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 and the Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader leads on hopper and build. The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader costs $48 less ($266 vs $314).
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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 Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader for hopper (175 lb hopper vs 150 lb hopper) and 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 | Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 64 $1.79 per lb of hopper ($314, 175 lb) | 64 $1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 92 175 lb hopper | 82 150 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) | 90 14 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 40 enclosed gearbox, stainless parts, auto-stop | 30 enclosed gearbox, auto-stop |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Brinly BS36BH-A 175 lb Tow Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 175 lb | 150 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tires | - | 14 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Gears | Plastic | - |
| Stainless parts | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Auto-stop | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |