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anderson lawn
02-19-2002, 12:52 AM
Anyone had any experience with a Earthway M21 12-volt electric broadcast spreader?
1grnlwn
02-19-2002, 10:10 AM
I have a spiker is your question earthway specific?
Likestomow
02-19-2002, 06:57 PM
Right now I am wanting to buy a 12 volt spreader too. I have been leaning toward the Lesco model with the funky pull-on, pull-off control. It seems to be inexpensive compared to the Spyker at $500.

I learned that the Earthway M-21 gate control has a spring on it which must be held open when using it. Anyone out there have one? Is this right or wrong?
1grnlwn
02-19-2002, 07:07 PM
If you are using ZTR wouldn't you need 3 hands. Anything can be rigged with levers, cord or solenoids.
Likestomow
02-19-2002, 08:01 PM
You’re right, but to operate the Lesco spreader I was planning to tie a loop in the cord and put it around my ankle so I could operate it with my leg. I know it sounds funny<G>, I think it will work. I just won’t use it that much to justify spending double for one of the others. What they all should have is a good foot operated cable control.
1grnlwn
02-19-2002, 08:45 PM
My Spiker control is right in front of me. Just take one hand off of stick and flip on or off.