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Brinly 50 LB. Push Spreader with Side Deflector & Hopper Cover (P20-500BHDF-A) vs EarthWay 40lb Residential Broadcast Spreader (2600A-Plus)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Which Lawn Spreader Should You Buy? comparison.
The Brinly pairs big pneumatic tires, an enclosed gearbox, stainless hardware and an included side deflector with a 2-year warranty and US manufacture. The EarthWay costs less and has side-spread control and pneumatic tires, but carries a 1-year warranty and a smaller 40 lb hopper.
Brinly 50 LB. Push Spreader with Side Deflector & Hopper Cover (P20-500BHDF-A)
Buy itA US-made 50 lb push broadcast spreader with big pneumatic tires, stainless hardware and a side deflector included.
- Brinly lists 12 x 3 inch pneumatic turf tires, a powder-coated steel frame, stainless steel hardware and a rust-resistant enclosed gearbox.
- A flip-up side deflector kit and hopper screen come in the box, so you can keep fertilizer and salt off beds and paving without buying extras.
- It states an 8 to 12 ft spread width, is made in the USA and carries a 2-year warranty.
- It costs the most of the push spreaders here.
- The gears are plastic, at a 5:1 ratio, rather than metal.
- The 50 lb hopper means more refills than the 80 and 85 lb models on big lawns.
EarthWay 40lb Residential Broadcast Spreader (2600A-Plus)
Buy itA compact 40 lb broadcast spreader with EarthWay's EVEN-SPREAD three-hole drop, side-spread control and pneumatic tires.
- EarthWay's EVEN-SPREAD three-hole system is designed for balanced coverage, and side-spread control protects sidewalks and beds.
- 9-inch pneumatic tires, a rustproof hopper and solid linkage rate control, with a rate calculation matrix included.
- A low-profile design makes it easier to steer and store than full-size commercial models.
- EarthWay's warranty is 1 year, half of Brinly's and Chapin's.
- The 40 lb hopper is the smallest of the push spreaders here.
- The rain cover is sold separately.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Brinly 50 LB. Push Spreader with Side Deflector & Hopper Cover (P20-500BHDF-A) Our pick | EarthWay 40lb Residential Broadcast Spreader (2600A-Plus) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners with typical suburban lawns who want a sturdy spreader with edge control included and a longer warranty. | Small to medium lawns where you want edge control and pneumatic tires without paying for a commercial spreader. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Type | Push broadcast | Push broadcast |
| Hopper capacity | 50 lb | 40 lb |
| Coverage (maker stated) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Tires / wheels | 12 x 3 in pneumatic | 9 in pneumatic |
| Edge control | Side deflector included | Side-spread control |
| Gearbox | Enclosed, plastic gears 5:1 | Not stated |
| Spread width | 8 to 12 ft | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year limited |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Brinly 50 LB. Push Spreader with Side Deflector & Hopper Cover (P20-500BHDF-A) if
homeowners with typical suburban lawns who want a sturdy spreader with edge control included and a longer warranty.
Know before buying: it costs the most of the push spreaders here.
Pick the EarthWay 40lb Residential Broadcast Spreader (2600A-Plus) if
small to medium lawns where you want edge control and pneumatic tires without paying for a commercial spreader.
Know before buying: earthWay's warranty is 1 year, half of Brinly's and Chapin's.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Brinly 50 LB. Push Spreader with Side Deflector & Hopper Cover (P20-500BHDF-A) - A US-made 50 lb push broadcast spreader with big pneumatic tires, stainless hardware and a side deflector included. Choose the EarthWay 40lb Residential Broadcast Spreader (2600A-Plus) instead if small to medium lawns where you want edge control and pneumatic tires without paying for a commercial spreader.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Which Lawn Spreader Should You Buy?.