I believe this is a greatly improved unit and expect it will last for decades. I greatly prefer metal construction to the use of plastic. The little right guard works good, and a manageable weight.

Used a starter fertilizer sold by my sod company. Lots of settings for over seeding. If you have any interest in lawn maintenance or repair when it comes to fertilizing, pest control, etc.

All except this spreader. This one is complete garbage. Waste of time. What a disappointment.

It's a poorly designed, unreliable plastic gear system that's destined to fail. It’s amazing how even the “top of the line” products from most manufacturers for literally whatever you buy nowadays are complete junk.

The door that meters the amount of product and is supposed to stay closed when the handle is not engaged, never closes all the way. The spinning cotter pins that keep things moving also seem to be way too small. Maybe mine is defective, but i am stuck...  Read More