Cresco 40S
High-capacity, ultimate precision spreader for professional turf applications.
The Ultimate Spreader for Turf Application
The Cresco 40S is designed for all professional turf environments where precise application, repeatability, and ultimate efficiency are required. It provides superior performance with fertilisers and granular turf products where consistency of flow and exact controls directly impact results. While the stainless steel chassis and axle tolerate corrosive materials, this model is not configured with winter-specific plates and is intended for winter use only with high-quality, free-flowing salt.
- 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.
Increased Coverage from a Single Fill
Larger 45 litre hopper capacity allows you to spread for longer without having to refill.
Enhanced Material Flow
New hopper design provides significantly superior flow to the drop holes, encouraging constant flow speed and emptying of the hopper completely. The efficiency of hopper flow culminates in increased output capability.
Precision Edge Control
Remote border control allows adjustment without interrupting operation.
Professional Ergonomics for Maximum Comfort
Improved A-frame handle with exclusive adjustable handle bar height so the spreaders fits to you. New cushioned grips and high comfort on/off levers also add to the professional ergonomics, reducing fatigue during extended use.
Advanced Pattern Adjustment
Balance Transfer System (BTS) features a newly designed plate that enables left- and right-pattern adjustment for unsurpassed accuracy and uniformity, while maintaining consistent overall output.
Reduced Material Waste
Snap to close fast action On/Off creates precision closure of the aperture. Instant closure reduces material waste and operator error potential.
Build Quality & Components
Close-ups that show what matters.
A spring-loaded lever snaps the outlet shut the moment you release it — an evolution of the positive on/off system. Faster shut-off means spreading stops exactly where intended, for clean edges where precision matters. The spring does the work, so the control never needs forcing.
The Ultimate Spreader for Turf Application
The Cresco 40S is designed for all professional turf environments where precise application, repeatability, and ultimate efficiency are required. It provides superior performance with fertilisers and granular turf products where consistency of flow and exact controls directly impact results. While the stainless steel chassis and axle tolerate corrosive materials, this model is not configured with winter-specific plates and is intended for winter use only with high-quality, free-flowing salt.
- 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
Engineered to provide exceptional precision across multiple applications, while maintaining superior operator comfort and unwavering flow consistency
Increased Coverage from a Single Fill
Larger 45 litre hopper capacity allows you to spread for longer without having to refill.
Enhanced Material Flow
New hopper design provides significantly superior flow to the drop holes, encouraging constant flow speed and emptying of the hopper completely. The efficiency of hopper flow culminates in increased output capability.
Precision Edge Control
Remote border control allows adjustment without interrupting operation.
Professional Ergonomics for Maximum Comfort
Improved A-frame handle with exclusive adjustable handle bar height so the spreaders fits to you. New cushioned grips and high comfort on/off levers also add to the professional ergonomics, reducing fatigue during extended use.
Advanced Pattern Adjustment
Balance Transfer System (BTS) features a newly designed plate that enables left- and right-pattern adjustment for unsurpassed accuracy and uniformity, while maintaining consistent overall output.
Reduced Material Waste
Snap to close fast action On/Off creates precision closure of the aperture. Instant closure reduces material waste and operator error potential.
Technical Specs
All the details you need to confirm fit — upfront.
| Hopper Capacity | 45L |
|---|---|
| Aperture Settings | 0-25 |
| Wheels | 13" Turf Tyres |
| Box Size | 58cm x 60cm x 67cm |
| Agitation | Enhanced Spider Agitation |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Stainless Steel |
| Axle | Stainless Steel |
| Linkage | Solid Rod |
| Backstand | Solid Backstand |
| Handlebar | A Frame Handle |
| Handle Bar Grips | Sponge Grip |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| SKU | CR40S |
Specifications may vary. Contact your distributor for detailed product information.
Engineering Detail
Maintaining Precision at Maximum Hopper CapacityExpand
The Cresco 40S overcomes traditional spreader limitations through a suite of advanced enhancements. An optimized hopper design ensures consistent flow, while the new spider agitation system precisely regulates material delivery.
The unique Balance Transfer System delivers exceptional accuracy, complemented by an all-new snap-to-close on/off mechanism for improved application control. A stainless steel A-frame chassis maintains structural rigidity, and remote border control allows engagement without breaking stride.
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.
A spring-loaded lever snaps the outlet shut the moment you release it — an evolution of the positive on/off system. Faster shut-off means spreading stops exactly where intended, for clean edges where precision matters. The spring does the work, so the control never needs forcing.
25 aperture settings provide fine-grain control across a wide range of materials.
Positioned to maximise flow over the drop-hole area. The spider agitation system aids the break-up of any small clumps of material before it reaches the drop holes. Provides improved agitation over conventional pin agitation.
Focused on balance and stability as well as strength. The chassis design distributes load evenly across the wheelbase, making it easier to push.
Adjust spread pattern balance without changing total output. Independent left/right control for slope compensation.
Allows edge adjustment without stopping, supporting uninterrupted precision work.
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
Professional Turf Management
Designed for precise fertiliser and input application on sports surfaces and managed landscapes.
Contractors Covering Large Areas on Foot
Maximises route efficiency without compromising accuracy.
High-Spec Maintenance Programmes
Suitable where repeatability and finish quality are critical.
Compare Within The Range
Other Models In This Range
Different capabilities for different needs.
Lighter-dutyCresco 30SWS | This ModelCresco 40S◀ | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical area per session | 4,000+ m² | 5,000+ m² |
| Frequency of use | Daily/Sustained | Daily/Sustained |
| Materials best suited to | Mixed + corrosive | Primarily fertiliser & seed |
| Comfort on long routes | Very High | Maximum |
| Precision & control | High | Precision-focused |
| Best for | Estate, professional contractor | Precision Turf Professionals |
Precision Turf Professionals
Estate, professional contractor
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