The Best Tailgate Spreader for Sand and Salt

TAILGATE SPREADER DESIGN

The Hilltip IceStriker™ 45-100 is a 12V electric tailgate spreader for sand and salt designed for pickups, vans, utility vehicles, tractors, loaders, and forklifts. Its polymer hopper and stainless steel parts offer unparalleled protection against rust and corrosion, ensuring a durable and long-lasting machine. With an independently controlled horizontal auger and spinner motor, this versatile tailgate spreader effortlessly handles various spreading materials, including bulk, bag, sand, salt, and gravel.

TAILGATE SPREADER CONTROL APP

Take advantage of wireless control through the Hilltip StrikeSmart™ control app, included with the tailgate spreader. This smartphone app utilizes Bluetooth technology, allowing you to operate the spreader conveniently. Benefit from automatic GPS speed control, adjusting the spreading material according to your vehicle speed (lbs/1,000 sq ft). Alternatively, switch to manual mode for precise control over the auger speed. Finally, stay on top of your spreading progress with the standard function Hilltip HTrack™.

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HTRACK™ TRACKING SYSTEM

This sand and salt spreader is compatible with our standard HTrack™ tracking software. You can track and manage your spreading devices and snowplows online on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. The program shows treatment routes and spreading details on the map in real-time or between specific time intervals. Spreading route details such as speed, GPS location, and material used can be summarized and generated as PDF reports.

The worlds first Smartphone controlled spreader with flexible mounting to compact tractor, pickup or municipal vehicles!

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FUNCTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

SPREADER CONTROL APP

The app on the smartphone lets you customize your spreading session according to your current situation. Automatic GPS speed control adjusts the amount of spreading material (lbs/1,000 sq ft) according to your vehicle speed, while manual mode lets you insert a fixed auger speed. The app additionally collects and saves essential spreading data, allowing you to generate spreading reports. This wireless control system also makes it easy to turn on functions, the work light, and the optional vibrator from the smartphone inside the cabin

SPREADER CHARACTERISTICS

12V independently controlled motors for auger and spinner
Lightweight polymer hopper body
Mounted parts in stainless steel
Horizontal auger
16″ spinner disc
Lid and top screen
Storage transport wheels

MOUNT TYPES

Tow hitch mount, bolted or J-type.
EU tow/tailgate hitch.
Swing away mount, bolted.
3-point hitch, Cat I/II.
Wheel loader/Forklift 1” pin hitch, adjustable. Height adjustment.
Various wheel loaders, tool carriers, and forklift mounts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Vibrator (for wet salt, gravel, salt, and sand mix).
Rear lights LED and license plate kit.
LED work light.
Smartphone controller holder.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Spreader specifications and dimensions.

Standard Metric

MODEL	45	75	100
Total width	31"	31"	31"
Total depth	24"	24"	24"
Total height	32"	41"	51"
Capacity, struck	4.5 cu ft	7.5 cu ft	10.0 cu ft
Capacity, rounded	4.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft	10.8 cu ft
Weight (empty)	128 lbs	143 lbs	154 lbs
Hopper construction	Poly	Poly	Poly
Spreading width	3-30 ft	3-30 ft	3-30 ft
Spinner size	13"	13"	13"
Auger diameter (stainless steel)	2.5"	2.5"	2.5"
Material	Salt, Sand, Granulat, Mixed (max 5/16" ∅)
Vehicle	Utility vehicles, pickups, vans, tractors, loaders and forklifts

MODEL	120	200	300
Total width	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Total depth	600 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Total height	820 mm	1050 mm	1300 mm
Capacity, struck	120 L	205 L	290 L
Capacity, rounded	130 L	215 L	305 L
Weight (empty)	58 kg	65 kg	70 kg
Hopper construction	Poly	Poly	Poly
Spreading width	1-8 m	1-8 m	1-8 m
Spinner size	320 mm	320 mm	320 mm
Auger diameter (stainless steel)	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm
Material	Salt, Sand, Granulat, Mixed (max 8mm ∅)
Vehicle	Utility vechicles, pick-ups, vans, tractors, loaders and forklifts

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