Scotts 71133 Handgreen II Hand Held Broacast Spreader
- Scotts Lawns #71133 Hand Broadcast Spreader
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Product Description
Hand-held rotary spreader. Ergonomic design causes less wrist fatigue than other hand-held spreaders. Great for applying lawn seed, fertilizer and other products on small areas or for spreading ice melting products in winter. Rustproof plastic hopper and agitator. Easy-to-use on/off trigger. Cross merchandise with seed and other lawn products for incremental sales…. More >>
Scotts 71133 Handgreen II Hand Held Broacast Spreader
I had a similar experience as others have written about in their reviews. The first time I used this spreader I found that it became difficult to impossible to turn the crank handle after a few minutes. Apparently the seams where it is put togeter allow the product that is being used to get into the gears while it is in operation. I will be returning mine to Home Depot where it was purchased a short time ago and look for another brand.
Stay away from this poorly made spreader….save yourself a headache and time!
The old version was great. The new version is a snap together piece of crap. Scott’s cornered the market of handheld spreaders with the old high quality version of this spreader. You would think with success that they would leave it alone. Scott’s decided to save a few bucks and make a cheap piece of crap. The new version doesn’t even make it through one use. Did they even test this thing? Do not buy this spreader.
Perhaps I just received a defective model, but this is the worst spreader I’ve ever used. The handle was impossible to turn. After doing only 2000 square feet (small yard) the plastic handle is broken from having to apply a lot of force to turn it.
I’ve used the older version of this spreader model for years, it was great. As my existing spreader was 6-8 years old, I bought another in Home Depot in April 2009. Upon use, it became hard to turn. Thinking I got a defective one, I took it back to Home Depot and exchanged it. Upon using the replacement, it also became very hard to turn. I think debris get into it and gums up the turning mechanism. I called Scotts, the first rep said they have not had other complaints, and asked if I knew how to use it. I made the observation that in revising the product, and making it cheaper, the product is now flawed. My previous one had three screws on the bottom and the crank is also attached with a screw, and if things got stuck, it could be taken apart–the newer one is all snapped together, with no screws, and since the seams are not perfect, debris get into the mechanism. The newer version may be cheaper to manufacture, but the revision caused the problem. I am glad to see Reviewer EEB’s comment also, to know that another person had the same problem. I called Scotts again, and the second rep was more attentive to customer concerns, unlike the first rep–who basically said they don’t have a problem. The second rep said that he would notate and bring this issue to the attention of the proper people. I hope they bring back the previous version of this spreader, the version with the screws on the bottom. Scotts Handgreen II Hand Held Broacast Spreader #71133
This is the second spreader for me in less than two weeks. The first was the Earthway 3400. It had only three adjustments for the amount of material spread and for heavy material was hard to hold and crank at the same time. I read the report of one person that spoke of the wrist support feature on the Scott Handgreen 11 so I checked it out. It really takes a load off the wrist when spreading heavier material like fertilizers and has five adjustments for quantity spread. It also cranks easier than the Earthway 3400.In my estimation it is by far the better of the two and I can’t concieve of any hand held unit working any better. I’ve got an Earthway I’ll let go real cheap now.