Salt spreader - so many choices

[flyingcow]

I use the same setup and those coffee cans rust out pretty quick when using rock salt.

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[k0ua]

I thought s lot of coffee cans were plastic .

 

[peterc38]

I thought s lot of coffee cans were plastic .

yeah, KCups are

 

[dstig1]

150'? You don't need anything more than either the coffee can method already described or a simple walk behind spreader. Spreader may be a bit nicer, but you may need to modify the deflectors on it to keep the salt from flying out too far away.

 

[chim]

We have one of these at work:

SaltDogg Heavy-Duty Professional Tailgate Salt Spreader, Model# TGSUVPROA | Tailgate Salt Spreaders| Northern Tool + Equipment

Although it works very well for spreading salt, we have had to replace the motor twice in the 4 or 5 years we had it. We also had trouble with walk behind manual spreaders. The salt is really hard on any steel parts and I'm sure the spreaders don't get cleaned as they should.

 

[KubotaBX2670]

Thanks for all the great tips... I found this variable rate drop spreader at a local dealer.. It had been sitting in the side yard for a while.. I offered $200... And they accepted... I am going to try this out and follow up..
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[ds10]

I'm contemplating a 3 point mounted spreader. The PTO ones are too large, sadly. I am contemplating something like the SnowEx SP-325 that spreads CaCl flake. I'd mount it to a receiver that's mounted into the 3 point hitch, then wire up. I'd really like to hear from anyone who's used one of these or similarly-mounted electric-drive spreaders.

I really could use the extra weight in the rear of one of these units while using the loader to clean up after our plow guy. I don't presently clear the drive myself (though I may opt for the front blower for my BX1860 and do it myself at some point).