Agri-Fab Pull Behind Broadcast Spreader for Seed
Choose a tow-behind spreader with a 130-pound hopper.
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Broadcast SpreadersOUR TAKE
Scotts EdgeGuard DLX broadcast spreader
A walk-behind broadcast spreader with EdgeGuard control for boundary-sensitive application routes.
EdgeGuard DLX deserves a look when a walked application route runs beside paths or beds.
- Good for
- A lawn bordered by paths or beds under a suitable application plan.
- Look elsewhere if
- You need a tow-behind arrangement.
- The tradeoff
- Edge control still works within material-specific application directions.
At a glance
- Format
- Walk-behind broadcast spreader
- Edge feature
- EdgeGuard control
- Manufacturer capacity claim
- Up to 15,000 square feet of Scotts product
- Assembly
- Manufacturer describes ready-to-use assembly
Why it earns a look
- EdgeGuard is relevant beside paths and planting beds.
- Walk-behind format avoids a towing arrangement.
Where it asks for a compromise
- A tow-behind route may call for another format.
- The capacity claim is product-dependent.
The boundary feature gives it a clear role
EdgeGuard deserves attention when the application route runs beside paths or planted areas. Read how it is intended to operate under the chosen material directions. That feature can be more relevant than comparing hopper figures without a route in mind.
Capacity is separate from application rate
Scotts states capacity of up to 15,000 square feet of its product. That is a product-dependent holding claim, not a universal rate for every material. Use the material label and exact spreader instructions together for application.
Walked or towed is a real format choice
The Agri-Fab alternative needs a suitable towing machine and operating route. The EarthWay offers another walked format with a 50-pound capacity. Choose the operating arrangement before deciding that a larger hopper solves the job.
Living with it in the garden
Plan loading, boundaries, and the application route together.
Use the exact material and spreader instructions for settings.
Leave a suitable cleanup arrangement for the finished job.
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Read our takeYour Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX questions
Is 15,000 square feet a universal application rate?
No. Scotts presents a capacity claim for its product. The material and spreader directions determine application.
What is the main feature to compare here?
EdgeGuard control, especially for the boundaries on the planned route.
When would a tow-behind alternative make sense?
When an approved towing machine, hitch, controls, material, and route form a suitable setup.
Full specifications, manuals & sources
Model details
- Full model name
- Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX Broadcast Spreader for Seed, Fertilizer, Salt, Ice Melt, Holds up to 15,000 sq.ft. Product, Green
- Amazon ASIN
- B001H1EQO2
- Spreader format
- Broadcast
- Tool format
- Walk behind
- Brand
- Scotts
Manuals & product information
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Product information checked 2026-10-29. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.