Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader
A large tow spreader for acre-plus lawns, with auto-stop to avoid overapplication. It currently costs less than the smaller BS26BH-A.
Amazon $314$314
The Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader is the better broadcast spreader overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader leads on value and hopper. The Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader costs $35 less ($314 vs $349).
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Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader
A tow spreader for half-acre-plus lawns whose auto-stop prevents fertilizer burn at every stop. It costs more than a same-size Agri-Fab.
Amazon $349$349
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader for value ($1.79 per lb of hopper ($314, 175 lb) vs $2.79 per lb of hopper ($349, 125 lb)) and hopper (175 lb hopper vs 125 lb hopper).
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 | Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader | Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 64 $1.79 per lb of hopper ($314, 175 lb) | 36 $2.79 per lb of hopper ($349, 125 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 92 175 lb hopper | 71 125 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) |
| Tires 10% | 50 tires not published (neutral score used) | 50 tires not published (neutral score used) |
| Build 20% | 40 enclosed gearbox, stainless parts, auto-stop | 40 enclosed gearbox, stainless parts, auto-stop |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader | Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 175 lb | 125 lb |
| Build | ||
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Gears | Plastic | Plastic |
| Stainless parts | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Auto-stop | Yes | Yes |