Ratings & Reviews for Scotts Whirl Handheld Spreader 8.0-lb Capacity Compatible with Ice Melt, Fertilizer, Seed
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this handheld spreader for its lightweight design, simple crank mechanism, and reliable performance across grass seed, fertilizer, ice melt, and other lawn treatments. Reviewers consistently highlight exceptional ease of use, even coverage, and effectiveness in small or hard-to-reach areas where larger spreaders are impractical. Many compare it favorably to previous models and appreciate its compact size for convenient storage. The adjustable output by walking speed and crank rate allows precise control. A small number mention price concerns, and a few report isolated durability issues, though these are rare. Overall, most customers consider it a valuable, efficient upgrade for small lawn care jobs.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Need Pace Instructions for REAL application rate.
Works as advertised, but there is no information on what speed to walk or what speed to crank. If I walk slow and crank fast, I am putting down a lot of product. If I walk fast and crank slow, I am putting down a little product. That can be a 10x difference in application rate. So how do you know if you are putting down too much or too little? Please provide walking feet/minute and cranking rotations/minute, or at least a video of what pace to walk and pace to crank. Otherwise, it is a c...
From ScottsMiracle-Gro
Easy fill and use
Easy to handle
Verified Purchaser
Decline in Quality
We have been using the hand crank Whirl for years and usually get an entire season out of it. However, this year we barely got a month out of the Whirl and the handle keeps coming off.
From ScottsMiracle-Gro
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That it does what make for
Would RecommendI can honestly say I liked everything about it!
Verified Purchaser
Contradiction re: herbicide usage
The spreader works well. However, your site says for weed, feed, etc. Then later on your site, there is a caution not to use it for herbicides. Contradiction!
From ScottsMiracle-Gro
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I’ve bought several of these spreaders over the years. The construction has changed little but the one thing that I would like to see is an ambidextrous model, or a left handed model. The under arm stop was a good idea for hand fatigue but being able to switch hands would be a plus. Maybe it’s not profitable but I’d be willing to pay more to obtain something with a crank on both sides. G.
From ScottsMiracle-Gro
Think twice
Okay
Verified Purchaser
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No need to waste your money on this.
Would Not RecommendTo expensive for what you think you need.
Verified Purchaser
Nifty little spreader
Used the product today, worked well, but had to guess on what the setting would be for over-seeding my lawn. The Vigoro Bermuda Grass Seed I purchased did not indicate what the setting should be using a Scott’s Whirl hand held, rotary or any other spreader. Would be nice if your product listed the correct setting for over-seeding a lawn.
From ScottsMiracle-Gro
Very light and easy to hold.
Would Not RecommendIt works!
Verified Purchaser
Acceptable hand spreader.
Would RecommendIt’s ok. It does what it is supposed too.
Verified Purchaser
Thank you for your feedback.
Great price
Would RecommendVerified Purchaser
When using Scotts Whirl Hand-Powered Spreader you will need to walk at a normal pace (20 feet in 5 seconds), turning the crank fast enough to get an e... Read More