Chapin 8401C: 80-pound Professional Broadcast Turf Spreader
#8401C
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Chapin's 8401C 80-pound capacity professional turf spreader provides superior performance. With its 1-piece red poly hopper and molded finger grips, rubber-gripped T-handle, and stainless-steel frame, you’ll be using this spreader season-after-season. The adjustable gate control lever accommodates a variety of seeds and fertilizers, and a cast zinc-plated agitator helps prevent clumping. Directional spread pattern control ensures the material is applied where it is needed. 14-inch pneumatic tires keep it steady on grass and hills. A rain cover and hopper grate are included. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s limited-lifetime warranty.
- 80-pound capacity hopper: weather and rust-resistant, red, 1-piece poly is supported on a stainless-steel frame; enclosed gearbox products it from weather and a grease fitting minimizes friction; rain cover and hopper grate are included
- Made in the USA with global materials: designed and produced in the USA with US-based customer service and technical support, located at Chapin’s home base in Batavia, NY; backed by Chapin’s limited-lifetime warranty
- Rubber gripped t-shaped handles: large handles to easily push the spreader over grass and uneven ground
- Spread pattern control: adjustable gate lever and stainless-steel gate linkage allows you to spread a range of products throughout the seasons; use your preferred brand of fertilizer, seed, weed control and pest control particles
- 14-inch pneumatic tires: designed to handle uneven ground, acreage, and lawns
- Note: assembly is required; not recommended for use with rock salt products, sand or sand mixes, pelletized lime, lime or lime powders
Applications: fertilizing, seeding, weed control
Documents & Support
| Chapin 8401C Professional Turf Spreader Product Manual |
| Chapin Warranty Information |
| Turf Spreader Technical Support Videos |
Questions on chemical compatibility? Contact Tech Support! (Online Form) |
IMPROPER USE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE OR INJURIES. FOR SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Replacement Parts
| Ref. # | Qty | Part No. | Description |
| 1 | 1 | 6-9140 | Gearbox assembly |
| 2 | 1 | 6-9009 | Driveshaft with 2 bearings |
| 3 | 1 | 6-9060 | Gate control assembly |
| 4 | 1 | 6-9061 | Impeller |
| 5 | 1 | 6-9015 | Wheels with hardware |
| 6 | 1 | 6-9062 | Handle grips |
| 7 | 1 | 6-9086-1 | Hardware blister kit |
| 8 | 1 | 6-9151 | Hardware blister kit |
| 9 | 1 | 6-9070 | Grate |
| 10 | 1 | 6-9000 | Rain cover |
| 11 | 1 | 6-9125 | Auger |
| 12 | 1 | 6-9069 | Rear baffle |
Not all parts are available for purchase on our website. Please call Customer Service to order parts if you don't see your part listed. 1-800-444-3140
Technical Specs
Model Number |
8401C |
Hopper Material |
poly |
Hopper Capacity (pounds) |
80 |
Frame Material |
stainless steel |
Handle Type |
t-handle with rubber grips |
Handle Material |
stainless steel |
Baffle |
spread pattern control |
Gear Box |
enclosed with grease fitting |
Gear Material |
metal-alloy |
Impeller |
designed for even spread pattern |
Axel Material |
metal-alloy |
Grate |
yes |
Gate Control |
lever |
Linkage |
solid steel |
Agitator Type |
cast zinc-plated |
Wheel Size (inches) |
14 |
Wheel Type |
pneumatic |
Rain Cover |
yes |
Item Dimensions (L x W x H – inches) |
24.5 x 18.875 x 14.375 (unassembled) |
Item Weight (pounds) |
36.5 |
Warranty |
5-year limited |
Due to our ongoing product improvement process, product specifications may change without notice.
Chapin's 8401C 80-pound capacity professional turf spreader provides superior performance. With its 1-piece red poly hopper and molded finger grips, rubber-gripped T-handle, and stainless-steel frame, you’ll be using this spreader season-after-season. The adjustable gate control lever accommodates a variety of seeds and fertilizers, and a cast zinc-plated agitator helps prevent clumping. Directional spread pattern control ensures the material is applied where it is needed. 14-inch pneumatic tires keep it steady on grass and hills. A rain cover and hopper grate are included. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s limited-lifetime warranty.
- 80-pound capacity hopper: weather and rust-resistant, red, 1-piece poly is supported on a stainless-steel frame; enclosed gearbox products it from weather and a grease fitting minimizes friction; rain cover and hopper grate are included
- Made in the USA with global materials: designed and produced in the USA with US-based customer service and technical support, located at Chapin’s home base in Batavia, NY; backed by Chapin’s limited-lifetime warranty
- Rubber gripped t-shaped handles: large handles to easily push the spreader over grass and uneven ground
- Spread pattern control: adjustable gate lever and stainless-steel gate linkage allows you to spread a range of products throughout the seasons; use your preferred brand of fertilizer, seed, weed control and pest control particles
- 14-inch pneumatic tires: designed to handle uneven ground, acreage, and lawns
- Note: assembly is required; not recommended for use with rock salt products, sand or sand mixes, pelletized lime, lime or lime powders
Applications: fertilizing, seeding, weed control
Documents & Support
| Chapin 8401C Professional Turf Spreader Product Manual |
| Chapin Warranty Information |
| Turf Spreader Technical Support Videos |
Questions on chemical compatibility? Contact Tech Support! (Online Form) |
IMPROPER USE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE OR INJURIES. FOR SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Replacement Parts
| Ref. # | Qty | Part No. | Description |
| 1 | 1 | 6-9140 | Gearbox assembly |
| 2 | 1 | 6-9009 | Driveshaft with 2 bearings |
| 3 | 1 | 6-9060 | Gate control assembly |
| 4 | 1 | 6-9061 | Impeller |
| 5 | 1 | 6-9015 | Wheels with hardware |
| 6 | 1 | 6-9062 | Handle grips |
| 7 | 1 | 6-9086-1 | Hardware blister kit |
| 8 | 1 | 6-9151 | Hardware blister kit |
| 9 | 1 | 6-9070 | Grate |
| 10 | 1 | 6-9000 | Rain cover |
| 11 | 1 | 6-9125 | Auger |
| 12 | 1 | 6-9069 | Rear baffle |
Not all parts are available for purchase on our website. Please call Customer Service to order parts if you don't see your part listed. 1-800-444-3140
Technical Specs
Model Number |
8401C |
Hopper Material |
poly |
Hopper Capacity (pounds) |
80 |
Frame Material |
stainless steel |
Handle Type |
t-handle with rubber grips |
Handle Material |
stainless steel |
Baffle |
spread pattern control |
Gear Box |
enclosed with grease fitting |
Gear Material |
metal-alloy |
Impeller |
designed for even spread pattern |
Axel Material |
metal-alloy |
Grate |
yes |
Gate Control |
lever |
Linkage |
solid steel |
Agitator Type |
cast zinc-plated |
Wheel Size (inches) |
14 |
Wheel Type |
pneumatic |
Rain Cover |
yes |
Item Dimensions (L x W x H – inches) |
24.5 x 18.875 x 14.375 (unassembled) |
Item Weight (pounds) |
36.5 |
Warranty |
5-year limited |
Due to our ongoing product improvement process, product specifications may change without notice.
