Broadcast Spreader, 70lb Capacity, Black Powder-Coated Frame By A.M. Leonard

Product Specs

• 70 lb. capacity polyethylene hopper (This is the weight capacity of the hopper and frame, not the volume. You may not be able to fit in 70 lbs. of a lightweight product, such as grass seed.)
• Stainless steel axle and impeller shaft
• 12″ diameter pneumatic tires
• Overall width 29.5″
• Overall height 33″
• Hopper dimensions are 21.5″ wide, 12″ deep, 16″ across

Product Warranty Information

Product Features

• 8-12′ spread pattern
• Spring loaded on/off control
• Epoxy powder coated steel frame
• Single rectangular port in the hopper, (approx 7/8″ by 2 and 1/4″) adjustable opening with agitation wire
• Unit has a front bumper guard, which can also be used for lifting the spreader
• Fully enclosed, heavy-duty gears made of self-lubricating Nylatron GS
• Inside of hopper has clips to hold screen in place

Product Benefits

• For winter use, this is good for ice melt and bagged rock salt (but not bulk rock salt)
• Fully enclosed gears, protected from dust and the salts of fertilizers
• Heavy-duty gears made of self-lubricating Nylatron GS have superior wear characteristics
• This spreader with its large air-filled tires is MUCH easier to push than ones with small, solid tires
• Large tires add stability and add to smooth operation
• Poly hopper will never rust, and is resistant to bumps and dents
• Complete instructions included

Product Shipping Weight

• 37 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of material is the Leonard 70 lb Spreader suitable for?
The Leonard 70 lb Spreader is suitable for a wide variety of flowable material, including turf fertilizers, pre emergents, ice melts, and seed.

What are the features of the Leonard 70 lb Spreader?
The Leonard 70 lb Spreader boasts a strong frame, large axle, big 13 inch tires, and a heavy duty gearbox. Other features include an extended handle for foot room, wide stance for stability, easy view and easy set rate control, and positive linkage for instant gate control. It also has a spring loaded on/off control that assists gate opening and locks shut to prevent accidental opening during transport. Hopper cover and screen are included, and the front hopper guard eliminates accidental impact during transport and storage.

What is the hopper capacity of the Leonard 70 lb Spreader?
The hopper capacity of the Leonard 70 lb Spreader is 70 lbs. This is the weight capacity of the hopper and frame, not the volume, so you may not be able to fit in 70 lbs. of a lightweight product, such as grass seed. The hopper is made of injection-molded calcium filled polypropylene, which provides a great balance between stiffness and impact strength. It has a single rectangular port in the hopper, which is approximately 7/8″ by 2 and 1/4″ and has an adjustable opening with agitation wire.

What are the benefits of purchasing the Leonard 70 lb Spreader?
The Leonard 70 lb Spreader has many benefits, including front hopper guard to prevent accidental impact during transport and storage, a hopper screen and cover included for free, a bigger hopper that covers most residential jobs with one fill-up, and smooth operation thanks to its large air-filled tires. The poly hopper will never rust, and is resistant to bumps and dents. The spreader is also suitable for winter use with ice melt and bagged rock salt (but not bulk rock salt) and has fully enclosed gears, protected from dust and the salts of fertilizers.

Additional Product Information

Owner’s Manual