Hello everyone. Seeking advice on buying a salt spreader. I'll be applying straight salt (dry bagged) to my accounts this year. In the past I have used a 2 ton truck with a big V-box that was owned by the company I used to work for, so I'm somewhat familiar with sanding, but am new to applying straight salt. I had a falling out with the company that had the sander, so I'm on my own for my accounts. Anyway, here's the requirements. I'm applying straight salt, so I don't need to spend the extra money for a 2-stage unit. I need something low profile, so I can see over it plowing. I also need a hitch mount, due to the set-up of my truck. Lastly, it needs to be light enough I can put it on and off the truck myself. I'm seriously considering the Western 1000 with variable speed controller. It seems like it would fit the bill perfectly, unless there's something I'm missing. My western dealer is open 24/7 during snow storms, so this is important to me too. Is the Western a good choice? What kind of problems can be expected? Should I carry an extra motor? Any problems with bearings, etc? Last question, and I'm gonna sound really naive... Does salt flow out of the bottom of the spreader as soon as you dump salt in it? Or is there a door of some kind that opens when the spinner starts turning. I know V-boxes don't flow unless the auger is draggin the material back to the spinner, but what happens on the tailgate units, how is the salt kept in the hopper until you decide to spread? :help
Wizard
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i have a western 1000 . it a hitch mount which is a pita when im trying to drag out my blower . just ordered a swing away for the spreader
the best part of the spreader is the motor is mounted in the hopper
instead of hanging on the bottom. i use to have a buyer spreader
on the last stop on my route i backed into a low retaining wall
the motor was hanging by the wires
JOHN
the best part of the spreader is the motor is mounted in the hopper
instead of hanging on the bottom. i use to have a buyer spreader
on the last stop on my route i backed into a low retaining wall
the motor was hanging by the wires
JOHN
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