Do you think this salt/sand spreader would be good for RTV

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mmolnar

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I've been searching diligently for a spreader for salt and sand to fit in the bed of our new RTV 1100 when it arrives this week. We have a large parking lot and long (800 ft.) road to sand when it's icy. So, we're looking for more than a small hitch mount spreader.

Any suggestions?

I'm calling this dealer tomorrow.

mmolnar
 
In my research of looking for the spreader that I needed..........I found that Curtis makes some really good looking stuff.............
 
Personally, I don't like the way that one mounts. I'd prefer one that fits in the box or on a closed tailgate. The Curtis is a nice product.
 
I don't know how big big is for your parking lot, 50 cars? Curtis is out standing at making spreaders. They make a stainless in-bed spreader that fits the RTV bed. This is a comercial unit cost is $3500. Go to their site and look at Fast Cast 550 1/3 yd. spreader.
 
When to the site. Its a downeaster stainless. This is a quality product made here in Maine. Should be priced less than curtis. I personally would rather have a spreader with a hydralic drive than electric motor. Works better,but costs more.
 
Ya'll wash the machines real good after spreading salt ????</P>


Won't it rust 'em , I know some has to get a little on the machine, for when I use the spreader for throwing seed, it ends up in some of the funniest places ~~~~</P>


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Thanks to everyone for your responses. I was hoping there would be something less than $3500 that would do the job for us. I'll have to measure the areas we need to cover and determine what capacity we need. That's probably the first step.

I will be calling some dealers today to get more info.

It's always good to get input from this forum. What a great place.

mmolnar
 
For a couple hundred $, why not something like the Bumper Buddy.
See this thread.
http://compacttractorreview.com/cs/forums/post/11742.aspx
 
This is one of the spreaders we're looking at. One local dealer said it would run about $2900. It has a 1/3 of a yard capacity.

mmolnar
 
Sorry about that last post. I mixed up the pricing. This is the Curtis for $2900 (pic file attached). I think the DownEaster is more like $3500 plus freight.

The only thing I'm not sure about with the Curtis is that it uses a Briggs 3.5hp motor. Anyone know if gas, electric, or hydraulic excels in terms of performance, maintenance, convenience, etc.

mmolnar
 
At the price of some of these spreaders I'm seeing on the forum, they should include lttle gremlins to load 'em up for you >>>>.</P>


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I have a 2005 RTV with the curtis plow and sander with in cab controls.</P>


I own and operate a trucking company in RI and have had electric and gas powered sanders. </P>


The electric sanders have a very hard time turning the rubber belt that is already stiff from the cold tempatureswith the weight of the salt and sand on it, not to mention the toll it takes on the alternator and battery. Alsosome electric sanders have a gear reduction box that holds 90w oil that tends to gel upin cold temps and in order to start requires heating,I have had to heat thegear box on thesanderon my truck up with a blow torch in order to get the oil thin enough to assist the electric motor to start spinning.</P>


I personally like the curtis unit on the rtv 900. Itoffers an in cab engine killswitch and clutch control switch: full on, off & blast. The only toll on the machine is carrying the weight and the only down fall is that it does nothave electric start which I plan on installing.</P>


I hope this helps. </P>
 
Ok, could you tell me how this works with the Curtis. You pull start the engine, get in the cab and control the auger/spinner from within the cab and you can kill the engine also. To restart, get out and pull 'er again. Is that about right?

mmolnar

Two Guns,

You're right indeed. The prices are scary. Should include a trip to Disneyland.
 
That is correct however i leave mine running until i am done sanding. It is also great to get into the horsepaddocks when they are icy. </P>


Yes they are $$, but mineis worth it.</P>
 
Yea, you're right. If it fills the need, the money becomes a smaller issue. Thanks for the advice on the electric vs. gas. This is exactly the kind of info I need. It makes this forum sooo helpful.

mmolnar
 
Great advise Bulldog, Electric motors are for people who can keep their units in a heated building. I use rubber mud flapbetween unit and spinner. This keeps spray off machine. Two Guns, most all the rust on my farm tractor was caused by spreading fertilizer.
 
If you want by far the best sander in a pull tpye then do a searh for Epoke sander. It has very few moving parts. The company that I use to work for had 2 of them and they work great.
 
Wow, great option. I checked out their site but couldn't find any pricing. I'll call one of the dealers. I like the fact that you can just unhook it when not needed.

mmolnar
 
Haveing a pull type allows you to carry a few extra bags of sand in the bed or pails of sand. You see where the smallest one that they make will do 3.7 miles of road.
 
Yea, I noticed. I'm looking at the ITM60, mostly because of the width. Since they don't "broadcast" the sand, you have a more limited path you can cover in each pass. On the other hand, it's a more controlled path.

The dealer couldn't find any pricing and had to call the manufacturer. I haven't heard back yet.

mmolnar
 
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