Customer Reviews

Scotts Accugreen 1000 Drop Spreader 73445

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I prefer drop spreaders like these to broadcast spreaders because I feel they're more accurate. This spreader is easy to assemble--no tools necessary. You control the coverage by turning a dial on the central cable. It's marked from one to eighteen, so it takes a little guesswork to get the setting you want. The unit's light enough that even my eight-year-old can use it (as long as I don't fill it up all the way). After each use, I simply hose it off, let it dry, fold it up, and hang it on my garage wall. It takes up remarkably little room on the wall, about two foot square.

When one hears the name Scotts, I automatically think "Quality". After buying the Scotts Accugreen 1000 Drop Spreader my thinking has changed. When the spreader is fully loaded with fertilizer, the wheel that turns the feeder mechanism in the hopper slides or skips on the lawn (rubber on the wheels probably would help) plus the handle bends when pushing the spreader (a T-Handle with channel iron would be sturdier). I had a drop spreader from another brand that lasted 22 years with no problems. This Scott spreader just appears to use cheap materials. Unfortunately, I bought this on-line and couldn't check out the product in person and relied on the "Name Brand". You'll be better off going to Wal Mart and checking out the off brand name spreaders there. Oh well, live and learn.

I am happy with the product but I was disappointed to find out that Wal Mart is selling the same thing for $10 less. :(

This is a dandy little spreader that puts the fertilizer right where you want it. I also have a broadcast spreader and it slings fertilizer out into the street or driveway and walks. You especially don't want it slung into flower beds when you are using weed and feed.

For anyone with a small amount of spreading to do this is the tool of choice. This is the second one I have had; the first lasted me over ten years. Well worth the money.

Bought this spreader to use in a small area and it does the job nicely. Not exactly sure why some people that reviewed this item said that the directions were difficult. Outside of someone physically coming out to put it together for you, it really doesn't get any easier to do.

I have contacted Scotts twice over the many years I have the AccuGreen 1000 73445 regarding a broken part. Both times they have been able to provide me with the part FREE OF CHARGE. I did not even pay for shipping! So, if you have a Scotts spreader, look on the side of the hopper for the Model# (it is on the proof of purchase label along with the UPC symbol) and call the Scott's toll-free Consumer Helpline 1-800-543-TURF (I even got someone on a Saturday!). Talk about standing behind your product! I have this spreader almost 19 years!

This spreader is well designed and easy to assemble; works well. Unfortunately, it shares a problem with all drop spreaders: It is very difficult (almost impossible) to end up with a lawn without stripes.

I've pretty much crossed over into the little-old-lady demographic but was still able to assemble this spreader on my own.

Works great and is very easy to push--lightweight and large wheels. I like the accuracy of a drop-spreader better than a broadcast because I only have a narrow lawn in my parking strip. I'll use this for spreading snow-melt in the winter as well.

This small spreader is perfect for my .27 acre lot. I filled it up once and I was good to go. As with any drop spreader make sure you overlap if anything or you will end up with unfertilized lines in your yard. The large wheels make for an easy push. If you need to fertilize a small yard then get this accurate drop spreader. Make it a point to go organic too, it will prevent a lot of problems with your lawn.