Too much plastic. Have had problems with this unit from day 1. The drive mechanism for the dispenser 'prop' is all just a press-fit design. It works loose and the prop no longer spins. I'm constantly having to hammer the axle plugs back into the center of the tires - sometimes that fixes it and sometimes it doesn't. This past weekend I finally put band clamps around the wheels where they attach to the axles to get it to work reliably. My yard has some tree roots in it from a maple tree and apparently, unless your yard is completely smooth and flat, this unit basically falls apart. I love the spreader concept - if only the quality were there. I basically wasted my money on this unit.

I have been a Scotts spreader for over 30 years. My old basic models would last 3-5 years (less more recently). I purchaced a Scotts "PRO" Broadcast spreader last year expecting to buy a professional grade item. The cost was substantially more than the basic models. I used it last fall for over seeding and fertilizer. Loved it! I brought it out last weekend, pumped up the tires as they went soft over the winter. I started with lime and the rotary spin broke within a half hour. I had to borrow my neighbors farm supply bought spreader to finish. I contacted Scotts today after seeing many reviews with the same problem. I was informed I could receive a replacement part in 10-14 days or a refund in 4 weeks depending on how quickly I could send the control cable back. If you maintain your lawn in April you understand what a 2-4 week delay means to your lawn. Not sure Scotts does. The customer service was very good. I ordered the replacement part, but don't hold up much hope that it will arrive this week (today is Monday), 10-14 days delivery. I will try replacing the rotary blade (at my effort) on the unit that I paid more for, expecting more. Hope the new part works and that it last more than 2 applications. I truly believe in Scotts product but believe it may be time to change my brand of speaders.

This spreader tires are very cheaply made. The tire shaft is made of Aluminum spreaded at the end to engage in the plastic tire, which has groves as a gear and while this will work for a short amount of time, this is made to fail too quick. The tire gear, so to speak strips very fast, with only maybe 6 uses per year with a total of approximately 15 to 18 times of usage. I never put more than 30 t0 40 pounds in the spreader and it stripped out and becomes not usable. Why don't Scotts put and aluminum gear inside the tire boss to eliminate this issue.and prolong the uses? I fear if it lasted too long, then you wouldn't have repeat buyers as often. quality brings business.

Does not live up to the " PRO" name. During very first ten minutes of use, the slide gate jammed in the open position, dribbling fertilzer out non-stop. Nothing I could do with the hopper full. This happened twice in the very first use out of the box. Fairly flimsy construction as well. Dissappointed in this product. The edge guard is a great feature however.

I normally do not write reviews but I am so extremely disappointed with this spreader. I have used Scott's products before and have been satisfied, but this spreader has been a disaster. I also should note that this is the third spreader of this kind I have used/returned in the last year, with each time something new breaking within the first or second use. On the first spreader it was the gear box locking up and the plastic snapping, the second time the cable would not work right when the lever was depressed and now recently I went to use it and the tire went flat. Upon inspection, I discovered a gaping hole in the inner-tube after one use. I'm done with this spreader and Scott's products. Cheaply made plastic parts and overpriced..three strikes and I'm out.

The shaft that runs up Broke No parts .Use it 1 time. Junk.

Axle broke and the wheels fell off. It is beyond repair. Was good for the year that I used it, until it broke.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used Scott's products exclusively for close to 30+ years. I would not use anything else. Get great comments on my yard. Probably the best lawn in the neighborhood.

Should have paid attention to the reviews. Spinner quits if you fill the hopper more than about a third of the way. Couldn't handle a 36 pound bag of Milorganite.

I have not had Scott's spreader that lasted more than a season or two second season for this “pro” unit and the edge guard stopped working and the impeller stopped working I now have a unusable piece of cr$p