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 $129.99The Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader is the better broadcast spreader overall, rated 3.1 to 2.5. The Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader leads on value, hopper and warranty. The EarthWay 2150 Commercial 50 lb Spreader wins on tires. The Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader costs $150 less ($129.99 vs $279.99).
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A compact commercial spreader for crews and owners who want EarthWay accuracy in a smaller, easier-to-store size. It costs a lot per pound of hopper.
Amazon $279.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader for value ($1.53 per lb of hopper ($129.99, 85 lb) vs $5.60 per lb of hopper ($279.99, 50 lb)), hopper (85 lb hopper vs 50 lb hopper) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the EarthWay 2150 Commercial 50 lb Spreader for tires (13 in pneumatic tires vs 10 in pneumatic tires).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every push spreaders broadcast spreader; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader | EarthWay 2150 Commercial 50 lb Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 74 $1.53 per lb of hopper ($129.99, 85 lb) | 0 $5.60 per lb of hopper ($279.99, 50 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 47 85 lb hopper | 14 50 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 | 80 13 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 0 build details not published, scored as none | 55 enclosed gearbox, edge control, grate included |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Agri-Fab 45-0388 85 lb Push Spreader | EarthWay 2150 Commercial 50 lb Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Push (walk-behind) | Push (walk-behind) |
| Hopper capacity | 85 lb | 50 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 14,000 sq ft | - |
| Spread width | 10 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 10 in pneumatic | 13 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | - | Yes |
| Weight | 20 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | - | Yes |
| Grate included | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
