Chapin Chest-Mounted Spreader
The Chapin 8700A chest-mounted spreader is perfect for tackling smaller lawns, gardens, and food plots. Its compact design allows easy navigation through tight spaces and inclines where larger spreaders can't go. The 680 cubic inch poly hopper is fully enclosed and weather-resistant, ensuring your materials stay dry. With an EZ gate control offering five settings and directional control, you can precisely manage coverage and aim application. This spreader is designed for comfortable, user-friendly operation, making yard work more efficient.
$81.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
109
/ 135
#109 in Spreaders
Price vs Category Average
-59%
Below average
Weight
0.1
/ lb
Who it's for
- Excellent Maneuverability
- Direct Spread Control
- Reduced Back Strain
Who should skip it
- Limited Capacity
- Operator Fatigue
- Variable Spread Consistency
Key Specs
Weight
0.1lb
Hopper Material
Poly
Hopper Capacity
680 cubic inch
Control
5-setting gate
Mobility
Chest-mounted
Power Source
Manual
Body Material
Plastic
Warranty
2-year limited
Features
- Maneuverable in tight spaces and inclines
- Weather-resistant hopper keeps product dry
- Tethered cap prevents loss during filling
- Adjustable strap for comfortable chest mounting
- Dial in coverage with 5-setting gate control
- Aim product precisely with directional control
- Adjust spread width with side baffle
- Ideal for areas where a full-sized spreader can't go
What customers say
Consumers highly value this chest mounted spreader for its convenience and portability in small yard tasks. The ergonomic design earns praise for comfortable, hands free operation, making it ideal for spot seeding or small lawn fertilization where larger spreaders are impractical. Its capacity strikes a good balance between coverage and weight. However, a significant concern revolves around mechanical reliability. Several users report issues with the gearbox and crank mechanism experiencing premature failure or inconsistent rotation, especially with heavier materials. Achieving a precise, uniform spread pattern is also frequently difficult. Despite these quality concerns regarding moving parts, its unique utility and affordability keep it a worthwhile purchase for many, provided expectations about longevity are managed.
Know before you buy
This spreader is designed for granular materials like grass seed, fertilizer, and ice melt. It is not suitable for fine powders or heavy, damp materials that may clog the gate mechanism.
The chest-mounted design offers superior maneuverability on steep inclines and in tight garden beds where a wheeled spreader would be too bulky. It requires manual effort to crank, but it provides much better control for spot-treating specific areas.
Yes, the spreader features a side baffle that allows you to adjust the spread width and block material from landing in unwanted areas. You can also use the directional control to aim the application precisely where you need it.
The poly hopper is weather-resistant and features a tethered cap to keep your materials dry during use. While it protects against light rain and moisture, it is not intended for long-term outdoor storage.
The five-setting gate control allows you to adjust the flow rate based on the size of the granules you are spreading. You can dial in the setting to ensure consistent coverage, whether you are applying fine seed or larger fertilizer pellets.
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