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Hi Dougie, depends on how often used and what size of lawns.
For small lawns / difficult access, get a hand spreader. Ok for upto say 300sqm - I would get one of these irrespective:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/hand-spreaders/icl-handy-green-hand-...
For larger lawns, depends on budget; would recommend either:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/fertiliser-spreaders/ev-n-spred-2150...
or long time best rated:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/fertiliser-spreaders/icl-sr2000-rota...
Andy, how do you find calibrating them on low application (or double pass) rates?
100% what i would recommend too!
Hi I have been actually be looking at the earthway products 2150 was one of them I was looking at for all the time it will get use doesn't get used that much to be honest
The hand spreaders are not calibrated per say - that sounds bad, but it not a problem, as 1 full scoop weighs around 3kg or just below, so this gives 100sqm coverage at approx 30g/sqm. Then its just a matter of deciding how to apply. I do 2 orthogonal passes at a slightly faster than average pace on the widest opening (5). Some do a single slow pass. We have measurements for each lawn, so it's just a matter of number of scoops or fraction thereof.
Top advice from Andrew for the spreaders. We have both the ICL SR2000 and the handy green one at our disposal
A note re the handheld spreader. There are green ones like this available in garden centres for around £10. Don't buy them - they clog up after a few uses. The ICL/Scotts handy one has 3 screws in the base plate. The earthway red spreader only takes 1kg of granules, so too small for most lawns.
Also, if you're using both the hand one and a wheeled version like the sr2000, then we've found that 2-3mm granule size works on both; go to 3-4mm and the hand one is not so good - clogs. Likewise, go to 1-1.5mm and the SR2000 struggles and needs careful monioring / calibration. Not worth the hassle.
My original use for the hand spreader was for a 3g/sqm pesticde not available anymore - so they are very good at very low dose rates.
Is the earthway 2600a any good
Occasional use only IMO. It's half the price of the 2150, and it shows in component thickness and mechanical mechanisms like the drive/mix spindle transfer.
IMO.
To put it in context, I started with the 2150 and it lasted 3 seasons of very heavy use before components rusting out. I would expect the 2600 to last less. The SR2000's our oldest is over 5 years old and still going strong.
So for occasional use, it's ok, but not several lawns a day.
Whats your biggest lawn at the moment?
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