Customer Reviews

Earthway 2050P Estate 80-Pound Walk-Behind Broadcast Spreader

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is the best spreader I have ever purchased but also the most expensive. The pneumatic tires make the difference. All my other spreaders would come to a dead stop at every lump or bump with chance for spillage. I didn't have a problem with this one and the fertilizer comes out evenly where I don't have to move the gauge to 0 at the corners or when I made my turns. The fertilizer didn't get stuck at the bottom like other spreaders I have used in the past. I also liked the fact there was nothing to assemble, just took it out of the box and it was ready to go.

This Earthway 2050P is the best spreader I have ever owned. It pushes really easy and has very even flow with any setting you desire, it is well made and looks to be very durable.

Everything about this spreader speaks quality, it is an Earthway after all. The only complaint I have is that the handle is pretty short. I feel like I have to adjust the way I walk behind it because of the handle. I don't really, just feel like I should because you are walking closer to it. But then I forget about it and just "spread".

Best spreader owned. Excellent product, precise settings, professional quality and features at homeowner price. Very fast shipment.

The pneumatic tires on this spreader make it possible to go over rougher ground more evenly. If you're tall, the handles could be a bit longer.

Unit works very well. Need more setting information in addition to the pounds per square foot in the instructions. Large fertilizer manufacturers primarily give settings for Scott rotary spreaders, but very few for Earthway. Instructions on fertilizer bag are often different compared to the Earthway instructions.Granular size makes a difference in settings also. Confusing. Pushes well over rough ground, hills etc. Carries a good load.

Enough has been said about the quality of this spreader and I agree with all of it. I just wanted to add a note about Earthway customer service. My spreader arrived with a hole in the box where one of the tubes poked through from rough handling. The hole plug that goes in the end of the tube was missing. I found the Earthway website and sent a message late one evening. I already had a response at 5:11am the next morning to inform me that a replacement part was on the way. That's good customer service! Obviously the person responding made it first priority for the day to address customer issues.

The pneumatic tires on this spreader make fertilizing my yard a breeze and the large hopper means I only have to fill it twice for an acre of property. It spreads very evenly and comes with a conversion chart to find the exact setting for any brand of fertilizer.

This spreader seems very durable and precise with the large rubber wheels over uneven terrain. It saves a lot of time with a wide distribution, however, I used a drop spreader around drives, walks and shrub borders for better control. I sealed a few holes and any openings in the tubular structure with silicone sealer to prevent entrance of any highly corrosive fertilizer and water.

Save yourself the frustration of buying a cheap [Scotts] spreader from one of the box stores and go right to the best. This model is sturdy, has a large capacity so you don't have to reload every 2-minutes, pneumatic tires for a smoother more consistent ride and is compact enough that it will not take up all of the space in your garage or shed when not in use.