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 EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader rates 2.7 among tow-behind spreaders ones. The Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader costs $75 less ($129.99 vs $204.99).
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EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader
A tow spreader for landscaped properties where edge control matters more than hopper size.
Amazon $204.99$204.99
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 | EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 74 $1.53 per lb of hopper ($129.99, 85 lb) | 42 $2.56 per lb of hopper ($204.99, 80 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 47 85 lb hopper | 43 80 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 67 up to 10 ft spread | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) |
| Tires 10% | 50 10 in pneumatic tires | 50 10 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 0 build details not published, scored as none | 20 edge control |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader | EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Push (walk-behind) | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 85 lb | 80 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 14,000 sq ft | - |
| Spread width | 10 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 10 in pneumatic | 10 in pneumatic |
| Weight | 20 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | - | Yes |
| Control from the seat | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |