EarthWay 2170 Commercial 100 lb Spreader
A contractor push spreader with a 100 lb hopper and big tires. It suits crews and owners of large lawns.
Amazon $328.01$328.01
The EarthWay 2170 Commercial 100 lb Spreader rates 3.1 among push spreaders broadcast spreaders; the EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader rates 2.7 among tow-behind spreaders ones. The EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader costs $123.02 less ($204.99 vs $328.01).
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EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader
A tow spreader for landscaped properties where edge control matters more than hopper size.
Amazon $204.99$204.99
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 | EarthWay 2170 Commercial 100 lb Spreader | EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 26 $3.28 per lb of hopper ($328.01, 100 lb) | 42 $2.56 per lb of hopper ($204.99, 80 lb) |
| Hopper 25% | 57 100 lb hopper | 43 80 lb hopper |
| Spread width 10% | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) | 50 spread width not published (neutral score used) |
| Tires 10% | 80 13 in pneumatic tires | 50 10 in pneumatic tires |
| Build 20% | 55 enclosed gearbox, edge control, grate included | 20 edge control |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| EarthWay 2170 Commercial 100 lb Spreader | EarthWay 2050TP 80 lb Tow Spreader | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Push (walk-behind) | Tow-behind |
| Hopper capacity | 100 lb | 80 lb |
| Build | ||
| Tires | 13 in pneumatic | 10 in pneumatic |
| Enclosed gearbox | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Edge control | Yes | Yes |
| Grate included | Yes | - |
| Control from the seat | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |