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
The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader is the better broadcast spreader overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader leads on value and hopper. The Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader wins on build. The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader costs $83 less ($266 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 Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader for value ($1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb) vs $2.79 per lb of hopper ($349, 125 lb)) and hopper (150 lb hopper vs 125 lb hopper).
- Choose the Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader for build (enclosed gearbox, stainless parts, auto-stop vs enclosed gearbox, auto-stop).
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 | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader | Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 64 $1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb) | 36 $2.79 per lb of hopper ($349, 125 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 82 150 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% | 90 14 in pneumatic tires | 50 tires not published (neutral score used) |
| Build 20% | 30 enclosed gearbox, auto-stop | 40 enclosed gearbox, stainless parts, auto-stop |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader | Brinly BS26BH-A 125 lb Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 150 lb | 125 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 14 in pneumatic | - |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Gears | - | Plastic |
| Stainless parts | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Auto-stop | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |