I have a Dutch_Kirby single spreader on my TR98, with separate hydraulics. had tried "the spreader" on my TR 95; when I moved it to the '98 and plumbed it into the reel drive, I didn't have adequate oil flow so went to the add-on hydraulics, before I found that I had a faulty hydr. flow adjustment valve, so I'm not sure what to think about the reel drive. one benefit to the add-on is that if you want to shut off the header while you unload, the chaff spreader keeps running. however, corn cobs can be thrown forward and knock the drive belts off the add-on pump. I would encourage you to look at adding on a sensor so you know if the chaff spreader stops spinning while you're cutting. both my Dutch_Kirby and 'the spreader' jammed up several times, usually in higher-yielding, green stalked milo, but also in weedy wheat and in corn, if a cob jams the spreader in its housing. it takes VERY little time to completely fill the rear of the combine and a lONG time to dig it out, not to mention damage to the discharge beater. this Dutch_Kirby already has the mounting for a sensor, just had to run a wire and light to the cab. but for no-tilling, I agree w_ Ilnewholland that it is a must, at least for me running 30' platform.