Tailgate Spreaders
6-10 weeks.
Bolt-on spreaders that turn a standard dump truck into a salt distributor. Chute material from the dump body through a calibrated spinner. Quickest path from haul truck to ice-control truck.
Bolt-on install to standard dump bodies
Calibrated spinner for consistent material distribution
Stainless steel construction resists salt corrosion
Hydraulic or electric drive options
Departments that need ice-control capability on a chassis they're already running for summer work. Spreader bolts on for the winter season and comes off in spring.
Conversion of utility dump trucks for winter use
Routes that need spreading without dedicated ice-control trucks
Smaller operations where one truck covers multiple seasons
Bolt-on install on the dump body you already own, no chassis re-spec. Stainless steel keeps salt corrosion from destroying the unit in two seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Tailgate Spreaders best suited for?
Departments that need ice-control capability on a chassis they're already running for summer work. Spreader bolts on for the winter season and comes off in spring.
What are the main applications for the Tailgate Spreaders?
The Tailgate Spreaders is ideal for: Conversion of utility dump trucks for winter use; Routes that need spreading without dedicated ice-control trucks; Smaller operations where one truck covers multiple seasons.
What sets the Tailgate Spreaders apart from other snow & ice components?
Bolt-on install on the dump body you already own, no chassis re-spec. Stainless steel keeps salt corrosion from destroying the unit in two seasons.
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Interested in the Tailgate Spreaders?
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