I did similar test with Scotts Mini and did find it always spread spread more to the left even with edge guard off. However my pattern was more even. Evenness of pattern and distance it projects is a *function of speed you walk and material.* I think Tommy is going a little on the slow side. I read that the pace should be around 2.75 to 3.5 mph. That works out to 242 to 308 feet per minute. So 1000 sf should take 3.5 to 4 minutes. When I spray product I know it takes me 8 min (because of rate my liquid sprayer delvers product and it suits my leisurely pace). I have to force myself to go faster with a push broadcast spreder. If you GO FASTER it will go further and more FORWARD and not DROP down on the ground next to inside of wheel. That is my theory at least. As I post below, handheld spreaders have more even pattern, and work great for smaller lawns (under 4000 sf total all up). If you have massive fields then a push spreader is the way to go, I think for the price Scotts consumer spreaders will get the job done. The pro stuff that cost 6 times as much might be a little "better", but nothing is perfect. MOST of the variation in laying product down evenly is USER dependent more than equipment.
I find the handheld broadcast spreaders, example Scotts Whirl or Wizz (or any brand) spread more evenly and even further, but it requires user to control the pattern for best coverage and overlap (not too much or too little). With wheels of push spreader making marks in the grass it may be easier to judge your pattern. However I have fescue in my lawn. My foot prints make a pretty good marker.
Great vid smashed the like button! What was the swath on this, five feet from center or five feet on left and five feet on right? It looked more like it was 10 feet from center to be honest with you from what I can tell from the video
TommyTester that’s what I thought wow 10 feet spread is not bad in one pass that covers a lot and gets the job done very quickly. I have about 6500 sq ft yard size. I have a 40 x 18 feet stamped concrete patio so I have a smaller yard which is great. Less cutting and maintaining. I just finished building my house approx 3000 sq ft home so I’m doing tons of research and learning tons so I can do a lot of the stuff myself so I don’t have to hire the work out. Great video, as it helps me a lot, and thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.
I did similar test with Scotts Mini and did find it always spread spread more to the left even with edge guard off. However my pattern was more even. Evenness of pattern and distance it projects is a *function of speed you walk and material.* I think Tommy is going a little on the slow side. I read that the pace should be around 2.5- 2.75 mph. That works out to 242 feet per minute. So 1000 sf should take 4 minutes. When I spray product I know it takes me 8 min (because of rate my liquid sprayer delvers product and it suits my leisurely pace). I have to force myself to go faster with a push broadcast spreder. If you GO FASTER it will go further and more FORWARD and not DROP down on the ground next to inside of wheel. That is my theory at least. As I post the handheld spreaders have more even pattern, and work great for smaller lawns (under 4000 sf total all up). If you have massive fields then a push spreader is the way to go, I think for the price Scotts consumer spreaders will get the job done. The pro stuff that cost 6 times as much will be "better" but nothing is perfect. MOST of the variation in laying product down evenly is USER dependent more than equipment.
I just bought one yesterday and used it to put down milorganite put it on setting 11.5 and I notice I went thru the product fast. I put it in setting 15 and press the lever and the whole shutter opens up but urs the shutter only opens up half way on 15.
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I don't know why the engineers at Scott overlooked that the wheels would block the spread.
I did similar test with Scotts Mini and did find it always spread spread more to the left even with edge guard off. However my pattern was more even. Evenness of pattern and distance it projects is a *function of speed you walk and material.* I think Tommy is going a little on the slow side. I read that the pace should be around 2.75 to 3.5 mph. That works out to 242 to 308 feet per minute. So 1000 sf should take 3.5 to 4 minutes. When I spray product I know it takes me 8 min (because of rate my liquid sprayer delvers product and it suits my leisurely pace). I have to force myself to go faster with a push broadcast spreder. If you GO FASTER it will go further and more FORWARD and not DROP down on the ground next to inside of wheel. That is my theory at least.
As I post below, handheld spreaders have more even pattern, and work great for smaller lawns (under 4000 sf total all up). If you have massive fields then a push spreader is the way to go, I think for the price Scotts consumer spreaders will get the job done. The pro stuff that cost 6 times as much might be a little "better", but nothing is perfect. MOST of the variation in laying product down evenly is USER dependent more than equipment.
I find the handheld broadcast spreaders, example Scotts Whirl or Wizz (or any brand) spread more evenly and even further, but it requires user to control the pattern for best coverage and overlap (not too much or too little). With wheels of push spreader making marks in the grass it may be easier to judge your pattern. However I have fescue in my lawn. My foot prints make a pretty good marker.
You have to “fast walk” with the spreader to prevent the fertilizer being launched into the wheels.
If you already have it, cover over it with tapeworm and painter plastic
Great vid smashed the like button! What was the swath on this, five feet from center or five feet on left and five feet on right? It looked more like it was 10 feet from center to be honest with you from what I can tell from the video
5 feet either side, roughly. It will vary based on prill weight and how fast you push.
TommyTester that’s what I thought wow 10 feet spread is not bad in one pass that covers a lot and gets the job done very quickly. I have about 6500 sq ft yard size. I have a 40 x 18 feet stamped concrete patio so I have a smaller yard which is great. Less cutting and maintaining. I just finished building my house approx 3000 sq ft home so I’m doing tons of research and learning tons so I can do a lot of the stuff myself so I don’t have to hire the work out. Great video, as it helps me a lot, and thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.
I noticed you didn't mention all the material that is left in between the wheels.
See my follow-up video ...
I did similar test with Scotts Mini and did find it always spread spread more to the left even with edge guard off. However my pattern was more even. Evenness of pattern and distance it projects is a *function of speed you walk and material.* I think Tommy is going a little on the slow side. I read that the pace should be around 2.5- 2.75 mph. That works out to 242 feet per minute. So 1000 sf should take 4 minutes. When I spray product I know it takes me 8 min (because of rate my liquid sprayer delvers product and it suits my leisurely pace). I have to force myself to go faster with a push broadcast spreder. If you GO FASTER it will go further and more FORWARD and not DROP down on the ground next to inside of wheel. That is my theory at least.
As I post the handheld spreaders have more even pattern, and work great for smaller lawns (under 4000 sf total all up). If you have massive fields then a push spreader is the way to go, I think for the price Scotts consumer spreaders will get the job done. The pro stuff that cost 6 times as much will be "better" but nothing is perfect. MOST of the variation in laying product down evenly is USER dependent more than equipment.
How is the spreader working out for you these days?
I bought a Spyker 50 pound unit and sold the DLX.
would you recommend this for a tall person? 6'4 thats on a budget similar to that price?
The Earthway 2030 is about the same price, is taller, holds more, and spreads material better imo.
I just bought one yesterday and used it to put down milorganite put it on setting 11.5 and I notice I went thru the product fast. I put it in setting 15 and press the lever and the whole shutter opens up but urs the shutter only opens up half way on 15.
Hmmm. I don't think there is a way to easily adjust it either.
Got one... Wheels are too tall and you get that trail behind the wheels.... Junk.....
Yup.