SOLO Inc 421 20-Pound Capacity Portable Chest-Mount Spreader with Comfortable Cross-Shoulder Strap - 421S, White, 20lb

I have used several different style and brand seeders over the past 25 years planting food plots for deer. This is by far the best seeder I’ve ever owned. So much more comfortable than any I’ve previously used. The clear lid allows you to look directly down to monitor how much seed is left. It has the ability to direct the aim of the seed as well. I was worried it might not work well with tiny clover seed but I just seeded 2 acres of white clover without a single problem. I also seeded 2 acres of soybeans with it and it worked equally as well. No issues with Egyptian wheat either. A very fair price for an outstanding seeder. From the smallest of seed to very large it did exactly what I needed it to.

I have used a couple of different push type spreaders at one time or another and always found them lacking. So much care had to be taken to keep from over fertilizing some spots on the lawn, particularly where these units were filled. And... with a 1 1/2 acre lawn it took hours to do. The Solo has taken care of all of the problems and is perfect for me. It holds half a large bag fertilizer, it fills easily, there is no excess running onto the grass and it is easy for this 65+ year old to hoist and carry. The crank works great, the settings for flow are easy to use and it spreads the fertilizer evenly. I spread four bags in about 30 minutes. I looked at some other hand crank models similar to the Solo, but they were all too small. I would be going back and filling them about 6 or 7 times rather than just once with the Solo. This is a really nice unit and appears that I will be able to use it for years. It also takes up about one quarter of the space in my garage as a push type unit. It stores on a shelf rather than taking up floor space or hanging on the garage wall.

The Solo 20lb Spreader is hands down the best spreader for the money. It is no wonder why this product has so many great reviews. It arrived a week ago and a day before the big midwestern snowfall this past week we decided to frost seed 3+ acres of food plots with clover. The spreader held exactly 20 lbs of clover seed and did the entire job perfectly. Once you get the thumbscrew stop adjusted to your desired flow, you simply walk and crank the handle. The Solo Spreader dispersed the seed nicely. With 2 of us taking turns, we finished seeding the 3+ acres in about 3 hours. (Part of the time was the learning curve of setting the thumbscrew flow adjustment just right). My overall impression: The Solo Spreader is a well built, commercial grade spreader that performs well, is easy to use and should last for many years. The over-the-shoulder strap makes the spreader comfortable to use (even when full with 20 lbs of seed). The screw-on clear lid is nice for preventing spills and sheilding from rain, snow or other debris. The spreader was easy to clean and everything is non-corrosive and virtually rust-proof. (Very happy with purchase). Only negative: Like several others have mentioned, the open/close lever is tricky to find at times because you cannot see it while wearing the spreader. Once you get used to using the spreader it becomes easier to find.

This thing works very well. It is probably as comfortable as you can reasonably make such a contraption. I used it to do 2 passes over 20 acres by hand. I got it to spread 100lb of clover and 50lb of lespedeza over 20 acres. It is a very economical way for me to get some legumes in my pasture so they can reseed. My only criticism is the strap could be a little better. I am worried the clip will break over time for the part that kind of just grabs somewhere on the bottom. After 10 + miles of walking around up and down hill over rough ground my chest and stomach got a little sore, but those are the sites of recent injuries. It's pretty ergonomic because I am just sore from the labor. I would recommend for anyone trying to improve a relatively small piece of land. I didn't want to spend $1000 on a pto spreader, and I can't afford to buy enough seed to do it that way, either. So this lets me save money and get my pasture kickstarted. The gear box and flow rate and turn speed are all excellent. It seems pretty sturdy.

Works great

This Spreader is AMAZING! definitely worth the price I almost went with a Cheaper style or a lithium Battery spreader but the rep at MAINBEAM Seed company that I was using for replating our Roads and Logged areas reccomended this spreader and so far I have spread over 150 Pounds of tvarious Types of thier seed in forrested areas and on our logging roads this thing work great, Itis very Rugged and comfortable to carry ! It Holds out 4-5 Gallons of Seed Mix and spreads it all very quickly and evenly over varied terrain and hiking with it full is no problem Highly Recommend it!

Good sturdy product

This product is amazing. I just tried it out and it solves all the problems that my cheaper hand-held spreader always had. It carries a ton of grass fertilizer or de-icer crystals so you aren't constantly refilling it and trying to figure out where you left off. You can choose your spray arc in case you want to run up the side of a rectangular yard or drive way without all the over spray or having to hold it sideways. You can set it for a minimum to maximum spread AND THEN you have a smaller thumb-paddle (?) to reduce it the flow even further or even stop it on the fly. The weight was nice to carry close to the core of the body, even with all the extra granules. The long lever arm turns freely. When I was was done, I was astounded how quickly it completed my yard compared to the hand held. Although I didn't measure with a clock, it seemed to have taken about a quarter of the time my hand-held one used to take. And, unlike my hand-held, I didn't have to dig clump of granules out of the trap door at the bottom of the funnel due to clogging, break granual clumps up by hand, or replace a impeller that jammed up and/or popped out repeatedly. It 's worth every dime for this premium spreader to me. I would totally buy this product again and/or recommend it to a friend.

Lo he usado para sembrar pasto forrajero, avena y triticale, incluso para esparcir fertilizante granulado. Yo he usado los que son de tela y he de decir que este es mejor producto por mucho, la forma de regular, que puedas direccionar hacia donde tira la semilla y la palanca, me parecen excelente, solo tiene un detalle, me gustaria que fuera más como una mochila, que agregaran unas cintas para que fuera más comodo llevarlo, porque si cansa bastante si lo cuelgas de un solo lado. Por todo lo demás no tengo queja.

Had many issues getting one shipped; told that it would arrive any day after several inquiries but several shipping days missed, eventually advised that it was never shipped to begin with. Dealt with the dealer a few times, eventually got one shipped directly but paid about $40 over the later posted price (about a month later). But the unit itself is not disappointing. Very smooth function, good sized hopper for a carry unit, well built. My last spreader, not this brand, lasted for six or more years, but the quality of this one will likely last many years, even decades of annual use. Pricey, but when buying good quality you only have to cry once.

Simple adjustments, does the job, easy to operate and really better than hand-spreading. Very good for small seeds (clover and mil).

I needed this to spread fertilizer or an area 6000 sq' I was a bit concerned it was too small and would take too long....wrong! It spreads wide and evenly. Took no time. Fantastic device.

The spreader works very well, to bad the holding strap hooks are not at the mid or bottom of the tank. Spreader is sitting to low when I am using it. Other than that it is very easy to use compare to others