Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader
A contractor-grade 100 lb push spreader with metal gears and a five-year warranty. It suits owners who spread often and want it to last.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
The Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader rates 3.6 among push spreaders broadcast spreaders; the Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader rates 3.5 among tow-behind spreaders ones. The Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader costs $23.99 less ($266 vs $289.99).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (push spreaders and tow-behind 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 | Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 34 $2.90 per lb of hopper ($289.99, 100 lb) | 64 $1.77 per lb of hopper ($266, 150 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 57 100 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% | 70 12 in pneumatic tires | 90 14 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 75 enclosed gearbox, metal gears, edge control, stainless parts | 30 enclosed gearbox, auto-stop |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Chapin 89303C TurfPro 100 lb Spreader | Chapin 8622B Auto-Stop Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Push (walk-behind) | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 100 lb | 150 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 22,000 sq ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 12 in pneumatic | 14 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | Yes |
| Gears | Metal | - |
| Stainless parts | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | Yes | - |
| Auto-stop | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |