Good Hand Spreader for Fertilizer?

[meyerske]

If you need to broadcast fertilizer by hand, what's a good spreader? I've ruined a bag-type doing this.

 

[momatt]

I have gone through several shoulder bag seeders from farm supply stores. The plastic or pot metal gears wear out. I bought a action back seeder that is powered by a 9 volt. I like the bucket, it easier to fill than a bag. The straps let the weight carry nice on your hips. I like the lever to open and close the gate. Cons are short battery life and I don't think it flings it as hard or far as the shoulder bag type with the extended handle.

 

[MoBuckChaser]

Solo all Day!

 

[yoderjac]

I use a solo for broadcasting seed. I've used lots of chest mount and bag broadcasters but found none better than this one.

 

[strawhead]

I have only used my solo for seed. Is there any "special", before or after maintenance for the solo after spreading fertilizer?

 

[meyerske]

I love my Solo for seed, but will fertilizer damage it?

 

[MoBuckChaser]

Rinse it out when you are done and coat any metal parts with 10W oil after it drys out. Good to Go Again!

 

[Longleaf]

I have a SOLO I dedicated to fertilizer duty. I took out the second volume control plate which helps a lot with the unit plugging up. I rinse it with Salt-off and hang it up in the shed until next time. It will hold about 20 pounds of fertilizer but works great for small jobs.

 

[bueller]

Another Solo user here.

 

[Catscratch]

Lots of good spreaders out there, and a lot of bad ones. If you want a handheld (and not a hang on) I would recommend getting one with the plastic that rests on your forearm. For lack of better explanation don't get one that has a pistol grip only, get the pistol grip and forearm strap. This helps a ton with fatigue.

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