A tow-behind spreader hitches to a riding mower, lawn tractor, ATV or UTV and suits lawns of half an acre and up. The 125 to 185 lb models cover about an acre per fill. Check where the flow control sits: a lever or rod you can reach from the seat saves climbing off at every turn, and an auto-stop shuts the flow when you stop so fertilizer doesn’t pile up and burn the grass.
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- Agri-Fab 45-0329 185 lb ATV Tow Spreader#1 of 10Full review
A heavy-duty tow spreader built for ATVs, UTVs and rough acreage. Lawn-tractor owners can save with the 45-0547.
Amazon $379.99$379.99185 lb12 ft15 in pneumatic - Agri-Fab 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader#2 of 10Full review
A big-hopper tow spreader for acre-plus lawns at a mid-range price. It is the value pick for large properties.
Amazon $249$249185 lb12 ft13 in pneumatic - Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader#3 of 10Full review
A mainstream tow-behind spreader for half-acre to acre lawns. It balances hopper size, spread and price well.
Amazon $249.99$249.99130 lb12 ft13 in pneumatic - Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader#4 of 10Full review
A large tow spreader for acre-plus lawns, with auto-stop to avoid overapplication. It currently costs less than the smaller BS26BH-A.
Amazon $314$314175 lb-- - Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader#5 of 10Full review
A 150 lb tow spreader with auto-stop for lawn tractors, ATVs and UTVs on large lawns. It is a seed and fertilizer spreader, not a salt spreader.
Amazon $266$266150 lb-14 in pneumatic - Agri-Fab 45-0530 85 lb Tow Spreader#6 of 10Full review
An entry-level tow spreader for quarter-acre lawns and riding-mower owners on a budget.
Amazon $115.95$115.9585 lb10 ft10 in pneumatic - Precision Products TBS4000 75 lb Tow#7 of 10Full review
A low-cost tow spreader for small lawns and riding-mower owners who want to stay seated.
Amazon $78.82$78.8275 lb10 ft10 in pneumatic - Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader#8 of 10Full review
A tow spreader for half-acre-plus lawns whose auto-stop prevents fertilizer burn at every stop. It costs more than a same-size Agri-Fab.
Amazon $349$349125 lb-- - Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader#9 of 10Full review
A simple 85 lb tow spreader built by Agri-Fab for quarter-acre lawns. The Agri-Fab 45-0530 does the same job for less.
Amazon $156$15685 lb8 ft- - EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader#10 of 10Full review
A tow spreader for landscaped properties where edge control matters more than hopper size.
Amazon $204.99$204.9980 lb-10 in pneumatic
