ATVS100 ATV All-Purpose Broadcast Spreader 100 lbs. Capacity with Rain Cover, Black

Works great, mounted on my zero turn mower deck

This product was shipped quickly and got here just in time. Currently I am reviewing this a salt spreader, and will let you know in spring how it works for fertilizer and seed. I bought this after my tailgate salter on my truck had the motor go out on it again and I knew I couldn't get it fixed fast enough with 3 days of storms that were coming only 2 days away. Amazon delivered in 2 days as was promised and in good condition. Assembly of this was simple enough and only required a few sockets and a screw driver. After seeing some of the reviews about assembling it I was a bit worried, so I timed my assembly. Even with my kids watching and asking questions I was able to assemble the whole thing in 23 minutes. Quick tip, don't tighten all the nuts until the whole frame is connected and loosely held together, that will give you the little wiggle you need to get some of the things to line up properly. Just make sure you go back and final tighten everything. Once i had the unit together i went to mount it on my prairie 650, it was easy enough but required removing the plastic rack cover. With that out of the way it only took a few minutes to find good locations for the U bolts and to tighten everything up. Again don't tighten til all 4 are on and you like the position. The whole process took me under 40 minutes. Powering up the unit for me was easy because i have a 7 point trailer plug wired up at the rear of my prairie. This is a simple solution for this and many other items to get 12v power source and pulling small trailers with lights when needed. Some of the people have said it throws salt or seed all over the back of their quad, I'm guessing they cut the lighter adapter off the power lead and connected directly to power. I would also guess the connected the power backwards forgetting that it will still spin with the + an - flipped, just backwards and will spray all over your quad. This is a great little unit, it is able to hold 2 50lb bags of rock salt at a time and spreads with a good cover at about 15' wide. Didn't jam up with rock salt, or chloride. Needs the occasional shake to keep it feeding constant but not a big deal. I didn't have any issues with it spraying salt all over the back of my quad but it could easily have a mud guard mounted between it and mine if I felt it necessary. I have 2 100+ car parking lots that i plow and salt and this got the job done. It has actually replaced my tailgate salter for this season and I will buy a new one of those in the off season, or I might just keep using this depending of how the rest of this season goes.

I’ve been using this ATV all-purpose spreader for a while now, and it’s hands-down one of the best tools in my arsenal. In the fall, it makes seeding my lawn a breeze — the spread pattern is even and consistent, covering large areas quickly and efficiently. When winter hits, it doubles perfectly for spreading salt on the driveway. It handles salt, seed, and even fertilizer without clogging or hassle. The controls are easy to adjust for different materials and spread rates, which helps me avoid waste and keeps my driveway safe and clear. It’s built tough, holds up well against the elements, and mounts securely on my ATV without shifting. Cleaning after use is straightforward too, which I really appreciate. If you want a reliable spreader that works year-round—from fall lawn care to winter driveway maintenance—this one’s a great investment.

Not bad for the price Not exactly universal, but with a few modifications it fit my 2000 Rancher no problem. Biggest problem is with the factory stop on the shut-off. It's not even close. Had to relocate and install a new one. Hopper design would definitely work better with an agitator on the motor shaft. I will be installing a rod through the shaft to help with that issue. Don't install the motor first as per the instructions. Mount the hopper supports first then the motor.

4 stars because this is a great value. If price was not factored in this is a 2.5 star design. But probably still the best in class because as of 2025 there's no better ones I've found. There's a few improvements that could be made that would blow away the competition. I’d gladly pay 3x as much for an upgraded version with improvements noted below: Good: -Excellent value overall. -mostly flows well with standard rock salt. Bad: -The support arms are too weak to handle a full load — they will definitely bend or break after just a few big bumps if the hopper is full. -It doesn’t flow properly with the blue snow melt (Magnesium Chloride) or anything even slightly clumpy anywhere in the mix; it constantly blocks up and requires manual agitation, requiring the operator to stop plowing and get off the vehicle multiple times in a single use. Notes for improvement: Add a salt guard so the spreader can only spread 120-160 degrees behind the ATV and not corrode the ATV. support arms made at least 3× stronger so they can’t bend under heavy load. All metal parts including bolts replaced with rust proof materials (stainless or aluminum). This helps longevity, but also stops corrosion on the threads making it much harder to attach and remove seasonally. A built-in agitator to prevent clogging and allow use of treated salts and range of media. A hard, spring-hinged cover that flips up and stays open while loading, then seals fully around the lip to prevent drips into the hopper. The soft cover cant be put on with one hand, quickly, or with very thick gloves easily. Consider wing nuts at the bars where it attaches to the bike. Or some even better way of making tool-free adjustments. Sometimes adjustments need to be made, or the unit needs too be removed and it would be nice to not have to find a deep socket set every time I need to remove, install, or adjust this equipment. Maybe make the process of putting on and taking off as simple as attaching a trailer. Use pins fixed backets with removable pins, attaching this could be much better than the supplied clamps. With those upgrades, this product would be the salt spreader of the gods! Please ask Buyers to create these features!