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For a yard that size just buy a hand spreader or any old push spreader. You do not want a metal spreader. There is a reason they are plastic. Fertilizer in contact with steel means instant rust. Far worse than any salt on cars in the rust belt.
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Another Scott spreader here. The hopper is plastic for a reason,fertilizer would eat up a metal hopper. The blade at the bottom opening is stainless steel. I blow the hopper out with air when done using it. If you keep it clean it should last many years.
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mike4244 said:
Another Scott spreader here. The hopper is plastic for a reason,fertilizer would eat up a metal hopper. The blade at the bottom opening is stainless steel. I blow the hopper out with air when done using it. If you keep it clean it should last many years.
mike
I will second this also. Nothing wrong with it. Have had mine for 6 years now. I fertalize twice a year 80X100 lot
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thooks said:
40x140?
http://www.amazon.com/Scotts-Handy-Hand-...ilizer+spreader
Don't abuse it. It will work. Otherwise, use a Solo cup and your hands...
Speaking from lots of experience on this one... it's a pos... Currently I am in talks with Stihl to produce one, but I don't know if Germany is going to sign off on it. We pushed it up on our end, but its up to the main office whether they want to design a more robust option. Currently on the market, there are no "great" options in regards to the smaller handheld spreaders.
Well, Bye...
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Thanks for all the replies. I guess I'll just buy the cheapie and hope for the best.
John
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The old red ortho handheld spreaders were good. They last forever.
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Scotts over 10 years. Plastic bucket. I hose it out after use.
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thooks said:
I would rather youse guys work on a KM attachment that is more or less a hydraulic pruner.
Thanks.
Now that would be handy. There are enough spreaders on the market as it is.
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thooks said:
40x140?
http://www.amazon.com/Scotts-Handy-Hand-...ilizer+spreader
Don't abuse it. It will work. Otherwise, use a Solo cup and your hands...
That thing is great for spreading ice on the driveway, sidewalk in the winter.
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if you want a good once, get a Lesco. WAY overkill for what you need, but since you asked...