Cresco 20 TOW
Tow-behind spreader for regular seasonal work across larger areas
Built for Medium-to-Large Area Spreading
The Cresco 20 Tow is designed for medium-to-large areas where pedestrian spreading becomes inefficient and vehicle access is available. It performs best when towed at consistent speed on prepared surfaces. It is not intended for confined spaces on steep gradients, or environments where accurate edge control of the spread pattern is required.
- Choose settings based on material size and weight.
- Calibrate once per material — then run consistently.
- Thoroughly wash and dry after use to reduce corrosion risk.
Ground-Driven Output
Material spread width remains proportional to travel speed during towing
Consistent Coverage Over Distance
Reduces variability introduced by walking pace variation and fatigue
Efficient Area Coverage
Suited to sites where vehicle access improves productivity
Simplified Seasonal Operation
Maintains regular-use durability without excessive mechanical complexity and maintenance.
Build Quality & Components
Close-ups that show what matters.
Maintains alignment under load and on slopes. Axle gearbox engagement over a large area ensures precise transmission of drive to the impeller and agitator system.
Built for Medium-to-Large Area Spreading
The Cresco 20 Tow is designed for medium-to-large areas where pedestrian spreading becomes inefficient and vehicle access is available. It performs best when towed at consistent speed on prepared surfaces. It is not intended for confined spaces on steep gradients, or environments where accurate edge control of the spread pattern is required.
- Choose settings based on material size and weight.
- Calibrate once per material — then run consistently.
- Thoroughly wash and dry after use to reduce corrosion risk.
What This Spreader Is Designed to Do
Deliver consistent material distribution over longer distances by removing operator fatigue from the spreading process.
Ground-Driven Output
Material spread width remains proportional to travel speed during towing
Consistent Coverage Over Distance
Reduces variability introduced by walking pace variation and fatigue
Efficient Area Coverage
Suited to sites where vehicle access improves productivity
Simplified Seasonal Operation
Maintains regular-use durability without excessive mechanical complexity and maintenance.
Technical Specs
All the details you need to confirm fit — upfront.
| Hopper Capacity | 30L |
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| Spread Width | 2.5-6.5m (material & speed dependent) |
| Box Size | 53cm x 68cm x 45cm |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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| SKU | CR020SWT |
Specifications may vary. Contact your distributor for detailed product information.
Engineering Detail
Maintaining Application Consistency Over DistanceExpand
As route length increases, walking pace and operator fatigue become major sources of application variability. Tow-behind spreading shifts speed control to the towing vehicle, allowing material output to remain proportional over longer distances.
The Cresco 20 Tow uses a ground-driven system providing consistent wheel rotation, maintaining accurate application rates when operated within its intended towing conditions.
Many of the mechanisms used across the Cresco manual spreader range are the result of incremental changes made in response to how spreaders are actually used day to day.
Rather than developing features in isolation, Cresco designs are refined through a continuous feedback loop between field use and manufacturing — observing wear points, material behaviour, operator workarounds, and failure modes, then engineering those issues out at source.
This approach prioritises consistency, durability, and predictable behaviour. The result is equipment that feels familiar to use while quietly resolving the practical problems that earlier generations struggled with.
Build Quality & Components
Close-ups that show what matters: wear points, control interfaces, and the parts that keep behaviour consistent.
Maintains alignment under load and on slopes. Axle gearbox engagement over a large area ensures precise transmission of drive to the impeller and agitator system.
Outlet shape adapts to different materials for even pattern distribution. Quick-change design allows field swaps without tools. Dedicated summer and winter sliders — opening geometry optimised for fertiliser and salt behaviour respectively.
Calibration & System Accuracy
Calibration shouldn't be a guessing game. Cresco uses a consistent approach across the range so operators and distributors aren't juggling different methods for each model.
- Eradicates striping and under/over application.
- Improves winter coverage consistency when safety depends on accurate application.
- Gives distributors a single source of guidance.
Best For
Larger Lawns and Small Estates
Suitable where vehicle access allows efficient coverage of extended areas.
Where Access Allows Efficient Coverage of Extended Areas
Supports regular fertiliser and seed application without manual fatigue.
Seasonal Winter Maintenance on Open Areas
Handles salt application where turning space and access are available.
Compare Within The Range
Other Models In This Range
Different capabilities for different needs.
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| Materials best suited to | — | — |
| Comfort on long routes | High | High |
| Precision & control | Standard | Standard |
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