Cresco 28SW
High-capacity pedestrian spreader for regular, reliable application across medium to large areas
Dependable Performance & Long Service Life
The Cresco 28SW is designed for users covering larger pedestrian areas who require dependable performance and long service life. It performs reliably with fertilisers and winter materials on varied ground conditions, including on uneven surfaces. While capable of professional-quality results, it is not intended for applications requiring the highest level of micro-adjustment or specialist turf calibration.
- 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.
Large-Area Efficiency
40 L capacity supports longer routes with fewer interruptions
All-Condition Handling
13″ pneumatic tyres improve grip and stability across surfaces
Long-Term Durability
Stainless steel frame and axle resist corrosion from fertiliser and salt
Straightforward Control
Prioritises reliable output over fine adjustment capability
Build Quality & Components
Close-ups that show what matters.
Focused on balance and stability as well as strength. The chassis design distributes load evenly across the wheelbase, making it easier to push.
Dependable Performance & Long Service Life
The Cresco 28SW is designed for users covering larger pedestrian areas who require dependable performance and long service life. It performs reliably with fertilisers and winter materials on varied ground conditions, including on uneven surfaces. While capable of professional-quality results, it is not intended for applications requiring the highest level of micro-adjustment or specialist turf calibration.
- 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
Provide durable, consistent application over larger areas in a practical, user-friendly manner with minimal setup and effort.
Large-Area Efficiency
40 L capacity supports longer routes with fewer interruptions
All-Condition Handling
13″ pneumatic tyres improve grip and stability across surfaces
Long-Term Durability
Stainless steel frame and axle resist corrosion from fertiliser and salt
Straightforward Control
Prioritises reliable output over fine adjustment capability
Technical Specs
All the details you need to confirm fit — upfront.
| Hopper Capacity | 40L |
|---|---|
| Aperture Settings | 0-20 |
| Spread Width | 1.5-6m (material dependent) |
| Wheels | 13" Pneumatic |
| Box Size | 58cm x 60cm x 67cm |
| Agitation | Pin Agitator |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Stainless Steel |
| Axle | Stainless Steel |
| Linkage | Solid Rod |
| Backstand | Solid Backstand |
| Handlebar | Loop Handle |
| Handle Bar Grips | Sleeve |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| SKU | CR28SW |
Specifications may vary. Contact your distributor for detailed product information.
Engineering Detail
Durability and Stability at Higher CapacityExpand
As hopper size increases, structural loads, vibration, and exposure to corrosive materials place greater stress on frames and axles. Over time, this can affect alignment, output consistency, and service life.
The Cresco 28SW addresses these challenges through a stainless steel frame and axle combined with large-diameter pneumatic tyres, maintaining stability and durability during regular use across larger areas.
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.
Focused on balance and stability as well as strength. The chassis design distributes load evenly across the wheelbase, making it easier to push.
Improves traction, stability, and push comfort across varied surfaces.
Helps keep seed, fertiliser, and salt dry while you work, so material flows more evenly and doesn’t clump in damp or changeable weather.
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
Large Lawns, Estates, and Grounds
Suitable for regular fertiliser and seed application across extensive areas.
Seasonal Winter Maintenance
Handles salt application where durability and traction are required.
Users Stepping Up from Mid-Range Models
Designed for those needing higher capacity and durability without ultimate advanced application settings.
Compare Within The Range
Other Models In This Range
Different capabilities for different needs.
Lighter-dutyCresco 25SW | This ModelCresco 28SW◀ | Heavier / SpecialistCresco 30SWP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical area per session | 1,000–4,000 m² | 1,000–4,000 m² | 4,000+ m² |
| Frequency of use | Regular | Regular | Daily/Sustained |
| Materials best suited to | Mixed materials | Mixed + corrosive | Mixed materials |
| Comfort on long routes | High | High | Very High |
| Precision & control | Enhanced | Enhanced | High |
| Best for | Estate, light contractor, semi-professional use | Estate, professional contractor work | Estate, professional contractor |
Estate, professional contractor work
Estate, light contractor, semi-professional use
Estate, professional contractor
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