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Scotts Elite Spreader

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At a glance

Condition
New
Size
Single Pack
Style
4. Elite
Dimensions
20.07"D x 23.63"W x 23.31"H
Weight
9 kg
Color
black, green
Material
Plastic
In the box
Spreader

Features 5

  • Dual rotor technology provides unbeatable accuracy and a 6ft spread pattern for time savings. This is our most accurate spreader ever!
  • Holds up to 20,000 sq. ft. of Scotts lawn product, including grass seed, fertilizer, salt and ice melt
  • Never-flat tires to conquer any terrain
  • Ergonomic handle with smartphone holder

Description

Scotts® Elite Spreader is advanced, accurate and engineered for a 20% faster application (vs. a standard 5 ft. spread pattern) to be used year-round. This spreader can be used for feed, seed, weed and melt holding up to 20,000 sq. ft.of product. The dual rotors provide exceptional accuracy while the ergonomic handle comes equipped with a smartphone holder. This spreader comes equipped with Scotts® EdgeGuard® technology. To use - Prep by knowing your lawn size before beginning. When filling the spreader, do so over the driveway and cleanup any spilled product. Then, turn the dial to the correct setting by reviewing the correct setting listed on the back of each Scotts® product. Lastly, to apply, begin walking and squeeze trigger. Release at turns and walk briskly making each pass 6ft. from the previous.

Specs 23

Brand Scotts
Power Source Manual
Material Plastic
Color black, green
Style 4. Elite
Item Weight 9 kg
Cutting Width 10 inches
Operation Mode Manual

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Top Amazon Reviews


Great spreader. Highly recommend
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
Started taking care of my own lawn last year and neighbor decided he would too so we went in together and bought this spreader. It does a great job, spreads crabgrass preventer and fertilizer evenly. Can hold quite a bit of product but I only fill it up about half way seems to help me manage it better while walking my one acre yard. We always wash it out after each use and let it dry out before putting away. Hopefully will last for years to come. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 by EKS

UPDATE: Not so Elite
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
The unique twin feed design of this spreader did an excellent job of spreading both grass seed and fertilizer. I had my neighbor push the spreader so that I could stand in front of it to observe the spreading pattern and it was much better than the regular single feed design. The upgraded quality of the wheels made the unit much easier to push even when the oversized hopper was full. So why did I give it just a single star? The linkage between the hopper and the trigger failed within 2 hours. So the unit did not last a single day and I returned it to Amazon. I have been using the single feed Scott's spreaders previously, but found that I have to replace them every 2 years on average because of various breakdowns. I was hopeful that this new Elite spreader would be of better quality and that is why I upgraded to it. Unfortunately, that was not the case, and so this will be my last purchase of a Scott's spreader. I have communicated to Scott's previously, recommending that they not put their brand name on such inferior products. That if they cannot sell a good quality spreader, they should not sell them at all. UPDATE: After returning the spreader, I decided to give Scotts one more try and purchased another Scotts Elite Spreader. After using the replacement spreader for 2 years, I was gratified to find that this time the spreader has performed perfectly. Thus, I have changed my rating to 5 stars. The original spreader must have just been a lemon. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019 by Humble Opine

The fix is very easy
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
I am very disappointed. The return window ran out after 90 days. I bought it early, at Scott's suggestion, so I would be all ready for spring. What's going on? I used it 3 times. The third time I used it this season, it stopped working (the rotters wouldn't turn at all) in the middle of trying to put down Scott's Max Green, now what???? For a hundred dollars, save your money, looks cool, but breaks after 2 and 1/2 uses. Seems kind of expensive per use, I'm not that rich. Normally I love Scott's, but this is a huge disappointment. Called Scott's Consumer Service line. Spoke to someone who didn't know what they were doing. After 32 Minutes, I decided Scott's wasted enough of my time. Said they would refund my money if I cut something off the spreader and send it to them. He/she? didn't know how my money was going to be refunded. They were very confused! What a disappointment! I have NEVER EVER had this type of service from Scott's, EVER. Got a reply back from Scott's to call the same number I originally called. Guess they didn't read my comments, just the rating I gave them. Continuing to disappoint me. Called back and ordered the kit to fix. I will let you know how it turns out. BTW the lot number is printed on the green upper guard on the left hand side facing the spreader. They are going to ask you for this number., It starts with a 17 or 18. Well here we go again I had to call customer service and ask for the repair kit it doesn’t appear the first order was ever made so Here we go again I’ll let you know how things turn out hopefully well I’m really excited about the spreader itself. Receive the kit it was very easy to install it took less time to install the kit then it would to cut off the cable and mail it I give Scott’s a lot of credit for Identifying a problem and actually fixing it free to the customer Scott’s hasn’t let me down !! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018 by Robert N. Jackson

Great spreader but missing one important pin
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
The Scotts Elite Spreader—-This is a great spreader! It easily handles a big load and is easy to push; easier to push than the mini version. I would have given this 5 stars but it was missing an essential part. The Elite has two gear box’s that attach to the axil. There is suppose to be some part like a pin clip that attaches the gear boxes to the axle so that the when the tires rotate, the axle rotates, which of course rotates the gears, which rotates the the spreader plates, shooting out the fertilizer. But the gear boxes were NOT attached with a lock pin or any kind of pin. When my spread arrived in the mail, I needed to use it immediately. It was easy to assemble the wheels to axel and supposedly was ready to spread. I put in fertilizer and began to push the spreader on my grass. But no fertilizer was spreading. I pushed the spreader on to the sidewalk to see what was the problem. I eventually noticed the gear boxes were not attached to axle. The instructions listing the parts only had hardware for attaching wheels to axle; no lock pins of any sort for gear boxes. So gear boxes should have come already attached. Fortunately I have collected years and years of screws, nuts, bolts, washers, and lock washers. I was able to find two skinny screws the fit the holes and nuts, washers and lock washers small to be able to attach the gear box’s. Not the perfect solution but one that worked. The picture attached to these comment shows you that screws were longer than needed but at least were skinny enough get through the holes. So it was an easy fix. However, the Scott’s product inspector should have caught this before it was shipped. That’s their job (assuming Scott has inspectors)! Obviously the product was not pushed to see if it actually worked! Or maybe the inspector was jamming to some tunes with their ear phones on and assumed the product worked fine because other inspected worked fine. There seems to be a lot of that kind of quality anymore. But once I fixed that, this elite spreader worked great. I’m very pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone. No doubt if purchased from a local store it would not have this problem, but probably would have would have cost more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024 by Bruce Satterfield

Love this
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
Being 53 years old, I have been through quite a few spreaders. I always bought cheap ones, thinking I could save some bucks only to struggle with them. I normally don’t write reviews but thought I should on this. I bought the Elite and spent a little extra. Totally worth it. 1) it was pre-built, I only had to put on the tires, took a couple minutes top. The tires are held on by a cotter pin. Put the pin in and bend it and your done. 2) the bucket is huge. 3) the tires are decent and went over my lawn flawlessly 4) the dump switch is easy to use and it locks open making it easier on my hands 5) the edger works great saving fertilizer from going on the neighbors lawns and into the area for the dogs. 6) there are two dump holes and spiny spreaders giving a nice spread in your lawn. Con: 1) the handle is a bit short… fine for me at 5’10” but I’m glad I’m not 6’ Definitely worth it. 5 stars ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024 by W. Gordon

A Substantial Improvement…
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
over the Deluxe Rotary model. The Elite version spreads very evenly, and it is way better than the Deluxe model I have (admittedly about seven years old), which spreads too heavily on the right side and too lightly on the left side (and has since it was new). This spreader throws very evenly to the right, left, and out front. I couldn’t detect any material coming out of the rear (a good thing). Their claimed spread distance of six feet from left to right is pretty accurate. This model comfortably holds ~3/4 of a 50-lbs bag of fertilizer. The dial setting seems to closely match the often-referred-to Scotts Speedy Green Rotary spreader. For my application, the Lesco-recommended setting of 5.5 for their 30-0-10 fertilizer I used it to spread was spot on. I put it through quite the test - used it on five acres. I planned to use it only for about the first 1 – 1.5 acres and then switch to a pull-behind for the remainder, but honestly, it went so quickly that I decided to just keep going. After a good bit of walking, pushing, and fertilizer pouring, low and behold, I had the full five acres done! After I finished, this spreader was still going strong, so I feel pretty good that it will at least last a few seasons for me (maybe more). The edge guard works better than on the Deluxe, but it’s still not perfect. It actually closes the opening for the left side spreader, but a small amount still got through. Honestly, I wouldn’t tout the Edge Guard capability too highly, so if you plan to use it, be ready for a little bit of material to drop once you disengage the edge guard. One con: Sometimes, when the hopper is about 2/3 to completely full, the outlets don't close completely when the handle is released unless you pull and release said handle quickly a couple of times. This didn't happen often, but I wonder if it will get worse with more usage as springs begin to lose tension/strength. It helps to remember to release the handle quickly, not slowly, in order to get the outlets to close when desired. Lastly - I use spray Teflon to lubricate the cables, gear boxes, axles, handles, and the open/close tabs at the bottom of the hopper. I believe this helps keep these items from sticking as time and use goes on, and it won’t make the fertilizer cake/stick to those areas like grease or oil will. Remember to wash it off and let it dry after using before applying the lubricant. Good luck and enjoy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022 by Youdaman

GREAT QUALITY SPREADER
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
GREAT QUALITY! EASY TO ASSEMBLE, 5 MINUTES, AT MOST. A MUST FOR YARD FERTILIZATION. VERY PLEASED WITH MY PURCHASE
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by Randall Johnson

Great potential, falls short on a few features.
Size: Single Pack Style: 4. Elite
Great update from the old, but new features need adjusting. They've added a cell phone holder right on the handle, but unfortunately doesnt fit my large phone. In today's day and age, why wouldnt you make it just slightly bigger to ensure compatability with larger phones? Just plain dumb and stupid! Also took me a bit to figure out the hopper lock, another amazing feature that just fell short. Finally discovered for the cheap piece of plastic to finally engage, you have to pull all the way back on the base of the handle, merely just pulling back on the handle all the way does not suffice. I'm also eternally amazed at the lack of consideration of people that are over 6 ft tall. Why is there not an option to adjust the handle? I am 6' 2" and at that very common height, the front of the spreader is aimed down and the spread does not go very far out. The product also shift away from the opening to go down into the spreader when getting low so have to manually move it. :-( Again, just a few adjustments needes and then this would be an amazing product! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026 by Patrick Leishman
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