The Western Drop 250 and 600 tailgate salt spreaders provide up to 36″ of spread width in a drop pattern so the salt stays where your vehicle drives. With three mounting systems, these spreaders are a great option as a UTV salt spreader or compact tractor salt spreader – fitting in places where truck equipment can’t easily access.
Unique Features
- Constructed of laser-cut stainless steel and high-strength rivets
- Free-flowing material delivery system
- 36″ spread width can be limited to 30″ be activating 3″ baffles on either side of the trough
- Custom-molded polyethylene lid is secured by rubber straps
- Stainless steel hatch screen helps break up de-icing material to prevent bridging and clogs during operation
- Single variable-speed control knob controls material flow rate
- Detachable 2″ receiver style mount includes the hardware needed to attach the spreader to the vehicle
- Standard in-bed mount so units can sit flat and balanced
- Standard 3-point mount installation for compact tractors and articulating loaders
Product Specs
| MODELS | 250 | 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Volume) | 2.5 cu ft | 6.0 cu ft |
| Capacity (Weight) | 350 lbs | 650 lbs |
| Hopper Construction | 201 stainless steel | 201 stainless steel |
| Hopper Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13″ x 36.5″ x 17.25″ | 17″ x 36.5″ x 28″ |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17″ x 42″ x 17.5″ | 20″ x 42″ x 28″ |
| Approx Weight (Empty) | 130 lbs | 160 lbs |
| Motors | 1/3 hp | 1/3 hp |
| Frame, Hopper & Auger Drive Assembly | 201 stainless steel | 201 stainless steel |
| Spreading Width | 30″ to 36″ | 30″ to 36″ |
| Materials | salt, sand, salt/sand mix, calcium chloride pellets, calcium flakes | salt, sand, salt/sand mix, calcium chloride pellets, calcium flakes |
| Vehicle Application | UTVs, compact tractors, wheel loaders | UTVs, compact tractors, wheel loaders |
| Available Mounts | 3-pt hitch, 2″ hitch receiver, in-bed mount | 3-pt hitch, 2″ hitch receiver, in-bed mount |
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