Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader
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.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
The Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader rates 3.1 among push spreaders broadcast spreaders; the Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader rates 2.9 among tow-behind spreaders ones. The Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader costs $26.01 less ($129.99 vs $156).
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Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader
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$156
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (push spreaders and tow-behind spreaders), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader | Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 74 $1.53 per lb of hopper ($129.99, 85 lb) | 62 $1.84 per lb of hopper ($156, 85 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 47 85 lb hopper | 47 85 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 67 up to 10 ft spread | 33 up to 8 ft spread |
| Tires 10% | 50 10 in pneumatic tires | 50 tires not published (neutral score used) |
| Build 20% | 0 build details not published, scored as none | 0 build details not published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader | Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Push (walk-behind) | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 85 lb | 85 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 14,000 sq ft | 14,000 sq ft |
| Spread width | 10 ft | 8 ft |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 10 in pneumatic | - |
| Weight | 20 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Control from the seat | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |