Western Low Profile poly tailgate spreader

Low Profile 500, 1000, & 2500

Poly Tailgate Spreaders

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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