Agri-Fab 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader
A big-hopper tow spreader for acre-plus lawns at a mid-range price. It is the value pick for large properties.
Amazon $249$249
The Agri-Fab 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader is the better broadcast spreader overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Agri-Fab 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader leads on warranty, value and hopper. The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader wins on build and tires. The Agri-Fab 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader costs $17 less ($249 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 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), value ($1.35 per lb of hopper ($249, 185 lb) vs $1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb)) and hopper (185 lb hopper vs 150 lb hopper).
- Choose the Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader for build (enclosed gearbox, auto-stop vs metal gears) 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 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $1.35 per lb of hopper ($249, 185 lb) | 64 $1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 95 185 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% | 20 metal gears | 30 enclosed gearbox, auto-stop |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Agri-Fab 45-0547 185 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 185 lb | 150 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 40,000 sq ft | - |
| Spread width | 12 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 13 in pneumatic | 14 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | - | Yes |
| Gears | Metal | - |
| Weight | 42 lb | - |
| Features | ||
| Auto-stop | - | Yes |
| Control from the seat | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |