A low-cost tow spreader for small lawns and riding-mower owners who want to stay seated.
Amazon $78.82The Precision Products TBS4000 75 lb Tow rates 3.2 among tow-behind spreaders broadcast spreaders; the Brinly P20-500BHDF-A 50 lb Push Spreader rates 2.4 among push spreaders ones. The Precision Products TBS4000 75 lb Tow costs $170.18 less ($78.82 vs $249).
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A sturdy 50 lb push spreader for half-acre lots, with a deflector in the box. It costs more per pound than larger spreaders.
Amazon $249Scores 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 | Precision Products TBS4000 75 lb Tow | Brinly P20-500BHDF-A 50 lb Push Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 97 $1.05 per lb of hopper ($78.82, 75 lb) | 0 $4.98 per lb of hopper ($249, 50 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 39 75 lb hopper | 14 50 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 67 up to 10 ft spread | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) |
| Tires 10% | 50 10 in pneumatic tires | 70 12 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 10 cover included | 55 enclosed gearbox, edge control, stainless parts |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Precision Products TBS4000 75 lb Tow | Brinly P20-500BHDF-A 50 lb Push Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Tow-behind | Push (walk-behind) |
| Hopper capacity | 75 lb | 50 lb |
| Spread width | 10 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 10 in pneumatic | 12 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | - | Yes |
| Stainless parts | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | - | Yes |
| Cover included | Yes | - |
| Control from the seat | Yes | - |