Some assembly required but boy does this make fertilizer application easy. I used to have a drop spreader and endured using it until we bought more property. This thing lays down some fertilizer. Takes longer to clean it than do my acre. I don't see why it won't last a lifetime. I you are up against edges all of the time you might want to get the directional plates offered. Oh yea, I just double checked, made in USA. Finally something that has some quality left in it.