equipment manufacturer headquartered in Dorchester, Wisconsin, founded around 1960 with over 60 years of continuous operation. The company designs and hand-builds manure spreaders and feeder wagons, primarily serving U.S. livestock, dairy, poultry, and composting operations. Its product portfolio spans three categories: vertical beater spreaders (VB160, VB185, VB235, VB280, MS400, MS485, MS570) with capacities from 160 to 570 ft³ struck, horizontal beater spreaders (300, 350, 2225, 3230, 3280) from 118 to 240 ft³ struck, and compost spreaders (CH280, MS485 Compost, MS570 Compost), plus the FW235 Feeder Wagon at 250 ft³ struck capacity.

The company's products are differentiated by a set of proprietary technical features including Twin Twister Vertical Beaters with abrasion-resistant spiral flighting, Pintle Apron Chain systems with open-barrel design and heat-treated quad-staked pins, High Density Solid Poly box construction with SAE 304 Stainless Steel components, hydraulic apron drives with BERMA In-Line Parallel Shaft Gear Reducers (31.4:1 to 43.6:1), Constant Velocity PTO drive shafts, automatic over-running clutches, and optional Digi-Star scale systems for weight tracking and nutrient record keeping. Products are positioned as durable, hand-built units rather than mass-produced commodity equipment.

The business model is built on hardware sales routed exclusively through an authorized U.S. dealer network, with no direct end-customer transactions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective buyers are referred to the nearest dealer by the company or its state-level sales representatives. Ancillary revenue is generated from replacement parts (shipped UPS C.O.D. with Visa and Mastercard acceptance) and shipping coordination services, with parts warranted for 365 days. Marketing is primarily digital through the company website (emcspreaders.com) supplemented by Facebook and YouTube, while the dealer network serves as the bottom-of-funnel conversion channel. Manufacturing is conducted at the Dorchester, Wisconsin facility under family ownership, with no evidence of institutional equity investment, external funding, or public listing.

Name

Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation

Legal name

Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://emcspreaders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation is a family-owned Wisconsin-based manufacturer of hand-built manure spreaders and feeder wagons, sold exclusively through an authorized U.S. dealer network to livestock, dairy, poultry, and composting operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Manure Spreader Equipment

NAICS

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820), Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42382)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Manure spreaders
• Agricultural equipment
• Feeder wagons
• Compost spreaders
• Vertical beater spreaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manure Spreader Sales: Sale of agricultural equipment including vertical beater, horizontal beater, and compost spreader models. Products are sold through dealer network at fair prices with focus on quality and dependability.
2. Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts and components. Ships UPS C.O.D. and accepts Visa and Mastercard. Parts are warranted for 365 days from date of purchase or remainder of original equipment warranty.
3. Shipping Services: Company makes shipping arrangements to dealers. Customers or dealers may also pick up units at factory.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation designs and hand-builds agricultural manure spreaders and a feeder wagon at its facility in Dorchester, Wisconsin. The product line includes Vertical Beater models (VB160, VB185, VB235, VB280, MS400, MS485, MS570), Horizontal Beater models (300, 350, 2225, 3230, 3280), Compost Spreaders (CH280, MS485 Compost, MS570 Compost), and the FW235 Feeder Wagon, with optional Digi-Star scale kits, spread pans, rock guards, and chute magnets. Units are sold exclusively through an authorized U.S. dealer network for use on livestock, dairy, poultry, and composting operations.

Product overview

Meyer's Equipment Manufacturing Corporation manufactures a portfolio of agricultural equipment centered on manure spreaders and feeder wagons. The product line includes three main categories of manure spreaders: Vertical Beater Models (VB160, VB185, VB235, VB280, MS400, MS485, MS570), Horizontal Beater Models (300, 350, 2225, 3230, 3280), and Compost Spreaders (MS570, CH280, MS485). The company also produces the FW235 Feeder Wagon. Products feature solid poly boxes with stainless steel components, various apron chain configurations (667XH Pintle, 88W Pintle, 67P11), and optional accessories including Digi-Star scale kits, spread pans, and rock guards. All products are built by hand with an emphasis on quality and durability for manure handling operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VB160 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Single axle vertical beater manure spreader with 160 ft3 struck capacity and 288 ft3 heaped capacity, single 88W Pintle chain, and 540 or 1000 RPM PTO compatibility, intended for agricultural operations.
• VB185 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Single axle vertical beater manure spreader with 185 ft3 struck capacity and 305 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 667XH Pintle chain, 30-inch vertical beaters, and optional 560/45R22.5 tires.
• VB235 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Vertical beater manure spreader with 235 ft3 struck capacity and 390 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 667XH Pintle chain, and 540 or 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• VB280 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Single or tandem axle vertical beater manure spreader with 280 ft3 struck capacity and 470 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 30-inch diameter vertical beaters with 10MM thick spiral flighting, twin 667XH Pintle apron chain, and 150 HP minimum tractor requirement.
• MS400 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Vertical beater manure spreader with 400 ft3 struck capacity and 605 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 667XH Pintle or 88W Pintle chain options, and 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• MS485 Tandem Axle Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Tandem axle vertical beater manure spreader with 485 ft3 struck capacity and 735 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 39-inch diameter vertical beaters with 15MM thick spiral flighting, 40-50 ft spread patterns, and 175 HP minimum tractor requirement.
• MS570 Vertical Beater Manure Spreader Vertical beater manure spreader with 570 ft3 struck capacity and 865 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 88W Pintle chain, and 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• 300 Horizontal Beater Manure Spreader Horizontal beater manure spreader with 140 ft3 struck capacity and 244 ft3 heaped capacity, single 67P11 pintle chain, and 540 or 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• 350 Horizontal Beater Manure Spreader Horizontal beater manure spreader with 162 ft3 struck capacity and 284 ft3 heaped capacity, single 67P11 pintle chain, and 540 or 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• 2225 Horizontal Beater Manure Spreader Horizontal beater manure spreader with 118 ft3 struck capacity and 204 ft3 heaped capacity, single 67P11 pintle chain, and 540 or 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• 3230 Horizontal Beater Manure Spreader Horizontal beater manure spreader with 200 ft3 struck capacity and 310 ft3 heaped capacity, single 67P11 pintle chain, and 540 or 1000 RPM PTO compatibility.
• 3280 Tandem Axle Horizontal Beater Manure Spreader Tandem axle horizontal beater manure spreader with 240 ft3 struck capacity and 356 ft3 heaped capacity, single 88W pintle chain, belt-driven beaters with AR400 steel paddles, standard top beater, and 100 HP minimum tractor requirement.
• CH280 Compost Spreader Compost spreader model with 280 ft3 struck capacity and 470 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 667XH Pintle chain, designed for composting operations.
• MS485 Compost Spreader Compost spreader model with 485 ft3 struck capacity and 735 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 667XH Pintle chain, designed for composting operations.
• MS570 Compost Spreader Compost spreader model with 570 ft3 struck capacity and 865 ft3 heaped capacity, twin 88W Pintle chain, designed for composting operations.
• FW235 Feeder Wagon Feeder wagon with 250 struck cu. ft. and 352 heaped cu. ft. capacity, stainless steel and solid poly box with 1/2-inch HD solid poly floor and 3/4-inch solid poly sides, double horizontal beaters, single 667XH pintle apron chain, hydraulic apron drive, and optional Digi-Star scale kit, designed for livestock feeding operations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Digi-StarcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigi-Star provides optional scale kit systems integrated into Meyer's spreaders and feeder wagons. The 3-point load cell system for feeder wagons connects to EZ2500 V Monitor, while spreaders use 5-point load cell systems connecting to EZ400, EZ2810, or NT560 indicators. Digi-Star products enable accurate weight tracking and manure record keeping for operators.
• BERMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBERMA is a world leader in manufacturing In-Line Parallel Shaft Gear Reducers used in Meyer's hydraulic apron drive systems. These gear reducers (31.4:1 to 43.6:1 ratio) provide high efficiency and torque for the apron drive systems across spreader models. BERMA manufactures bevel and cylindrical forged gears for Meyer's equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: Global agricultural equipment giant offering manure spreaders as part of a full-line equipment portfolio. Indirect competitor that pressures Meyer's through dealer relationships, financing, and brand scale in the same dairy/livestock customer accounts.
• Case IH: Major agricultural equipment manufacturer offering manure spreaders within a broad equipment lineup. Competes through dealer financing, full-line bundling, and integrated precision-agriculture solutions in the same farm customer segment.
• New Holland Agriculture: Global agricultural equipment brand offering manure spreaders and livestock equipment as part of a comprehensive product portfolio. Indirect competitor leveraging dealer networks and full-line customer relationships in the same North American farm market.
• Arts-Way Manufacturing: Iowa-based manufacturer of agricultural equipment including manure spreaders, forage boxes, and other farm machinery. Broader product portfolio but overlapping manure spreader offerings serve the same customer base.

Direct peers

• Jaylor Fabricating: Ontario-based manufacturer of vertical feed mixers and manure spreaders. Closely comparable niche equipment maker with overlapping customer base in dairy and beef operations, also offering Digi-Star scale integration.
• Pequea Machine: Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of manure spreaders, tedders, rakes, and other agricultural equipment. Comparable single-category specialist serving similar livestock and dairy customers with similar product positioning.
• Nuhn Industries: Canadian manufacturer of liquid manure tankers, slurry equipment, and related agricultural machinery. Comparable specialty manufacturer focused on manure management with overlapping customer base in North American livestock farming.
• Kuhn North America: Part of the global KUHN Group, Kuhn North America manufactures a comprehensive line of manure spreaders (vertical and horizontal beater models) alongside tillage, hay, and livestock equipment. Direct competitor in the manure spreading category serving North American livestock and dairy operations.
• Balzer Inc. Manufacturer of manure spreaders, tanker trucks, and application equipment. Direct competitor in the vertical and horizontal beater manure spreader market serving large livestock and custom application operations.
• H&S Manufacturing: Wisconsin-based manufacturer of manure spreaders, bale processors, and related farm equipment. Closely comparable niche manufacturer with similar product focus on manure handling and dairy/livestock operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7lc_rOTo_aPyIQdOYcKuuQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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