Best Lawn Broadcast Spreader - For Fertilizer - Grass Seed - Beats Lesco
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- If you are tired of broken or junk lawn broadcast rotary spreaders and want the best this is it. See why this spreader is largely unknown and top pick from PGA and lawn and turf care professionals. It costs a bundle but you can see why it's worth it and maybe you can find one cheap!
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Just bought a single family home with a yard and had to pull the trigger on this. Paid $1.1k but lawn services charge $600 a year to fertilize/seed here. I know this will last a lifetime and I’ll make the money back (or at least telling myself this will make me feel better 😅)
I just picked up one of these for $15 used. It in rough shape and was used to spread salt in the winter 😥. It's old as the hopper is fiberglass but I am hoping I can bring this back to life. Thanks for this great video and review.
Love the spreader. Not the price...
When i first watched this video a few years ago i was shocked. Thinking finding a $1200 for $150 isn't real. Then this Saturday i was driving home and i saw this spreader on the this of the road in my neighborhood. I thought that someone really care about their lawn care, because of this video i knew the spreader. As i drove past there was a sign that read FREE. I jumped out to car threw it in the back and drove home! Told me wife what i found an of course she didn't believe how much it retails for. Although its in working order I'm currently in the process of finding a few parts to restore it to its former gory!
Great video and review. I’m on the hunt for a new spreader. My older Scott’s got damaged in moving last year. So, I purchased a new Scott’s with the edge guard. The larger model. Anyway, it is a poor design, the rotor is slightly below the wheels and what this does is, it prevents the material from deploying properly. Using a 4 foot gap (5 feet is recommended) between passes the yard now has a 2 to 3 foot pail stripe and a 2 foot or less really dark stripe because the material hits the tops of the wheels and drops in between them making for a narrow and highly concentrated placement of fertilizer. I like to acquire good tools within a mindset of usage and budget, but this spreader has really got my attention. With 17,000 sq. ft. of zoysia grass and somewhat rough terrain, this spreader looks quite attractive. Thanks for the video.
Great spreader but homeowners and landscapers should go cheaper. This shines with greens grade granule sizes . Unless your cutting at .500 or lower your not going to need the small granule sizes as much .
Have it, love it…!
Best of the best!
Had one for years only used 3 seasons-still like brand new. Take care of it & it takes care of you 😎
If it’s not Stainless steel then don’t waste your money 💴! The cone feature is priceless. Oh, and the side guard with the left hole control “ is outta sight man”.
How do you clean it?
So if we didn’t have anywhere near that kind of money for a spreader but want something that is very accurate what would you recommend? As far as build strength etc. I’m easy on it and only use a few times a year just need an accurate spreader. My Scott’s I notice some holes don’t open as far as others and isn’t quite accurate and even when I’m using it. @Silver Cymbal thanks for the help
Looks like an awesome spreader. That price tag though, ufff. I bought a 50lb Lesco spreader about 5 years ago and I'm pretty happy with it, but I'm just DIY. It does everything I need it to, plus it's far far far superior than box store spreaders. Very well made as well, just missing a lot of the features of this one, but I'm just doing my yard, I don't need it to be dead on accurate like the pros do.
You strike again! lol Very good video, I enjoyed it ! I hear you on the $1200! Looks like you got yourself a piece of gold!
Thank you my friend! I was very lucky with this find and now that it's fixed up I hope it will last as long as it.
just finished rebuild today. paid $200 (should have offered $100) , rough shape but new cover and grid. spent $120 on parts , detailed original parts . looks new . when i first saw this video never thought i would be able to track one down.
Great Video!
You got an awesome deal. Wish I had one.
Keep an eye on craigslist for commercial spreaders. They aren't super common but they do come up and I hope you score a deal for one.
Those wheel looks very good for my go kart😁
I really appreciate your taking the time to do this video. Wow, did you get a steel on that thing! I was looking at Lesco and then found your video I see Andersons also has a LCO-1000 model but it doesn't look like it has the cone adjustment on the bottom. Do you know anything about that? Also, are the internal gears plastic on yours? Thanks!
Thank you very much, I was very lucky to have found it, and I drove a LONG way too. I have owned some Lescos and they aren't terrible but the Anderson models are much better. The SR2000 is the ultimate in this video. They now have that LCO-1000 that I received for a review which you can see on my channel. It is just as nice as the SR2000 but the two difference are no cone and no side deflector. But the price is almost 1/2 so it's really a good value for someone that wants a top quality unit. The gears are identical in both models.
@@SilverCymbal Thanks a lot for responding. I'll watch your video on the LCO-1000.
I just bough 1 today for 5 great British pounds and 30 mins tooling and some WD40 and it's spot on
Thats amazing! You will love it and for that price best deal around!
I won 2 of these spreaders at a landscape & snow removal liquidation auction. Best $5.00 I've ever spent.
You are so full of shit your eyes are brown
@W Jack Oh Shut the fuck up!! Its called dirty humor. It's a spreader and a good one the normally goes for over a hundred dollars. It was more of a "shut up you got those for that much" type of thing. Assholes like you who get offended over any and everything.
People just don’t know what to do with their money now in days 😂
Well I can't spend my entire paycheck on onlyfans
@@SilverCymbal you can it’s completely your business. With a few medications you can make an amazing spreader out of one for under 200 bucks you still got a great deal on this one I’m not knocking that.
Thanks for the video. Quick question, it’s my understanding that the gears are plastic, is that true?
Yes, but I think they have a lifetime guarantee. They even have a grease fitting on them too.
nice review and thanks. you commented that this is better than Lesco. Is that based on personal experience with Lesco products? If so, which Lesco model are you referencing?
Thank you. I owned the Lesco pro model everyone buys in stainless. I hated it, the side door jammed, it wasn't smooth and was not as accurate as the Andersons. I started to realized how nice these are when you see almost every golf course uses them and the pro at a site one told me how amazing they were. Then I found this one
Great video. I am considering ans Anderson Lesco & Spyker spreaders. They all have their unique issues. I have read the Anderson gears are terrible compared to the Lesco. Also the open/close lever rattles, moves and does not completing close the holes letting material flow out when transporting. I agree with finding the Anderson t price and condition you did was a great find, but at full price I think it has issues that should not exist at that price point.
I have seen some of those comments. Keep in mind every golf course and high end pro. Almost worldwide uses the Sr2000. Gears wear out over time maybe a very long time and they are under $20 for replacements but I think when people see worn our gears the thought is they are junk. There is no better spreader anywhere than the sr2000 it’s also the most expensive so it should be. I owned a Lesco I found it mediocre and accuracy is not as good because of the patented cone the sr2000. Does all of this matter, maybe not but if you want the best it’s not the Lesco
@@SilverCymbal Thnaks for the reply. I want again to say if I found the deal you did I would have bought that Anderson too, but to pay the exonerate price they want for a new one and it still has quality issues is a bit much. I don't mind paying for high equipment, I have many commercial grade items and will pay up for high quality, but they must be high quality. I mentioned several issues with the Anderson, but the one with the gear box is they a plastic, yes a high grade plastic and greasable, but still issues with slipping, not meshing well, causing problems with spreading, etc. And some have replaced the gears with new and still ave issues. Perhaps bad bash, thing is imo that is a weak point especially for the price they ask. Yes you can buy new gears, how often, do you really want to do that. Sometimes there is a good design reason to have one plastic gear and that is that is the designed weak point to break before damaging the whole gearing and motor. That is how a high end kitchen Aid mixture is designed, It has one plastic gear among its metal gears that is designed to break if the machine is overburden. I personally know this because I did it and fixed with a new plastic replacement from KitchenAid. The Anderson is all plastic and no motor, no reason for it to be all plastic or even one plastic gear. I shouldn't have to pay such a high price to have to replace the gear box every so often because they didn't want to use high grade metal gears that will last a lifetime if properly maintained. I don't have a golf course, ballpark level smooth yard. I have mountainous rough terrain, so this spreader will have to handle that abuse and stress.
After all that I still may end up with a Anderson if I come across a used one that is reasonably priced as you did, but as for a new one, it is not justifiable at that price. I personally know professional landscapers, nurseries, etc who use all 3 spreaders mentioned and each has its issues, so to state that the Anderson has no issues or problems is not factual and misleading. If not properly maintained your nice SS Anderson will rust just like the cheap big box $100 steel spreader. There are all grades of SS and they still need to be properly maintained to prevent rusting, but the cheaper SS may look shiny, but will still rust as well as the bolts and screws.
I'm a scientist so I research and look at data objectively and in doing so with these spreaders I am weighing the pros and cons against, cost, durability, maintenance, ease of use, clogging issues, etc. I understand the Anderson cone system is a pro for many professionals, but that pro does not outweigh some of its faults especially for my intended use. Also the patent has expired and is now open for public use, which allows other brands to use it if they want too. That will nullify one of the advantages of the Anderson.
@@srwnc I totally agree, for personal use, buying one of these new is very expensive. But keep an eye out for sure, I saw many comments from people that found them out there used for bargain prices. There is also the LCO-1000 which is a great choice too for less money too amzn.to/3loLTlX My gears were OK on my used unit but I replaced them anyway since they were so inexpensive and they have been perfect. I also routinely load this thing all the way too. Sounds like you are on your way to finding something that works.
Dame what a Deal early bird gets the worm 🐛 bad ass spreader 💪🏽
Keep an eye out they still come out for sale. O saw one guy got one or $50!!!!! Crazy. People mix them up with Scotts $25 spreaders and have no idea.
That thing is amazing!! I would have never guessed 1200.00!!! Great find and great video as always!
Thanks for the honest review. I am the Product Manager at The Andersons and I get a lot of good information on our products when I find unbiased reviews on UA-cam like this. I've worked closely with these spreaders for about 18 years. You got a great deal and did a real good job on fixing this spreader up. I can tell you that that spreader is at least 4 years old or more. You can tell exactly how old by the lot code punched on the bottom of the hopper. It should be a date. I just visited EarthWay yesterday. They have a new CEO and they are doing a lot of great things. Any suggestions for improvements on this model would be greatly appreciated. When ever I get the chance to talk to an end user I like to get feedback on what could be done to make these even better. The design is decades old with only a few changes over the years. There are new technologies that might help use reduce the costs a little without having any effect on their performance or quality. I've included a link to our website. We don't sell to end users but you can look for distributors on the site and if you need any information on spreaders or copies of the manuals they can be found here. If anyone has any questions just call The Anderson in Maumee Ohio and ask for me. andersonsplantnutrient.com/turf/sports-turf/products/spreaders.
Clair,
It would be nice to see a consumer based unit to compete with products in the $50-$200 range as $549 for your entry level is not budget friendly.
@@TMG363 I understand. These spreaders were designed for professional use on golf courses or for lawn care companies who use them on many lawns on a daily basis. Most home owners don't need a walk behind spreader this big or this expensive. We do sell a less expensive model called the Yard Star. I believe it's still more than $200. It is a completely different design though. It's more comparable to the EarthWay 2150 then to our professional spreaders. It's still designed for medium sized or larger lawns. My lawn is only 3,000 square feet and it was too big for mine.
Clair Engelbert Thanks for the reply but I’m looking at the competitors like Chapin/Agri-fab who offer machines for $150-$250 for the person who has about an acre of yard to do and doesn’t have the need for a pull behind unit. I’ve used both of their units and they don’t spread evenly nor handle slightly wet material.
Most of the technology this unit is showing this unit is made of plastic which would help keep the pricing reasonable. I understand stainless steel is expensive, What’s your alternative materials for the expensive pieces that would bring this more in line with the consumer in mind.
I have an old Lesco which I purchased on craigslist with a permagreen agitator. This set up is phenomenal. The manufacturer like you or Lesco should consider bringing something in the price range I said earlier to market. You will dominate!
@@TMG363 Thanks for the feedback. The division of The Andersons I work for manufacturers fertilizer and pesticides for golf, lawn care, and the agriculture markets. The spreaders are a compliment to that business which is why they are mainly designed for professional use. We have recently ventured into Amazon which has exposed us to more home owners. It's not new to us, but it's historically been a smaller part of our business. I can say there are no current projects in place for an Andersons consumer spreader but things constantly change. EarthWay has done a lot of work with designing spreaders that apply with more accuracy. The Yard Star I mentioned is made by EarthWay for us. They have different models at different price ranges. They might be worth a look for you. They also have a model line called Prizelawn that might be something close to what you are looking for. www.earthway.com/product-category/prizelawn/
I have no issue spending the money for high quality tools, I have many commercial grade tools for home use only. I like quality and will pay up for it if indeed the quality supports the cost. But this spreader does not have the quality to demand such a high cost. It has several quality issues. One being the open close lever, which rattles and moves so the drop holes will not remain closed in transport.. Another is a weak agitator which breaks. The grate is screwed in place, which makes it difficult to remove especially in the field unless you carry the necessary tool. But the biggest flaw is an all plastic gear box, which has issues causing erratic gear motion. For the price demanded it should have high grade metal gears that last a lifetime. Not cheap plastic gears that have a lifetime guarantee because they need to be replaced. Proof of that is that the gears only cost $20 so what do you think the manufacturer pays for those plastic gears and then charge a exorbitant price for the spreader? It is a BIG weak point to make a larger profit. The gears may hold up better on golf courses, ball parks and the like on smooth well groomed level landscapes which don't stress the gears, but but that in a sloped rough terrain landscape and you will see the faults and have an issue sooner rather than later. UPGRADE the gears, fix the open/close lever, provide a higher quality agitator, a stronger spreader gauge system, and make the grate tool-less and you'll be closer to manufacturing a spreader worth it's asking price.
The only draw back on the Andersons/ the gears are not metal like the the Spyker.
Lesco is made in China and 90% of landscapers are using Lesco. half the price of Andersons .
Doesn’t the shield just cause fertilizer to drop straight down in a highly concentrated line and burn your grass?
I had subscribed to your channel for the very good videos, real tips on how to maintain your impeccable garden, excellent videos but ... this review in particular seemed like a commercial for Anderson, I do not doubt that it is a very good product, but pay $ 550.00 Dolares seems excessive and ridiculous, I say this with great respect and I hope you continue to reap many successes ....
Actually, when I made this a year or so ago I was so excited about this thing what you see is just me. From my other videos you can tell that I love the lawn, power equipment and tools, its just what I do. That being said, The Andersons saw this video and reached out to me top say thank you. They are now supplying 3 spreaders (LCO-1000) that I am giving away right now! So check out my other video ua-cam.com/video/pbPC3NVp4IM/v-deo.html (that is sponsored) and enter. But 100% the video you watched was just MY spreader that I bought and fixed up just like I said. They just make fantastic stuff and I love their products.
@@SilverCymbal I appreciate as I said in my previous comment, the time you take to upload "Excellent videos", your techniques are very good in the real world, in the day to day care of our gardens, what I believe and hopefully will reach the gentlemen of Anderson, is that the price seems too much, I do not say it is bad, NO, but there are alternatives that provide the same or at least the same service ... Thank you for your offer, I notice that you are a very good person and honest ...I have no doubt of that
@@edgargomez8662 Thank you my friend I really appreciate the kind words. Best wishes to you.
What websites have cheatsheet for settings conversion? The settings on the bag are for the standard scotts spreaders. how do i know how to convert to this spreader? I got mine off of craigslist for $50. I think I got a great deal!
www.masterblend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Tyler-Spreader-Settings.pdf
aside from the gear slippage I experience on occasion issue my two sr-2000's I own are awesome, awesome adjustable spread pattern (Helicone system) and the side shield for going along sidewalks and paved areas the sr-2000 is my spreader of choice for our lawn care company as I plan to continue buying them as our customer base grows.
Smart Dez nuts
For 1200 it better last forever lol😊
Good video, and thanks for the plug on the Permagreen Agitator for lesco spreaders.
Do you have the earth way phone # for ordering parts for that spreader, thanks.
1-800-294-0671
I just found one for $720. I think I'll pick it up. Is this a good price?
That is a really good price. All of the Andersons spreaders are great but this one is truly amazing and a lifelong purchase
@@SilverCymbal thanks. Btw- love the channel
@@superameric8 I really appreciate that thank you
@@SilverCymbal used this a few times. Wow. First it's easy to use and it's so precise I can't mess up. Also my lawn looks the best it has EVER looked. Thanks again. I'm soooooo happy thanks to you!!
Mines much better and cost more ! It’s a truck tailgate truck spreader😉 I attached it to the back of my zero turn by fabricating a frame for it! Complete with remote controlled rc controls and I can control it from my living room!
I was lucky enough to find one of these on Facebook Market Place. The asking price was $175.00. I noticed from the pictures it was missing a few things. However, I like to tinker, so it wasn’t a deal breaker.
After pointing out that it was missing the agitator pin, gear housing half’s, wheel bushing, screen, rain cap, calibration key and a dis functional deflector shield, I was able to talk him down to $100.00.
I loaded it up faster than a jackrabbit on a date and called Anderson immediately. I spoke with Jennifer who was more than helpful ( ext. 303 ) 10 minutes and $57.00 later ( shipping included ), the parts were on their way. The faulty deflector turned out to be an improperly installed spring.
Can’t wait to make some cash with this work of art.
I see some people have trouble with gear slip. The instruction manual says to keep the gears properly adjusted using the gear collar.
We’ll see how it goes.
It's like $575 here in Omaha NE.
Sounds like a good deal. Their spreaders are the best I ever found. I would never go back to Lesco
Can you please let me know where did you order parts for this spreader ?
nice spreader just not 1200 nice js
you stole that thing!! LOL.....great find
It's NOT the perfect spreader. ( I have 6 of them). Being in the Lawn Fertilizing Service for 35 years it's good BUT it could be better IF Andersons stopped using those gears which become sloppy, skip & pop & slip through regular usage. The Andersons Spreader (Now Made for Andersons by farm manufacture EarthWay) have yet to replace those awful gears with metal enclosed gears. (just because they have covers over them does NOT make them totally enclosed). I don't like the Lesco ones but at least their gears are totally enclosed and never slip. Spyker spreaders do have totally enclosed metal gears and they have a new line which I am going to try once they get their side deflector made for it. It will no doubt be a great spreader for a home owner like your self however. ( I mean no offense here, I just cringed when i saw your video and think about all the trouble I've had with Anderson Spreaders)
Very interesting info. I can't say I owned 6 of them by any stretch so I will take your word for it. Good points about the metal gears though, not sure why no one use them, I guess it must be cost. I think the big point about the SR2000 is it's accuracy. I don't think another spreader has as exact of a spread pattern due to their cone delivery patent.
Your 100% right on the gear slippage(thought I was the only one who experienced it) hopefully the change that very soon. aside from that issue the two sr-2000's I own are awesome, awesome adjustable spread pattern (Helicone system) and the side shield for going along sidewalks and paved areas the sr-2000 is my spreader of choice for our lawn care company.
Price doesn’t equal best. Do a spreading test; let science speak for itself.
It is the best though. There are no spreader superior to this in the market yet. It’s what gets used on high end sports turf and golf courses for a reason.
Lol how can than cost be even close to fair ! Hahaaa
How do you know what number to set the cone at?
It varies depending on what product is used but if I am in doubt I often use 5 or 6
@@SilverCymbal does that basically set how far it throws?
Just like a Mercedes Benz. You buy it new for $1200 and you can't sell it for no more than 10% of that price. $1200? Where's the motor? A Honda mower brand new can be had for $400. A Honda mower has a motor that had to be engineered to do what it does. A Honda mower also has a transmission just like a spreader but it can be had with the motor and blade to cut your lawn for $400? Everything about a Honda mower is metal where it needs to be. Cheaply engineered linkages and cables that you find on a spreader is robust on a mower. Why is any spreader over $200 without any kind of motor?????? Either spreader manufacturers don't know how to source for their parts or they are just ripping off consumers. And "Made in USA" ain't getting it if you have to rip off your customers to be in business. I don't get it!
what is wrong with a world that has a $1200 spreader?
You have to be crazy to pay $1200
Keep an eye out for used ones like I did. Sometimes people have no idea what they are and I have seen some get them for as little as $50!
At this price why not using a spreader that you can set behind a tractor
I know people love those but I don't see how you can get even results when you have to turn around with a large radius and in my yard which has lots of beds and turns I couldn't get it right. It takes me some time with these but I never end up with fertilizer stripes and it's easy. I really love the Andersons unit, their patented cone makes a huge difference. At first I thought it was fake but so many landscapers and golf courses use these and they can't all be wrong.
1200 dollars? Lol whatever. Might be about 40 dollars worth of materials there.
You can find products that are made by nine year old Chinese girls for much less but if you would like to support a more local business that hires adults it will cost more.
$1,200.00 USD? Bahaha..... I hope the greedy bastards go out of business!
i just got mine for 36$?(used)
That is a GREAT deal. If you need any parts for it you will be surprised to see that they are very reasonable. Much cheaper than many other consumer brands. Have fun and thank you for watching.
@@SilverCymbal i drove 3hrs to get it thru a snowstorm No joke, i knew it was of good quality i didnt realize how good a deal till i got home.
@@SilverCymbal And the quality of these doesnt translate thru the videos, these are not at all like other spreaders i have looked at.
The thing is fantastic. With cheap spreaders I always ended up with lines and uneven amounts. This thing seems to never have that issue and pros say it's the most accurate spreader there is. You will be very happy. Earthway owns this spreader now and they still make it the same but if you need parts you will need to call them. They ship direct and were great to deal with.
@@SilverCymbal i think that adjustment you are talking about is to control distance thrown (thrown further out makes a wider spread?) thats why they number it, so that you can still retain control of how much product/1000sqft it makes it measurable, but means that the spreader is still useful in tight spaces?
You-lucky-dog...🍀
it looks like a knock off of the Lesco commercial spreader which is about $450.00.
Not at all, I owned the Lesco and it's not as precise. The difference is the cone dispersement thats patented. The Lesco is good but this is better, you will see these on golf courses everywhere. The key is finding a used one like I did for an affordable price than its a good deal for a homeowner.
I use my $30 Scott spreader Works beautifully. Regardless what spreader you have just keep it in your garage or basement it will last a long time
You definitely hit the nail on the head. The elements really ruin these, the indoors makes a big difference. Glad that the scotts is working well for you. Best wishes and thank you for watching.
Did I miss something, all that talking and didn’t see any fertilizer spread,