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GroundWork 85 lb. Capacity 14,000 sq. ft. Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader
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GroundWork 85 lb. Capacity 14,000 sq. ft. Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader
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Item # 1600537

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Help keep your lawn healthy using the GroundWork 85 lb. Capacity Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader. With its 130 lb. hauling capacity and 10 in. smooth-rolling pneumatic wheels, this spreader makes quick work of most jobs. It's made with a sturdy, heavy-duty frame and a rustproof hopper to help ensure long-lasting quality. A vinyl rain cover is also included to protect your spreader from the elements. And to make operation simple, the spreader is equipped with a direct control rod and a universal hitch that can be connected to any brand of lawn tractor. Make the most of GroundWork's versatile tow-behind spreader and use it to apply fertilizer, seed, game feed, ice melt and more when you need it and where you need it. Satisfaction guaranteed.

For additional information on this product, please see the Product Documents section for all downloadable user manuals, installation guides, brochures and warranty statements.

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  • 85 lb. hauling capacity
  • Covers 14,000 sq. ft. (roughly 1/4 acre)
  • Steel rod flow control is easy to open and close for precise applications
  • Ideal tow-behind spreader for fertilizer, seed, game feed, ice melt and more
  • Rolls on 10 in. pneumatic tires
  • Welded, heavy-duty frame can withstand rugged use
  • Rustproof poly hopper and spreader plate help promote longevity
  • Made with fully enclosed, heat-treated steel gears
  • Wider frame design is sturdy when towing on uneven ground
  • Universal hitch allows you to attach the spreader to any lawn tractor (hitch pin included)
  • Vinyl rain cover included for all-weather use
  • Quick and easy to put together
  • Approximate assembly time: 20 minutes
  • Optional accessories: spreader grate, deflector
  • Made in USA with global components
BrandGroundWork
Country of OriginMade in USA
Assembly RequiredYes
Coverage Area Per Load14,000 sq. ft.
Features14,000 sq. ft. coverage (roughly 1/4 acre), Universal Hitch, 85 lb. Capacity
Frame MaterialSteel
Hopper Height11.42 in.
Hopper MaterialPolypropylene
Hopper Weight Capacity85 lb.
Hopper Width15.7 in.
Maximum Spreading Width10 ft.
Minimum Spreading Width4 ft.
Number Of Wheels2
Primary ColorBlack
Product Height24.5 in.
Product Length34 in.
Product Weight19 lb.
Product Width22 in.
Push/Tow-BehindTow-behind
Recommended UsageFertilizer
Spreader TypeBroadcast
WarrantyNone
Wheel Size10 in.
Wheel TypePneumatic
Manufacturer Part Number45-0556-131

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Q: Can it be used to spread horse manure

a month ago
1 Answer
  • A: No, a standard 85 lb. tow-behind broadcast spreader cannot be used to spread horse manure. These are broadcast spreaders designed for small, dry, free-flowing granular materials like fertilizer, grass seed, and ice melt.
    a month ago
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Q: Can this be used to spread sand and can this connect to a UTV?

5 months ago
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  • A: These are built for grass seed, weed killer and fertilizers. Universal hitch allows you to attach the spreader to any lawn tractor (hitch pin included)
    5 months ago
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Q: Can this unit be used to spread salt

6 months ago
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  • A: Yes, you absolutely can spread salt with an 85lb tow spreader; many are designed for both fertilizer/seed in warmer months and salt/ice melt in winter, but proper cleaning after salt use is critical to prevent rust and corrosion, often involving hosing it down, drying, and lubricating metal parts
    6 months ago
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Q: Does it come assembled?

7 months ago
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  • A: Assembly required.
    7 months ago
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Q: Does it close when stopped?

a year ago
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  • A: Refer to the owners manual, page 8 for Operations. Always move the control lever to the "OFF" position before turning or stopping.
    a year ago
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Q: The spreader slings out towards the hitch instead of behind the spreader. How can we fix this?

a year ago
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  • A: Please contact Customer Service at (888) 376-9601 available Monday-Friday 8am-8pm (EST), Saturday 8am-5pm (EST), so we can better assist you.
    a year ago
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Q: Order replacement wheels

a year ago
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  • A: For replacement parts, and manufacture warranty information please contact Customer Service at (888) 376-9601 available Monday-Friday 8am-8pm (EST), Saturday 8am-5pm (EST).
    a year ago
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Q: the manual does not list a setting for overseeding with grass seed. What is the appropriate setting?

a year ago
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  • A: The application chart is calculated for light to heavy coverage at a vehicle speed of 3 mph, or 100 ft. in 23 seconds.
    a year ago
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Q: The spreader I have will not close completely. I cannot find the owners manual online or parts list for reference. Can you please send the owners manual/parts to my email?

a year ago
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  • A: Please check your email for the requested information.
    a year ago
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Q: I want to order the optional grate, part number 62918. Your website does not show this. How do I order this part as I called customer service and they could not find the part.

a year ago
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  • A: You may be able to Special Order this part through one of your Local TSC Stores, or by contacting our Customer Service line at 1-888-376-9601.
    a year ago
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2 out of 5 stars.

Cheaply made.

18 days ago
I definitely wish I had done more research on this product before I purchased it and brought it home and put it together. You have to get off the mower each time you wanna open or close the seed shoot. The adjustment for the seed distribution doesn’t stay in the same place. Even spreading of your fertilizer doesn’t happen correctly. Really not happy with my purchase at all.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Junction City, KS
Review 1
1 out of 5 stars.

Look at something else

a month ago
The durability of this item is questionable. The rod that goes from the adjustment to the bottom of the hopper starts to bend severely To the point it looks like it will fail. I haven't tested the coverage or the mobility of it.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Milan Tennessee
Review 1
1 out of 5 stars.

Poor quality waist of money

a month ago
Only giving it one star because I have to. Poor destine the gears are plastic and would not rotate the tray while in motion when loaded with seed. Wasted two bags of seed trying to get it to work. Not impressed and not worth what it cost.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Tennessee
Review 1
2 out of 5 stars.

TWO THUMBS DOWN

a month ago
This item is probably the worst thing I've ever purchased from GROUNDWORKS/TRACTOR SUPPLY. Not only is it cheaply made it was a literal pain in the *** to assemble, and I'm a thirty plus year certified maintenance mechanic. Additionally, the holes for the connecting rod from the control handle are drilled in the wrong place, when closing the slot both the control arm and connecting linkage arm will bend, regardless of which hole is used; it was necessary to drill an additional hole in the conecting arm to make it function properly. Would not reccomend this product, or purchase it again. Totally dissatisfied, not worth the cost.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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