Chapin 89000A TurfPro 80 lb Spreader
A well-priced 80 lb push spreader for lawns up to about 18,000 sq ft. The side baffle helps along beds and drives.
Amazon $153$153
The Chapin 89000A TurfPro 80 lb Spreader rates 3.2 among push spreaders broadcast spreaders; the Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader rates 2.9 among tow-behind spreaders ones. The Chapin 89000A TurfPro 80 lb Spreader costs $3 less ($153 vs $156).
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Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader
A simple 85 lb tow spreader built by Agri-Fab for quarter-acre lawns. The Agri-Fab 45-0530 does the same job for less.
Amazon $156$156
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 89000A TurfPro 80 lb Spreader | Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 60 $1.91 per lb of hopper ($153, 80 lb) | 62 $1.84 per lb of hopper ($156, 85 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 43 80 lb hopper | 47 85 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) | 33 up to 8 ft spread |
| Tires 10% | 50 10 in pneumatic tires | 50 tires not published (neutral score used) |
| Build 20% | 45 enclosed gearbox, edge control | 0 build details not published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Chapin 89000A TurfPro 80 lb Spreader | Craftsman 85 lb Tow-Behind Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Push (walk-behind) | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 80 lb | 85 lb |
| Coverage per fill (not scored) | 18,000 sq ft | 14,000 sq ft |
| Spread width | - | 8 ft |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 10 in pneumatic | - |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | - |
| Gears | Plastic | - |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | Yes | - |
| Control from the seat | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |