--- product_id: 3365562 title: "Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt and Ice Melt, 130 lb Hopper Capacity with Universal Hitch and 12 Ft Spread Width" brand: "agri-fab" price: "NZ$3439" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Agri Fab" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3365562-pull-behind-broadcast-spreader-for-seed-fertilizer-salt-and-ice store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 12 ft wide spread coverage Universal hitch fits most tractors 130 lb hopper capacity Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt and Ice Melt, 130 lb Hopper Capacity with Universal Hitch and 12 Ft Spread Width **Brand:** agri-fab **Price:** NZ$3439 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Spread Smarter, Not Harder — Own the Lawn Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt and Ice Melt, 130 lb Hopper Capacity with Universal Hitch and 12 Ft Spread Width by agri-fab - **How much does it cost?** NZ$3439 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3365562-pull-behind-broadcast-spreader-for-seed-fertilizer-salt-and-ice) ## Best For - agri-fab enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted agri-fab brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Season Versatility:** From grass seed to ice melt, maintain your lawn’s health year-round with one reliable tool. - • **Precision Wide-Area Spreading:** Achieve even distribution with a 10-12 ft spread width, reducing passes and saving time. - • **Seamless Tractor Compatibility:** Universal hitch design ensures quick, hassle-free connection to top riding mowers like Craftsman and Husqvarna. - • **Maximize Efficiency with 130 lb Hopper:** Cover up to 25,000 sq ft or ½ acre with fewer refills—perfect for large-scale lawn care projects. - • **Built to Last with Rugged Steel & Pneumatic Tires:** Durable 1-inch steel tubing and 13x4 inch tires handle rough terrain and heavy loads season after season. ## Overview The Agri-Fab Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader combines a massive 130 lb hopper with a universal hitch and a wide 12 ft spread width to deliver efficient, even coverage for up to half an acre. Built with rugged steel tubing, pneumatic tires, and a durable poly hopper, it’s engineered for year-round use—from fertilizing to ice melting—making it the go-to tool for professional-grade lawn care. ## Description Product Description The Agri-Fab 130 lb Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader is designed to help simplify lawn care and support healthier outdoor spaces with dependable year-round spreading performance. Ideal for distributing grass seed, fertilizer, lawn treatments, salt, and ice melt, this versatile tow-behind spreader helps improve efficiency across seasonal lawn maintenance projects. The large 130 lb hopper capacity allows coverage for up to 1/2 acre, or approximately 25,000 sq ft, with a single fill to help reduce refill interruptions during larger applications. The universal hitch design connects easily to most riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors, including popular brands such as Craftsman, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and more. Designed for smooth and controlled spreading, the seed spreader delivers a wide 10 ft to 12 ft spread pattern for more even material distribution and fewer passes across the lawn. A steel rod flow control system allows precise material setting adjustments directly from the tractor seat for added convenience during operation. Built for long-lasting outdoor performance, the spreader features durable 1 in steel tubing, a fully enclosed gear house for added gear protection, a poly hopper, and a spreader plate designed to withstand repeated seasonal use. From the Manufacturer Agri-Fab 45-0463 SmartSPREADER 130-Pound Broadcast Spreader, Tow. Introducing the Smart series, exclusively from Agri-Fab, the smartest ideas to hit the lawn care industry in years. With revolutionary new designs, innovative new features and the quality you only get from Agri-Fab, these are the kinds of tools and attachments that can completely change the game. Based on consumer research and, of course, Agri-Fab's decades of experience, these products do things differently; they do things better. And they'll keep doing them "Season After Season." Review: Got The Job Done!!! - I bought this spreader to seed and fertilize 10 acres. 2400 lbs fertilizer and 150 lbs grass seed. It did everything I needed. Was easy enough to assemble and held together well. My pasture is pretty rough but there was no issue with tipping or spilling. I loaded it over 100 lbs at a time with fertilizer and set it on 5 to get a rate of around 300 lbs per acre. The seed was trickier and you will need to experiment with each type of seed. Over all I am pleased with the spreader. I cleaned it after use, two days later, and corrosion was already settling in. There are alignment issues with the shaft the spreader plate is on but the didn’t impact operation. One of the tires got a flat, maybe sand spurs, but maybe not. It would be good if the wheels came off easily. I may “improve” certain things that would make it easier to fix it or just buy a new one when it does. For the price I would buy another one if I needed it. Review: Agri-Fab 45-0463 Spreader - I purchased this to spread rock salt (dry) on an 800' driveway and it worked well. The unit itself was fairly easy to assemble and went together in less than an hour. The gears are cast aluminum and not lubricated out of the box. I used lithium car chassis grease during assembly and they turned without any binding (I actually lubed all parts where a shaft contacted a bushing to improve movement/rotation). The shell (two pieces) covering the gears is made of plastic and is held together with three clips that are intentionally "removable" in order to keep the gears cleaned and lubed. The tubular steel frame that the wheel/gear assembly attaches to and holds the hopper is pretty strong. The hopper itself is made of very durable plastic. I placed 100 pounds of rock salt (the kind purchased at Home Depot or Lowes) and the unit held perfectly while spreading (pulled SLOWELY behind an ATV). If assembled/adjusted per instructions, the drop chute handle works well spreading salt at a position between 5 and 6. The agitator in the hopper is really just a large retaining pin that rotates with the vertical shaft, but it seemed to do the job of loosening the salt. Normal bumps on the ground help the salt to settle down the hopper--a couple of times I "tapped" the ATV throttle to jerk the hopper which also helped settle the salt down into the chute. As the hopper became empty (less weight) the drive wheel would slip on the ice--a little back and forth movement cured this. I have not tried sand, but as other reviewers have mentioned the sand must be dry (maybe mixing with salt will help dropping). If maintained this unit should last for years. Good price and easy to use (beats walking up and down spreading by hand). BTW, I tried to find a hard hopper cover, but the company only sold a clear, soft vinyl part. I ordered one, but was disappointed. Even for the $20 price tag it was cheaply made and wouldn't properly fit over the hopper ( I returned it). Unless you can fabricate a clear plexi-glass cover you might just as well put a clear bag over the hopper and secure it with a bungee cord. ## Features - LARGE HOPPER CAPACITY: 130 lb hopper covers up to 1/2 acre or 25,000 sq ft with fewer refills, making this pull-behind spreader ideal for larger lawn projects - UNIVERSAL TRACTOR COMPATIBILITY: Universal hitch design connects easily to most riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors, including Craftsman, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and more - CONSISTENT WIDE SPREADING: Wide 10 ft to 12 ft spread width helps provide more even fertilizer and seed distribution with fewer passes across the lawn - VERSATILE ALL-SEASON PERFORMANCE: Ideal for spreading grass seed, fertilizer, lawn treatments, salt, and ice melt to help maintain healthy lawns throughout the year - DURABLE LONG-LASTING CONSTRUCTION: Built with 1 in steel tubing, enclosed gear house, poly hopper, spreader plate, and 13 in x 4 in pneumatic tires for reliable use - Built By Agri-Fab In Sullivan, IL USA with Global Materials ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002U0KDHI | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,904 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #10 in Lawn & Garden Spreaders | | Brand | Agri-Fab | | Brand Name | Agri-Fab | | Caster Type | Pneumatic | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,435 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00052613102428 | | Included Components | Agri-Fab 45-0463 130-Pound Tow Behind Broadcast Spreader | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 33.63"D x 27"W x 48"H | | Item Type Name | Tow Spreader | | Item Weight | 29.4 pounds | | Manufacturer | Agri-Fab | | Manufacturer Part Number | 45-0463 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty. | | Material | Alloy Steel, Polypropylene, Rubber | | Material Type | Alloy Steel, Polypropylene, Rubber | | Model Number | 45-0463 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Wheels | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 33.63"D x 27"W x 48"H | | Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor | | Tire Type | Pneumatic | | UPC | 052613102428 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Weight Capacity Maximum | 130 pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Agri-Fab - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Alloy Steel, Polypropylene, Rubber - **Product Dimensions:** 33.63"D x 27"W x 48"H - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Outdoor ## Images ![Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt and Ice Melt, 130 lb Hopper Capacity with Universal Hitch and 12 Ft Spread Width - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719Mguw-eJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where is the spreader made?** A: This is the exact same model as the John Deere spreader down to the last bolt! The only difference is the color. It is made and manufactured here in the USA. Dont blame the company or the product if you can not follow very simple directions because my 4 year old grandson can put this thing together with the directions they give you with your purchase **Q: Will this spreader work with the X-series of John Deere mowers? Just wondering how the spreader will line up with the hitch on my mower.** A: We have a John Deere 320 and it works great. **Q: What is the wheel tread and overall width the spreader?** A: The wheel tread is a small knobby type but they do not do any damage to the lawn. My spreader is at my retirement home in South Carolina but the overall width of the spreader tub is about 36" give or take a couple of inches. The wheel base is 26" to the outside of the wheels and the tub is wider than the wheelbase. **Q: Is the tub metal or plastic ? Mainly going to use it for salt, and was thinking in the long run a plastic tub would be better, any info is appreciated** A: It's a plastic tub. I use it for seed and pull it behind my lawn mower and have had no problems with it at all. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Got The Job Done!!! *by J***K on March 29, 2025* I bought this spreader to seed and fertilize 10 acres. 2400 lbs fertilizer and 150 lbs grass seed. It did everything I needed. Was easy enough to assemble and held together well. My pasture is pretty rough but there was no issue with tipping or spilling. I loaded it over 100 lbs at a time with fertilizer and set it on 5 to get a rate of around 300 lbs per acre. The seed was trickier and you will need to experiment with each type of seed. Over all I am pleased with the spreader. I cleaned it after use, two days later, and corrosion was already settling in. There are alignment issues with the shaft the spreader plate is on but the didn’t impact operation. One of the tires got a flat, maybe sand spurs, but maybe not. It would be good if the wheels came off easily. I may “improve” certain things that would make it easier to fix it or just buy a new one when it does. For the price I would buy another one if I needed it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Agri-Fab 45-0463 Spreader *by J***V on February 7, 2014* I purchased this to spread rock salt (dry) on an 800' driveway and it worked well. The unit itself was fairly easy to assemble and went together in less than an hour. The gears are cast aluminum and not lubricated out of the box. I used lithium car chassis grease during assembly and they turned without any binding (I actually lubed all parts where a shaft contacted a bushing to improve movement/rotation). The shell (two pieces) covering the gears is made of plastic and is held together with three clips that are intentionally "removable" in order to keep the gears cleaned and lubed. The tubular steel frame that the wheel/gear assembly attaches to and holds the hopper is pretty strong. The hopper itself is made of very durable plastic. I placed 100 pounds of rock salt (the kind purchased at Home Depot or Lowes) and the unit held perfectly while spreading (pulled SLOWELY behind an ATV). If assembled/adjusted per instructions, the drop chute handle works well spreading salt at a position between 5 and 6. The agitator in the hopper is really just a large retaining pin that rotates with the vertical shaft, but it seemed to do the job of loosening the salt. Normal bumps on the ground help the salt to settle down the hopper--a couple of times I "tapped" the ATV throttle to jerk the hopper which also helped settle the salt down into the chute. As the hopper became empty (less weight) the drive wheel would slip on the ice--a little back and forth movement cured this. I have not tried sand, but as other reviewers have mentioned the sand must be dry (maybe mixing with salt will help dropping). If maintained this unit should last for years. Good price and easy to use (beats walking up and down spreading by hand). BTW, I tried to find a hard hopper cover, but the company only sold a clear, soft vinyl part. I ordered one, but was disappointed. Even for the $20 price tag it was cheaply made and wouldn't properly fit over the hopper ( I returned it). Unless you can fabricate a clear plexi-glass cover you might just as well put a clear bag over the hopper and secure it with a bungee cord. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Agra fab 130 pound spreader is top quality and has exceptionally good instructions *by C***R on April 21, 2025* Received my Agra Fab 130 pound spreader today. Assembly took me one and a half hours and there were absolutely no problems doing it. All the parts were nicely packaged and complete. The quality of everything in this product is excellent.the instructions were exceptionally well done. The illustrations were excellent and led me through the assembly step-by-step with easy to follow directions. The instructions even include a full scale diagram of all the hardware like nuts, bolts, washers, bushings, etc. this enables you to place things like bolts directly on the drawing and not have to figure out what size they are. For example, if it says, use bolt B, then just place your bolts on the diagram and find the ones that matches.I've seen other reviews where people complained about the instructions, but they must have been old reviews. If the company ever had a problem with instructions, they don't anymore. These are some of the best instructions I've seen on any piece of equipment I've ever assembled and I've done a lot of them. The instructions even include a link to a YouTube video. I didn't watch the video because the instructions were perfect. My advice is to read the instructions carefully and do what they say. For example, assemble everything, but don't tighten the bolts. get everything put together and when it's all done, go back and tighten up all the bolts. Follow the assembly exactly as the instructions say, and you will not have any problems. Also, when done open up the gearbox and add some more grease to the metal gears, and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure on the sidewall (30 psi). The instructions also recommend towing at 3 mph (100 feet in 23 seconds.) it says to not exceed 6 mph because it can put too much strain on the gearbox. The design of the spreader does not shut off the flow when coming to a stop, so the directions say to reach back and shut off the flow manually, so it doesn't spill on the ground. I do wish the design included an automatic shut off when coming to a stop, but it doesn't. This is an excellent product and I am more pleased than I thought I would be. ## Frequently Bought Together - Agri-Fab 45-0463 130 lb. Tow-Behind Lawn & Garden Broadcast Spreader for Seed,Fertilizer,Salt,Ice Melt; Easy to use Flow Control from Seat of Riding Lawn Mower - Agri-Fab 110-130 lb. 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