I too have been looking at getting a tow behind. I'm 70+ and have medical problems so trying to do it easier. I searched many sites and I kind of like the Earthway 2050TP for about $100 or the 2150 for $200. Could not determine if the 2150 has metal gears or not or why it is double the price other than capacity. One review didn't like the settings are different than popular units like Scotts - but it now says it comes with a conversion chart. Good reviews. The tow behind spreaders shoot the fertilizer out the back away from the tractor.

Solved my spreader problem, hired Scotts to do it for me, about the same price as my purchasing the chemicals and they use stronger stuff and put it down. I know less seat time, but I still have my aerator.

Couple of years ago, I went on a search for a tow behind rotary spreader, they're all over, you can spend as much or as little as you want. FWIW, this is the one I ended up getting.

http://www.amazon.com/Brinly-BS36BH-Broadcast-Spreader-175-Pound/dp/B001U40NFC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428255220&sr=8-1&keywords=brinly+spreader

I thought this one was a good compromise of features, particuarly, "directional" thow, left, right or both, always throws behind of course. Two years later, it works fine, no problems. Bit of a PITA to put together, but then what isn't? Another feature I liked compared to the "less expensive" ones, is it has good control on amount of product you're spreading. Lots of them, open and shut it a couple of times and you have to readjust everything. :-)

Clean up is the garden hose, top, bottom, sides, etc. make sure you open and close the "gate" while spraying, also the directional slide. Most of it is heavy plastic anyway. After that, take it for a drive, it's always spinning so dries quickly. Spray oil (not WE40) where appropriate and you're done for a year.

Good luck,

Ev

Sorry for the delay in responding and thanking everyone for their replies - was on vacation in SC. Boy, the weather sure is nice down there in late-March early April versus in CT.

The Brinly that Exmar suggested is one of two that I narrowed it down to and I am going to get that one.

Thanks again. Fcarp