Customer Reviews

Scotts 74101 Basic Broadcast Spreader

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I've bought the cheap spreaders before this one and have to say this one out performs the rest. Good, even distribution of fertilizer, easy to put together. Money well spent.

The wheel broke as the spreader was being assembled and Scotts hasn't seen fit to send the replacement they promised. With snow on the ground now, it's not that important but I'd say old Scotts is not quite up to par.

These are junk ... the last one I'll buy from Home Depot or Lowes ... the axle/rotor mechanism doesn't work well and the handle, while made to disassemble easily and fold, is a severe weakness of the unit. It's very frustrating to be pushing 25 lbs of fertilizer only to have the axle lock-up and spill half of the load on the lawn - it burns the grass and is time consuming to clean up. Scotts has low brand reputation with me ... words like "cheap" and "consumer grade" and "Made in China" come to mind ... boy something more commercial grade and use it for years to come, that's my plan.

Very poorly built product. As others have warned, the axle locks up. Then the flimsy metal twists, and the whole thing falls apart. Lasted for about two uses.

I did use Scott's products in this spreader and it worked fine. I have a 6,000 sq foot lot that is very bumpy with plenty of holes and the spreader just went right over them. I cannot speak to the longevity of it as this is my first season with it but assembly was very easy, done in minutes, and it is as sturdy as plastic can be. I just think it is a bit overpriced for what it is.

This spreader is horrendous. It lasted for about 5 uses before falling apart. Unfortunately, there are not many alternatives in the stores.

This is a real nice spreader for small lawns. It fits nicely on top of my mower for storage. Handles can also be folded down for storage. I decided to be my own lawn service and have been very pleased with this spreader. Very nice product and good price.

First of all took me forever to put this together. Had to go on Youtube to get a full length video on how to attach just one piece. Haven't used it yet but will be using it for when winter comes to spread salt.

Fairly easy to assemble. Once assembled, it worked great!! Easy to clean and since it is not metal, I don't have to worry about rusting. Great product at a great price from this company.

Bought the spreader now called the (standard Model) for $ 26. Worked fine on Fescue grass but then locked up when I used it on Zoysia grass. Wheels an axle locked up. This spreader should be used by those who ONLY have a level lawn, less then 10,000 sq feet and only use Scott products (fine particles ) in it. Anything otherthen the Scott sized particle may not work in this unit because of its design. My lawn guy told me to get an Earthway push or a John Deere that I can hook up to my ZTR. Now I must get hitch bracket for Zero Turn Mower. I cut 1.5 acres of grass. The Earthway and John Deere models all cost major $$$. He sys that is because they last. Lesson learned.