2024: 70 Years BERGMANN Spreaders

    Milestones

    • The first BERGMANN manure spreader, the M 50, in a 1955 brochure.

      1954

      With its introduction of the stable manure spreaders M 50, M 60 and M 70 with a gross weight of 2.5 to 3 tonnes, BERGMANN sets out to become a specialist in spreading technology.

      1959

      The M 75, with a gross weight of 3.5 t, replaces the M 70.

    • The AL 10 add-on loader makes the BERGMANN manure spreader even more versatile.

      From 1960

      The L 100 semi-portal add-on loader for loading dung, straw, hay and more joins the product family.

      From 1962

      Series M 42 to M 82 are introduced: five models for use as manure spreader and multi-purpose trailer with single- and twin-axle chassis, higher load volume and a gross weight of 2.2 to 3.5 t. To increase the spreader’s scope of use, the AL 10 add-on loader for grass, straw, beet foliage and more is developed.

    • The BERGMANN product range of manure spreaders in the mid-1960s .

      Towards the end of the 1960

      the M-series is expanded with the M 92, with a gross weight of 5.7 or 6.5 t.

      In the early 1970s,

      the twin-axle M 102 with 7.1 t gross weight joins the range.

    • The BERGMANN M 92 TA – shown here with side wall extensions – was the first manure spreader with a tandem chassis.

      In the early to mid-1970

      the five models M 42 to M 82 are replaced with the six models M 44 to M 84.

      These feature a higher load volume (4.9 to 7.5 m³), a greater 
      track width, larger tyres and a higher gross weight (3.1 to 5.7 t) 
      than their predecessors.

      Like the M 92 and M 102, they are built until around 1990.

    • One of the first BERGMANN universal spreaders, the TSW 800, in the field.

      1980s

      A new generation of spreaders is born, with the single-axle models 
      M 450, M 550, M 600 and M 700 SG as well as the tandem models 
      M 800 GTA, M 1200 and M 1600 with spring suspension. They have 
      a gross weight of 4.5 to 16 t and are equipped with a two-beater 
      auger spreader unit as standard. 

      Starting with the M 700 introduced in 1994, the spreaders sport 
      steel side walls.

    • The BERGMANN M 800 with 8 t gross weight, 10 m³ load volume and two-beater auger spreader unit in action.

      1991

      The first universal spreaders join the range: the single-axle TSW 700 
      and the tandem model TSW 800. Both feature a two-beater milling 
      unit with a passage height of 1250 mm and a disk spreader unit.

      The new universal spreaders allow spreading widths of up to 22 m 
      as well as precision placement of other materials beside stable 
      manure.

      Throughout the 1990s, the range of manure and universal 
      spreaders is continually expanded, with models with a gross 
      weight of up to 18 t and load volumes of up to 21 m³.

      Meanwhile, the throughput rates of the spreader units are also 
      increasing steadily.

    • The BERGMANN M 1614 SX manure spreader in action in 1997, sporting the prototype SX spreader unit with a passage height of 1400 mm.

      1994

      The PILOTBOX for spreaders is introduced. Used to this day with 
      slight modifications, it allows convenient operation of the spreader 
      via a central operator box.

      Since 1995,

      BERGMANN uses only 14 x 50 mm round-link steel chains as scraper 
      floor chains. With a breaking load of 25 t per chain, these remain the 
      benchmark for scraper floor durability to this day.

      Towards the end of 1996,

      the first spreader with a body width of 2050 mm is introduced 
      – the TSW 1818 S. 

    • The BERGMANN VARIOSIX body swap chassis with TSW A 21 spreader body.

      1998

      The VARIO body swap chassis range joins the product family, allowing the use of a range of bodies – spreaders, forage harvesters, tanks or tippers – with just a single chassis.

      This was also the start of chassis models with hydraulic axle compensation, tridem chassis, and weighing systems for spreaders.

      1999

      With a new optional feature, the electromagnetic ME control panel, introduced in 1996 for convenient operation, can now be connected to the UNI-Control S automatic spread rate control system.

      1996

      The first spreader with a body width of 2050 mm is introduced – the TSW 1818 S.

    • In 2001, the TSW 1414 S was the first spreader on the market with a conical all-steel bin and the new, modern design.

      2001

      The first spreaders with conical all-steel bin are produced.

      This design has many benefits: reduced wear of the side walls, 
      a reduced power demand from the tractor, an improved spreading 
      pattern and no material compaction and blockages in front of the 
      milling or spreader unit.

      The BERGMANN TSW 2016 S universal spreader is tested by the 
      German agricultural association, DLG. For its functionality, quality 
      and exceptional spreading precision, it was awarded the 
      “DLG anerkannt” (DLG Approved) quality seal.

    • BERGMANN’s first self-propelled machine: Mercedes Actros with TSW A 19 spreader body.

      2005

      BERGMANN presents the TSW A 19 spreader body at the Agritechnica. Mounted on a Mercedes Actros, it is the first self-propelled machine and features GPS control for exact spreading.

      2009

      The new M 1080 manure spreader and the hydraulic chassis for the TSW 6230 S are presented at the Agritechnica.

      The futureproof ISOBUS operation is introduced.

    • The tested spreaders: M 2120 T, TSW 2120 E, TSW 3140 T, TSW 5210 S and TSW 6240 S.

      2011

      BERGMANN embarks on an extensive test of its fleet with the DLG. Five manure and universal spreaders receive the DLG quality seal for very good or good “stable manure distribution quality” and “stable manure and compost distribution quality”.

      The M 2120 manure spreader is presented at the Agritechnica.

      2015

      The TSW 5210 W weighing spreader is introduced, later followed by the models TSW 6240 W and TSW 7340 W.

       

    • The TSW 2140 E low-bed universal spreader in action.

      2017

      BERGMANN presents its first low-bed spreader, the TSW 2140 E, at the Agritechnica.

      This model stands out from its competition with its unique design, featuring a 1800 mm wide trough and large VF 480/95 R50 tyres.

    • The TSW 6240 W universal spreader with its wide V-Spread unit is capable of working widths of up to 36 m.

      2019

      The new, patented wide spreading unit V-Spread is presented at the 
      Agritechnica. With its spreader disks arranged in a V-pattern, it allows 
      working widths of up to 36 m.

      Also new in the range: the 2-Spread hybrid spreader unit with its 
      two large, vertical beaters, used on the M 2140 E low-bed manure 
      spreader. The 2-Spread was developed to allow exceptionally high 
      throughputs.

    • The M 2140 E low-bed universal spreader with 2-Spread hybrid spreader unit.

      2022

      Further comprehensive DLG tests:

      The V-Spread and 2-Spread units are awarded the “DLG Approved” quality seal for their outstanding spreading quality.

      The DLG test also covers the new ExaRate weighing compensation system included in the ISOBUS software.

    • The demonstrator of the BERGMANN XPERT 5.25 at the Agritechnica 2023.

      2023

      The new generation of spreaders with a completely new design concept hits the market.

      The demonstrator of the BERGMANN XPERT 5.25 is presented at the Agritechnica 2023.

       

      To be continued…

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