There are two types of fertilizer
spreaders, broadcast and drop. Spreaders are used to fertilize, seed and even for
melting ice. Choose tow or push models that get the job done; solid
construction and reliable design ensure even and continuous flow and spread of
materials, eliminating “streaks.”
Broadcast spreaders (also called rotary spreaders) cover a lot of square
meters quickly, and handles larger loads. The material drops from the hopper onto a spinning disc that
disperses it over the lawn. Overlap the coverage to avoid missing any spots –
the further away from the spreader the material is thrown, the lighter the
coverage. What you gain in coverage you may sacrifice in control.
Drop spreaders can easily cover straight lines with little waste,
but they must be used with care. Since the material drops straight down in a
width equal to that of the hopper, striping can occur if the entire area is not
covered equally. Striping is the distinctive pattern created when you miss or
overlap rows.
We have various models available in different sizes. Both types are also available as attachments to ride-on mowers and
ATV’s. For sport fields we also have a tractor mounted option.
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