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Scotts Elite 72 in. W Broadcast Push Spreader For Fertilizer/Ice Melt/Seed 30 lb
$436.59 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Provides 20% faster application with 6 ft. spread.
- 20M capacity hopper.
- Large never-flat tires.
- Ergonomically designed handle.
Description
Scotts Elite Spreader is our most advanced and accurate spreader yet! Dual rotors provide increased accuracy and a 6 ft. spread pattern, which means you make less passes across your yard, saving you time. The large hopper holds up to 20,000 sq. ft. of Scotts lawn product. The 10-inch tires are foam filled, so they won't ever go flat.
Dimensions (Overall): 23.6 inches (H) x 20 inches (W) x 23.5 inches (D)
Weight: 20 pounds
Capacity (Volume): 7 gallon
Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, Tools Not Provided
Tire Type: Flat-Free
Spread Width: 6 feet
Wheel Diameter: 7 inches
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 91656873
UPC: 032247759021
Origin: made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 23.5 inches length x 20 inches width x 23.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 20 pounds
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Summary of reviews
The Scotts Elite Spreader has received mixed feedback from guests, highlighting its ease of assembly and large hopper capacity, which allows for efficient spreading of lawn products. However, many guests express frustration over inconsistent spreading rates and the lack of clear settings for various products. While some appreciate its lightweight design and comfortable handling, others report issues with build quality and performance, leading to disappointment in its overall effectiveness.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.2 out of 5 stars with 921 reviews
Disappointed
2 out of 5 stars
Random - 13 days ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought my Scott’s Elite Spreader in the spring of 2024.Spreader settings are not accurate using Scotts products specifications. Spreader does not disperse evenly leaving deep green strips next to pale green strips. I need to come back a week or so later and fertilize the pale strips. My lawn is always unevenly green.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 12 days ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with the Scotts Elite Spreader and appreciate your feedback. A few things can cause streaks in your lawn. Be sure you are overlapping correctly. You may also want to check the calibration on the spreader. You can do this by setting the spreader to 3.5, you should be able to pass a 13/64 or #6 drill bit snuggly between the two openings closest to the center. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Elite Spreader
5 out of 5 stars
Sam24 - 1 month ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought this Elite spreader last year and have used it several times since then. It’s well built and easy to maneuver. Overall I am happy that Scotts built this product for residential and as well as commercial use. Definitely recommended.
Design defect
1 out of 5 stars
GoinSurfin - 2 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought this over the past weekend. On the first use using Scotts Bonus S fertilizer, the ports at the bottom of the spreader where the fertilizer drops out of the bin holding the fertilizer, clogged with poorly processed pink globs of fertilizer. They look like pink stones but are big enough to clog the port which restricts the amount of fertilizer that is supposed to be spread. My previous Scotts spreader had one large port that never clogged with these pieces of fertilizer which are in virtually every bag. To me, this looks like a design defect. Instead of four small ports at the bottom, there should be two large ports that are far less likely to clog. I will be returning the spreader for a refund.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance with the Scotts Elite Spreader. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Missing spreader settings for some Scotts products
2 out of 5 stars
MSSO - 3 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Purchased and assembled this Elite rotary spreader without issue and everything seems to be in good working order. The problem I have is that I have not been able to find the spreader settings for the Scotts moss control products including MossEx and Moss Control Granules. They are not listed on the enclosed instruction material or on any of the other settings tables I have been able to find.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
Unfortunately the spreader settings for the Elite spreader do not often correspond to our other rotary spreaders. While the other Scotts rotary spreader settings are not far from the settings for the Elite, for best results, you will need to use the setting listed on the Elite Spreader instruction pamphlet, online at https://scotts.com/en-us/shop/spreaders/scotts-elite-spreader/75902A.html
Spread Rate is a research process
3 out of 5 stars
Ron18 - 7 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I used the spreader once so far and it does a nice job. What really stinks about this product is none of the Scotts products have the spread rate for this spreader. I bought a Scotts spreader because I use Scotts product and I don't have to guess the spread rate. Now, I have to call before I apply. What makes it worst; the easiest solution is just put the rate online; somehow the customer care people have it.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 7 months ago
We're sorry you were disappointed. While the other Scotts rotary spreader settings are not far from the settings for the Elite, for best results, you'll need to use the setting listed on the Elite Spreader instruction pamphlet. If you don't have the pamphlet anymore, you can go to our website and search for the Scotts Elite Spreader and download the Label under Product Label. Please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Thought it was fine until agitator pin broke
3 out of 5 stars
KimNH - 7 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I recently bought the Elite spreader, but after the very first time using it with Scotts Turf Builder fertilizer, when I was done I noticed the pin on the agitator was missing. I searched my yard, but cannot find the pin. How do I get a new one? I splurged on this spreader and thought it worked fine. Just disappointed to have the pin fail immediately.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 7 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with the Scotts Elite Spreader and appreciate your feedback. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Don't waste your money
1 out of 5 stars
BLD25 - 7 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I used it 4 times and it broke. It is difficult to get setting if you don't use a Scott product. It replaced my old Scotts spreader that I had for 10 years. Just buy the old one.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 7 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Broken after less than 10 uses.
1 out of 5 stars
SFTX - 7 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Scott’s elite spreader has stopped spreading. It just drops the product out of the bottom and does t broadcast anymore after less than 10 uses
1 reply from Customer Care team - 7 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Failure
1 out of 5 stars
yard genie - 7 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
What a waste - burnt my yard out this year using a Scotts Spreader and Scotts product.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 7 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
Excellent Spreader
5 out of 5 stars
John E - 8 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I have only had the opportunity to use the spreader one time on my lawn, but it was extremely easy to put together, set, and begin the spreading process. I found myself having to stop, go back, and go over an area or two here or there where the rotary spreader was jammed up a bit, but overall it was an easy process with a well-functioning machine.
No spreading settings online
1 out of 5 stars
Zify75 - 8 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Where are the spreader settings. Most basic thing is impossible to find.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 8 months ago
We appreciate your feedback and are happy to assist you. The setting to use with your Scotts Elite Spreader will vary depending on the product being used in the spreader. The spreader settings for the Elite spreader do not often correspond to our other rotary spreaders. There should be a setting for the Elite Spreader found on the packaging of our products. There is also a listing of common spreader settings contained in the owner's manual that came with the spreader (and can be found on our website at https://scotts.com/en-us/shop/lawn-care-deals/scotts-elite-spreader/75902A.html ; click on "Specs and Details" on the upper right side next to the spreaders photo, then click on "Download Label"). If the product you have is not on the list in that manual and there is no setting listed on the bag, please contact us so we can try to assist at 800-543-8873.
Frustrated and with regret
1 out of 5 stars
Thecynic - 10 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Yeah, this spreader is elite all right, elitley bad. The spread rate is very inconsistent and the release plates frequently get stuck, clogged or often fail to open consistently. The build quality of the cable system could be better and the rotator pins seem insufficient for the job. Your can’t slap a 4-inch elastic band to a piece of plastic backing, attache it to a poor quality spreader then call it Elite. A regretful purchase. You can do better.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 10 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with your Scotts Elite Spreader and appreciate your feedback. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Don't buy
1 out of 5 stars
Steve O - 10 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Poor results, uneven spreading, the bin feeds are badly placed and the control cable leads to inaccurate amounts of product. One of my spinners broke after a year. Not a quality product. Had a 3000 that worked much better.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 10 months ago
We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
Not worth buying
1 out of 5 stars
Axeman1045 - 10 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
The edge guard is very poorly designed and cheaply made. Expensive spreader that doesn't function as intended. Don't waste your money. Disappointed.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 10 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Elite Spreader and appreciate your feedback. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Pretty much worthless...
1 out of 5 stars
WilH - 10 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Am yet to find a bag of lawn fertilizer or chemical that lists settings for this spreader. The instructions that came with the spreader say to go to WWW.SCOTTS.COM/ELITE for a complete list of products and settings. Would really like for someone in the know to direct me to where this info is at on this site. At this point am looking to return this spreader as I have no clue how much material is dispersed at each setting. For example, what is the setting to apply 2.87 lbs per 1,000 sq ft? Spreader seems of good quality, but if you are not going to provide details on how the settings should be, it's worthless.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 10 months ago
We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
Disapointed
1 out of 5 stars
Phil71 - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I have purchased Scott's products for over 50 years. Wonderful lawn food and weed control. I bought an ELITE Spreader and thought I had bought something special. Worked fine the first couple of times I used it. I always wash my spreaders completely both inside and out after each use and let dry properly. The third time I used it on my 10,000 sq foot Emerald Zoysia yard, it looked like the worst lawn in the nieghborhood. I could not see why. Same Scotts fertilizer. Then I discovered that the edge guard orange mechanism was frozen/jammed and had not spead the fertilizer evenly. One of the two drain ports was blocked. I tried to see what was causing the issue but could not. The quality was not up to Scott's standards. I ordered a LESCO spreader.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 11 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
Stay Away and Save your Money
1 out of 5 stars
PC2024 - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought this in July 2022 and have been using it for almost 2 years with Scotts fertilizers as well as other brands, all using settings for the Scotts Elite Spreader. No matter what product I used, I was able to cover my 20,000 sqft lawn 2-3 times with 15,000 sqft bag of fertilizer on the recommended setting. This spreader was supposed to be an upgrade from my 20-year-old Scotts SpeedyGreen 3000 spreader which I got better results from. In the short time I've been using the Scotts Elite, the black paint is already bubbling, and showing signs that the metal underneath is starting to rust. The Scotts Elite Spreader is a perfect example of they don't make it like they used to, so save your money on this one.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 11 months ago
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 1-937-915-2583 for assistance.
Edge Guard malfunction
1 out of 5 stars
JoeD2024 - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Purchased a brand new Scotts elite spreader, everything worked great for 10 seconds and that was before I tried the Edge Guard. Once I turned it on it stuck, nothing that I could do would release it. Had to go back to my 20 year old spreader. So much for buying something expensive and expecting quality.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 11 months ago
We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the SCOTTS ELITE SPREADER. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
not worth the money
1 out of 5 stars
MACY 0423 - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Settings don't work properly. either to much or not enough. terrible when using Scotts 4 Step product
1 reply from Customer Care team - 11 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with the Scotts Elite Spreader and appreciate your feedback. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Great Spreader
5 out of 5 stars
PhilT - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought this a couple of years ago and love the way it handles and the sturdy design. I really like the large hopper. I'm able to put enough product in for my entire yard.I've always had Scott's rotary style spreaders. I have learned I have to adjust the flow. I can't go by the setting on the bag. When it says 3 3/4 I have to set it at more like 4 1/2.The flow seems very low on the recommended settings.