Hi. I call this post best shoulder bag seed spreader. I will take a look at two shoulder-slung, handheld seed and fertilizer spreaders. Seed spreaders operate as a manually cranked bag seeder, giving decent coverage and fast spreading.
On a shoulder bag seed spreader, a throttle lever and hand-crank leaves you in total control of the seeding process. This bag seed spreader can hold up to 25 pounds of seed. A hand-operated shoulder bag spreader is useful for a variety of seeding jobs and this unit has an adjustable shoulder strap thus making it comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
A hand-operated shoulder bag spreader is useful for a variety of seeding- and fertilizing type jobs and perfect for everyday garden use. It will distribute seed or fetilizer more evenly than is usually possible by hand.
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Earthway 2750 Shoulder Bag Seed Spreader
The Earthway 2750 Hand-operated Bag Spreader/Seeder is a well designed shoulder bag seeder that covers a lot of ground fast and holds just enough seed at a time to make it really useful. It distributes the seed quite evenly as is the general idea with using a hand-cranked shoulder slung seed spreader.
This bag broadcast spreader can also be used as a shoulder bag fertilizer spreader. The seed bag has a zipper to make filling the spreader bag quick and easy. It also prevents spilling when the seed bag is zipped closed, especially when lifting to shoulder the bag, when it would be easy for seed to spill out.
It works much better than the old wood-and-metal-and-canvas bag broadcast spreaders, which used to corrode over time if you spread fertilizer with them.
Let’s quickly list some features of this shoulder bag seed spreader.
Features and Specs
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- Works for various seeding jobs (seed, or fertilizer)
- High-RPM gearbox gives a smooth broadcast
- Oscillating shut-off plate prevents clumping and aids in flow control
- Holds up to 25 pounds of seed
- Bag has a zipper for easy filling which also prevents spilling when zipped shut
- Contoured base and adjustable shoulder strap makes it comfortable to operate
Product Perk : The Earthway has an adjustable shoulder strap that makes it comfortable to wear. Adjust it to fit your body size. |
Questions and Answers
Give me some measurements and weight specs please.
The dimensions of this Earthway 2750 bag spreader are the following. Measurements are : 13 x 8.5 x 14 inches and weight is 2.8 pounds. The molded contoured base plus the adjustable shoulder strap makes this shoulder bag spreader comfortable to operate.
Plus it doesn’t weigh much (depending on how full you have the seed bag of course). Though the shoulder strap could do with a pad of some sort to make it super comfortable.
How do you control the amount of spreading?
Vary the width of the area that you are sowing by how quickly you are turning the crank. Also pay attention to how much you are pulling on the left-hand throttle lever and to how quickly you are walking while sowing.
The weight and size of the fertilizer or seed will probably also have some minor effect on seeding area coverage.
Useful Tip : You may want to do some “dry” runs before you fill the bag and start spreading. Walk around and adjust the shoulder strap to your liking and practice your cranking speed for a bit. If you’re an old hand cranker, just go for it right away. |
Can I fill the seed spreader bag up to its max capacity?
If you are used to operating handheld manual shoulder bag seed spreaders you can fill it up to max on the first couple of tries. But if you are a bit green when it comes to manual fertilizer spreaders you may want to do some “dry” runs before you fill the bag and start spreading.
Shoulder the unit like you would for spreading (without filling it) and adjust the shoulder strap to a comfortable position. Walk around while turning the crank to get a feel for the unit.
Fertilizer is usually a bit heavier than seed, so when using the unit as a shoulder bag fertilizer spreader you may want to stay at say 3/4 full to keep things comfortable. Especially since you’ll usually be walking holding the unit slightly out in front of you.
Notes on Quality and Operation
Start out gently and then work up speed on the crank handle, opening the shut-off plate when you are ready to start spreading. Remember any mechanical device can fail on you if you abuse it.
Spreading Tip : While you are spreading, walk holding the unit slightly out in front of you. |
This Earthway 2750 shoulder bag seed spreader (and fertilizer spreader) should last long when used correctly and with care taken in loading the bag and operating the controls.
This bag seed spreader can hold up to 25 pounds of seed. This unit has an adjustable shoulder strap thus making it comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
Possible PROS & CONS
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Check out the Earthway 2750 Seed Spreader on Amazon.com. |
YARD TUFF YTF-25SS Shoulder Bag Seed Spreader
I will now be taking a look at the YARD TUFF YTF-25SS Shoulder Spreader. This shoulder spreader has an adjustable strap, a tough canvas seed bag with a zipper and a 25 pound capacity.
Let’s see some main specs.
Features and Specs
- Canvas seed bag with adjustable strap and zipper
- All metal gear spreader mechanism
- Flow rate adjuster for different seeding jobs
- 1 year limited warranty from the manufacturer
- Size : 26 by 17 by 15 inches
Questions and Answers
How much does this manual shoulder bag seeder weigh?
It is quite light and tips the scale at 3.6 lbs. It has a strap attached for hooking across a shoulder while spreading. Depending on how full the bag is, weight will of course vary according to that.
What kind of jobs can you do with this bag seed spreader?
You can do most seeding jobs, fertilizer jobs, lawn seeding jobs and more.
Top Tip : Try and break up any seed or fertilizer that has clumped together before adding it to the bag. Doing this will help to keep the gears from getting stuck when spreading. |
Notes on Quality and Operation
The main feature that sets this YARD TUFF spreader apart from the seeder above is the metal gears on the unit. I suspect this would make for a long lasting spreader, as metal is less prone to break and may resist wear and tear better.
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Check out the YARD TUFF Seed Spreader on Amazon.com. |
Shoulder Bag Seed Spreaders – Final Thoughts
Both the seed spreaders in this post have a 25 pound capacity seed bag, adjustable strap, zipper bag and flow control levers. The main difference is in the materials used for the gears.
The EARTHWAY 2750 uses the more common plastic spreader gears, while the YARD TUFF YTF-25SS uses metal spreader gears. So, I think it basically comes down to which type of gear material you may prefer.
You can also consider a walk behind broadcast spreader.
Thanks for reading my best shoulder bag seed spreader review! Hope you find the best shoulder bag spreader for you and your garden needs. Spread away! |