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Budget fertiliser spreader

Posted by Peter sellers on December 24, 2022 at 8:17am

Looking for a budget pedestrian broadcast spreader,  it's only for very occasional use on small areas. So please no recommendations for ICL machines at £800 !

Has anyone used/got any of the Chinese generics ?

Looking for one with rod control not cable shut off , pneumatic tyres and a relatively even spread, know from experience that even the premium brands don't spread evenly.  From reviews many seem a nightmare to assemble so thoughts on this also. Thanks. 

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    Andrew Watts December 24, 2022 at 12:25pm

    If only for small areas, say upto 500sqm then a hand sreader will be a good choice:

    https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/icl-handy-green-hand-held-spreader.html

    Holds about 2.5-3kg when full, so thats good for 100sqm. You'll need to use smaller granule ferts 1-3mm say. But easy to use, can be very accurate if you know lawn size, and obviously a lot less than a pedestrian spreader.

    Handy Green Hand Held Spreader
    Scotts Handy Green Hand Held Spreader - High quality, easy to use hand held spreader, ideal for use on small lawn areas for spreading seeds & fertili…
    • Peter sellers > Andrew Watts December 24, 2022 at 12:38pm

      Andrew,  thanks but need something for around 20 kg

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    Andrew Watts December 24, 2022 at 2:15pm

    Why may I ask if its for only small lawns?

    For 20kg, then I used one of these as my first machine for a few years before upgrading to the ICL/Scotts ones. Was very happy with it.

    https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/earthway-2150-seed-and-fertiliser-sp...

    EarthWay 2150 Seed and Fertiliser Spreader
    Earthway Ev-n-Spred 2150 Commercial Broadcast Spreader - 50lb/23kg capacity with hole drop shut-off system ensures an even spread pattern. In stock.
    • Peter sellers > Andrew Watts December 24, 2022 at 4:06pm

      Andrew, should have been more specific on areas we needed it for, a small lawn to us is around 1000 Square Mt's as we are primarily commercial contractors. 

      Yes looked at the Earthway 2150 but it seems unavailable  from uk suppliers  apart from Amazon at £540 !! Reading the reviews on Amazon com , the American site everyone saying nightmare to assemble ?

      • Lawnman > Peter sellers December 31, 2022 at 4:43pm

        I would highly recommend this spreader, might just be out of stock till season commences. Dead easy to assemble just follow the instructions. Pitchcare , Agrigem, Progreen all possible stockists.

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    Busy Bee Garden Services Limited December 24, 2022 at 3:14pm

    We love our green ones and have one on each van, also have used the earth way and was good...

  • Gary R December 31, 2022 at 11:34am

    I have this Cobra spreader

    https://www.thegreenreaper.co.uk/cobra-hs23-22kg-push-broadcast-spr...

    I found it a nightmare to put together. Plus if you don't thoroughly clean it after each use the fert can cause what looks like rust spots on the chrome work below the hopper.  Other than that. It's a good spreader and not to expensive 

    Cobra HS23 22kg Push Broadcast Spreader
    The 22kg broadcast lawn spreader from Cobra fully deserves The Green Reaper Best Seller trustmark.  Compared to similar models in this price bracket…
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