Low Profile Western tailgate salt spreaders sit lower on trucks to deliver top performance without affecting the operator’s view from behind the wheel.
Unique Features
- Corrosion-free polyethylene hopper
- Powder coated, vertical steel auger for material delivery
- Durable 10″ polyurethane spinner on Models 500 and 1000 deliver a spread pattern of up to 30′
- Large, 15″ polyurethane spinner on the Model 2500 delivers a spread pattern of up to 30′
- Standard Class III 2″ receiver hitch mount on Model 500 (Model 1000 requires additional mount purchase)
- Model 2500 tailgate spreader comes standard with Class IV receiver hitch mount
- Specialized “saw tooth” feed gate and auger design on Model 2500 deliver complete, reliable flow control
- Fully enclosed 12v electric, 1/3 hp motor
- Latching, molded polyethylene lid protects de-icing material from the elements
- Standard ratchet straps (Models 500 and 2500 only) provide additional spreader stability on your vehicle
Product Specs
| MODELS | 500 | 1000 | 2500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5.0 cu ft | 8.0 cu ft | 8.5 cu ft |
| Hopper Construction | polyethylene | polyethylene | polyethylene |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21″ x 39″ x 34″ | 19.5″ x 50.5″ x 35″ | 25″ x 50″ x 42″ |
| Approx Weight (Empty) | 75 lbs with mount | 105 lbs without mount* | 131 lbs with mount |
| Motors | electric, 12v, 1/3 hp | electric, 12v, 1/3 hp | electric, 12v, 1/3 hp |
| Auger (Diam. x Length) | 2.63″ x 6″ | 2.63″ x 6″ | 2.63″ x 9″ |
| Spinner Size | 10″ | 10″ | 15″ |
| Spreading Width | up to 30′ | up to 30′ | up to 30′ |
| Materials | bagged ice melters, bagged rock salt, calcium flakes*, calcium chloride pellets* | bagged ice melters, bagged rock salt, calcium flakes*, calcium chloride pellets* | bagged ice melters, bagged rock salt, calcium flakes*, calcium chloride pellets* |
| Vehicle Application | vehicles with Class III hitch | full size trucks (over 6,000 lbs GVWR) | full size trucks (over 6,000 lbs GVWR) |
| Available Mounts | standard Class III receiver hitch | optional fixed mount, Class IV hitched mounted, dual-swing mount** | standard Class IV receiver hitch mount |
* May require 5-flight auger accessory.
** Mount sold separately.
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