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Cresco CR5 Shoulder Fertiliser Spreader Reviews

4.5 Rating 52 Reviews
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#html-body [data-pb-style=F1G5NBV]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}#html-body [data-pb-style=NCNFYHC]{display:inline-block}#html-body [data-pb-style=JOI9RJP]{text-align:center}The 'ONLY' lawn fertiliser spreader you'll ever needModern version of the grass seed fiddle spreader12 litre bag capacity - 10 kilos fertiliser or 5 kilos grass seedShaker agitator to maintain steady product flowSpring loaded rapid shut offReliable, light and simple to usePerfect for fertiliser, grass seed and as a salt spreaderWill fertilise up to 400 square metres on one fill upEasy to navigate trees, shrubberies etcGreat in tight corners and unusual shapesNo pushing up slopes or risk of tippingBumpy lawns are no problemNo 'stripes' or problems with straight linesVery useful 2 to 6 metre wide spreadQuicker than using a 'push' rotary spreaderStores on a shelf or hangs on a hook3 year manufacturers limited warrantyVideoSome videos show a red shoulder spreader. This has been replaced by the improved green spreader. The principals of operation are the same and they do the same job but this latest model has an improved warranty to 3 years and sturdier construction.MaintenanceFertiliser, being a salt, is highly corrosive so all spreaders should be thoroughly hosed out after use, air dried completely and all exposedmeal parts sprayed and/or wiped with a light oil such as WD40 or a  silicone spray. Corrosion is not covered by the warranty. Cleaning and maintenance videos here.Buying Guides

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This product takes time and usage to gain maximum benefit. The operation of the spreader requires timely use of the handle and open close lever.Important to walk and turn handle before opening lever to distribute fertiliser.Likewise close lever and continue walking at end of run. If not accurate with this then a dump of fertiliser can occur which will need to be seen to.
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Posted 4 years ago
Despite others liking this spreader I found it difficult to use. Also unless your lawn is very wide the spread of this being 3 to 4 m wide is too wide for smaller lawns making it difficult to follow the advice to half dose one way and then half dose the other way. There is no setting to be able to narrow the \throw\ of the spreader and tipping it to one side as shown on the instruction videos was also not successful as it was difficult to keep an even spread when tipping it.
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Posted 4 years ago
found the delivery of fertiliser to be far to quick for my 90sq m lawn even though it was set on its slowest delivery setting. Build quality is good however but will probably deliver fertiliser by hand from now on slower but just as good.
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Posted 4 years ago
Easy to use scale is in lbs 10000 sq ft easy enough to convert into g M2. Useful zipped hopper - can use it in the drizzle without the seed fertiliser getting wet and clumping.
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Posted 4 years ago
I wont use it. Quality seems fine. Written Instructions hard to understand although video helped.
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Posted 4 years ago
Easy to assemble and use. Essential to wash thoroughly after use to prevent fertiliser corrosion of mechanisms.Spreads fertiliser or seeds evenly.
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Posted 4 years ago
Good product good spreader.
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Posted 4 years ago
Good quality shoulder spreader made well with light weight material. Easy to use with accurate sliding flow rate control. Highly recommended.
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Posted 4 years ago