Best Broadcast Spreaders 2021

THE KING'S CHOICE

Scotts EdgeGuard DLX

19k+ Customer Reviews

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Pros & Cons

Has the capacity to cover the whole lawn on a single fill

Lightweight

Easy enough for kids to operate

Inconsistent at times

Cut leave piles of material in some spots while leaving others bare

Wheeled or Handheld

Wheeled

Spreader Power Source

Self-propelled

Capacity

15,000 square feet

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Agri-Fab Tow Spreader

2k+ Customer Reviews

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Pros & Cons

Heavy-duty

Designed for use behind an ATV or riding lawnmower

Spreads material over a huge area without much work

Too heavy to be pushed comfortably

Flow can't be started or stopped once the machine is in motion

Wheeled or Handheld

Wheeled

Spreader Power Source

Self-propelled

Capacity

14,000 square feet

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BEST VALUE

Scotts Whirl

12k+ Customer Reviews

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Pros & Cons

Basic style of handheld spreader

Good for applying product to a small area or controlling what gets dispensed where

Can also dispense ice melt

Can be awkward to use, especially for left-handed people

Crank can easily snap off

Wheeled or Handheld

Handheld

Spreader Power Source

Crank

Capacity

1,500 square feet

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EASIEST TO USE

Scotts Wizz

8k+ Customer Reviews

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Pros & Cons

Battery-powered

Easier to use than wheeled or cranked models

Adjustable dial

Easy to use one-handed

Battery motor tends to burn out quickly, especially if left out in the elements

Batteries don't last long

Wheeled or Handheld

Handheld

Spreader Power Source

Battery-powered

Capacity

2,500 square feet

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Earthway Seeder/Spreader

700+ Customer Reviews

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Pros & Cons

Huge capacity

Excellent for distributing feed, seed, or ice melt across a huge area by hand

More reliable than other handheld models

More expensive than some wheeled spreaders

Large lawns will require a lot of work

Wheeled or Handheld

Handheld

Spreader Power Source

Crank

Capacity

20,000 square feet

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