Leonard 50 lb Lawn Fertilizer Broadcast Spreader

Lawn Guru

from MI

Worth the cost!

You know you have purchased way too many of those junky little plastic spreaders. Just order this and be done. I worked for a lawn care company growing up and have broadcast spread fertilized hundreds of lawns. This spreader has the required large and wide spread wheels--not plastic, real. It has a long handle for more comfort and push leverage. It has a metal rather than cable open and close lever. I opted for the side shield and rarely need the rain cover but it is a sign of a pro-quality spreader. I'm not sure if there is a design reason but the delivery door is on the sidewall which results in some product being left at the very bottom as it can not fall up. This may be an intentional engineering choice to limit clogging but it also may be an achilles heel, I can't say for sure. My pleasure and quality of application is certainly optimized since finding this product. Other similar items have been available but at ridiculous overpriced amounts ($600) or units that look like a pro quality model but are really not very good. This model is the real deal.

Gary

from VA

Very nice spreader.

It was delivered today and with the easy to understand instruction I had it together in no time and tried it by putting down a layer of Grub X around the parameter of my yard next to the woods. This spreader laid an even amount and began dispensing immediately, not like the one it replaced where I had to rock it several times before it would dispense. Love the dial setting verses the handle lever on my old one which caused the setting to increase even with the set screw turned as tight as possible. I am looking forward to spring lawn fertilizing and seeding. Only complaint I have is the bolt closest to the T-handle needs to be longer if one tries to use the two washers as stated in the instructions. In order to get the nut on I had to omit one washer.

Jon T

from NH

Great Spreader

I've been very happy with the spreader. For this price range, it's much nicer than what I found at the big box stores. I also like that the User Manual was easily found on the website. (I misplaced mine and needed to check a setting.)

Billy

from MA

50LB

This spreader has been a let down from day one. The plastic gears are a horrible design. When full of fertilizer(or any other material) the gears just grind and will not spin. The hopper can only have about two pounds of material in it to work. I called to see what I could do to fix it or return and was told they will get back to me. That never happened. I would stay away from this unit.

Gardeners Edge responds: Our customer service department has contacted the customer to resolve this issue.

Ed H.

from VA

It Works!

I have had many brands and styles over the years, but none have lasted or worked properly. This one is off to a great start. So far - no complaints.

Todd S.

from ND

Best spreader I ever used!

I just got my new A.M. Leonard spreader the other day and found it fairly easy to assemble. Today was the first time that I got to use it and I found it VERY nice to use. The metering dial was easy to set and it worked very nice. It metered out and applied everything just right. Best spreader I ever used!