Seed Spreaders

Seed spreaders help grounds crews, property maintenance teams, turf-maintenance users, and gardeners distribute seed across lawns, landscaped areas, outdoor work sites, and garden beds. This category includes push and tow-behind spreaders for routine or broad-area application, along with drop models, broadcast models, a combination spiker seeder and spreader, and a garden push seeder for organized row planting.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Seed Spreader for Your Grounds or Garden Work

Compare how the spreader will move through the work area, the amount of material it needs to hold, and the type of application you need to perform. Options in this category range from compact garden seeders to high-capacity tow-behind spreaders for large-area work.

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Popular examples in this category

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Use Cases

Match the unit to the job

Use push spreaders for walk-behind lawn and landscape work. Choose tow-behind models when spreading while moving equipment across larger outdoor areas. A garden push seeder is intended for planting organized rows in garden beds.

How to Choose

Start with capacity and design

Available capacities range from a 3 lb garden seeder hopper to a 600 lb commercial spreader hopper. Consider whether a push, tow-behind, drop, broadcast, or combination spiking and seeding design best fits the task.

Applications

Consider the material being applied

Selected models are described for seed, while certain granular and commercial spreaders are also designed for fertilizer, ice melt, rock salt, and similar materials. Check the product description for the materials named for each model.

Additional Information

Look at mobility and control features

Features represented include pneumatic, semi-pneumatic, solid, high-flotation, and stud tires; enclosed gearboxes; adjustable spread control; deflectors; drop shut-offs; agitators; and storage-focused details such as a fold-up kickstand.

3–600 lbCapacity range

From the garden push seeder to the tow-behind commercial spreader.

Up to 17,500 sq. ft.Stated coverage

Listed for one 110 lb tow-behind model, depending on material and application speed.

Up to 14,000 sq. ft.Stated coverage

Listed for one 85 lb tow model, depending on material and speed.

20 seed typesGarden seeder compatibility

Supported by seven seed plates on the garden push seeder.

Comparison Guide

Compare Seed Spreader Types

Use the operating style and listed features to narrow the category to the equipment type that fits your work area and application needs.

Spreader typeBest-fit work describedListed considerations
Push spreaderRoutine lawn and landscape work with controlled walk-behind coverageAvailable capacities include 40 lb, 50 lb, 80 lb, and 130 lb; selected models include deflectors, enclosed gearboxes, or fold-up storage support.
Tow-behind spreaderLarger lawns, maintained outdoor areas, and broader spreading tasks while moving equipmentAvailable capacities include 80 lb, 85 lb, 100 lb, 110 lb, 130 lb, 175 lb, and 600 lb; tire types and flow-control features vary.
Garden push seederOrganized seed planting in garden beds3 lb hopper, seven seed plates for 20 seed types, adjustable row marker, and aluminum frame.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Select a spreading style

Choose push, tow-behind, drop, broadcast, or garden-row operation

Push models provide walk-behind operation for lawn and landscape coverage. Tow-behind models can be pulled while applying material across outdoor areas. Drop spreaders distribute material through a drop-style design, while broadcast spreaders are described for broad-area distribution. The garden push seeder guides seed placement in organized rows and includes an adjustable row marker.

  • Push options include 50 lb and 130 lb seed spreaders, plus a 40 lb broadcast spreader.
  • Tow-behind options range from 80 lb to 600 lb capacity.
  • A 175 lb tow drop spreader is available for larger spreading tasks.
  • A 100 lb tow-behind unit combines spiking, aerating, and seeding in one pass.
Plan around coverage and refills

Use hopper capacity to align with the scale of work

Larger hoppers can support more material between refills. The available range includes 40 lb, 50 lb, 80 lb, 85 lb, 100 lb, 110 lb, 130 lb, 175 lb, and 600 lb spreading capacities, along with a 3 lb garden seeder hopper. Two tow spreaders include stated coverage guidance that varies with material and application speed.

  • An 85 lb tow spreader supports up to 14,000 sq. ft. of coverage, depending on material and speed.
  • A 110 lb tow-behind spreader supports up to approximately 17,500 sq. ft., depending on material and application speed.
  • The 600 lb commercial model is designed for large or small areas.
  • The low-profile 40 lb hopper is designed to stay manageable in tighter spaces.
Review handling and material-flow details

Compare tires, hopper construction, and application controls

For outdoor movement, models use pneumatic, semi-pneumatic, solid, high-flotation, or stud tires. Several units have rustproof or rust-resistant poly hoppers. Controls and flow-related features vary by model and can help buyers select a spreader suited to the intended application method.

  • Enclosed gearboxes are available on selected push and tow spreaders.
  • A built-in deflector is featured on the 50 lb push model.
  • Three-hole drop shut-offs are featured on 40 lb and 80 lb granular spreaders.
  • The 600 lb model has adjustable left, right, or full 180-degree spread control and a removable material agitator.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What types of seed spreaders are available?

The category includes push, tow-behind, drop, broadcast, combination spiker seeder and spreader, granular, and garden push seeder designs.

What hopper capacities are represented?

Listed capacities range from 3 lb for the garden push seeder to 600 lb for the tow-behind commercial spreader.

Are there options for larger outdoor areas?

Yes. Tow-behind models are designed for larger outdoor areas. One 85 lb model lists up to 14,000 sq. ft. of coverage, and one 110 lb model lists up to approximately 17,500 sq. ft.; both depend on material and application speed.

Can these spreaders handle materials besides seed?

Selected models are described for granular fertilizer, ice melt, rock salt, and similar materials in addition to seed. Refer to the individual product description for its stated material uses.

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