The reliable, low-maintenance Western Tornado, a truck bed salt spreader, has a variety of features for delivering efficient salt and sand spreading operation.
Unique Features
- One-piece, corrosion-resistant hopper is built of durable polyethylene
- 15.5″ wide pintle chain conveyor delivers smooth and consistent material flow to help reduce bridging
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel conveyor housing provides added protection and reliability
- Extra large 15.5″ polyurethane spinner delivers a spread pattern of up to 40′
- Adjustable feed gate controls the amount of material from the hopper to the spinner to regulate material flow
- Two-piece poly hopper cover shields de-icing material from the elements
- Adjustable poly drop chute accommodates pickup truck and flatbed applications
- Chute assembly can be removed without tools for access to the hitch or for material off load
- Two instant-start, 12v electric motors provide independent control of the conveyor and spinner mechanisms
- Enhanced dual variable-speed control allows you to match material delivery and spread patterns to conditions
- FLEET FLEX technology allows interchange between electric hopper spreaders without having to change the wiring or controls
- Connect accessories directly into the enclosed accessory hub in the back of the hopper
- Two rear dump switches run the conveyor for easily unloading excess material or quickly filling a walk-behind or tailgate spreader
- Coated steel top screen helps break up chunks of de-icing material during the loading process
Product Specs
| MODELS | 1.5 cu yd | 1.8 cu yd | 2.5 cu yd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Side Length | 7′ | 8′ | 8′ |
| Capacity | 1.5 cu yd | 1.8 cu yd | 2.5 cu yd |
| Hopper Construction | polyethylene | polyethylene | polyethylene |
| Hopper Dimensions (LxWxH) | 96″ x 45″ x 44″ | 104″ x 45″ x 44″ | 104″ x 45″ x 51″ |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 107.5″ x 63″ x 53″ | 115.5″ x 63″ x 53″ | 115.5″ x 63″ x 60″ |
| Min. Bed Length | 76″ | 84″ | 84″ |
| Approx Weight (Empty) | 591 lbs | 660 lbs | 734 lbs |
| Motor | dual electric, 12v, sealed | dual electric, 12v, sealed | dual electric, 12v, sealed |
| Conveyor Width | 16.5″ | 16.5″ | 16.5″ |
| Spinner Size | 15.5″ | 15.5″ | 15.5″ |
| Spreading Width | up to 40′ | up to 40′ | up to 40′ |
| Materials | bulk salt, 50/50 salt/sand mix, sand | bulk salt, 50/50 salt/sand mix, sand | bulk salt, 50/50 salt/sand mix, sand |
| Vehicle Application | 3/4 and 1-ton pickups | 3/4 and 1-ton pickups | dump body or flatbed trucks (over 15,000 lbs GVWR) |
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