Scotts 73730 AccuGreen 3000 Deluxe Drop Spreader

by Scotts

Product Features

• Large capacity hopper
• Holds more than 10,000 square feet
• Heavy duty frame
• 22-inch spread pattern
• Fully assembled

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009H53HE
• Item model number: 73730
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,218 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #82 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Spreaders

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Large capacity hopper holds more than 10,000 square feet of Scotts lawn fertilizer. Heavy duty frame for optimum stability. 22-inch spread pattern for maximum coverage and accuracy. Fully assembled and ready to use.

Product Description

Scotts, Accugreen, Drop Spreader 3000, Hopper Holds 10,000 SQFT Of Product & Is 22" Wide, 12" Wheels, Precision Micrometer, Shut Off Bar Design, Locking Release Lever, Heavy Duty Frame, Increased Handle Length, Foam Grip, Tubular Rest Stand, Orange Color Accents, Fully Calibrated.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality, August 31, 2008

By 

Joe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotts 73730 AccuGreen 3000 Deluxe Drop Spreader (Lawn & Patio)

This spreader does not work well with regular granular fertilizer. The bottom opening is plastic and jams frequently. It did not last two seasons (small yard) before the plastic opener handle broke. It's in the dumpster now.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT SERVICE, July 16, 2009

By 

M. Morgan (LERNA, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotts 73730 AccuGreen 3000 Deluxe Drop Spreader (Lawn & Patio)

I have owned the Scotts 3000 spreader for 5+ years. Unfortunately, the plastic opener handle broke last week. I contacted Scotts customer service asked if it was possible to purchase a replacement part. To my surprise, the representative said Scotts would send out a new handle assembly at no charge! Fed Ex brought it today. WOW! Scotts has earned my respect and customer loyalty.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not accurate for granular product, design flaws, but Cust Service is AAA, March 30, 2010

By 

Lake4work (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotts 73730 AccuGreen 3000 Deluxe Drop Spreader (Lawn & Patio)

I've owned for about 7 years and I've had parts replaced twice by Scotts without charge.
1 was the handle, the other the micrometer. And they will send your money back if you are not
100 % satisfied.

I see here many of the ratings say the handle breaks. I figured out what was causing
this. There is a trigger lock underneath and if you don't move it out of the way
you tend to put excess force on the handle to open the hopper to apply product, so after a couple
of years of this it will give way. It's not a great design, but if you learn how
to work with it, it's fine.

It does seem to work accurately with fine to medium product, but not so well with course product.
For drop spreaders, however, I don't think there's anything else out there that's any
better.

Also, it's frustrating when I get a (non scotts) product that shows a delivery rate in pounds per 1,000 sq
ft, (like "apply at the rate of 25 lbs per 1,000 sq ft" and there's no conversion available
to convert this into the numbers on the micrometer. At least not that I can fine.

I just wish there was a better drop spreader out there, but I don't think there is.
(I hate to say this is the best drop spreader out there, but that would be misleading)