Spreaders & Sprayers

Do-Cut Sales & Service carries the largest selection of top brand spreaders and sprayers for homeowner and commercial use in the Mahoning Valley.  At Do-Cut, you’ll find quality brand spreaders & sprayers like Prizelawn, Spyker, Stihl, Husqvarna, JRCO and Turbo Turf.  

Spreaders

Spreaders can be used in many applications, A spreader can apply fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, grass seed, ice melter, lime, dirt, etc.  Spreaders have a hopper to hold the product, and an adjustable opening to control the volume of the product being distributed. This control is typically located on the handle.  

• There are two types of spreaders, drop and broadcast.  Both are fairly compact and can easily hang on a wall when being stored.  
• Always remember to hose off your spreader, turn it upside down, and let it completely dry in the sunshine after each use.  You don’t want to run the risk residual chemicals in the spreader when used to apply something else at a later date.

Drop Spreaders

Drop spreaders are easy to operate and distribute even rows of fertilizer or grass seed.  When using a drop spreader, overlap wheel marks to ensure areas are not missed and the entire lawn has been covered fertilized or seeded.  

• Your walking pace will directly impact how much product is distributed by the spreader.  A drop spreader works great on small lawns of 5,000 square feet or less. 
• Drop spreaders provide precise, controlled coverage and can be easily maneuvered around obstacles and in tight spots.  Product distribution is not impacted in windy conditions and product will not drop on driveways, flower beds, sidewalks, or paths unless you walk over these areas with the gate on the drop spreader open.

Broadcast Spreaders

A broadcast spreader distributes product in a fan-like pattern in all directions, and covers a wider area per pass than a drop spreader will.  

• Broadcast spreaders come in many different sizes, hand-held with a small capacity, walk-behind with up to 100-pound capacity, tow-behind and zero-turn with 100-pound capacity.  
• The distribution of product from a broadcast spreader is lighter around the perimeter of the broadcast area. When using a broadcast spreader of any type, be sure to overlap the areas so as not to miss any areas needing treatment.  
• Some broadcast spreaders have semi-pneumatic or pneumatic tires that make it easier to push, but remember, the spreader’s capacity is larger so having better tires is better for the operator.  
• The larger hopper capacity on a broadcast spreader means you will have to refill the hopper less frequently.  You can also cover more area with a broadcast spreader, but again, be sure to overlap to avoid stripes where less product gets distributed. 

Salt/Ice Spreaders

There are even spreaders that can distribute ice melting products.  This type of spreader usually has larger openings, and is specifically designed to dispense larger products, in larger volumes.  

• Salt/ice spreaders usually have hopper covers and side deflectors too.  The hopper cover prohibits the product from getting wet while being distributed, and the side deflector prohibits product from being distributed into flower beds or on grass where it can damage plants, etc. 

Sprayers

Having a sprayer around the house is super convenient.  A hand-held or backpack sprayer can be used in a variety of ways.  A sprayer can be used to apply water, fertilizer, cleaning agents, salt brine, etc.  For your safety, always remember to wear the appropriate safety apparel, chaps, gloves, goggles, respirator, etc., when applying any type of toxic product. 

• Residential sprayers are available in manual pump or battery powered.
• Do-Cut carries a line of residential sprayers, as well as very large commercial sprayers with engines, spray wands, spray booms, truck bed mounted or full highway ready sprayers on trailers.
• It's very handy to use a sprayer to apply a fine mist of water to your flowering plants.  The sprayer wand has a nozzle that can be adjusted from a stream to a mist, so delicate flowers can be easily misted.
• Another great use for a sprayer is for applying a cleaning agent to vinyl siding, decking, concrete, roofs, boats, etc.  
• When using a sprayer with a cleaning agent, be sure to dilute the cleaning agent according to directions. When finished, be sure to run clean water through the sprayer to remove any remnants of the cleaning agent so the sprayer is ready for the next job.  Same applies to any type of chemical being used.  
• Always clean the sprayer thoroughly after using it with any chemical or soap, etc. 
• Large capacity commercial sprayers are also available.  This type of sprayer can be placed in the bed of an ATV/UTV, pick-up truck, or even towed behind a vehicle when mounted on the proper trailer. 
• A sprayer like this can be used to dispense fertilizer, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, pesticides, ice control brine, etc.  This type of sprayer can be customized with powerful engines, multiple tanks, low profile frames, booms, spray wands, hose reels, agitators, etc.   
• Typically, these sprayers range in size from 50 to 1000 gallons, but as previously noted, multiple tank sprayers are available for large commercial applications such as golf courses, industry, cemeteries, college campuses, sports fields, etc.  
• Heavy-duty engines, pumps and spray guns are also options on these custom sprayers.  Call Do-Cut Sales & Service with your specific needs and we can have a custom sprayer built for you!