--- product_id: 5496322 title: "45-0288 175 lb. Tow-Behind Lawn & Garden Drop Spreader for Seed,Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt; Designed to Pull Behind Lawn & Garden Tractors" brand: "agri-fab" price: "€ 2588.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Agri Fab" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5496322-45-0288-175-lb-tow-behind-lawn-and-garden-drop store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 42-inch precise spread width 175 lb tow-behind capacity Made in USA quality 45-0288 175 lb. Tow-Behind Lawn & Garden Drop Spreader for Seed,Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt; Designed to Pull Behind Lawn & Garden Tractors **Brand:** agri-fab **Price:** € 2588.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Tow, Spread, and Conquer Your Lawn Like a Pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 45-0288 175 lb. Tow-Behind Lawn & Garden Drop Spreader for Seed,Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt; Designed to Pull Behind Lawn & Garden Tractors by agri-fab - **How much does it cost?** € 2588.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/5496322-45-0288-175-lb-tow-behind-lawn-and-garden-drop) ## 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 - • **Smooth Ride, Every Time:** Pneumatic tires ensure effortless towing behind tractors or ATVs on any terrain. - • **Precision Meets Durability:** 42-inch controlled spread width with rustproof poly hopper for even, long-lasting use. - • **Built to Last with Confidence:** Premium galvanized steel agitator and 3-year limited warranty for peace of mind. - • **Maximize Your Lawn's Potential:** Tow behind with up to 175 lbs capacity for seamless large-area coverage. - • **Versatile Year-Round Performance:** Perfect for seed, fertilizer, salt, or ice melt—your all-season lawn care partner. ## Overview The Agri-Fab 45-0288 is a robust 175-pound tow-behind drop spreader featuring a 17-gallon rustproof poly hopper and a 42-inch controlled spread width. Designed for use with lawn tractors and ATVs, it delivers precise, even coverage for seed, fertilizer, salt, and ice melt. Equipped with durable galvanized steel components and pneumatic tires, it ensures smooth transport and long-lasting performance, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. Made in the USA, this spreader is a versatile, reliable tool for professional-grade lawn and garden care. ## Description Product Description Agri-Fab 45-0288 17-Gallon (Dry) Drop Spreader, Tow is one of a complete line of spreaders designed for easy operation and even coverage. These spreaders will make the whole yard-care team look good. And the weather- and corrosion-resistant poly construction and durable, rustproof components ensure a long career. If you're looking to invest in a versatile team player, an Agri-Fab spreader is the way to go. Whether you need to seed, weed or feed your lawn to create a home field advantage, or spread ice-melt in the off-season, these are your tools of choice. Agri-Fab has large and small models, tow and push designs, even combination spiker-spreader models that will prepare the ground before you apply product, making sure your expensive seed and fertilizer do their jobs. From the Manufacturer Agri-Fab 45-0288 17-Gallon (Dry) Drop Spreader, Tow is one of a complete line of spreaders designed for easy operation and even coverage. These spreaders will make the whole yard-care team look good. And the weather- and corrosion-resistant poly construction and durable, rustproof components ensure a long career. If you're looking to invest in a versatile team player, an Agri-Fab spreader is the way to go. Whether you need to seed, weed or feed your lawn to create a home field advantage, or spread sand or ice-melt in the off-season, these are your tools of choice. Agri-Fab has large and small models, tow and push designs, even combination spiker-spreader models that will prepare the ground before you apply product, making sure your expensive seed and fertilizer do their jobs. Review: Agri-Fab 175-Pound Drop Spreader - Great Addition to my Lawn and Garden Assets! - The Agri-Fab 45-0288 175-pound max tow behind drop spreader is an excellent addition to my lawn and garden assets. You can easily attach the drop spreader to a zero turn, ATV, or lawn tractor/mower with a tow bracket and cut your lawn while fertilizing or over seeding with grass simultaneously. Using my Kubota zero turn, I am unable to reach the flow control arm, however, using an ATV or lawn tractor I was able open and close the drop spreader. In addition to enabling me to maintain my one-acre lot of Kentucky blue grass and fescue mix, I’ve used the drop spreader to spread fertilizer and perennial rye, Kentucky blue, and Kentucky 31 grass seed mix for two of my neighbors. I am not sure if the drop spreader can hold 175 pounds of granular fertilizer as I only used 100 pounds and that nearly maxed the hopper’s capacity to the brim. The assembly instructions were simple and straight forward. It is important to note that that during the installation steps, my instructions stated that in order to initially calibrate the opening of the spreader on both sides, you are required to measure the two ferrules to one-half-inch. I recommend to simply move the flow control arm back to the off position and then screw the rod into the ferrule at the bottom of the hopper at both ends into the rod aligns with the hole in the end of the low control arm. I counted threads to try and ensure both ferrules were the same thread count, but also ensured the flow plate was closed against the hopper’s backstops. Once this was done, the flow control arm and flow plate were calibrated to the flow rate setting of my choice. Moreover, if the flow control arm does not stay in place or can easily move, simply loosen the self-locking nut or remove it and tighten the first self-locking note installed a bit tighter until the flow control arm is snug at any flow rate setting. Reinstall the backup self-locking nut and you are good to go. Some reviewers stated they used a bungee cord to hold it in place when all that is needed is a bit more torque on the first nut to give the flow control arm more resistance. For most applications involving fertilizer or grass seed, the 1 or 2 flow rate setting works just fine. You will always have to according to your task make adjustments to suit your particular drop rate. The Agri-fab 175-pound drop spreader works great and enables me to fertilize or over seed without worrying about fertilizer being broadcasted on my driveway. Maintain your 3 mph and according to my neighbor’s view of spreading seed, the hopper and flow plate opens and drops those babies right where you want it. Since our properties are right next to each other, I used the drop spreader particularly on our properties boundary lines as I have my luscious Kentucky Blue grass rocking at 3.5 inches height and we didn’t want any cross contamination from that pretty perennial rye, Kentucky Blue, and Kentucky 31 tall fescue hardy mix he was throwing down on his yard. It is imperative to pay attention to ensuring the flow control arm is completely closed and the flow control plate is closed tightly against the hopper’s backstops and adjust the ferrules on both sides until you can insert them into the bracket holes and you should have a well calibrated drop spreader to handle many of your lawn and garden needs. Review: Pretty good spreader overall - I got this to spread Ortho Bug B Gone and it worked great on the number 2 setting to spread about 8 Lbs per 1000 sqft for fleas. This is a bit more than what I see suggested on the net, but I wanted to be sure it did the job since the fleas are out in force this season. I covered my 1/4 acre back yard with 120 lbs of this stuff and the spreader didn't miss a beat over smooth and rough ground as it towed behind while I mowed the grass. The 42 inch drop width is a good match for my riding mower cut width to provide even coverage. I had this same spreader years ago and it had the bald-looking tires as is shown on desertcart. This new one has tires with more tread, typical of what you see on most lawn mowers. The old ones worked fine and I the new ones do too. They do, after all, just tag along for the ride, so....who cares! The overall quality is pretty good except for the really sharp knife edges on just about every metal piece....I guess the phrase "break all sharp edges" is a thing of the past on manufacturing drawings. All the metal is painted black but it does not appear to be baked on and is certainly not anodized. Left in the open, it would probably start to rust within a few months. A shed is the best place to keep one of these little animals. All the parts were in the box and assembly, which took about 2 hours, went well except for a couple of minor things: 1. The tongue braces were not bent quite enough, so, on each side, I had to first get the nut started on the screw farthest to the rear on the hopper and then pry the brace into position on the tongue. I did not have to remove the wheels for access to the ends of the hopper. 2. The flow control rod was not bent quite enough, so I had to bend it in a bit so the ends aligned with the flow plate brackets. 3. Step 14, Adjust for Correct Opening of Hopper Flow Plates, says to check this and check that. Well OK, but I think it would be clearer stated this way: NOTE: The hopper has slotted holes all along the bottom. Since the tines inside the hopper cover these holes, you will have to turn the hopper upside sown and open the flow plates to see them. The hopper flow plates slide to incrementally cover these holes to block them when the flow control arm is moved toward OFF, and slide to incrementally uncover these holes as the flow control arm is moved toward ON (any of the various flow rate settings). To adjust the hopper flow plates, screw the flow control rod ferrules in or out until the slotted holes are completely closed with the flow control arm set at "0", and are completely open with the flow control arm set at the highest/most open position. Also check to see that each side (each hopper flow plate) is adjusted equally. After adjusting, tighten the ferrule nuts snug and then back them off 1/4 turn. 4. Step 15, Check for Proper Tension on the Hopper Flow Plates, says to check this and check that. Well OK, but simply put, it could say "tighten the Flow Control Arm nut until the arm stays firmly in position at any setting". You may want to note that the tension from this nut is the Only thing that keeps the Flow Control Arm from accidentally sliding to a lower setting....the Flow Control Gauge, beefy as it is, will only prevent it from sliding to a higher setting. 5. The tires needed a bit of air and sure enough, I had to remove the tires for access to the valve stems since they are on the inside edge of the tires. This was simple enough, however, since the tires are only held on with a cotter pin that easily comes out with the pull of a finger. All in all, it's a pretty good spreader. If it were not for the sharp edges, the minimal paint job, and the parts not being bent correctly, I would have given it 5 stars. Good luck with yours! ## Features - MADE IN USA - Hopper capacity is 17-gallons (dry)/175-pounds - 40,000-square feet coverage; roughly 1 acre - Rustproof poly hopper increases product life - 42-inch controlled spread width - Premium galvanized steel agitator improves durability; pneumatic tires allow for smooth transport, 3 Year Limited Consumer Warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000KL1L6Q | | Additional Features | Adjustable Handle, Chip Resistant, Durable, Heavy Duty | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,346 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #5 in Lawn & Garden Spreaders | | Brand Name | Agri-Fab | | Caster Type | Pneumatic | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (682) | | Frame Material | Alloy Steel | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00052613452882 | | Handle Material | Alloy Steel | | Included Components | Universal Hitch, Hopper, On/Off Control | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 33"D x 50"W x 28"H | | Item Type Name | Agri-Fab 45-0288 175-Pound Max Tow Behind Drop Spreader, Black | | Item Weight | 50.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Agri-Fab | | Manufacturer Part Number | 45-0288 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year limited consumer warranty. | | Material Type | Alloy Steel, Polypropylene (PP), Rubber | | Model Number | 45-0288 | | Number of Shelves | 1 | | Number of Wheels | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor | | Required Assembly | No | | Target Audience | Unisex Adult | | Tire Type | Pneumatic Tires | | UPC | 052613452882 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Weight Capacity Maximum | 175 Pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Agri-Fab - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Alloy Steel, Polypropylene (PP), Rubber - **Product Dimensions:** 33"D x 50"W x 28"H - **Special Feature:** Adjustable Handle, Chip Resistant, Durable, Heavy Duty ## Images ![45-0288 175 lb. Tow-Behind Lawn & Garden Drop Spreader for Seed,Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt; Designed to Pull Behind Lawn & Garden Tractors - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d4r6hPylL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this spread dry Peat Moss?** A: I've never tried spreading any kind of peat moss, so I can't honestly answer the question. However, my opinion is that the dry peat moss would probably bunch up in the spreader and not drop. **Q: What can I compare the setting chart to on this spreader?** A: Drop spreader calibration is a relatively simple process compared to calibrating a broadcast spreader although the process is similar. It saves time and money in the long run :)Materials needed:Seed, fertilizer, lime, something to apply...Drop spreaderTarp (I like 5'x8')Weights to hold down tarpCalculatorScaleTo Calibrate a drop spreader: 1: Set out the tarp and weight it down. A blacktop driveway is ideal!2: Read the label of the product being applied. (example A 20lb bag of Scotts Classic Sun & Shade covers up to 16,000 square feet.)3: Do some simple math. 16,000 ft^2 / 20lb = 800 ft^2 per pound of seed Tarp is 5'x8' which = 40 ft^2 40 / 800 = 0.05 pounds 0.05 lbs x 16 = 0.08 ounces or 23 grams So 0.08 or 23 grams of grass seed per 40 ft is our target application rate.4: Fill the spreader half way with the product to apply 5: Starting at setting "1" on the spreader apply the seed over the tarp according to the directions of both the spreader and the seed. You may be directed to make overlapping passes. If so make sure you apply the same way over the whole tarp... mind the edges.6: When finished collect the seed from the tarp and measure. keep increasing till you reach your target application rate.7: Mark it with tape or make a note of it somewhere for next year.It reads like it will take all day and it may take an hour the first time, however after that it will take much less time than an that, perhaps 15 - 20 min when you are comfortable and confident. * Calibrating a broadcast spreader is similar however speed affects how far the seed is thrown, also called the "swath width" and plays a role in calibration. You also need a bigger tarp. **Q: What are the dimensions of the spreader?** A: wheel to outer wheel 50", the bed of the unit at the top is 40" long and 12 " wide. It of course narrows as it goes down. Mr Burr. **Q: Will this spreader work efficiently with powdered lime?** A: I use it for powdered lime. Works great. Lime has to be completely dry. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Agri-Fab 175-Pound Drop Spreader - Great Addition to my Lawn and Garden Assets! *by B***L on April 25, 2016* The Agri-Fab 45-0288 175-pound max tow behind drop spreader is an excellent addition to my lawn and garden assets. You can easily attach the drop spreader to a zero turn, ATV, or lawn tractor/mower with a tow bracket and cut your lawn while fertilizing or over seeding with grass simultaneously. Using my Kubota zero turn, I am unable to reach the flow control arm, however, using an ATV or lawn tractor I was able open and close the drop spreader. In addition to enabling me to maintain my one-acre lot of Kentucky blue grass and fescue mix, I’ve used the drop spreader to spread fertilizer and perennial rye, Kentucky blue, and Kentucky 31 grass seed mix for two of my neighbors. I am not sure if the drop spreader can hold 175 pounds of granular fertilizer as I only used 100 pounds and that nearly maxed the hopper’s capacity to the brim. The assembly instructions were simple and straight forward. It is important to note that that during the installation steps, my instructions stated that in order to initially calibrate the opening of the spreader on both sides, you are required to measure the two ferrules to one-half-inch. I recommend to simply move the flow control arm back to the off position and then screw the rod into the ferrule at the bottom of the hopper at both ends into the rod aligns with the hole in the end of the low control arm. I counted threads to try and ensure both ferrules were the same thread count, but also ensured the flow plate was closed against the hopper’s backstops. Once this was done, the flow control arm and flow plate were calibrated to the flow rate setting of my choice. Moreover, if the flow control arm does not stay in place or can easily move, simply loosen the self-locking nut or remove it and tighten the first self-locking note installed a bit tighter until the flow control arm is snug at any flow rate setting. Reinstall the backup self-locking nut and you are good to go. Some reviewers stated they used a bungee cord to hold it in place when all that is needed is a bit more torque on the first nut to give the flow control arm more resistance. For most applications involving fertilizer or grass seed, the 1 or 2 flow rate setting works just fine. You will always have to according to your task make adjustments to suit your particular drop rate. The Agri-fab 175-pound drop spreader works great and enables me to fertilize or over seed without worrying about fertilizer being broadcasted on my driveway. Maintain your 3 mph and according to my neighbor’s view of spreading seed, the hopper and flow plate opens and drops those babies right where you want it. Since our properties are right next to each other, I used the drop spreader particularly on our properties boundary lines as I have my luscious Kentucky Blue grass rocking at 3.5 inches height and we didn’t want any cross contamination from that pretty perennial rye, Kentucky Blue, and Kentucky 31 tall fescue hardy mix he was throwing down on his yard. It is imperative to pay attention to ensuring the flow control arm is completely closed and the flow control plate is closed tightly against the hopper’s backstops and adjust the ferrules on both sides until you can insert them into the bracket holes and you should have a well calibrated drop spreader to handle many of your lawn and garden needs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good spreader overall *by S***Y on August 21, 2014* I got this to spread Ortho Bug B Gone and it worked great on the number 2 setting to spread about 8 Lbs per 1000 sqft for fleas. This is a bit more than what I see suggested on the net, but I wanted to be sure it did the job since the fleas are out in force this season. I covered my 1/4 acre back yard with 120 lbs of this stuff and the spreader didn't miss a beat over smooth and rough ground as it towed behind while I mowed the grass. The 42 inch drop width is a good match for my riding mower cut width to provide even coverage. I had this same spreader years ago and it had the bald-looking tires as is shown on Amazon. This new one has tires with more tread, typical of what you see on most lawn mowers. The old ones worked fine and I the new ones do too. They do, after all, just tag along for the ride, so....who cares! The overall quality is pretty good except for the really sharp knife edges on just about every metal piece....I guess the phrase "break all sharp edges" is a thing of the past on manufacturing drawings. All the metal is painted black but it does not appear to be baked on and is certainly not anodized. Left in the open, it would probably start to rust within a few months. A shed is the best place to keep one of these little animals. All the parts were in the box and assembly, which took about 2 hours, went well except for a couple of minor things: 1. The tongue braces were not bent quite enough, so, on each side, I had to first get the nut started on the screw farthest to the rear on the hopper and then pry the brace into position on the tongue. I did not have to remove the wheels for access to the ends of the hopper. 2. The flow control rod was not bent quite enough, so I had to bend it in a bit so the ends aligned with the flow plate brackets. 3. Step 14, Adjust for Correct Opening of Hopper Flow Plates, says to check this and check that. Well OK, but I think it would be clearer stated this way: NOTE: The hopper has slotted holes all along the bottom. Since the tines inside the hopper cover these holes, you will have to turn the hopper upside sown and open the flow plates to see them. The hopper flow plates slide to incrementally cover these holes to block them when the flow control arm is moved toward OFF, and slide to incrementally uncover these holes as the flow control arm is moved toward ON (any of the various flow rate settings). To adjust the hopper flow plates, screw the flow control rod ferrules in or out until the slotted holes are completely closed with the flow control arm set at "0", and are completely open with the flow control arm set at the highest/most open position. Also check to see that each side (each hopper flow plate) is adjusted equally. After adjusting, tighten the ferrule nuts snug and then back them off 1/4 turn. 4. Step 15, Check for Proper Tension on the Hopper Flow Plates, says to check this and check that. Well OK, but simply put, it could say "tighten the Flow Control Arm nut until the arm stays firmly in position at any setting". You may want to note that the tension from this nut is the Only thing that keeps the Flow Control Arm from accidentally sliding to a lower setting....the Flow Control Gauge, beefy as it is, will only prevent it from sliding to a higher setting. 5. The tires needed a bit of air and sure enough, I had to remove the tires for access to the valve stems since they are on the inside edge of the tires. This was simple enough, however, since the tires are only held on with a cotter pin that easily comes out with the pull of a finger. All in all, it's a pretty good spreader. If it were not for the sharp edges, the minimal paint job, and the parts not being bent correctly, I would have given it 5 stars. Good luck with yours! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use this for spreading salt on icy driveway and side walks *by T***N on December 10, 2025* Agra fab, wake up and smell the coffee. The fertilizer spreader works perfectly for dropping salt in snowy climates. You have to cut out every third tooth, because salt crystals are a little larger. But after that, you have a secondary use for your machine. F y I i've been through ten spreaders of different kinds and sorts, and this is the only one that works for dropping salt on my driveway. Ps clean and oil it really good at the end of the year otherwise it'll rust. ## Frequently Bought Together - Agri-Fab 45-0288 175 lb. 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