Question 1

How heavy duty is it? We live on a hill, just wondering if it’s easily flipped

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It seems to be well built.  Worked great for us.  We did use it on a small slope and simply ran the lawn tractor up and down rather than crossway.  But no experience on a serious hill.

Question 2

Where is it made? What country?

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Made in Illinois, USA.

Question 3

Does this have plastic gears? I have read a lot about these and ones with plastic gears wear out quickly

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No!  The drive and the lever that sets the opening are metal.  The covering over the metal is plastic to protect it from the elements.  If I were allowed to take a picture and attach it, I would, it is NOT plastic.  Most of the wear and tear parts are metal with the exception of the hopper, inflatable wheels, and the little fan that distributes the product from the hopper.    The drive which determines how fast the little fan moves to distribute the product rotates based on the speed you are going.  This is hooked to the same metal bar that rotates the wheels and then to the part that rotates the fan.

I’m sure that I’m not using all the proper names because I’m not a mechanic, but hopefully this all is a non-techie view.  The machine operates exceptionally well, and I can easily compare it to the ones costing $250 dollars.  The mechanisms are all built the same with the exception of the hopper and the fan which distributes the production; in the $250 spreader these are metal.  However, both still only spread 4’.  If you spend more $400, you can get a spreader with an axial; this doesn’t have one!  The wheels on this are big and far better than the $250 one I had!  Hope this helps!

Question 4

Wheels in one pic are bolted together with 4 bolts and nuts, but the pic of the "whole" do not show the bolts.  are they 2 or 1 piece wheels?

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If I remember correctly they are 1 piece wheels, but I was never successful in getting it assembled.....

ASIN	B0BY3DXFMZ
Additional Features	Chip Resistant, Compact, Dent Resistant, Durable
Best Sellers Rank	#115,291 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #97 in Lawn & Garden Spreaders
Brand Name	Agri-Fab
Caster Type	Pneumatic
Color	Black/Orange
Customer Reviews	3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (672)
Frame Material	Alloy Steel
Global Trade Identification Number	00052613105405
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Item Dimensions D x W x H	33"D x 25"W x 22"H
Item Type Name	85 lb. Tow Behind Spreader
Manufacturer	Agri-Fab, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	45-0530-131
Manufacturer Warranty Description	3 year limited warranty.
Material Type	Alloy Steel, Polypropylene (PP), Rubber
Model Number	45-0530-131
Number of Wheels	2
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor
Required Assembly	Yes
Target Audience	Adult
Tire Type	Pneumatic
UPC	052613105405
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Weight Capacity Maximum	85 Pounds

Agri-Fab 85 lb. Tow Broadcast Spreader

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