salt spreader tractor,ATV or WB?

[donn12]

I have been meaning to get a salt spreader for my 1/4 mile driveway and sooner or later I am going to get bit.

I have a herd 3pt spreader I could use but I am a little worried about rust on the tractor. It does get used for fertilizer and i have never noticed it getting pellets on the tractor but I will most likely keep this tractor forever or at least as long as I live here. I also may or may not have the backhoe on when the need arises.

I also have a Polaris 800 ATV. I could get an electric spreader for the receiver hitch. I am not so worried about rust on the ATV for some reason. I would also be more comfortable on this on a sheet of ice. Any recommendations on a good spreader for ice? Types of salt etc? I used to have a tow behind and one day after a few beers I dragged it up and down my driveway. I didnt see any salt on the ground - just 2 smooth tracks where the spreader wheels glided over the ice.

third option is a walk behind. Any recommendations? I am not exited about this incase I need to go out while it is still coming down so if i can figure something else out I will.

Thanks

 

[TimberXX]

We have a 150 lb cap tow behind spreader. It works great for salt and fertilizer. The tow behind has a shield to protect our garden tractor and the tongue of the trailer keeps it far away.

Just be sure it doesn't have a plastic differential.

Earthway makes purpose built salt spreaders, they maybe worth looking in to.

Good luck.

 

[msb1766]

Check out this company:
FIMCO Industries - The Best Built Sprayers In America. Period.

I bought and electric 3 point hitch made by them. They make alos of different spreaders.

 

[Fixemall]

I'm in the use what ya got category, a larger salt shield can be fabbed up if you are concerned about corrosion to the tractor. A quick trip to the salvage yard for an old car hood will yield more material than you will likely need.

 

[donn12]

Check out this company:
FIMCO Industries - The Best Built Sprayers In America. Period.

I bought and electric 3 point hitch made by them. They make alos of different spreaders.

the Fimco looks good. I ordered their ATV unit from Cabella's that will fit into the receiver hitch for $299. I will post pics when it shows up (hopefully before any bad weather).