Spreader Opinions on this spreader.....

[phyxer]

Looking for a 3 pt PTO driven spreader that I can use to seed my lawn (bermuda grass) and do the yearly fertilizing and any future overseeding. I don't want to spend anymore than necessary since I'm not wealthy. Here is a link to one I found. Tell me what you think of this one or feel free to recommend a good value spreader that will fit my needs. Thank you in advance. http://www.agrisupply.com/product.asp?pn=70271

Troy

 

[RWolf]

That's a good price. I think I paid almost twice that for mine.

 

[themichelob]

Hi phyxer--
I just finished my fourth year with the metal version of that spreader. I use it in spring and summer for seed and fert. and in winter for sand and ice melter. It's not a precision implement, but has served me very well for my needs. You can certainly pay more for better brand name equipment, but I'm happy with this unit. Regards, Mike

 

[Altex]

I don't have one yet but been looking also. Did you already check this out?

Agrex Tractor PTO Fertilizer Spreader XA250

The one you are looking is $380 and this is $566 ($186 more) but this looks like a better quality. I know you're trying to save $. But, consider this. They also sell the smaller XA150 for the same price of the XA250, so it would seems the XA250 would be a good deal. I would think the cost/quality of a metal one would out weight the cost/quality of the plastic one.

 

[foggy1111]

Yeah....maybe.....but wouldn't the plastic be more friendly with fertilizers? Looks like a buy to me.

 

[lawn_king]

If you are spreading standard prill fertilizer (sulfer coat,poly coat, etc) you will get the best results @ 4 mph ground speed & 325 rpm on the pto.

 

[Mustangous]

did you end up ordering this unit? Just curious because i am looking for one too.

 

[greg_g]

Tell me what you think of this one or feel free to recommend a good value spreader that will fit my needs.

I'm personally not a big fan of plastic hoppers. For yard work on such a small tractor, you might like the sturdier 350# version better: http://www.agrisupply.com/product.asp?pn=34140

//greg//

 

[RJG]

How well do these spreaders handle sand in winter for sanding laneways?

 

[Builder]

I'd go plastic for corrosion resistance. TSC has a reasonably priced one, too.

The plastic is less corrosive, but all the ones I looked at had poor paint on the frames that was coming off while on the showroom floor or yard.