In cold seasons, ice and snow pose a serious threat to traffic safety. Relying solely on a snow removal plow to clear accumulated snow is often insufficient. You need a reliable, fast solution for icy pavements. YG’s truck mounted salt spreader is engineered precisely for this purpose. It evenly distributes de-icing agents, salt, or sand onto the road, rapidly lowering the freezing point and restoring traction. This core equipment is key to ensuring public and private roads maintain a high safety factor during harsh weather.
Truck-Mounted Salt Spreader Parameter
| Model | YG-TSBJ300 | YG-JSBJ300 | YG-TGSBJ300 | YG-SBJ1000 | YG-SBJ2000 | YG-SBJ3000 | YG-SBJ4000 | YG-SBJ6000 | YG-SBJ8000 | YG-SBJ10000 | YG-SBJ12000 |
| Hopper volume(m³) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Length * Width * Height（mm） | 1090*800*1400 | 910*770*1460 | 2080*1300*1100 | 2680*1510*1200 | 2920*1710*1390 | 3800*1800*1640 | 5000*1950*1600 | 5000*1950*1820 | 5000*1950*2040 | 5000*1950*2190 | |
| Weight（kg) | 102 | 115 | 446 | 580 | 729 | 812 | 1570 | 2250 | 2920 | 3595 | |
| Material conveying method | Free fall | Free fall | Chain conveyor | Chain conveyor | Chain conveyor | Chain conveyor | Chain (custom-made) / Screw Conveyor | Chain (custom-made) / Screw Conveyor | Chain (custom-made) / Screw Conveyor | Chain (custom-made) / Screw Conveyor | |
| Spreading width （m） | 3~6 | 3~6 | 3~9 | 3~9 | 3~9 | 3~9 | 3~16 | 3~16 | 3~16 | 3~16 | |
| Hydraulic system working pressure（MPa） | ≥16 | ≥16 | ≥16 | >16 | >16 | ≥16 | ≥16 | ≥16 | |||
| Hydraulic Flow Rate(L/min ) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Pump Displacement( ml/r ) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity（L） | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | |||
| Salt Spreading Rate(g/m²) | 20~100 | 20~100 | 20~150 | 20~150 | 20~150 | 20~150 | 20~200 | 20~200 | 20~200 | 20~200 | |
| Working Speed(km/h) | 10~30 | 10~30 | 15~60 | 15~60 | 15~60 | 15~60 | 15~60 | 15~60 | 15~60 | 15~60 | |
| Time to Fully Spread（min） | 10-15 | 10-15 | 25-40 | 30-90 | 60-120 | 200-240 | 360-480 | 360-480 | 360-480 | 360-480 | |
| Spreading Disc Diameter ( mm ) | 300 | 300 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Power source | Drawing power from car battery | Drawing power from car battery | Pneumatic hydraulic motor transmission | Pneumatic hydraulic motor transmission | Pneumatic hydraulic motor transmission | Pneumatic hydraulic motor transmission | Diesel-powered hydraulic motor transmission | Diesel-powered hydraulic motor transmission | Diesel-powered hydraulic motor transmission | Diesel-powered hydraulic motor transmission | |
| Engine power | 3.8KW/Gasoline Engine | 8KW/Gasoline Engine | 8KW/Gasoline Engine | 8KW/Gasoline Engine | 8KW/Gasoline Engine | 9.2KW/Diesel Engine | 9.2KW/Diesel Engine | 9.2KW/Diesel Engine | 9.2KW/Diesel Engine | ||
| Engine oil tank capacity | 3.6L | 6.5L | 6.5L | 6.5L | 6.5L | 25L | 25L | 25L | 25L | ||
| Engine fuel consumption | 1.6L/hour | 3.5L/hour | 3.5L/hour | 3.5L/hour | 3.5L/hour | 2.5L/hour | 2.5L/hour | 2.5L/hour | 2.5L/hour | ||
| Other | Polyethylene material | carbon steel material | Top rain cover, lighting (ladder needs to be custom-made) | ||||||||
Truck Mounted Salt Spreader Deep Dive & Technical Edge: Professional Spreading Control
The central function of the truck mounted salt spreader is to deliver an accurate dosage of de-icing agent. This prevents material waste while guaranteeing effective de-icing. It is typically mounted on the rear or chassis of a pickup truck, dump truck, or municipal vehicle, operating via the vehicle’s power take-off (PTO) or an independent hydraulic drive system.
- Key Components: The unit consists of a large hopper capacity, a conveyor system, and a spinner disc.
- Material Advantage: Salt and de-icing agents are highly corrosive. The YG truck mounted salt spreader uses premium corrosion resistance materials, such as stainless steel or high-density polyethylene, ensuring an exceptionally long service life.
- Spreading Precision: Adjustable spinner disc and conveyor speeds allow for precise control of the spreading width.
- Capacity Options: We offer a wide range of hopper capacity options, from small 0.3 cubic meters to large 12 cubic meters, allowing for customization.
- Drive System: The hydraulic drive system is stable and reliable. It ensures powerful torque and smooth material delivery, even in extremely low temperatures.
Truck Mounted Salt Spreader FAQ
The biggest advantage is efficiency and uniformity. Manual spreading is slow, and dosing is uneven. A truck-mounted spreader can cover large areas at high speeds. It uses accurate dosage control to ensure every square foot receives the necessary de-icing agent, thereby improving cost-effectiveness.
If you need lighter-duty work, we offer an easy-to-install trailer hitch salt spreader or a receiver hitch salt spreader. These units connect via a standard trailer hitch mounted salt spreader interface. They are compact and perfect for private roads or small lots. Large spreaders require a professional heavy-duty truck chassis.
Our spreaders feature advanced control systems. Drivers can adjust the conveyor speed and spinner disc RPM in real-time from the cab. Advanced models include integrated GPS control, which automatically adjusts the material flow rate based on vehicle speed, guaranteeing accuracy.
Truck Mounted Salt Spreader: Wide Applications & Success Story: From Highways to Private Roads
The truck mounted salt spreader is a critical tool for winter maintenance operations, widely used in:
- Municipal Services: Clearing main city roads, bridges, and pedestrian walkways.
- Transportation Authorities: Maintaining interstates and highways, particularly on steep grades and curves.
- Airports and Ports: Ensuring runways, aprons, and loading areas maintain a high safety factor.
- Private Contractors: Providing de-icing services for large commercial centers, university campuses, and corporate parks.
Success Story: Jason’s Project in Alberta, Canada
Jason, an operations manager for a large property management firm in Alberta, Canada, needed efficient de-icing services for hundreds of commercial properties every winter. They were using old spreaders that suffered from uneven distribution and frequent breakdowns.
Jason chose YG’s 5 cubic meter truck mounted salt spreader. This model featured a stainless steel hopper and a reliable hydraulic drive system. We also supplied customized trailer hitch-mounted salt spreader attachments for his light truck fleet to handle confined areas.
As a result, the YG spreader’s superior corrosion-resistant materials extended its service life, while the accurate dosage feature helped Jason reduce quarterly de-icing agent consumption by 15%. This improved operational cost-effectiveness and ensured all properties restored their high safety factor within hours after a major snow event.
How to Select the Right Hopper Capacity for Your Truck Mounted Salt Spreade
Choosing the correct hopper capacity is essential for maximizing construction progress and cost-effectiveness.
- Small Jobs (Parking lots, walkways): Consider using a receiver hitch salt spreader (capacity often less than 0.5 cubic meters).
- Medium Jobs (City streets, campuses): Select models between 1.5 and 3 cubic meters. This size balances payload and travel range.
- Large Jobs (Highways, airports): Require large truck mounted salt spreader units of 6 cubic meters or more to maximize efficiency.
- Safety: Always match the hopper capacity to your truck’s load capacity to ensure operational safety.
The Importance of Corrosion Resistance Materials for Truck Mounted Salt Spreader Service Life
De-icing agents like salt and calcium chloride are extremely corrosive to metal components. Therefore, corrosion resistance is a vital measure of spreader quality.
- Stainless Steel: Excellent for the hopper and critical mechanical parts, providing superior corrosion resistance performance, but at a higher initial cost.
- Polyethylene: Ideal for hoppers, offering excellent chemical resistance and a lightweight advantage, reducing the burden on the truck’s payload.
- Maintenance Tip: Even with the best corrosion resistance materials, we recommend thoroughly rinsing the truck mounted salt spreader with fresh water after every use to maximize its service life.
- Reliability: A robust winter maintenance routine is fundamental to maintaining long-term equipment reliability.
The Combination Strategy: Truck-Mounted Salt Spreader and Snow Removal Plow
De-icing work is often sequential. Relying only on a snow removal plow or snow roller brush leaves behind icy surfaces.
- Phase 1: Snow Clearance: Use a snow removal plow or snow roller brush to clear the bulk of the snow.
- Phase 2: De-icing Spreading: Immediately follow up with the truck mounted salt spreader to apply de-icing agent.
- Simultaneous Operation: In some cases, the spreader can be mounted simultaneously with a snow plow on one truck, achieving a “plow-and-salt” operation in one pass, maximizing construction progress.
- Result: This combined strategy ensures the highest safety factor and efficiency on the road.
YG Machinery Strength, Service, and Trust: YG Machinery’s Quality Commitment
YG Machinery understands the challenges of winter maintenance. Our truck mounted salt spreader product line is designed for maximum reliability and efficiency.
- Superior Service Guarantee: We offer customized solutions, from compact trailer hitch salt spreader units to heavy-duty commercial models.
- Technical Support: Comprehensive after-sales support, including maintenance for the hydraulic drive system and control panel operation guidance.
- Efficiency: Our designs focus on maximizing fuel efficiency by reducing unnecessary trips through precise material spreading.
Client Testimonial: “The YG truck mounted salt spreader is a game-changer! The corrosion-resistant materials are superb, and the GPS control ensures we don’t waste a grain of salt.” — Michael S., Municipal Supervisor, US Midwest.
Contact YG Machinery now for a customized quote on your truck mounted salt spreader! Secure your winter operation’s safety factor and cost-effectiveness.
