FIELD-PROVEN ENGINEERING • MODEL SP480

Industrial On-Site Soil & Aggregate Screening Built for Compact Tractors

The MBD SP480 turns your sub-compact and utility tractor into a high-capacity material processing plant. Screen topsoil, compost, gravel, and demolition debris on-site without heavy machinery overhead.

25 HP+
Tractor Towable
35 YD³/HR
Max Throughput
100% Solid Steel
North American Built
MBD SP480 vibrating screen deck actively sorting loam and aggregate on site
01 / 06•Field Screening Action

High-G Material Classification

Active 4' x 8' vibrating screen deck separating loam, topsoil, and rock with zero mesh blinding.

1,200 VPMThrow Frequency
Job Site & Factory Visuals

SP480 Field Deployments & Build Standards

High-resolution photography from Canadian job sites and our Ayr, Ontario assembly facility. Hover to pause marquee, click to inspect full details.

MBD SP480 vibrating screen deck actively sorting loam and aggregate on site
Field Screening Action

High-G Material Classification

1,200 VPMThrow Frequency
Utility tractor loader bucket charging the SP480 low feed hopper directly
Tractor Loader Feed

Compact Tractor Loader Feeding

68" ClearanceLoader Charge Height
SP480 unit profile highlighting Grade 50 steel construction and die spring suspension
Grade 50 Plate Steel

Severe-Duty Plate Engineering

100% Solid SteelCanadian Built
SP480 on road-ready torsion axle hitched to standard pickup truck
Highway Mobility

Highway-Towable Torsion Mobility

No CDL RequiredStandard Half-Ton Towing
MBD Fabrication assembly bay and structural welding in Ayr, Ontario
In-House Assembly

Ayr, Ontario Manufacturing Bay

98% IsolationFrame Vibration Isolation
High output discharge and sorting of oversize rocks and clean fines
High Volume Sorting

Continuous Field Discharge

20–35 Yd³/HrHourly Output
MBD SP480 vibrating screen deck actively sorting loam and aggregate on site
Field Screening Action

High-G Material Classification

1,200 VPMThrow Frequency
Utility tractor loader bucket charging the SP480 low feed hopper directly
Tractor Loader Feed

Compact Tractor Loader Feeding

68" ClearanceLoader Charge Height
SP480 unit profile highlighting Grade 50 steel construction and die spring suspension
Grade 50 Plate Steel

Severe-Duty Plate Engineering

100% Solid SteelCanadian Built
SP480 on road-ready torsion axle hitched to standard pickup truck
Highway Mobility

Highway-Towable Torsion Mobility

No CDL RequiredStandard Half-Ton Towing
MBD Fabrication assembly bay and structural welding in Ayr, Ontario
In-House Assembly

Ayr, Ontario Manufacturing Bay

98% IsolationFrame Vibration Isolation
High output discharge and sorting of oversize rocks and clean fines
High Volume Sorting

Continuous Field Discharge

20–35 Yd³/HrHourly Output
Operator Benefits

Engineered for Contractors, Landscapers & Farmers

Eliminate disposal fees and material trucking costs with tractor-matched mobile screening. Turn waste heaps into reusable on-site inventory.

SECTOR: EARTHMOVING

Small Contractors & Site Prep

Process excavation spoil on-site, salvage clean backfill, and produce saleable bedding sand with zero transport costs. Cut down on off-site hauls and turnaround times.

Payback Cycle:Under 60 Operating Hrs
SECTOR: HORTICULTURE

Commercial Landscapers & Nurseries

Convert raw compost, loam, and mulch into premium grade topsoil at 20-35 yards per hour with standard skid-steer or tractor buckets. Control finished mesh sizes easily.

Output Rate:20 - 35 yd³/hr
SECTOR: AGRIBUSINESS

Agricultural & Farm Operations

Clear field rock, screen composted manure, and build drainage aggregate using existing 25-50 HP farm utility tractors. Eliminates expensive bespoke sorting machinery.

PTO Requirement:Min. 540 RPM Standard

Highway-Rated Ag Mobility

Equipped with heavy-duty torsion axles, safety chains, and DOT lighting kit.

No commercial CDL required for transport
Technical Matrix

Model SP480 Factory Specifications

Precision engineered tolerances built from laser-cut 1/4" structural plate steel.

System ParameterStandard SP480 ConfigurationHeavy-Duty Contractor OptionEngineering Notes
Engine & PowertrainHonda GX160 (5.5 HP) • Industrial Electric StartElectric Start • GASCommercial OHV engine with electric key ignition and low-oil alert
Machine Weight2,400 lbs (1,088 kg) Curb WeightHitch: 154 kg • 340 LBSLightweight balance enables effortless towing behind standard pickup trucks
Overall Dimensions305 x 198 x 142 cm120" L x 78" W x 56" HCompact highway-compliant profile fits standard trailers and equipment yards
Fuel ConsumptionApprox. 1.2 L/Hr (Standard Regular Gasoline)Full-Day RuntimeUltra-economical fuel burn keeps hourly contractor operating costs minimal
Road Safety & FinishMOT / DOT Road LightingEpoxy Primer + TopcoatRoadside warning lights; fully sand blasted with epoxy primer and color coat
Interactive Estimator

Estimate Your Own Numbers

Move the sliders to match how you'd actually run it. See how quickly on-site soil and aggregate screening pays for itself.

10 yd³
2 yd³ (light job)25–35 yd³ (SP480 rated output)60 yd³
$55
$15 (raw fill)$55 (screened topsoil / compost)$120
8 days
1 day / mo8 days (weekends / part-time)25 days (full-time)
$120
$40$120 (est. fuel & consumable wear)$300
Estimated Net Per Month$3,440Revenue after running costs, before finance and labour.
  • Revenue per screening day$550
  • Net per screening day$430
  • Net over an 8-month season$27,520

An illustration, not a quote or a guarantee. Real results depend on your material, your market rate, and how much you run the machine. Ask us for pricing and we'll work through it with you.

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Common Questions

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