SPREADERS

[OLD CHAPP]

LESCO SPREADERS OR EARTHWAY SPREADERS

 

[bob]

Let's see... Lesco dealer 3 miles from house. Don't have an Earthway dealer close by......I'd say Lesco!

 

[FIREMAN]

USE LESCO SPREADERS IF YOU PLAN TO USE LESCO CHEMICALS...CALIBRATIONS ARE MUCH EASIER THAT WAY....ALSO.YOU CAN'T BEAT THE QUALITY. WHAT THE VIPER LACKS THE SPREADERS HAVE...LOL

 

[stslawncare]

hey guys what about scotts and agrifab? i know scotts isnt big in size nor is it all that well made (plastic wheels etc) but what about agrifab, on the farm we have a 175 one i think its a tow and it does fine. nice wheels, big hopper, can get a cover, well built etc. i know they make some huge push ones also.i personally have a scotts, got it at home cheapo. ive used it two times (small apps) and we used it for 2 acres on the farm (after that we got the tow). works fine for the little bit i use it. next will definitly be bigger and better. this leads me to a question, anyone use spreader for salt, such as for small drives or sidewalks? with mine the wheels wont get traction, hate doing it by hand.
Thanks
Scottie

 

[Lazer]

Lesco:

1.) They're easier to push because the agitator osolates instead of rotating in a complete circle.

2.) The hopper opening lever locks open/shut ensuring the gate is precisely opened as far as you calibrated.

 

[KirbysLawn]

Lesco. Very easy to use and calabrate when applying ferts. First bought an Agr-Fab years ago, lasted 6 months and the wheel fell off, peice of crap.

Ray

 

[morturf]

Guys, quit goofing with those throw away spreaders. Get a Spyker, stainless steel. this thing is a great machine. the dealer thing is no big deal, i get parts in a day or two from the manufacturer. I have had the same spreaders for 8 years now. each year i put on over 120 tons of fert on with them. only thing i replace is the axel bearing($1.25 each). The golf 88 has new roller bearings that are greasable. i would highly recommend this machine. http://www.spyker.com.

that is my 2 cents,
mike

 

[ant]

lesco s/s 80 lbs one for small area.
perm-a-green spreader for large areas
anthony



morturf: 120 tons per season? sounds like a lot of applications.

 

[morturf]

anthony,
i cover over 100 acres each application. many custom jobs. a lot of walking and some of it done with a 3pt spreader. I have more miles behind a spreader than a lot have driving! I have modified my spreaders to match my needs. the biggest mod being going from T handle to a two handed. This is a must here because of the hills in my area. far more control because you don't have to take your hands off the spreader to turn it off. The spyker will hold over 100 lbs. I just like it because it seemed a whole lot sturdier than all the others.

 

[dhicks]

I use Spyker Spreader and could not be mo' happy.