Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader — 85 lb Capacity, Model 45-0530

Reviews

1. G gary 5/5

   Solid purchase — easy to assemble

   Item arrived in good condition. Assembling it myself saved money and I can't wait to try it out.

2. J Jason 5/5

   Good value with reliable support

   Exactly what I expected: a roomy hopper and solid stability, though it can tip if driven recklessly. It's simple to assemble and use, and warranty support and customer service have been very good in my experience.

3. D Danni 3/5

   Open/close lever feels cheap

   Good concept but the open/close mechanism is weak; you can open it but can't fully close or finely adjust the flow. It only works well if you keep it moving.

4. M Michael christian 4/5

   Functional after a simple modification

   Instructions needed some interpretation and the control lever mount interfered with cable travel, so I left out a bolt and used a zip tie. Once attached to my mower it spread 20 kg of feed evenly. I would buy again.

5. M Michael R 4/5

   Assembly frustrating; chute actuator weak

   Assembly was tough for me; parts aren't labeled and the instructions weren't very clear, so it took about four hours. There's an unclear clevis pin location and the chute control felt flimsy, sometimes sliding shut under load. You can't easily see the opening when the hopper is full, which makes adjustment awkward.

6. J Jmm0122 1/5

   Damaged arrival then control cable failed

   My first unit arrived with a bent axle and cracked hopper and was returned. The replacement built up fine but the outlet cable detached during use, causing the door to close and stop dispensing. Resetting it dumped seed; the control design feels fragile.

7. W Willie D 2/5

   Worked initially but control shattered after storage

   After initial time-consuming assembly it performed acceptably, though the metering wasn't precise. After three uses and careful cleaning I stored it; months later the plastic control module broke apart when touched, leaving it unusable and wasting product.

8. D Dr. J 5/5

   Metal drive and dependable operation

   My unit's drive and control lever are metal — only the hopper, wheels and distribution fan are plastic. Protective covers shield the metal parts from weather. The wheel-driven mechanism varies spinner speed with ground speed and the lever adjusts flow reliably.

9. D Donald Freeman 5/5

   Fast setup and even spreading

   Putting it together took about 20 minutes and all parts were present. It spreads evenly when pulled at a steady speed across my acreage. The outlet adjuster took a bit to get right but held once dialed in.

10. D Dan 3/5

    Does the job but flow control is coarse

    It works, but the bottom chute and door lack finesse — the product's weight can keep the door from opening gradually so flow tends to be all-or-nothing. It continues to pour when you stop, leaving piles unless you actively manage the control while towing.

11. J Jonathan Rogerson 5/5

    Clear instructions and strong coverage

    Assembly was straightforward with readable instructions. It spread four 20 kg bags evenly over an acre using my ride-on mower, and a single 20 kg bag fit the hopper well.