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 rates 3.6 among tow-behind spreaders broadcast spreaders; the Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader rates 3.6 among push spreaders ones. The Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader costs $40 less ($249.99 vs $289.99).
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Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader
A contractor-grade 100 lb push spreader with metal gears and a five-year warranty. It suits owners who spread often and want it to last.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (tow-behind spreaders and push 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 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 59 $1.92 per lb of hopper ($249.99, 130 lb) | 34 $2.90 per lb of hopper ($289.99, 100 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 73 130 lb hopper | 57 100 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 | 70 12 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 25 enclosed gearbox | 75 enclosed gearbox, metal gears, edge control, stainless parts |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Push (walk-behind) |
| Hopper capacity | 130 lb | 100 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 25,000 sq ft | 22,000 sq ft |
| Spread width | 12 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 13 in pneumatic | 12 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Gears | - | Metal |
| Stainless parts | - | Yes |
| Weight | 37 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |