⬡ Stainless Steel Hopper
⬡ Stainless Steel Expeller
20 Series
Built to Outlast.
Built in Stainless.
The LEO 20 Series manure spreader delivers commercial-grade performance with a stainless steel hopper and expeller — engineered to handle the toughest spreading conditions with zero compromises. Larger models add full SS construction: expeller throat, side walls, and front and rear panels.
6
Models
3,700–16,000L
978–4,225 gal Range
SS
Hopper & Expeller
120
Heavy Chain (vs 100)
Fab’d
Improved Hammers
Side
Discharge — All Models
Premium Construction
Stainless Steel Hopper & Expeller
The LEO 20 Series doesn’t cut corners on material contact surfaces. All models feature a stainless steel hopper, expeller, and expeller shroud. The 2010–2016 go further — adding full SS expeller throat, side walls, and front and rear panels for the most corrosion-resistant spreader in its class.
Stainless Steel
Expeller Shroud
The stainless steel expeller shroud bottom surface eliminates material buildup, corrosion, and ensures smooth, frictionless discharge from auger to expeller — every single load, every single time.
Stainless Steel
Expeller Throat
The expeller throat — where material transitions from the auger system to the high-speed discharge expeller — is fully lined in stainless steel to prevent wear, corrosion, and clogging at the highest-impact zone.
Stainless Steel
Side Walls
Stainless steel side walls throughout the hopper mean no rust bleeding, no material sticking, and a dramatically longer service life compared to painted or galvanized alternatives that fail under repeated acid manure exposure.
Stainless Steel
Front Panel
The front panel faces constant material pressure and splash-back. Our stainless steel front panel holds up season after season without the paint failure and rust that plague conventional steel spreaders.
Stainless Steel
Rear Panel
The rear panel endures the heaviest mechanical wear as the apron chain pushes material forward. A stainless steel rear panel ensures years of reliable operation without the premature deterioration of standard mild steel.
Full Package
Stainless Steel Hopper & Expeller
Every 20 Series machine starts with a stainless steel hopper and expeller. Step up to the 2010–2016 and you get full SS construction — all five critical panels including the expeller throat, side walls, and front and rear panels — making it the most corrosion-resistant spreader in its class.
Every LEO 20 Series machine runs the same hardfaced fabricated hammer — from the 1006 to the 2016. Ground-up engineered to outlast cast hammers, cut hay and straw in manure, and deliver higher velocity spreading with less vibration.
Hardfaced Front & Sides
Front edge AND both side faces hardfaced — wear protection exactly where impact occurs
ISO View
Square impact geometry creates a perpendicular contact plane at all times — more consistent spreading
Studio View
Wider, square tip profile — more surface area at particle contact for higher-velocity discharge
Competitor Replacement Kit
LEO hammer kits available to upgrade competitor machines — same performance advantage, any spreader
Why the LEO Hammer Wins
Front Edge & Sides Hardfaced
Unlike competitors who only protect the tip, LEO hardfaces both the front striking edge and the side faces — the exact zones that experience the most abrasion and wear.
Square Impact Plane — Always Perpendicular
The LEO hammer tip is wider and square — creating a perpendicular impact plane at every point of rotation. Competitors’ rounded hammer form loses efficiency as the angle of contact changes.
Cuts Hay & Straw in Manure
The fabricated geometry aggressively shreds long-fibered material mixed into manure — eliminating wrapping, clogs, and uneven discharge across the spread width.
22″ Swing Diameter — Higher Tip Velocity
Each LEO hammer covers 2.8″ of expeller width vs the competitor’s 2.6″. Working slightly harder, but the larger 22″ swing diameter provides more velocity at particle contact, producing a better spread pattern with less rotating weight.
Available as Competitor Replacement Kit
Already running a competitor machine? LEO hammer kits are available as direct replacements — bringing hardfaced fabricated performance to spreaders that shipped with inferior cast hammers.
The door opening determines how fast material moves to the expeller. More open area per unit capacity means less restriction and higher throughput. See how LEO stacks up.
Specification
Comp. SL 110 1,000 gal
LEO 1006 ~978 gal
Comp. SLC 126 2,600 gal
LEO 2010 2,640 gal
Comp. SLC 232 3,200 gal
LEO 2012 3,200 gal
Comp. SLC 241 4,100 gal
LEO 2016 4,200 gal
Hammers
12
15
18
15
18
15
18
15
Expeller Swing Dia.
20″
22″ ✓
20″
22″ ✓
20″
22″ ✓
20″
22″ ✓
Door Height (A)
18″
21″ ✓
18″
21″ ✓
18″
21″ ✓
18″
21″ ✓
Door Width (B)
30″
42″ ✓
47″
42″
47″
42″
47″
42″
Door Area (C) sq in
540
882 ✓
846
882 ✓
846
882 ✓
846
882 ✓
In. per Hammer (W÷H)
2.50″
2.80″ ✓
2.61″
2.80″ ✓
2.61″
2.80″ ✓
2.61″
2.80″ ✓
Door Area / Capacity
54%
90% ✓
33%
34% ✓
26%
28% ✓
21%
21%
Construction Specs
Expeller Shaft Dia.
2″
2.5″ ✓
2.5″
2.5″
2.5″
2.5″
2.5″
2.5″
Auger Flighting
.375″
.400″ ✓
.375″
.400″ ✓
.375″
.400″ ✓
.375″
.400″ ✓
Hopper Bottom
.179″
.250″ ✓
.179″
.375″ ✓
.25″
.375″ ✓
.25″
.375″ ✓
Side Panels
.135″
Mild Steel ✓
.179″
Stainless ✓
.250″
Stainless ✓
.250″
Stainless ✓
Spindle Diameter
2.5″
3″ ✓
2.5″
4″ ✓
3.75″
4″ ✓
4.5″
5″ ✓
Hubs
8-Bolt
8-Bolt
8-Bolt
HD 10-Bolt ✓
HD 10-Bolt
HD 10-Bolt
HD 10-Bolt
HD 10-Bolt
1
Same door area, 3 fewer hammers. The LEO achieves the same or greater door opening area as competitors while using 3 fewer hammers — resulting in better balance, less rotating weight, and lower vibration.
2
Reverse auger flighting at door. An extra piece of reverse auger flighting in front of and behind the door creates pressure in the middle — forcing material out faster and more evenly.
3
22″ expeller diameter — more tip velocity. A larger swing diameter produces more velocity at particle contact. Extra velocity, heavier hammer weight, and lower rotational speed creates a better-performing expeller with less vibration.
4
Dynamically balanced expeller. The LEO expeller is dynamically balanced — reducing vibration, extending bushing life, and maintaining consistent performance across the full service life of the machine.
5
Square hammer tip, competitor is rounded. The LEO hammer tip is wider and square — maintaining a perpendicular impact plane throughout its full arc. Competitor rounded hammers lose efficiency as contact angle shifts.
6
Same shaft on every model. LEO uses the same expeller shaft on all machines — 2.5″ across the entire lineup — simplifying parts, reducing inventory, and proving the design is engineered right from the start.
Chain Drive Advantage
Heavier Chains Than the Competition — Standard.
The LEO 2010–2016 chain drive system is specified a full grade above what competitors call “heavy duty.” Every chain position uses a stronger, larger pitch chain to handle the relentless demands of commercial daily spreading.
Chain Position
LEO 20 Series
Competitor Standard
LEO Advantage
Top Auger Chain
#120 Chain
#100 Chain
2 Grades Heavier
Lower Auger Chain
#120 Chain
#100 Chain
2 Grades Heavier
Intermediate #2
#100 Chain
#80 Chain
1 Grade Heavier
Intermediate #1
#80 Chain
#80 / #60 Chain
Matched or Heavier
#120
Highest-Load Positions
Both top and lower auger chains — the two hardest-working positions in the machine — run #120 pitch chain where competitors spec only #100. This means more metal, more strength, more life per chain.
Oil Bath
Sealed Chain Protection
All chains on the 2010–2016 run in a sealed oil bath enclosure — continuously lubricated, protected from contamination, and dramatically extending chain service life compared to exposed alternatives.
Less
Downtime, More Uptime
Heavier chains stretch less, wear slower, and handle shock loads better. When spreading season is short, you need a machine that keeps running — not one that breaks a chain mid-field.
Chain drive system applies to 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 models. 1006 and 1008 use single auger drive system.
Why Side Discharge?
Side Discharge Advantages & Improvements
LEO’s 20 Series side discharge design delivers precise field application and operational advantages that rear discharge simply can’t match — purpose-built for modern farms that demand efficiency and control.
Dual Auger Material Flow
The 20 Series side discharge uses two horizontal augers working in coordination. The top auger continuously moves material rearward while the lower auger consistently supplies the expeller with an even, metered flow — preventing surge loading and delivering a precise, reliable spread rate every pass.
No Surge Loading
Even Flow Rate
Dual Auger Design
Precise Roadside & Berm Application
Side discharge gives operators the ability to spread precisely along fencerows, roadsides, and berms without turning — spreading exactly where it’s needed with no overshoot. This means tighter headlands, less waste, and significantly better nutrient placement on irregular fields.
Fencerow Application
No Overshoot
Tight Headlands
Oil Bath Chain Protection
All chains run inside a sealed oil bath enclosure — dramatically extending chain life, reducing maintenance intervals, and eliminating the constant re-greasing that exposed chains demand.
Dynamically Balanced Expeller
The expeller is precision-balanced to minimize vibration at high RPM — protecting bearings, reducing structural stress, and ensuring consistent spread width across the full capacity range.
Standard Splash Guards
Included splash guards and an expeller deflector shield protect the tractor, operator, and surrounding areas while maintaining maximum spread distance and pattern uniformity.
Low Maintenance Design
Fabricated hammers, stainless steel contact surfaces, and sealed chain drive combine to deliver a spreader that spends far more time in the field and far less time in the shop — maximizing your ROI season after season.
Consistent Spread Pattern
Metered dual-auger delivery combined with the high-speed expeller ensures a reliable, repeatable spread pattern — giving you confidence in even nutrient distribution across every acre, every pass.
Wide Spread Width
The high-velocity expeller delivers an impressive spread width for its class — reducing the number of passes required per field, saving time, reducing fuel consumption, and minimizing compaction.
Full Lineup
Choose Your 20 Series Model
Six models spanning 3,700L to 16,000L — find the right capacity for your operation.
20 SERIES
LEO 1006
Side Discharge · SS Hopper & Expeller
Capacity
3,700L / ~978 gal
Min HP Req.
~70 HP
Discharge / Drive
Side Discharge · Single Auger
Compact side discharge spreader with the same fabricated hammers as the large machines. Large door opening delivers superior ability to handle pen-packed manure with ease.
20 SERIES
LEO 1008
Side Discharge · SS Hopper & Expeller
Capacity
Contact LEO
Min HP Req.
~90 HP
Discharge / Drive
Side Discharge · Single Auger
Steps up from the 1006 with increased capacity and the same side discharge design. Large door opening and fabricated hammers handle pen-packed manure that would bog down lesser machines.
20 SERIES
MOST POPULAR
LEO 2010
Side Discharge Manure Spreader · SS Hopper & Expeller
Capacity
10,000L / 2,640 gal
Min HP Req.
~110 HP
Discharge
Side Discharge Expeller
The 2010 brings serious side discharge capacity to commercial dairy and beef operations. Stainless steel hopper and expeller, dual auger flow, and precision spreading for 10,000L loads.
20 SERIES
FLAGSHIP
LEO 2012
Commercial Side Discharge · SS Hopper & Expeller
Capacity
12,000L / 3,170 gal
Min HP Req.
~130 HP
Discharge
Side Discharge Expeller
At 12,000L / 3,170 gal, the 2012 is purpose-built for high-output commercial dairy operations. Engineered for demanding daily spreading schedules with full SS construction throughout.
20 SERIES
LEO 2014
Commercial Side Discharge · SS Hopper & Expeller
Capacity
14,000L / 3,700 gal
Min HP Req.
~150 HP
Discharge
Side Discharge Expeller
Stepping into true large-scale operation, the 2014 handles 14,000L / 3,700 gal loads with authority. Designed for contract spreading and high-volume commercial dairy and feedlot operations.
20 SERIES
LEO 2016
Flagship Commercial Side Discharge · SS Hopper & Expeller
Capacity
16,000L / 4,225 gal
Min HP Req.
~170 HP
Discharge
Side Discharge Expeller
The largest standard 20 Series model — 16,000L / 4,225 gal flagship capacity for maximum-throughput commercial operations. Stainless steel hopper and expeller, built to dominate the biggest spreading jobs.
Detailed Specifications
Select a model to view full specs
LEO 1006
Side Discharge · SS Hopper & Expeller · Single Auger
Capacity
3,700L / ~978 gal
Min Tractor HP
~70 HP
Discharge Type
Side Discharge
Auger System
Single Auger Drive
Door Opening
Large — Pen-Packed Ready
Hopper
Stainless Steel
Expeller
Stainless Steel
SS Expeller Shroud
Standard (.250″)
Side Panels
Mild Steel
Front Panel
Mild Steel
Rear Panel
Mild Steel
Hopper Bottom
.250″ Steel
Auger Flighting
.400″
Expeller Shaft
2.5″ Diameter
Expeller Swing Dia.
22″
Hammers
15 — Fabricated, Hardfaced
Door Opening (H × W)
21″ × 42″ (882 sq in)
Spindle Diameter
3″
Hubs
8-Bolt
Chain Drive
Standard (No Oil Bath)
Splash Guards
Optional
Why the 1006?
✓Side discharge + 22″ expeller — same design as larger machines
✓21″ × 42″ door opening — outstanding pen-packed manure flow
✓15 hardfaced fabricated hammers — same spec as all 20 Series models
✓SS hopper, expeller & shroud — no corrosion at the discharge zone
HP requirements and select specs are estimated. Contact LEO Agriculture at (608) 480-8512 or info@leoagriculture.com for confirmed specifications on all models.
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Talk to our team about the right model for your capacity needs. Stainless steel hopper and expeller — built to outlast every load, every season.