Spreader Buying Guide for Fertilizer, Grass Seeds, and More

Having a spreader that fits the needs of your business is invaluable. With hundreds of options in the market place, it’s important to know what type of spreader is best for you. AM Leonard’s Fertilizer Spreaders Buying Guide has your answers!

Hopper

Choose a hopper based on the material you will be applying. Steel hoppers are built to stand up to hard use, while poly are more economical.

Capacity

This is the weight capacity of the hopper and frame, not the volume. For example, you may not be able to fit in 100 lbs. of a lightweight product, such as grass seed, in a 100lb spreader.

Frame

Choose powder-coated frames to stand up to hard materials. Stainless-steel frames are more resistant to rust.

Broadcast vs Drop Spreaders

Broadcast spreaders are not as precise as drop spreaders, but are more forgiving due to overlap. With drop spreaders, special attention needs to be given to ensure you do not cause striping, especially when applying fertilizer materials.

Types of Spreaders

Hand-Carry Spreaders

Hand-carry spreaders offer adjustable settings based on the type of materials you are using. Each model and brand varies, but for the most part you will have different settings for applying seed, fertilizer or other materials. Ideal for smaller areas.

	Brand	Hopper	Capacity	Frame	Port
3100E	Earthway	Poly	40lbs	Powder Coated	Multi
E27	Earthway	Nylon Bag	20lbs	Poly	Single
421S	Solo	Poly	20lbs		Single
T711	Warren	Poly	20lbs

Walk-Behind Spreaders

Optional deflectors help you get close enough to sidewalks, flower beds, or drives without actually spreading material in unwanted spaces.

	Brand	Type	Hopper	Capacity	Frame	Port
AM100P	Leonard	Broadcast	Poly	100lbs	Powder Coated	Multi
AM100S	Leonard	Broadcast	Poly	100lbs	Stainless Steel	Multi
AM70S	Leonard	Broadcast	Poly	70lbs	Stainless Steel	Single
AM70P	Leonard	Broadcast	Poly	70lbs	Powder Coated	Single
S60120	Spyker	Broadcast	Poly	120lbs	Stainless Steel	Single
P2050	Spyker	Broadcast	Poly	50lbs	Powder Coated	Single

Tow-Behind Spreaders

Two-behind spreaders are ideal for those managing larger areas.

	Brand	Type	Style	Hopper	Capacity	Frame	Port
P30175	Spyker	Broadcast	Tow-Behind	Poly	175lbs	Powder Coated	Single
6506T18	Gandy	Drop	Tow-Behind	Steel	6 cu ft	Powder Coated	Multi
6505T18	Gandy	Drop	Tow-Behind	Steel	5 cu ft	Powder Coated	Multi
36T13	Gandy	Drop	Tow-Behind	Steel	120lbs	Powder Coated	Multi
M80ECM	Earthway	Broadcast	Mounted	Poly	250lbs	Stainless Steel	Multi
M20	Earthway	Broadcast	Mounted	Poly	80lbs	Powder Coated	Multi
6504T18	Gandy	Drop	Tow-Behind	Steel	4 cu ft	Powder Coated	Multi

Snow and Winter Spreaders

With low-maintenance style and versatility, snow and winter spreaders will last season after season. Designed to spread a variety of ice melt and rock salt products.

	Brand	Style	Hopper	Capacity	Frame	Port
SD95	SnowEx	Walk-Behind	Poly	160lbs	Powder Coated	Single
SD95SS	SnowEx	Walk-Behind	Poly	160lbs	Stainless Steel	Single
SR210X	SnowEx	Mounted	Poly	240lbs / 3 cu ft	Powder Coated	Single
SP225X	SnowEx	Mounted	Poly	240lbs / 3 cu ft	Powder Coated	Single
SP125X	SnowEx	Mounted	Poly	240lbs / 3 cu ft	Powder Coated	Single