Maintain wide distribution of fertilizer while reducing the necessary time, energy, and fertilizer to cultivate an attractive, even lawn with this broadcast spreader from Illinois-based Agri-Fab. Whereas other types of spreaders often result in overlap or missed strips, creating a line effect on lawns, this broadcast spreader distributes fertilizer in a random spray pattern to cover a distance of 10 to 12 feet. The broadcast coverage nurtures more natural, uniform grass growth, while limiting the needed fertilizer for an extra ecological benefit. Designed for towing behind a tractor, the spreader also can be used for grass seed or ice melt in large open areas.

Just what I wanted

The broadcast spreader I purchased was delivered promptly, in good shape and with nothing missing. Using this tool allowed me to fertilize my 1&1/2 acre lot in a speady fashion and a evenly distribution of the fertilizer. I would recommend this spreader to anyone with a large yard and a riding lawn mower.

Good, dependable spreader

Have used this spreader for 12 years to spread fertilizer, sand, & seed on 3 acre plot. Spreads very evenly, doesn't clog easily, is easy to clean (just hose off) and very corrosion resistant. Depending on the material, the broadcast spread is 8-12 ft. I spread around 350 pounds of organic fertilizer twice a year and this spreader makes that very easy. ^M
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Construction: All metal pieces that contact the fertilizer are stainless steel. Fasteners look like they are zinc plated. Uses standard pneumatic tires. Sturdy, durable non corroding plastic hopper. (no signs of UV cracking after all this time...)^M
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Suggested product improvement would be to add zerk fittings on axle sleeves to make it easier to grease.^M
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Only complaint is that the control settings don't correlate to any major fertilizer brands (Scotts, Earthway, etc.). As a result you need to set application rate by trial and error.