Customer Reviews

Earthway 30-Pound Set-Up Residential Broadcast Spreader with 8-Inch Wheels 1950

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This is a very good spreader for light, residential use. I have about 5,000 sq ft of lawn, and use a spreader about 3 times a year. For that type of use, this is a perfect match -- it is small, easy to store, and spreads very well. If you have more a more demanding application, you'll want to get something that is more beefier in construction.

I had a low-end Scotts spreader that lasted about 17 years. It died on me, and I wanted to replace it with something similar. This cost $15, which was $10 less than the best price I could find for a Scotts Basic model. Excellent value for the price, and it works well. The gearing is all plastic and is designed for light use. But, if light use is what you're looking for, this model will be a good choice.

If you need functional, light weight, easy to use, durable, good plastic and easy to assemble - then this is the product. I have no problems fertilising my medium size lawn 30' x 40'. It is a pleasure to use and store. BIG PLUS - it was really inexpensive. Hope that helps.
Natalie

I've had it for less than a year and i just took it to the curb for gatbage pickup. the wheels fall of... bottom line dont buy this piece of crap... spend 20 more dollars and get something that lasts longer.

This spreader is very light weight and may not last long with hard or frequent use. I have had several different brands of spreaders over the years and they all corrode and degrade in critical operating areas even when kept clean and oiled. This spreader is no exception, and now it is corroded around the axel/spreader head and doesn't operate as it should. It never had the structural rigidity to hold heavy loads of fertilizer and has proved to be fragile and no better or worse than many other competing brands. I got what I paid for but don't recommend it.

Well, one of the wheels would not stay on the spreader which is, sort of, um, necessary in order to spread grass seed. I realize that this is a low priced piece of equipment but is it too much to ask even a low-priced spreader to be able to roll on two wheels for more than 20 yards?