Echo RB60 Fertilizer Spreader :: FULL review
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- Опубліковано 20 лют 2021
- Today I review the often talked about, much debated, Echo RB-60 Fertilizer spreader. I bought this one at my local Echo dealer for $134 - Did I pay too much?
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Can these fertilizer be picked up locally.
@@dgoode2846 not at this time - we are not set up for retail yet, possibly by next year we will.
Is the flagship more like a Milorganite or a Carbon X? My yard loves Milorganite, but doesn’t respond to Carbon X. (KBG, Michigan)
@@shawnregentin It's about 10% Milorganite and the rest is N and K. If your lawn doesn't respond to Flagship for sure you will want to get a soil test and see what is going on - you probably should even get one before you apply anything this season just so see.
Is there a local store or is all that just for mail order I'd love some merch any soft open occurring soon? Months next 2 weeks perhaps? Thanks for the info and this new edits keep it up man You need to partner with Demolition Ranch when the abandoned Mansion is ready
This video helped me figure out my Scott’s Elite was junk! This one is gold in comparison!
I just bought the ECHO RB60 for $111 from Home Depot. I am planning on using Milorganite fertilizer (I have one acre of property) for my lawn this summer. Thank you for the video and breakdown of this product. I just started treating my grass over the last two years and what a difference makes. I started cutting my grass higher (3-3.5 inches in spring and 4 inches during the hot summer). That right there made a HUGE difference. I also had my lawn treated with weed preventer in early spring and then fertilizer in summer, as well as a grub and tick treatment (we have dogs). I had my landscaper use a heavy roller and roll our yard to help flatten the lawn and soil (also crushes the mole tunnels!!). Aeration and overseeding in the late fall and then a winter fertilizer application. My wife said to me the other day, "our lawn looks like a golf course". Even my neighbor has told me how amazing our lawn and grass looks. He wants me to come over to his house and give him some tips LOL.
My take on the RB-60 after using it for an entire season: It’s not perfect but you get what you pay for in the end (I paid $99 for mine). I’ve owned all of the cheap scott’s spreaders and always had issues from the hopper getting locked open to uneven spreading and even fert lines when the product would get locked up in the wheel wells. I now own the Echo and completely agree that there’s issues but they’re easy fixes: Zip ties on the propeller to scoop the fert at the bottom, velcro on the edgeguard as it tends to fall down on occasion and you don’t realize until its too late, and tighten up the spring to prevent the latch from locking open which I’ve had happen several times. After all that’s done, you shouldn’t have any issues, at least I don’t anymore. Watch out with the spreader settings too; they say it’s comparable to Scott’s edgeguard but I found I always have to dial down a setting or two lower to match my old Scott’s edgeguard. Now I have a beefier hopper, even spreading, much farther throw and pneumatic tires that don’t get fert stuck in them. Again, you get what you pay for and for $99, this thing’s a steal.
Bro. “That’s what she said.” Classic. I have watched this video over and over for the laughs. My 12 year old son watched it and laughed. My wife, she rolled her eyes. Cheers!
Thanks for taking us along as you throw down. Nice review of the spreader.
I’m surprised there isn’t a standard spreader setting across all brands. Some sort of uniform system that all brands can use to make things consumer friendlier.
No kidding!
Excellent radio voice!! The Golden Voice!!
Excellent Review: I bought Echo last summer and I have been very happy with it. You are right it rolls nicely on St Aug. When I get to the last bit in the hopper I throw a little sand / compost in the hopper and that usually helps dump out the remaining fertilizer.
Wondering how it would spread sand if you put a whole bag in of it in there? you got me wondering now
Well, I’m happy to know that the emptying issue is not a user error on my part. Thx for the review.
Same sentiments and I do still love it. I picked it up for $109 free shipping from the PED site. I also modified the agitator with some cabinet shelf brackets that made a huge difference. I still shake but not nearly as frequent and can get much lower in the throw before it’s needed.
For the money it’s a good competitor but all spreaders have their advantages and weaknesses.
It's around this time (End of Janaury thru end of February) I start to get the winter blues. I can deal with Winter from November to December. Thanksgiving and Christmas just don't seem the same without winter, but after that, winter can go away. I start ordering my lawn care stuff around March, so March is an exciting time for me. I'm preparing while I wait for my lawn to come out of dormancy. I have to say, these videos at about this time helps me get excited. Seeing the green and the bright sun. Gets me day dreaming of sitting under my patio cover, on my outdoor furniture, in the backyard, with a whiskey looking at the flower bloom and the green lawn, and Traeger going. Almost there.
gotta say you've got the best spreader reviews. picked up an eEarthway 2600a last week due to your video from 4 years with frankenlawn. Still getting used to it, but miles better than the scotts deluxe i have. I like that they mention eEarthway can spread sand and I think peat.
Looks like a solid spreader al. I am definitely in the market for a new spreader. I had multiple issues with streaking with my $35 Scott’s spreader. Great review, and congrats with everything going on with yard mastery!!
Man the weather in Bradenton is nice. I have never been there but I bet the summers nice as well. The grass here in middle Tennessee is finally showing after an inch of ice with 6 inches of snow on top. Can’t wait til we get up in the 50s so I can apply fert and weed protection. I saw you with spencer lawn care last week and few others. Your videos are satisfying to watch pumps me up .
Cool thanks bro! Spencer is one of the OG LawnTubers - one of my favorite people on this platform.
Followed you, since the original church project. Will (definitely) support your new business venture.
She throws well! Love the Fl sky 😍
Thanks Al! Been debating on this one for a while. i think you just sold me on it. Love my EW 2600, but definitely need something bigger with a wider throw.
Allyn you livin the dream brother!...beautiful day🌞...Lawn lookin sweet!
I am glad I bought this spreader. I like it, the ease of rolling, no clogging (yet)...it's way better than that cheap one i'd been using for years where the thing kept clogging up.
Did you have the same issue it had in the video?
I purchased the rb100s (stainless frame). Tires are much bigger, handles up higher for taller person. Dealer assembled mine as well, it wobbled like a Sunday morning drunk. Removed all the cheesy metric bolts drilled out all bolt holes to 5/16" installed stainless bolts, viola, wobble gone. Also they now have a grease zerk on the transmission. I pumped echo hedge trimmer grease into it. No problems so far.
Threw down some Flagship today. I love the prill size! (That’s what she said). The fert looks great in the hopper. The prills are small, uniform in size and flow easily. There is a general white, black and blue color to it. The white makes it super easy to see where you’re slinging. Best of all it smells like success.
I'm glad you like it! I also like the prill size - spreads real nice. I can't wait for you to see the results! Get it watered in!
I have had mine a year now and the very 1st thing I noticed was the very thing you just talked about I for one dont like bouncing the spreader so I build 2 wings to help the fert get to the bottom of the hopper after that I had no issues. I paid 99.99 for mine at Home Depot thank you Mr. Hane
Are you talking about adding zip ties to the agitator?
@@randyman8984 not zip ties I built some small wings on the agitator to keep the fert moving it works great I have not had any issues cence putting them on
Loop a zip tie loose over handle, slide over trigger when on a run, cruise control.
Used my new earth way 2600a for the first time today doing my prodiamine app and I had to do a lot of bumping. My measurements and walking speed were spot on for my first ever app though so that’s a success in my book!
I’m really digging the earthway spreader. Thanks for the review on this one.
Which model do you have? 2600aplus?
Well, I just ordered the RB60 after my Scott's fell apart after 8+ years. I also just ordered some of your Stress Blend for my Centipede. It shall be the first fert in the new ride - looking forward to seeing the results!
Got one at Home Depot online. Shipped to the house and taxes, $115.00. Comes assembled. Just screw the handle on, no tools required. Haven’t used it yet but just playing with it I noticed the obvious same things you talked about. I think it’ll work out great for my 7500 sqft.
Try as you may, but I am not budging from the Earthway spreader you convinced me on many years ago in your northern days. LOL
I still really like the Earthway for sure! Mine is just getting old and tired.
I had the bucket Earthway, but I was not sold on the spread. Like he states above if you have a lot of area to cover then the throw distance on the echo is a huge plus. Saves me from having to make odd passes.
@@Neighborly_Content Yeah, I'm only dealing with 6k so it's perfect for me. I'll find out real soon now ths my kid has a new 9k and I just happen to love yard work.
I bought mine for $90 through Echo`s website last summer.
loved it until this spring when I put out 200 lbs. of gypsum and it got stuck.
after the first 40 lbs bag the shutter door jambed up.
Just got one, pretty nice! Put fix a flat in the tubes to keep them from leaking over time!
I am using the 7-0-20 for summer stress on my Zoysia lawn in the Midwest, not for spring green up. Using Andersons PGF Complete 16-4-8, and that has partial slow relese.
Prosumer.. nice lawn as always. Echo makes goo stuff I think u got a good machine. I use the echo 770 backpack blower with hip throttle its legendary. Also have the CS 400 chainsaw and the hc2020 hedge trimmer all good gear. The lawns here in California are typically small because of water cost so I just use a little battery powered Scott handheld spreader to fert.
Bought mine at the beginning of last year. Paid $99 on HDs website. Got 10% off for using my card and a week later it was on my porch. Only got to use it for my preemergent app then Covid went nuts. I’m a nurse so I didn’t have a lot of free time last spring and summer. Actually had to hire someone to spray and pray for me. As soon as all this snow melts in central Arkansas I’ll pick back up with it where I left off last year.
Great review! @15:28 you're right, not sure why they dont design spreaders with more slope.
Your facility is very impressive!
Sunday Fun Day !!!
The Aug is lookin mighty good for the winter we had. Spring in bound!!! Can’t wait for the time change. Evening mows 😎🤘🏼
you know it! mowing is not far away!
It'd be really awesome if you can make a video for us Texas that went through a freeze on how to rejuvenate your lawn after a freeze.
Allyn I am bummin'.......Lawn is covered with over a foot of the white stuff!!!!! Living Vicariously through you!!!!!!!
we were -18 last Monday we are 39 today. But had a fresh 5 inches last night. Havnet seen my grass in over a month.
Great review! Thanks!
Allyn just purchased this spreader. Man, at. 5 setting, I have to move at a fast walk to get down 3#/1000 sqft. Looked at my neighbor with his Scott mini today and he was at a slow walk. I do that with this beast, hopper is empty after 1 pass lol!!!
I've got the Echo RB100S and it's been amazing so far... definitely hammers out the fert. My biggest complaint on that model is the adjustment knob for rate control. Such a bad clamp down design, it moves from time to time if you don't keep an eye on it.. all they need to do is make a locking type design on the different rate settings and it would be fine. Very simple fix on a rather bad design in my opinion.
Paid $111.99 at HD; tried and failed to locate one online or with a dealer at the MSRP. I will be comparing this to my old Edgeguard and last years Earthways purchase (based on your reco); both are two small for my 1+ acre property. I am hoping the spread pattern of the Echo gets the furt out there with less passes. I also think I am going to like the wider container, even though you pointed out the need to bump to keep the flow going. The Earthway was to high and concentrated in a narrow area, which made the spreader hard to control when applying to one 12,500 sf area of lawn that has a 9 foot elevation change. The Echo has been sitting in my garage for three weeks, we are still under snow cover. Thanks for the review, I am feeling better about the decision to give this a try. I will be selling the Earthways (used two times), this would be great for a smaller and flatter yard.
I bought this spreader and returned it 2 days later. Had the problem with the door getting stuck open and I hated that I would have to do the shaking to get the product to go down on it as well.
Good stuff this, thought the bump and dump was a industry standard, time to bump up a level in spreading. Cheers for now!
Amazing radio voice :-) Nice review.
I got the same spreder and I paid $99.00 and free shipping. My opinion this spreder is dam good for the price 👌
Just bought one! So much better than my previous Scott's spreaders! Thanks for a great review! 5 yr. residential warranty isn't bad, either.
The RB60 worked great - except for the issues you listed in the video. Kind of annoying to have to shake the spreader so much. But, it's built really well, it felt sturdy and the tires are awesome. It definitely throws much further than my old Scott's Standard did. The edge guard worked well too - except I forgot to put it back up after my trim pass just for a few rows. Overall, very good spreader - just need to modify the agitator. The Stress Blend was the first fert to go in it. Went down fast at the 5.5 setting. Smells like Milo but a tad stronger. Looking forward to seeing the iron kick in.
That voice though. Hahaha! SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! Ha! Looks like a good spreader. Enter than my Scott’s speedy green 3000 but it gets the job done. You gotta have the dance with the spreader. Ha! Great video. Lawn is recovering nicely.
Thank you for the review. 👍👍
My pleasure!
Great review. I am still liking my Earthway 2600a. Call me stubborn lol.
I got this spreader first day I put Milorganite in it and the cable snapped. My dealer did replace it. But that made me worry. No problem since
Have the same one. I get issues with the handle as well when trying to engage it. Sometimes it opens and sometimes it stays closed.
Bought a Echo RB60 today. Just threw down four bags of Milogornite. I like it but you are right, when the fert gets low, you have to shake the spreader to get it to drop.
Great voice over work!
ha ha! thanks bro!! I like to flex it sometimes.
The shake method to keep it flowing is the same I have to do with my yardworks. I've been cheap but its time to replace it for sure.
Good video I've been thinking of upgrading from my smalle Scott spreader.
Also I like all the clips from the office, so masterfully Edited in.
Love your new office. The height adjustable desk is the new office desk of the 2000 very ergonomic. I am in the commercial office furniture business I run large instals.
Thanks Bro! I prefer to stand for sure when I can - maybe it's a short guy thing ha ha!
If yard mastery ever get to office up this way call me I will build it and set it up for you.
I recently bought a Chapin 70 lb capacity (round tub) spreader for around 150.00. Very stout piece of equipment and it too throws at least 6-8 feet to both sides. It's insane! Actually don't need it to throw that far out. It has two yellow hole drop closures on the bottom to supposedly allow some control over left or right throw pattern. Great idea but they're useless, doesn't change much at all. So, this has caused me to slow down a little while doing my first trim passes so I don't sling product out into a non customers yard or all the way across the street. As you've said so wisely, learn your land/products/tools. I would not buy it again, Like you said, there's no perfect spreader but for me, I'm saving my money for a Lesco or Spyker.
Same issue here. I’ll get over it.
One issue I’m not sure how to overcome however is there’s a weed and feed that I have used that is so fine even the smallest setting is not small enough. This has caused me to have to drag out my God awful Scott’s spreader.
Great overview
thanks bruh!
The legend
I had it shipped to the house for extremely less. 99$ plus tax from Home Depot. Thanks for the review. I love the inflated commercial voiceover 😂
Thanks bro! Yeah I think maybe going to the dealer you just pay more. Live and learn.
Where did you get the edging pieces around your tree and flower bed? I haven't seen anything like this at HD or Lowes.
Great vid!
Exactly my experience with this spreader, and many others in varying price ranges. My vote still goes to Spyker. I also much prefer their single opening over the 3 hole drop system.
I agree, Spyker is a good value.
My Spyker is 10 years old and still operates and looks like NEW
Stainless grate in bottom, nice cover and stainless steel hardware and longer handle for operator...What's NOT to like?
@@wojtek-33 yep, good plan and that way you also know you put fairly accurate pounds on the ground...
Which model Spyker do you own?
@@-killer Ergo-Pro
I have found if you have a steal or fine plastic tub if you wax it (like a car) the granules don’t stick as bad to the side. Haven’t noticed any adverse effect of wax and product together or lawn quality.
Used Lesco Commercial is the way to go IMO. I picked one up for $75 on Offer Up in good working condition.
Great video brother 🔥
Thanks bro 🤘
Ya know, one of the problems with my Scotts spreader is the small wheels, the wire back stand that doesn't work very smoothly in St. Aug. I only use it 4 or 5 times a year, so I suppose I'll just stay with it. But it is a PITA! Funny, you mention the 'slope' issue. It's a problem on my Scotts as well. Still ... all things being equal ... kind of a first world problem!
I'm curious about the prototype unit you showed. Now that a year has passed, did it ever make it to production? If so, what brand/model is it? Thanks
have you tried that Image product on your Provista? Used two times for sedges, and yellowed up the Provista pretty good both times...
For a 1 acre or less lawn in America I wanna upgrade my Scott's to a Spiker or the Earthway this season based on which one will make a clean 1st pass around the perimeter between those two. Last thing I want is to throw prills into the street or driveway so for me, having a really nice guard is important to get a nice an even green up with little waste. Any recommendations
I actually ordered this (Echo RB60) a few weeks before you did this review. I have a question.
I had an extra nut in the box....i was trying to figure out where it went but to no avail. On the axle, does it only have one bolt & nut on ONLY one wheel? So one wheel turns the machine, while the other free-wheels?
It is not in local stores, so i can't go look at a floor model.
This was really helpful- Random question: What model are your Costa sunglasses in this video?
The wheels are nice…it throws really good for large areas. The impeller isn’t perfect…some people add zip ties to get it to reach lower. I find I have to bump/bounce it when less than half full. Also it sucks for lime applications and the door/discs jam (open) a lot so be prepared to keep going or do the coat coat hanger mod (lawncaresuccess) so you can manually close it. You have to rinse the dust out between uses so they don’t jam (they need to fix that or swap to a rod actuator instead of the cheap spring) Honestly I trust my old rusting under the deck scotts cheapy more (throws lime pellets no problem) It does ok with prilled fert…sometimes you might have to bounce it to get it to shut off but not a lot if you hosed/rinsed it after last use. It looks great holds a lot pushes great throws great…but don’t assume it’s really off without checking and avoid using it for dusty pelletized lime apps (unless you do the mod…and even then keep it clean) If they fixed those 2 issues (impellervand shut off discs jamming…read add a lever actuator) they’d have a great spreader even if it went up another $20 allso adding a back tubular bar instead of the two feet would be nicer and more stable when stationary…especially on less than flat turf.
So which do you prefer, the Echo or the Earthway. I have a 2150 which is a beefier, commercial version of the 2600A I think, but it is heavy, especially when it has 45-60 pounds of fert on board. Your thoughts?
I’m looking to downgrade my lesco spreader, picked it up for the low low on marketplace but the swath is way too much for my lawn..
I’m throwin all my fert in the street and my driveway!
Based on what you said, I think the earth way would be a best fit for me with the 3-4 foot spread.
Thanks!
Have you tried the tilting down like Alan explained or would that work for your spreader?
@@randyman8984 yep, that’s my only option at the moment but it still has a crazy wide spread
I have a Lesco that needs to be put together yet..... Still snow up here, I have some time.
South Texas froze last week, this week we are in the 80's. How long to wait to see if my St. Augustine survived and apply Stress Blend.
Freedom Factory update! Nice!
That slope in the hopper on your prototype is dang near gold standard. The hopper on my Spyker spreader is sloped enough to have to shake it as well, and since it has a longer handle and is slightly heavier so it’s harder to shake it. (That’s what she said)
I see what you did there! 😀
I agree with you and your Spyker. I have one that is over 10 years old and looks and operates like new. STAINLESS grate in bottom to fend off those mysterious clumps, nice cover in case you get caught out in a sudden FL rainstorm, Yes it was a bit more expensive than the orange machine for 130.00, but the handle is longer too. My neighbor bought one of those orange Echo and took it back after ONE use and bought a Lesco... so to each his own... Great customer service from Spyker too.
Ahh always a good day when Allyn posts. Anyway when we going to see update on your Zoysia and maybe a full scalp this year on it... and the church Bermuda, you going to scalp that too?
many updates coming! we are just getting warm here, zoysia took a bit of a beating over winter.
Hello, So as of today you still recommend the Echo rb60???? or what Spreader will you recommend for a normal low budget user (+/- 150US$)???
I returned mine after 2 lawns. The return spring that closes the door wasn’t smooth or strong enough to close it well. I liked everything else though.
For anyone else with this issue, treat the handle that closes the gate like a bow and arrow... You have to let it flick off your fingers so it slams shut. Same method works well on the cheap Scott's spreaders
Yup
Cool track! I just bought an Echo string trimmer and it is an absolute gem. Spreader looks sweet too, but with our small-ish property, I'll be sticking to my lowly Scott's EdgeGuard Mini for now 😂
My Echo trimmer is 15 years old. It hasn't ever failed to start but I do think it's getting time to change the spark plug because it's the original. I run premixed gas.
@@MrErpman So far I've been running the ethanol free "engineered fuel" that's sold at Home Depot/Lowe's. Trimmer always starts on the first pull (after a few pulls on full choke first) which is pretty wild for a 2 stroke. 40:1 oil ratio seems to be best for the full throttle operation it mostly sees while edging.
Image takes care of my dayflower quick. Dayflower can be pervasive but at least it's easy to take care of.
I agree, it runs fast and dies easy.
Bro that's a beautiful crabgrass lawn you have! ;)
SHOULD I FERTILIZE NOW??? I’m in Houston Texas and we just had an entire week of snow and freezing which is unheard of and now all of our st. Aug is either dead or super dormant and tons of shrubs and plants dead or burned or something. I’m not sure because I’ve never seen it happen before being from Houston. We were 15 degrees last week and are back up to 70 degrees this week. What should I do??
I dropped some 💰💰💰 with YM, can’t wait to try the new Fert 🤘🤘🤘
hoorah thank you!
I got the $30 scotts lil spreader for my 6k sq ft yard. For $30 it does everything I need it to do. With that said, the strip of grass that's between my street and my sidewalk, the spread doesn't cover it well. I mean, it covers 75% of it with one pass, so the second pass is over spreading like 50% of the strip.
That white Tundy tow rig tho 😍
Slightly late First Aussie 😁. Great review Al , You could sell ice to an Eskimo. 😎👍👍
My lawn is full of weeds and crabgrass what should I put down first? Weed and feed or news seeds?
100,000 sq ft...whew. And I thought my 40,000 was bad (it is as I’m going broke trying to keep it up). It’s all dormant st aug for now....but clean up and first throw down staring this weekend. Panhandle area of Fl.
Great Open and Honest Review Allyn! Love the editing and inserts, "Perfect" But I have one question: Was Brett's silver enclosed trailer "Re-Appropriation" part of his contract? LOL! Love your vid's Bud you are a Class Act! Peace and God's Love! Chad Upstate NY
what's his is mine, and what's his is mine too... that's how we roll 😂
@@Thelawncarenut Oh Boy, for Brett’s sake I hope Connor does not see this comment. Bang Zoom too the moon Alice !
I can't believe you didn't do the lawn dance with the echo like you do in a video a few yrs ago lol. I believe the trigger sticking is user error,. If you don't clean it ,fertilizer, if it sits on that plastic it will stick to it
You need to destroy it! LOL your comment on Whistlin Diesel video was amazing
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If that prototype spreader had a cap over the intake, it should help with the feed problem.