Recommend a good spreader?

[DirtMechanic]

this is the best i have found for the price. is there better?

https://www.google.com/search?q=mos...&ved=0ahUKEwj2jpDKwb7YAhUJOiYKHYKcBJUQgTYIjAU

 

[Silentrunning]

Value wise that is going to be hard to beat.

 

[LIcenter]

If your terrain is relatively flat, there really isn't a need to go overboard in price. Given that, a must have in my book is pneumatic tires for ease of rolling. Also any halfway decent spreader will last a long time if you hose it down after each use. If I had to pick from that list, it would be this one.
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...hUKEwi6iLfr78DYAhViUt8KHfYdAUcQwzwIxQE&adurl=

 

[DirtMechanic]

That looks like a good spreader. It does not appear to have a rearward shield though, and it will cover my legs in whatever is in it. I stumbled across this one, and it looks like they are useing smaller agitators because plastic parts. I broke the single agitator version of this rig, no doubt asking it to do too much.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scotts-E...2476&wl11=online&wl12=172647784&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[DirtMechanic]

I ordered it. 99 usd straight from Scotts, free freight!. Had a little tax but 102 is not bad. I hope this one holds together better than its predecessor.

 

[DirtMechanic]

 

[DirtMechanic]

Too hard to add txt to the mobile web, but it is here. I admonished the ups guy about caring for his spine, because he carried it the 4-500 feet up my drive.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Simple assembly, put on the wheels, insert two outboard washers for the wheels to spin against, and 2 cotter pins in the outboard holes and bent so they stay put. A couple of handle nuts sort the handle out. It has a cell phone holder and and app. No idea why yet, maybe it can track where I missed or tell me if I am doubling back with too much fertilizer.

 

[Theodore Beasley]

It has a cell phone holder? Wow, manufacturers are really in touch with the latest tech aren't they?

 

[DirtMechanic]

I suppose one could binge watch Iron Fist while knocking out the yard work. I would probably run into things. Perhaps it should be restricted to plant related educational videos?

 

[DirtMechanic]

The app they intend you use with the cell is called "My Lawn". It offers a slight description of current lawn conditions with the expected offer of products to be used at the calendar date. Its also tied intothe weather reports and tracks your local rainfall.

 

[Theodore Beasley]

I suppose one could binge watch Iron Fist while knocking out the yard work. I would probably run into things. Perhaps it should be restricted to plant related educational videos?

Haven't had time to see that show yet. I've heard, however, that it's not as good as its predecessors.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Its for a day that is nasty out. I have seen worse.

 

[DirtMechanic]

I took the spreader out for a spin so to speak. The 2 agitators are driven by one wheel and it had a tendency to resist on that side. It was not very pleasant. I removed the free wheel and drilled a hole for a cotter pin and now it is a 2 wheel drive and pushes in a much more balanced and pleasant way.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Update: So the drive pin fell out not doubt due to my previous removal, and both wheels are now placed with a cotter pin and it works really well. Lots of drive power, even pushing even with a full bag of "stuff" in it.