45-0463 Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader,130 lb. Hopper Capacity Designed for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt with Universal Hitch,12 ft. Spread Width for Riding Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

I've owned this lawn spreader for over a decade now, and it has served me well despite some signs of wear and tear like cracking tires. I appreciate the plastic parts, as they withstand the corrosiveness of lime and fertilizer much better than metal. Maintaining it by washing, drying, and coating metal parts with WD40 after each use has helped prolong its lifespan. The slimed tires have been a bonus since day one. I have a beautiful landscape with varying terrains, from grassy meadows to wooded areas. While the spreader handles most areas well, some aggressive spots require adjustments in material distribution for better traction and stability. Occasionally, items getting caught can hinder the spinner's function, especially on challenging terrain. The aging unit shows signs of paint flaking, and I've had to reapply slime this year, signaling a need for refurbishment.Despite minor issues like paint wear and occasional blockages, this spreader has been a cost-effective investment at just $15 per year. I plan to enhance it with an edge guard and explore seat activation for the next unit to improve functionality. Remember not to over-tighten the plastic components to prevent cracking.

Assembly instructions OK but make sure you do a parts count first and then follow instructions exactly- tightening nuts too soon may make it difficult to fit other pieces later. I came up short one hopper brace, probably because the shipping box was flimsy and the part just slipped out. Operates just fine, though on/off handle can be difficult to reach, and if you start the flow before putting your tractor in motion it will dump excess whatever it is you're spreading in one place, which might kill the grass. So it's a bit of a contortion act. Hopper will not empty completely if hitch position is low because material will slide toward the front of the hopper and not reach the dispensing slot. I have contacted the vendor about getting a replacement brace, we'll see how that goes. All that being said, it can put down more in an hour than a smaller spreader can do in a day. I can also use it to salt my driveway in winter, so that's double-duty for me.

Just completed spreading granular insecticide on 5 acres of lawn, and it worked perfectly. Just an fyi when assembling it: When you're at the point of attaching the wheels to the axle, be sure to put the first wheel on the axle that has the "cotter pin hole in it". There is only one side of the axle that has a cotter pin hole in it, the other side doesn't. This is so when the tires move, it forces the axle is to spin as well (because the cotter pin goes through the wheel and through the axle), which causes the spreader disc under the hopper to spin. If that cotter pin isn't installed through the one wheel & the axle, then that spreader disc won't spin & it will thus be useless. If you accidentally install the wheel on the side of the axle without the cotter pin hole first, you'll have a very difficult time getting that axle cotter pin installed. This is very important! I'd recommend this product as it's a good value imo.

We have a 20 acre farm and about 5 acres of it needs to be receded for our small herd of cattle. Looking forward to using this. It seems to be well built. We will be attaching it to our ATV and it seems like it will be super stable. I love that it has a high storage capacity for a big bag of seed. Once assembled it's really not that heavy and easy to move around. It was a little bit complicated to put together. Just take your time, it took about 45 minutes. But once it's together it's super stable and a good value for your money. We didn't have any missing parts. And I think this is going to fit right into our need at the farm perfectly.

It seemed fine after I assembled it (which was easy to do) except the spring clip that is used as an agitator near the hopper gate looked like there is know way it would stay in place so I made a mental note to safety wire the clip to prevent it from coming out but said I will use it once then fix it. 20 minutes after using it the spring clip was missing and I had also purchased the screen (which is a flimsy ripoff that should have come with the unit) to prevent clots from jamming up the hopper gate and easier on the agitator. I spent an hour looking in my 1 acre yd and did not find it so I figured my tractor tire would some day. The gate lever locking wing nut assembly is plastic (maybe nylon) never the less it makes you fear tightening too tight as to break it and I imagine they put the stupid engineer from the agitator on this design to insure lost or broken parts and yes i have dumped my load twice even though I have tightened the wing nut to its max so I drive constantly looking back to insure it does not slip. The gate lever pops out of the dentent (closed) position when hitting a bump. I have a Kubota BX2370 tractor and the hopper hitch is to high for this size tractor thus it leaves media in the hopper because it travels tilted down when near empty. The gate lever is too far away from tractor but I manage to strain leaning back as far I as can to shut gate off& on. I am going to attach a permanent clamp probably a C-clamp on the Gate lever, I added a cotter key in place of the agitator, I am going to rigged an extension arm to the gate lever and find a long hitch pin using pipe will shim up the hopper to travel level. So far this has saved me know time vs my hand spreader and I have been using foul profanity loudly scaring my wife back into the house. This is not going to beat meat unless the gearbox fails like others then I will shoot it. The plus is I will make it work and I will end up being satisfied because most of the design is great to me but a moron (yes you product engineer and Director of Test Engineering) who ok'd this into production almost like it never went to a test lab you can visually see the defects without using it. I have the Agri Fab Lawn Sweeper it works great, the Plug Aerator works great love both of these and are ruggedly built and the Dethatcher kind of cheap but beats raking.

I read a number of reviews on Amazon about this product and was surprised by how many were negative. Reading them, I noticed a number of features spoken of negatively that aren't even related to this product. Makes me wonder if the reviewers were referencing the correct model? With that said, consumer rating services rated this spreader as #1 out of 11 that were reviewed, and so we ordered it from Amazon. It arrived when estimated - actually a day early. The box was in good condition and showed no damage. I opened it, laid all the parts out in the back of my pick up, and made sure the materials were all there. Nothing was missing. Assembly took me about an hour, mainly because I was unclear what was being called a bushing and a spacer in one step. No big deal, and it was my error. I have several slopes on the yard, and the wheel-base is wide enough to limit the possibility of tipping. There are several reviews on Amazon that offered tips on assemply and I did reference those. The main thing when assembling is to follow the instructions that tell you NOT TO TIGHTEN hardware until near the final steps. I did add grease to the gear box and oiled points mentioned. Recommendations are that it not be washed down and then put up damp/wet. The parts are not stainless steel, and they could develop rust if not maintained properly. Common sense. I've used a push spreader on my little half acre for years. As I am nearing 70 years old the appeal of that was no longer there. (Too many slopes.) So, this AgriFab tow spreader is just the ticket.

So, guess what? I got this broadcast spreader, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Assembly was a breeze, only took me about 45 minutes. The directions were super clear, which is always a plus. Pro tip: don't tighten everything until you've put it all together – makes life way easier when aligning the parts. I decided to go all out and loaded it with a whopping 100lbs of granular fertilizer in one go. And you know what? It handled it like a champ! I played it safe by keeping the spread rate on the lighter side and went over everything twice, switching up directions for that perfect, even coverage. Now, here's the thing – just like all broadcast spreaders, it tends to favor one side a bit due to how the product hits the spreader wheel. But honestly, that's just a minor detail considering the stellar performance. I covered around 2 1/2 acres without a single hiccup.And get this – none of those issues that other folks mentioned in their reviews? Nope, didn't face any of them. No skidding, no tipping, no missing parts, no tricky assembly – none of that drama. I was seriously blown away by how well this spreader worked. If you're in the market for one, I'd say go for it without a second thought! Highly recommend this bad boy.

The ad is marked 'Tow Behind'; the shipping BOX is marked 'Tow Behind'. A product like this SHOULD HAVE some minimal assembly before packaging. None here. It took HOURS to assemble, with both me AND my wife... A heads up (maybe in Red ) that the most crucial paragraph is the cotter pin that connects the (1) wheel to the drive shaft. It would also be helpful for the customer to download and view on the pc screen, the info provided. It saddens me that all instruction manuals or info is printed for 19 year-olds. Did everyone know that MORE than half of the population is over 60? (hint: less folks are having children). That means larger text (not 6 points, 12), larger viewing screens, easier assemblies, etc. That ll said, the product itself is made fairly well. I definitely di Not want a container that was screwed together. This container is all very durable and 1 piece! They're all plastic, but this one is very thick. Looks strong! The wheels are 13 inch - good points for that.