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Manure spreading ratesStrathcona County, Alberta
Custom manure spreading in Strathcona County, Alberta typically costs $152.50 per hour: the median of 10 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $120.00 and $175.00 per hour. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Strathcona County, Alberta
$152.50/hour
Median of 10 surveyed charges, 2014–2018
Low (25th pct)
$120.00
High (75th pct)
$175.00
Rates over time ($/hour)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $95.00 in 2009 to $165.00 in 2014. In 2024 dollars that’s $133.37 to $211.65 (Statistics Canada CPI). Years with fewer than 5 charges are left out of this comparison.
These are surveyed rates: what Alberta producers and custom operators reported actually charging, by county (Alberta Custom Rates Survey, Government of Alberta). Some are “good neighbour” rates. Alberta hasn’t published a newer survey. How we source data
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Individual charges, 2014–2018
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page. 1 charge falls outside the normal range and is excluded from averages.
| Strathcona County | $200.00 | Fendt mfwd 300 hp tractor; Houle 7,900 imperial gallon liquid manure tank. with operator - for top Strathcona County LM dressing | |
| Strathcona County | $200.00 | Strathcona LM Fendt mfwd 300 hp tractor; Houle 7,900 imperial gallon liquid manure tank. with operator - for top dressing | |
| Strathcona County | $175.00 | Strathcona County LM Houle 8 inch lagoon pump; with operator | |
| Strathcona County | $175.00 | Strathcona CC Sp 700 Artex spreaders | |
| Strathcona County | $165.00 | Strathcona CC Fendt 926 260 hp tractor, pull-type 30 foot spreader, one operator | |
| Strathcona County | $140.00 | Strathcona County CC Tandem axle truck-mounted McKee 600 spreader with vertical beaters; with operator | |
| Strathcona County | $135.00 | Strathcona CC Tandem axle truck-mounted McKee 600 spreader with vertical beaters; with operator | |
| Strathcona County | $115.00 | Strathcona County CC Tandem axle truck-mounted McKee 600 bushel spreader; with operator |
Common questions
How much does custom manure spreading cost in Strathcona County, Alberta?
Custom manure spreading in Strathcona County, Alberta typically costs $152.50 per hour: the median of 10 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $120.00 and $175.00 per hour. Charges flagged as data errors are left out. Alberta's survey last ran in 2018, so add for inflation and fuel; recent farmer reports are on PrairieRates.ca.
Does the manure spreading rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 10 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Strathcona County, Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How have custom manure spreading rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in Strathcona County, Alberta went from $95.00 per hour in 2009 to $165.00 in 2014 (+74%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $133.37 to $211.65 (+59% after inflation).
How does Strathcona County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Strathcona County, Alberta median of $152.50 per hour compares with $135.00 for all of Alberta (234 charges, 2016–2018), about 13% higher.
How current are these rates?
They come from the Government of Alberta's custom rates surveys, 2004–2018; Alberta has not published a newer survey. PrairieRates adds anonymous 2026 reports from farmers and custom operators, shown separately once a county has three or more. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
Cite this page
PrairieRates. “Manure spreading custom rates, Strathcona County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/manure-spreading/strathcona-county