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8620B

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1004207288

150 lbs. Tow Behind Spreader with Auto-Stop

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No more reaching back for levers and controls to stop seed and fertilizers from spilling off the impeller when you stop. Chapin unique dual impeller design allows material to spread when spreader and vehicle are in motion. When you stop moving, its stops spreading. No more burnt lawns and wasted product.
  • Auto-stop dual impeller stops spreading when not in motion
  • Oil impregnated bronze bearings minimize friction on axle and gear box
  • Easy-to-set gate adjustment with 11 incremental settings for accurate application
  • Wide tread 14 pneumatic tires
  • Gearbox with oil impregnated bronze bearings and grease fitting
  • Heavy-duty trailer hitch designed for professional use
  • Not for use with lime products such as pelletized lime, lime powder and Agri lime
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Questions & Answers

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Q:What setting do I use for Scott's Weed and Feed Turf Builder
by|Mar 17, 2023
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A:  Hi. To best assist you with this questions regarding the Chapin 8620B: “150 lbs. Tow Behind Spreader with Auto-Stop”, please all our Technical Support team at 1-800-444-3140 option 1. Thank you for your question.

by|Mar 21, 2023

    A:  You will need to figure that out on your own. I would set it at a lower setting and work my way up. You should try to keep your speed consistent.

    by|Mar 18, 2023
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      Q:Are Chapin spreaders made in the USA?
      by|Mar 6, 2023
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      A:  Hi. The Chapin 8620b: “150-pound Poly Hopper Auto-stop Tow Behind Spreader” is produced in the United States. If you have any further questions, you can also reach our Technical Support department at 1-800-444-3140 option 1. Thank you for your question.

      by|Mar 7, 2023
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        Q:Can you spread sand with this?
        by|Feb 24, 2023
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        A:  Dan it doesn't spread fertilizer let alone sand. I DO NOT RECOMMEND buying this spreader it's garbage. In order to spread sand and lime you need to get the vertical drop spreaders. These are specifically made for what you want to do. Good luck with your project. Jim

        by|Feb 25, 2023

          A:  Hi. We would not recommend the use of sand in Chapin 8620b: “150 lbs. Tow Behind Spreader with Auto-Stop” since it either wont spread correctly or can damage the unit. . If you have any further questions you can also reach our Technical Support team at 1-800-444-3140 option 1. Thank you for your question.

          by|Feb 27, 2023
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            Q:Can you use this for spreading salt
            by|Nov 17, 2022
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            A:  You can probably use it for salt Hank but I bought mine to spread fertilizer and I had nothing but trouble with it. I DO NOT recommend buying this spreader at all.

            by|Nov 20, 2022

              A:  Hi. The use of salt is not recommend for model 8620B 150lbs Tow behind Spreader. Please give our Product Support team a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1. Thank you for your question.

              by|Nov 18, 2022

                A:  I have not used it for that but I think you could by just opening the feed to a larger size drop. I have used it for weed control purposes and fertilizer. It works great so far. It operates like a drop spreader, the bigger the opening the more comes out. It has several adjustments.

                by|Nov 19, 2022

                  A:  Yes, you should be able to use it for salt spreading.

                  by|Nov 19, 2022
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                    Model 8622B [black)
                    This is a very sturdy and well built pull behind broadcast spreader. I was almost finished putting it together (ready to put the wheels on). Placed one on and clipped the cotter pin on one side. Easy! But when putting on the other wheel I notice there was no hole drilled on the outer edge to secure the wheel. The factory “hole” was actually drilled about 3.5 “ from the end of the axle. It is one solid axle. There is no replacement axle on the website.
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                      Not difficult to assemble. Works pretty good, but the wheels don't turn until you get up to a cer...
                      Not difficult to assemble. Works pretty good, but the wheels don't turn until you get up to a certain speed and will skid across the turf until then. Takes a little getting used to but after that seems ok.I like the 10 seed settings and the chart inside owners manual to guide you. Perfect for my 3 acres
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                      Worked great, used it to spread over 700 pounds of fertilizer. Used a Lawn Tractor to spread with...
                      Worked great, used it to spread over 700 pounds of fertilizer. Used a Lawn Tractor to spread with on semi rough cutipacked plowed ground. Seamed to have uniformed spread and consistent. Set at the 6 setting and covered 275 yards long of ground per 100 pounds.
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                      Okay when it spreads
                      I bought mine in September 2021. I always hose clean, and grease the grease pins. Yet, for some reason, it does not always spread Scotts brand fertilizer when on motion. I even made a little screen so the fertilizer clumps are broken up, when filling the hopper. At what RPM rate does the 6-4662 Impeller rotate? I am thinking to put a 12V DC motor on mine to drive the impeller. In 2021,it was frustrating to always stop, and work the setting lever back and forth
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                      Response from Consumer AffairsJan 23, 2023
                      Hi. Our goal is to have satisfied customers. Please give our Product Support team a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1, and reference this review for your Chapin 8620B: “150-pound Poly Hopper Auto-stop Tow Behind Spreader” and we can help get this issue resolved. Please be aware that we do not recommend modifying the spreader. Thank you for your honest feedback.
                        Tips and spread pattern is all on the driver side
                        I bout Get this from a local seed company. I have had nothing but issues with it. Slow or fast it will not spread evenly across the rear. I have crawled and have tried full speed. It throws completely to the drivers side of the spreader. Plus it will tip easily if you have a ditch or slight incline and you turn. The brackets that attached to the mower hitch’s are flimsy and will bend when the spreader tips. The stop start works as promised but it’s just not worth the money. The place I purchased it from does not sell them any more due to several people had the same issues I had. Stay away.
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                          Good machine does what is claims.
                          Bought this last year. Works great unless you use Scott’s. Maybe mine was damp but the weed and feed I got for fall clumped in the hopper and was difficult to get to feed. It could use a bigger more aggressive “chopper” bar to mix the product. Other than that i usually use lesco products with good success.
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                            Tips over. Needs optional ball hitch
                            Tipped over easily and bent the plates that attach it to the ATV. Would be better with an optional 2” hitch receiver instead of pin.
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                            Response from Technical SupportMar 31, 2022
                            Hi. Our goal is to have satisfied customers. Please give our Product Support team a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1, and reference this review for the Chapin 8620B Tow Behind Spreader, and we can help get this issue resolved. Thank you for your honest feedback.
                              Terrible bolting material
                              My spreader is 2 years old and is now junk. I made extra effort each time I used the spreader to make sure it was properly cleaned so that's not the issue. When I got ready to use it this year, the impeller would not turn. The gear box is in good shape but where the shaft goes through the black piece below the hopper and the thru the impeller is frozen. I was going to take it apart but the screws are all rusted beyond being able to get them out. Fertilizer is VERY corrosive and that's why I always tried very hard to properly clean the spreader after each use. All of the bolting material should be stainless steel. I liked the way it worked, especially the 'no waste' feature but I won't be purchasing another one. Too cheaply made .........
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                              Response from Technical SupportMar 31, 2022
                              Hello. I do apologize for these issues that you are experiencing. I will pass this information along to our engineering team for future reference. Thank you for your honest feedback. For any further assistance please give our Product Support Team a call at 800-444-3140, option 1.
                                Gearbox Jammed
                                Midway through the second use everything stopped turning, including the drive tire. Grease in the zerks didn’t work, so I took it all apart and there is no way to fix the cheap plastic gear. Do not buy this piece of poorly engineered junk!
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                                Response from Chapin International SupportMar 21, 2022
                                Hi. Our goal is to have satisfied customers. Please give our Product Support team a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1, and reference this review for your Chapin 8620B: “150 lbs. Tow Behind Spreader with Auto-Stop” and we can help get this issue resolved. Thank you for your honest feedback. ChapinInternational
                                  Unable to use until April or May 2022....
                                  Unable to use until April or May 2022.
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