From slippery to safe: your guide to salt spreaders

Salt spreaders come in different shapes and sizes.

• Manual salt spreaders are small and mobile, ideal for smaller icy surfaces like a small driveway or a pathway. Just empty a bag of salt in the hopper and walk it around to make a safer space again.
• For larger areas like loading docks, car parks and outdoor workspaces, a towable salt spreader is the right choice. They hold a larger capacity, and when hitched to a small vehicle, you’ll have the job done in no time.
• A fork-mounted salt spreader is ideal for large volumes and gritting wider surfaces up to 9 meters. Fit this device on the forks of your equipment (tractor, forklift, etc.), connect it to the hydraulic circuit and start spreading like a pro. 

Did you know you can use more than just salt in your salt spreader? Choosing the right gritting material can make the difference between guaranteed grip and wintery woes.
Keep it safe during the cold months and make sure you choose the right compound for your situation.

• Salt is a mineral used to get rid of snow and ice. When mixed, it lowers the freezing point and makes the snow or ice melt. Salt is ideal for temperatures just below the freezing point.
• Sand doesn’t melt ice, but provides traction on icy or snowy surfaces. Unlike salt, sand is also non-corrosive, which is better for your equipment and won’t harm vegetation.
• Grit is often a mix of salt, sand and other aggregates. It combines the melting properties of salt with the traction benefits of sand. 

Getting a salt spreader is an absolute must to keep everyone safe during winter. Consistent use will help to prevent slippery safety issues and disruption to your operations. They offer nothing but advantages:

• Salt spreaders spread more evenly and efficiently than salting by hand. You’ll get better results and use less salt, saving you money. 
• Also, regardless of which type of salt spreader you use, work will also go a lot faster than doing it by hand.
• And finally, save your back by letting the spreader do the job. No more lugging around heavy bags!

TVH offers a wide range of salt spreaders suitable for every budget. Get ready for winter, and check our online shop to get your salt spreader now.