Chapin 8400C SureSpread 100 lb Spreader
A made-in-USA professional turf spreader with a stainless frame, for owners and pros who want it to last for years. Its price is hard to justify for a small lawn.
Amazon $455.34$455.34
100 lb14 in pneumatic
3.1/5
A low-cost 85 lb push spreader for quarter-acre lawns. It is the value pick for homeowners who spread a few times a year.
- 85 lbHopper
- 10 ftSpread
- 10 in pneumaticTires
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$129.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Costs about $1.50 per pound of hopper, among the cheapest here
- Air tires and a light 20 lb frame make it easy to push
- Three-year warranty is long for the price
Cons
- Cable flow control can stretch over time
- No enclosed gearbox listed, so grit can reach the gears
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 45-0388-KD |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Push (walk-behind) |
| Hopper capacity | 85 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 14,000 sq ft |
| Spread width | 10 ft |
| Build | |
| Tires | 10 in pneumatic |
| Weight | 20 lb |
| Features | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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