Rating of the best spreaders, sand, reagents and fertilizers

Caring for a personal plot or local area requires not only a lot of effort and money, but also a lot of time. To reduce costs and make the process easier, you can purchase multifunctional spreaders. In spring and summer they will help to evenly fertilize the soil, and in winter they will help cope with the slippery surface of paths. Our experts present the TOP 10 most worthy spreader models that were included in last year's sales rankings.

TOP 10 spreaders of reagents, sand and fertilizers

Reagent spreader trolley dispenser 2025 PRO
RockMelt GT2327P distribution trolley
Fertilizer (reagent) spreader Agri-Fab (45-04091)
Reagent spreader trolley dispenser 3040 PRO
Fertilizer (reagent) spreader Agri-Fab (45-0502)
RockMelt 2030P distribution trolley
FAN SEEDER PLANTER PRO TC2028
SPREADER CAIMAN MINI 60
MANUAL SPREADER BELLON M.IT SSM50

Reagent spreader trolley dispenser 2025 PRO

Main characteristics:

Type - mechanical.
Capacity volume: 30 liters.
Loading rate - 25 kg.
Weight - 5 kg.
The container material is heat-resistant plastic.
Additionally - pneumatic wheels.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

The rating of sand and fertilizer spreaders should start with the 2025 PRO manual dispenser trolley. Why? Because everything ingenious is simple. This cart seems so simple only at first glance, but in fact it is capable of quickly and efficiently treating any area with deicing agents. Its performance allows the compact device to be used even on a semi-industrial scale, for example, in homeowners' associations for cleaning local areas. One load (standard reagent bag) is designed for 300 square meters of area. Pneumatic wheels with rubber tires provide evenness and smoothness even on ice.

Pros:

efficiency and reliability;
environmental Safety;
low cost.

Minuses:

manual loading;
The plastic container requires careful handling.

Review from a real buyer:

I bought this cart for a private store so that I could scatter sand and salt around sparingly in the winter. It turned out that it was very useful for fertilizing a personal plot. And in general, a very useful thing in the household.

Fertilizer (reagent) spreader Agri-Fab (45-0462)

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: USA.
Loading capacity - up to 59 kg.
Processing area - 2200 square meters.
Weight - 15.9 kg.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

The review of sand, reagent and fertilizer spreaders continues with the American model, which was included in our rating due to its capacity. It holds up to 59 kilograms of bulk substances. This capacity is designed for processing large areas (up to 2200 square meters). The model is equipped with wheels, so the weight of the spreader itself, both empty and loaded, is practically not felt when moving.

Pros:

efficiency and ease of movement;
reliability and duration of operation;
pneumatic wheels providing excellent maneuverability.

Minuses:

relatively large weight and dimensions;
quite high cost.

Review from a real buyer:

As an industrial unit, such a spreader is simply a godsend. Easy to use, maneuverable, moves on loose snow or soil without effort. It takes longer to load than a regular household one, but you can also work longer without interruptions.

What are they?

The equipment speeds up fertilization of the soil and can act as an assistant in sowing work. It is presented in a wide range on the market.

Depending on the type of fastening, the spreader is divided into 2 large groups:

Trailed. They have the same shape on wheels. He received a hydraulic drive to start the system. The equipment has phenomenal capacity. One-time transportation of up to 3.5 tons of dry fertilizers is allowed. Attaches to the rear of the tractor frame. The working width is several tens of meters. Wide wheels make it easier to move on damp soil. With them, dependence on weather conditions disappears. A chain of wavy-shaped rods is used as a conveyor. It is driven by the left running wheel through a rubber-coated pressure roller. A separate hydraulic braking system allows you to transport a loaded container on public roads without any problems. The dosing device is implemented with a sectional valve. There is a grate installed at the back, which is responsible for the uniform distribution of nutrients. Adjustment is carried out by changing the position of the metering valve. This affects the speed of the unit. The main advantage of trailed spreaders is that they require less power to move the tractor.
Semi-trailer. The group is used for distribution of goods and transportation to their destination. Able to work independently. Drive from the power take-off shaft, or rear wheel axle shaft.
Self-propelled. A universal group that does not need to be connected to agricultural machinery. Consist of a vehicle and equipment connected to it. This duo easily replaces several trailed spreaders. The only drawback is the cost, which significantly exceeds the types described above.
Mounted. The optimal solution used to automate the process, suitable for owners of small plots where the sowing area occupies 400 - 500 hectares. It is possible to transport equipment using equipment of any power. Basically, tractors with 80 and 100 hp engines are used for these purposes. With. The spreader consists of a metal frame, a hopper with 2 funnels and mounting brackets. Loading grids prevent large particles from entering the unit. There are 2 funnels installed at the bottom that distribute the fertilizer. The steel frame can withstand significant loads. The structure is mounted on a tractor and thus cultivates a large area. Models with a streamlined shape are available on the market. They make it easier to clean the body from soil, various types of contaminants and fertilizers. The equipment is compatible with the navigation system and other equipment. One of the main advantages is the ability to adjust the working width. Thanks to this, the unit is almost universal.
Manual. A budget solution available to many. It is chosen by owners of small fields, dachas and personal plots. The spreader is used not only for applying fertilizer, but also for sowing crops. In winter, it is allowed to spread salt, sand and other reagents in the surrounding area. The unit is a compact fertilizer hopper mounted on two wheels and having a handle. Outwardly it resembles a cart. To propel it, you must push forward along the field in front of you. Despite the mediocre uniformity of distribution, as well as the low processing speed, they are in demand among farmers. The wheels, through a chain drive and cables, transmit torque to the disk diffuser. The amount of reagents distributed is controlled using a screw-adjustable shutter. The filler is sifted with a special mesh while loading the container.
Homemade manual spreader. If you wish, it will not be difficult to make such a tool yourself. It is enough to acquire a suitable container, 2 running wheels and provide mounting. Make 2 holes at the bottom of the tank and cover them with homemade spreading plates with blades. A turner is placed inside the container and wheels are attached to it. The connection must be made in such a way that the mechanism works only while moving. Things are different if you manage to acquire a cone. It is necessary to cut off the top and install it on the wheels with the narrow part down. The hole is closed with a disk with blades. It rotates when moving. The role of the damper is played by a metal strip placed around the top of the cone. It should change the vertical position between the cone and the disk. Thus, the supply of the mixture amount is adjusted.

RockMelt GT2327P distribution trolley

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: USA.
Capacity volume - 30 l.
Weight - 4.6 kg.
Additionally - pneumatic wheels measuring 9″x2.2″.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

Our TOP of reagent and sand spreaders is continued by another representative of the American “dynasty” - the RockMelt GT2327P model. This is a very compact and at the same time quite productive unit that can easily cope with processing a small area. Suitable for uniform distribution of reagents over any surface, sowing lawn grasses and applying fertilizers to the soil. Convenient pneumatic wheels do not slip on ice and go well on loose soil. The cart is very maneuverable, and its small dimensions make it easy to store and transport.

Pros:

compactness and efficiency;
maneuverability and ease of control;
very small price.

Minuses:

modest loading volume;
insufficient stability.

Review from a real buyer:

I bought myself a spreader for my personal needs. To be honest, until I bought it, I had no idea that so many things could be done with it without straining. Great item, durable and lightweight. True, when loaded to capacity, you need to hold it - it outweighs it. Otherwise there are only positives.

Design and principle of operation

The spreader design is a trailed or mounted system that distributes the substance over the soil surface. There are manual models.

Fertilizer spreaders come in different sizes; if the model has a small loading capacity, then the system is mounted, but if the loading capacity is large, then the system used is trailed. The feed mechanism is located at the bottom of the loading container. The spreading device consists of two disks that rotate in different directions. The unit operates according to the law of centrifugal force.

Fertilizers are poured into a container and approached to the supply area. For mounted units, the supply zone is a small hole, which is slightly covered by a special damper. In trailed ones, the substance is supplied by an auger.

Thus, the granular composition falls on the disks, and thanks to the law of centrifugal force, it scatters from the disks over the surface of the soil. Rotation of the disks in different directions helps the granules fall to the ground on both sides of the structure, and the range of their scattering depends on the speed of rotation of the disks.

Fertilizer (reagent) spreader Agri-Fab (45-04091)

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: USA.
The optimal load is 22 kg.
Processing area - 1000 square meters.
Weight - 3.7 kg.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

The best spreaders of sand, reagents and fertilizers are devices that require a minimum of effort with fairly high productivity. Like an American model from a company with 80-year-old carbon black Agri-Fab (45-04091) This “baby” only looks like a toy. The compact container easily holds up to 22 kilograms of dry mixtures. In addition, it is very stable and maneuverable, so that a person without special physical training can easily handle the controls. The small size allows the spreader to be transported and stored with minimal effort and cost.

Pros:

high productivity and efficiency;
relatively low cost;
lightness and compactness.

Minuses:

not designed for semi-industrial and industrial use.

Review from a real buyer:

They are engaged in landscape design, there are not very many orders, but without special equipment it is impossible to meet the deadlines. I bought this unit for sowing lawns. Very convenient and affordable, I recommend!

Manufacturers

The most popular brands whose products are of high quality:

Amazone

Production - Germany. The company has a plant in Russia. Products are constantly being improved.

RUM

A whole line of semi-trailer spreaders. Their purpose is to disperse fertilizers (powder or granules) and seeds over crop areas.

Biardzki

Production – Poland. Tank capacity is 0.5 cubic meters, spreading width is 4-12 meters.

Rauch

Production - Germany. In demand by peasant (farmer) farms.

UNIA

Production – Poland. Two lines of mounted spreaders are supplied to the market - MX and MXL and trailed - RCW. UNIA brand units can be used for sowing grain.

Reagent spreader trolley dispenser 3040 PRO

Main characteristics:

Capacity volume - 45 liters.
The optimal load is 40 kilograms.
The container material is heat-resistant plastic.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

The rating of the best reagent spreaders continues with the ergonomic dispenser trolley 3040 PRO. This is one of the best options in terms of price and quality. Budget-friendly, reliable, maneuverable and easy to operate, this trolley can hold up to 40 kilograms of dry matter to cover an area of several hundred square meters. Great for small businesses, HOAs and road maintenance. Maneuverability and stability are provided by large pneumatic wheels that do not slip even on smooth ice.

Pros:

reliability and compactness;
acceptable price;
ease of use and safety.

Minuses:

When fully loaded, it is necessary to constantly monitor the progress.

Review from a real buyer:

The only model that I managed to find with convenient loading. The rest have a tank in the form of an inflated container with a narrow “neck”. It’s inconvenient to fill a whole bag, but here it’s really very inconvenient. And stable, it walks on loose snow and ice without effort. The price, of course, is not small, but the model is worth it.

Fertilizer (reagent) spreader Agri-Fab (45-0502)

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: USA.
Optimal load - 59 kg.
The processing area is 2300 square meters.
Weight - 17 kg.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

It was not by chance that the American model Agri-Fab (45-0502) was included in the rating of the best sand spreaders. It is very roomy (up to 59 kilograms of dry mixture can be placed in it when fully loaded), but at the same time it is quite compact. Pneumatic wheels with rubber treads feel very confident even on ice - the spreader will not fall on its side, and the distribution of reagents will remain uniform and economical. Thanks to its convenience and maneuverability, even a person without special physical training can handle the operation of the unit. The processing area of this spreader is quite large, so it is excellent for semi-industrial and industrial use.

Pros:

reliability and capacity;
operational safety and efficiency;
compactness and ease of management.

Minuses:

it is irrational to use for household needs;
quite high cost.

Review from a real buyer:

I definitely wouldn’t take such a thing for home – the container is too spacious. But our HOA bought one for treating the local area in an apartment building. Convenient and easy to maintain, it paid for itself in one season.

RockMelt 2030P distribution trolley

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: USA.
The optimal loading volume is 45 kg.
Capacity: 30 liters.
Additionally - pneumatic wheels with a diameter of 20 cm.

Detailed characteristics and prices

Review:

The rating of the best fertilizer spreaders continues with another model that was designed and manufactured in the USA - the RockMelt 2030P. Like the previous version of the same brand, it is an example of ergonomics and the optimal combination of price and quality. The convenient loading system, stability and maneuverability make it simply irreplaceable both in winter, during icy conditions, and in spring, during planting work. The unit distributes the dry mixture in a thin and even layer. Large wheels move confidently on both loose soil and slippery ice. Just the perfect assistant!

Pros:

very impressive design;
safety and efficiency;
affordable price.

Minuses:

When fully loaded, it requires control of movement, especially on uneven surfaces.

Review from a real buyer:

Such a bright and very convenient “seeder” is simply lovely! I took it to the dacha to apply fertilizer in the spring. It works much more economically with it, not like with your hands. This is my second year using it and I like it so far.

How do they disperse?

Disk. This unit is equipped with stainless steel blades and a cardan shaft. The amount of emitted substance is monitored using dampers. It is controlled directly from the tractor cabin. The position of the disks also influences the volume of incoming fertilizer. Thanks to the combination of processes behind the tractor, a flat strip is obtained on the field.
Pendulum. Less common group. This is largely due to the fact that such equipment is developed mainly by foreign companies. The mixture enters the field through a special tube. It swings and ensures uniform flow. The element is made of high quality plastic with good strength characteristics. Incorrect setting of the oscillation frequency can damage the mechanism. In this case, each node in the system must be replaced. The operation of the mechanism is accompanied by loud noise. Poor performance forces the driver to significantly reduce speed. The maximum spreading width is 8 m. With such indicators, productivity is at around 2 hectares/hour. This significantly reduces the processing speed of large fields.

FAN SEEDER PLANTER PRO TC2028

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: USA.
Type - fan.
Capacity volume - 40 l.
The material of the container is impact-resistant plastic.
Weight - 14.2 kg.
Additionally - calibration lever, pneumatic wheels (30 cm).

Review:

American spreader models continue to line up for the title of the most popular and deservedly sought-after spreader. So the PLANTER PRO TC2028 model is in 8th place. And, by the way, it’s well deserved! Spacious, easy to operate, lightweight and compact, it copes well with processing an area of two thousand square meters. If desired, you can calibrate the size of the fractions using the lever. The seeder is also suitable for spreading reagents and sand in winter.

Pros:

compactness and ease of use;
versatility and safety;
efficiency and versatility.

Minuses:

You need to control stability when fully loaded.

Review from a real buyer:

I bought this seeder on sale and it was inexpensive. I figured it would last at least a couple of years. It has been working perfectly for four years now, has not cracked or clogged anywhere. Comfortable and light, so I recommend it to everyone.

Types of products

In agriculture and in summer cottages, it is important to apply fertilizing in a timely manner to obtain a harvest. For this purpose, special mineral spreaders are provided. According to their design, the models are divided into the following types:

Trailed. Designed for processing large areas. They look like a small trailer that is mounted to a tractor.
Mounted. They look like a frame with a bunker on top. Can be used for a tractor or walk-behind tractor.
Manual. Externally, they look like a small cart with a hopper in which mineral components are placed. Movement requires physical labor.

Minerals can be dispersed using a pendulum pipe. This option is very often used for small areas. Fertilizers can also be distributed using a special drum on which blades are mounted.

SPREADER CAIMAN MINI 60

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: France.
Type - mechanical.
Capacity volume - 57 l.
dispersion width - 60 cm.
The material of the container is steel.
Weight - 38 kg.

Review:

One of the easiest to use and maintain and at the same time reliable spreader models is the CAIMAN MINI 60. Excellent for distributing reagent mixtures, as well as for applying fertilizers and sowing lawns. Comfortable handle, wide wheels, reliable body, resistant to any damage. Such an assistant will cope perfectly with any task.

Pros:

durability and safety;
maneuverability and ease of maintenance;
compactness and ease of transportation.

Minuses:

considerable weight.

Review from a real buyer:

The most primitive, but the most convenient model. Great for many applications: sand, salt mixture, lawn grass mixture or fertilizer - it is suitable for spreading any dry mixtures. I even added fine mulch with its help - nothing gets clogged. There is simply nothing to break.

Process requirements

Restoring the mineral balance of the soil will bring the desired effect, provided that a number of agrotechnical criteria are met. Only in this case can you achieve maximum results and benefits for already planted plants and crops. What needs to be checked:

No foreign objects in the mixture.
Close adjacent passages. Eliminate errors.
Make sure headlands are processed.
Strict adherence to the immersion level (deviation does not exceed 15%),
Compliance with time intervals between spreading and incorporation of fertilizers (for mineral fertilizers no more than 12 hours, for organic fertilizers up to 2 hours).

Precautionary measures

In order for the use of technology to proceed without all sorts of unpleasant surprises, you must adhere to a number of simple rules. This will avoid hazardous situations and unit breakdowns.

Carefully study the operating instructions to ensure efficient distribution of the contents with the spatulas.
Backfilling and other manipulations with the automatic spreader are performed when it is completely turned off.
It is strictly prohibited for strangers to be in the treated area when the device is turned on.
Transport of people is not permitted.
Work only in close-fitting clothing.
Before you start processing the area, you need to check all bolted connections.
Ensure good visibility at the work site.

Before using the equipment, you must ensure that it is in working order. Users may encounter the following difficulties during long-term use:

wear of parts;
clogging: the problem is relevant for those who use wet fertilizers and foreign impurities;
damage from foreign objects;
incorrect selection of shaft rotation speed and movement speed;
violation of operating standards.

MANUAL SPREADER BELLON M.IT SSM50

Main characteristics:

Country of origin: Italy.
Type - mechanical.
Capacity volume - 50 liters.
The material of the container is steel.
Weight - 20 kg.

Review:

And the top ten is closed by the Italian manual spreader - BELLON M.IT SSM50. Its main advantage is ease of use and maintenance. It is lighter than its predecessor and at the same time more spacious, however, it also requires more effort when moving forward. A comfortable handle and wide wheels make operating the spreader as comfortable and simple as possible. Even a person without outstanding physical characteristics can handle such a unit.

Pros:

comfortable and durable;
does not deform during operation, is safe;
lightweight and easy to operate.

Minuses:

self-seeding spreading method only.

Review from a real buyer:

I bought this three years ago. I'll take another one if necessary. Because it won't be demolished for another ten years. It’s convenient to store, you can sprinkle whatever you want from it. Not only sand, but also ash, mulch, granular fertilizers - everything passes through normally and is evenly distributed.