Agri-Fab45-0543 100 lb. Tow Spiker/Seeder/Spreader, Black

When I received from Amazon all the parts were all over the box and missing pieces, I spoke to Amazon and they suggested to contact the manufacturer directly as they dont have parts. The agent was very helpful.I contacted the manufacturer directly and they immediately shipped the parts UPS. I had to look up the directions for assembly on the internet as they were missing as well. Overall when I got all the parts and assembled it looks like it will do the job and well bilt. Now to wait till spring to try it out!

Was prepared for an assembly battle based on the reviews. It was pretty straightforward and fast with an adjustable crescent wrench and drill (I think there were just two different bolt head sizes). Probably spent 30 to 45 mins assembling. No missing parts. If you have a set of calipers get them out. They don't label the hardware so when they call for a 2" vs a 2.5" it makes it quick to grab the right one, same with the washers as they have a few variations of them and it's hard to know exactly which they are calling for without thinking it through or measuring based on the BOM dimensions to confirm.Don't bother swapping out the wheel bolts like some have mentioned. Unless you are hauling this thing around a lot on non grass surfaces where you need the wheels down they aren't even being used. I retract my wheels so they don't touch the ground. I think that is why the bolt is so long so you can catch it over the rail and keep them locked off the ground if you don't need to engage and disengage it while on the move. Yes, shouldered bolts would be better but seem unnecessary to upgrade them given the limited action the wheels would typically get.It worked well. I've used it twice to spread and spike fertilizer and no complaints. With the larger granules it took a little trial and error to get the spread rate just right.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this gear. It's built solidly and works as advertised, and I'm thrilled that it saves me tons of time when applying fertilizer on our large yard. Not surprisingly, it's a bit more awkward to use on a smaller lawn, such as our front yard. The spikes appeared to work effectively.My one area of frustration was with the parts. When it arrived, I carefully sorted and counted the parts, because other reviewers noted problems with missing parts. Sure enough, I was missing a few items (several bolts missing from a smaller package). I submitted a message on the company's website asking for the parts, but never heard back, so rather than wait, I just got them at our local hardware store. I'll also note that the instructional video on the website (which explains how to put it together), while very good, is a little out of date. Several items that they show on there are no longer part of the design (no spring, some plastic vice metal parts, 1 cotter pin vs 2). Minor issues, and they didn't impact me being able to follow the instructions.Overall, happy with the product, just frustrating re the lack of quality control on inclusion of parts in the shipment.

It was easy to assemble and pretty straight forward. Got it together in less than 2hrs. Works well when I overseeded my lawn with it. 2 10kg bags of grass seed fit the hopper perfectly.

Not easy to assemble. Had to read instructions AND watch the youtube assembly video (which was a different version of the same product, same model number, several different parts). And my parts bag had a hole in it so several of the washers and screws were loose in the box. Miraculously, every part was there, and not one spare. You use every included part.Once assembled, I love it. Works very well. You obviously have to figure out what setting is best for your application. I had to set mine at an 8 or 9 to apply 1/2 bag of Scotts Weed and Feed. But I love it. Beats the hell out of pushing a fertilizer spreader on foot.