ECHO RB-85W Spreader Full Review with Evan Lindman

"What's going on, everyone? Evan here, and I've got an awesome video for you guys today. But first, let me tell you about this incredible lawn care and landscape community called ECHO Means Business. It's an online social media community where lawn care and landscapers come together to share tips, tricks, and help each other out in the industry. I'm a user advisor and part of the community; it's awesome, and I highly encourage you guys to join.

Now, I know a lot of you guys deal with snow and salt. Today, I want to talk about the ECHO RB-85W salt spreader. I've seen various methods, from buckets to snow raiders, but not many guys using spreaders. The common complaint is that spreaders jam up, and salt eats them away. So, I picked up the ECHO RB-85W salt spreader, and we're going to put this bad boy to the test. Let's get into it.

Overview:

The ECHO RB-85W is a game-changer for spreading salt. Nicknamed ""Clear the Path,"" it boasts an 85-pound capacity hopper for reduced refill frequency and full yard coverage. With a stainless steel frame, heavy-duty gear case with metal gears, and pneumatic tires, it's designed to withstand harsh elements. The hopper has a salt-specific agitator, and the deflector settings allow for precise spreading.

Test 1: Sidewalk Salt

For the first test, we're spreading salt on a sidewalk with specific deflector settings.

Test 2: Garage Salt

Same settings as the first test, but with the hopper fully open to see the results.

Test 3: Parking Lot Salt

In the third test, we're spreading salt in a parking lot with the hopper and deflectors fully open.

Overall, the ECHO RB-85W performed impressively. It lays down a considerable amount of salt, and I'm pleased with its performance. While there are some minor design aspects to improve, like the deflectors falling down with less salt and a slightly tighter control arm, the spreader doesn't jam, making it a valuable tool for the salt and snow industry.

And there you have it, guys! You just saw the ECHO RB-85W in action. I believe this spreader is a game-changer for those in the salt industry. It stands the test of time without jamming, and while there are minor improvements, it's a solid performer. See you next time!"