PRODUCT NAME: Granule Spreader. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The two devices shown in the above picture are designed to apply granules used in lawn and gardens. The granules can be any type of fertilizer or insecticide. Both work off the same principle but one is an entry level small spreader and the other is a deluxe model with many features. Here are the similarities: 1) They work by turning a crank which twists a prop located on the bottom of the holding tank. To treat you depress a button which allows granules to fall out onto the prop which is being turned by the crank. The prop in turn propels the granules 5-10 feet away. 2) Both can use granules of just about any type as long as they are designed to be used around homes and gardens. 3) Both have adjustments so that you are able to control the rate at which the granules fall out the bottom. 4) Both are portable and can go where you walk - a great advantage over push or pull type applicators. 5) Both propel granules evenly and consistently. The differences between the two is the unit pictured on the left is far superior to the one on the right. The "Small Spreader" is an entry level type which is good enough to get the job done. The "Large Spreader", pictured on the left, has several features which make it better. Here are some of the differences: 1) It has a holding tank which is 5 times as large. This allows for less fillups and more coverage per tank. 2) It has a comfortable carrying strap which goes around your neck and shoulder so your body is able to carry the extra weight easily. 3) It has a much better turning mechanism which lasts longer, is easier to turn and it's prop propels the granules more evenly and consistently. 4) It has a wider range of adjustments insuring you get the right flow. 5) It has a directional setting so you are able to control exactly what side of the unit granules come out. The Small unit propels granules at a fixed 180 degrees. This unit starts out at 180 degrees but you are able to reduce it just about nothing which is handy when you have small areas you need to treat and don't want to waste material. WHERE TO USE IT: Either is a great device for treating yards, plant beds, hard to reach areas under decks or behind structures. Both are easy enough to carry up steep terrain and both allow you to treat where conventional push or pull type spreaders simply cannot go. PACKAGING AND COST: The Small Unit is good enough for small application needs (ITEM # 287821) The Large Deluxe Unit is well worth the investment if you apply granules throughout the year (ITEM # 287840) ** HERE IS AN ONLINE ORDERING TIP - DON'T START SHOPPING TILL AFTER YOU HAVE READ ALL OUR INFORMATION. WHILE LOOKING AT PRODUCT PAGES LIKE THIS ONE, WRITE DOWN ITEM #'S FOR ANYTHING YOU WANT TO PURCHASE. KEEP THIS LIST PRESENT FOR WHEN YOU ARE READY TO PURCHASE. KNOWLEDGE OF ITEM #'S, ALSO KNOWN AS "SKU'S", WILL MAKE ORDERING EASY. THEY ALSO INSURE YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT SO MAKE A LIST BEFORE YOU START SHOPPING ** FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO RETURN TO OUR ON LINE ARTICLE. BE SURE TO REVIEW ALL ITEMS LISTED IN THE ARTICLE TO INSURE YOU GET THE RIGHT MATERIAL FOR YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. IF YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO ORDER, CLICK THE "SHOPPING CART LINK" TO BEGIN THE ORDERING PROCESS. REMEMBER THAT ON LINE ORDERS GET 5% OFF SO USING OUR CART IS WORTH YOUR TIME!!