Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader
A mainstream tow-behind spreader for half-acre to acre lawns. It balances hopper size, spread and price well.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
The Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader is the better broadcast spreader overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader leads on warranty. The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader wins on hopper and tires. The Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader costs $16.01 less ($249.99 vs $266).
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Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader
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$266
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader for hopper (150 lb hopper vs 130 lb hopper) and tires (14 in pneumatic tires vs 13 in pneumatic tires).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tow-behind spreaders broadcast spreader; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 59 $1.92 per lb of hopper ($249.99, 130 lb) | 64 $1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 73 130 lb hopper | 82 150 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 100 up to 12 ft spread | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) |
| Tires 10% | 80 13 in pneumatic tires | 90 14 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 25 enclosed gearbox | 30 enclosed gearbox, auto-stop |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 130 lb | 150 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 25,000 sq ft | - |
| Spread width | 12 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 13 in pneumatic | 14 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 37 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Auto-stop | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |