Buy Earthway Commercial 100-Pound Tow Behind Spreader 2170TEarthway Commercial 100-Pound Tow Behind Spreader 2170T Product Description:
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Product Description
This large capacity EarthWay EV-N-SPRED Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader is a great fit for commercial operators and people with big yards. The EV-N-SPRED 3-hole drop system ensures balanced distribution of all types of granular material. Up to 12-ft. spreading width. Spread-able Material: Granular, Walk or Pull: Pull, Tire Size (in.): 13, Hopper Material: Poly, Spreading Width (ft.): Up to 12, Spreader Type: Broadcast, Overall Width (in.): 23, Load Capacity (lbs.): 100
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
The good and not so good
By David Liberman
The EarthWay 2170T is the same as their 2170 walk behind model. They have eliminated the handle bars and added a tow hitch. Assembling the unit was a bit tedious but directions were through and complete. They do need to be followed very carefully. The unit itself seems to be sturdy and I like the enclosed gear box and the flow control mechanism. I think the unit is somewhat top heavy when loaded with 100+ lb. of fertilizer. Mine tipped over twice when one of the wheels went in a rut. A wider wheel base would function better on rough ground. The flow control handle winds up on the side of the upright away from the operator when being towed. This could have been set at a more convenient angle. I have not used it much yet but aside from the narrow wheel base it looks like a good unit.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Review of Earthway #2170T spreader
By R. Green
When searching the internet for a spreader you are quickly aware that the Earthway prices are very attractive. However, you will find that you earn a good discount when you ASSEMBLE IT YOURSELF.There are MANY parts and they were all there in the right quantity. I suggest you lay out all the parts so you can easily see them.The instructions for assembly on a scale of 1 to 10, are a 5. That's not good.Go slow and if it doesn't look right, it's probably not... I had to redo the assembly of the tires to the axle. Some of the other framework assembly took some serious picture studying to get it right. Back up and correct mistakes, don't think it will probably be ok like it is.Once done this is what I thought:Nice tire size and plastic bucket size. Better to buy the bucket & tires oversize so it won't tip over on hillsides. Been there done that.Bucket, rotating spreader, and, material shut-off parts are all plastic. Hardware inside the bucket is stainless steel. All good.The control to open/close the spreader is a little far back to conveniently reach when in operation. That could be improved. You can improvise some sort of extension as I did.The assembly instructions could be much better. I'd buy it again.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Sturdy, well constructed unit
By P. Carpenter
This is my third spreader in 18 years. It replaces a Scotts tow-behind and this one is far superior. The hopper is thick plastic (polypropylene?), including the screen (nice touch), and all bolts that attach to it are stainless steel. That is a good thing because on my Scotts, they rusted even though the unit was taken care of. It assembles well in about 30 minutes but be sure to read all the instructions. Since the bolts are very similar in size, measure them to ensure you use the right ones in the right place. On a sad note, the unit arrived with one of the side handles missing but two emails later, Earthway sent me a new one (actually two), free of charge. Earthway's customer service was very helpful once a dialog was established. I should point out that this unit comes with a tow extension which I needed for my John Deere tractor. Another nice feature is the setting adjuster has a setpoint that can be tightened. This allows me to close the grates on the hopper (for instance when going over the driveway), and then return to the desired setting when I hit the lawn. The Earthway spreader is very sturdy and I believe I will get many years of use with it. The only suggestions I have for the designers is that the next model have a wider wheel width to reduce tipping - the unit is somewhat top heavy but the double plate hitch helps with that.
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