• Walk-behind broadcast spreader designed to be used with salt
• “Ev-N-Spred” system to ensure even fertilization
• Heavy-duty frame; plastic, large-capacity hopper; 10-inch tires with a deep tread
• Includes salt deflector and rain cover
• 1900-cubic-inch capacity for 80 pounds of material

• Heavy duty rain cover makes it possible to use in inclement weather
• Pneumatic wheels make it easy to cover rough ground
• Can spread fertilizer and seed as well as salt
• Controls are located high on the handle, allowing for a precise rate of spreading
• Comes pre-assembled

• Probably not sturdy enough for commercial use

Reviewed By: Seb Turner (Nebraska)

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve probably scoured the Internet looking for that perfect salt spreader. You’ve also given up shopping at the local hardware stores because they all carry the same junk that you can find for $15 at your neighbor’s garbage sale. Well, as far as I’m concerned, the search is over. After giving the Earthway 2050PD what I would call an aggressive test, I can now say that I’m throughly excited to own it. In addition to discovering a spreader that consistently distributes material evenly (which you think should be a given when it comes to spreaders), the most exciting thing to talk about is the 10 inch pneumatic wheels. I was releived to see how easily they rolled over the bumps in my yard without even coming close to spilling any fertilizer. The deep tread tires are tubeless and can handle up to 30psi, which is the rating that can be found on most wheel barrow tires. Impressive! The rain/dust cover and edge guards are also nice to have and are durable. I’d say the frame work seems a bit light for a hopper than can hold 80lbs so I’d be hesitant to call it heavy-duty, but at the same time O do beleive that it is durable. If I have anything bordering on negative to say, it would be about the enclosed gear box. Not the gears mind you, just the box casing. The box slides a bit along the axle and seems to be a component that the manufacturer didn’t give much thought to. Is there something wrong? No, but it just seems as if the casing is cheap when compared to the rest of the spreader. However, the box casing won’t stop me from saying that I honestly can’t wait until I get to use the spreader again this season and to salt my sidewalks in the winter.

- Seb