Lesco 50Lb Push Spreader

This spreader is fantastic. I used to use the Scotts spreader and this spreader is just so much easier to use. It rolls great, making the 1 acre lot that I have to fertilize a breeze. With the Scott's spreader it was a chore. Large, pneumatic wheels make pushing this spreader easy. The spread rate was very even and the build quality is really good.

Nice, heavy duty and looks like it will outlast me.

This is what a spreader should be like. Very easy to assemble and moves very well

The spreader was well packaged and arrived when promised. Like others noted, the assembly instructions need improvement, particularly when attaching the wheels (one side uses 2-washers, the other 3-washers). When assembled it comes together solidly. This replaced my old Scotts Pro-Edgeguard (gear assembly wore out), as it takes on quite a bit of product weight in the hopper. Calibration instructions for product measurement are pretty involved and there is a translation chart on the web (compares to other spreaders). What worked for me, was to load my products (seed and fertilizer) and vary the settings for a distribution rate that looked reasonable. This looks like it will last a long time.

As long as you accept the fact that the calibration instructions are absurdly complex and beyond the capability of most people, this is a really nice spreader. The assembly wasn't too bad, and it feels very sturdy. My only complaint is that I wish the basket was a bit funnel-shaped because it stops dropping product when there's still a good amount left in the basket (just not over the holes). You can jostle it to help get more out, but once you start doing that, the spread is really uneven.

Updated review. Well I have used this for couple of months now and I must say it works great. I wanted to use it for awhile before updating my review. Controls are easy to reach and it delivers a steady amount of fertilizer. No more uneven laying down of product. I also love the size as opposed to the 100 lb. one. Pricey, yes. But I anticipate it will be the last one I will ever buy. I highly recommend this spreader. If you can find a site one store they sell the cover for $20.00

Dislike the way the package arrived.Items were hanging out of the box.Paid to much for an item to arrive in this condition.

Lesco is the Rolls-Royce of broadcast spreaders. I have 3/4 of an acre to cover and the cheap plastic wheel spreaders are too physically demanding and break down easily. The Lesco is really a professional tool meant to last. So if the price doesn't scare you away the Lesco will last you a lifetime no matter how long you live.Update: Just used my spreader for the first time. It has exceeded all my expectations. It pushes easily. The Lesco is well balance with 40lbs of fertilizer in the hopper I had no fatigue.