VIRNIG Salt Spreader

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Virnig Salt SpreaderSnow Removal

The Virnig Salt Spreader is a high-capacity, front-mounted spreading system designed to help snow removal contractors and property managers preload, store, and apply deicing materials faster and more efficiently. Its modular, scalable design adapts to sites of any size, reducing liability through quicker application and eliminating the need for salt trucks during active snowstorms.

Featuring dual spinners, the Virnig Salt Spreader delivers a uniform, consistent spread pattern to both sides, minimizing material waste and reducing the number of passes required. The front-mounted design provides superior operator visibility, improving accuracy, control, and safety in tight or high-traffic areas.

Built for durability in harsh winter conditions, the spreader includes a corrosion-resistant motor with a seal protector and nickel-plated shaft to prevent premature failure. Dual augers with chains keep salt, sand, and mixed materials flowing smoothly by breaking up clumps for consistent application. Stackable, lockable poly totes (sold separately) keep up to cubic yard of material clean, dry, and fully contained, making them easier to transport and fill compared to traditional scoop spreaders.

Key Features & Benefits

• Dual spinners for even, consistent coverage on both sides

• Front-mounted design for superior visibility, control, and safety

• Manually adjustable flow control valve with spread widths from 10 to 40

• Dual augers with chains to agitate material and prevent clumping

• Corrosion-resistant motor with seal protector and nickel-plated shaft

• Stackable, lockable poly totes keep material clean, dry, and contained

• Modular, scalable system ideal for properties of any size

• Designed for bulk salt, sand, and mixed material applications

SPREAD WIDTH	TOTE CAPACITY	FLOW RANGE	LOADER R.O.C.
10′ – 40′	0.75 YD	15 – 25 GPM	2600 LBS. OR MORE

* DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE TOTE PURCHASES CALL 513-777-6666

Ideal Applications

• Parking lots and commercial properties

• Sidewalks and high-traffic areas

• Snow removal contractors and property managers

SPECS

MODEL	SLT
Overall: Width / Height / Depth (Inches) [with tote]	56.3 [88.0] / 45.5 [53.9] / 38.4 [39.0]
Spread Width: Min / Max (Feet)	10 / 40
Tote Capacity (Cu Yd / Cu Ft)	0.75 / 20.25
Overall Tote: Width / Height / Depth (Inches)	88.0 / 33.4 / 41.6
Spinner Diameter (Inches)	13.5
Recommended Flow Rate (GPM)	1525 Standard Flow Only
Approx. Tote Weight Empty (Pounds)	305
Approx. Spreader Weight w/o Tote (Pounds)	595
Approx. Spreader Weight w/ Empty Tote (Pounds)	900
Approx. Spreader Weight w/ Tote & Bulk Salt (Pounds)	2520
Approx. Spreader Weight w/ Tote & Sand (Pounds)	2920
Recommended Loader Capacity	Greater than 2600 pounds

SALT SPREADER BULK SALT APPLICATION RATE* (LBS/ACRE)

TRAVEL SPEED (MPH)	SALTSAVER AUGER	ACRES PER TOTE	MAXCOVER AUGER	ACRES PER TOTE
2	1,200	1.4	2,000	0.8
3	800	2	1,335	1.2
4	600	2.7	1,000	1.6
5	500	3.2	800	2.0
6	400	4.1	665	2.4
7	345	4.7	570	2.8
8	300	5.4	500	3.2
9	265	6.1	445	3.6
10	250	6.5	400	4.1
11	220	7.4	365	4.4
12	200	8.1	335	4.8

*Estimated rates based on factory flow control setting and free-flowing material. Actual rates may vary. When using sand instead of salt, multiply application rates by 1.25 to account for higher density and weight.

BIG DAVE

WHICH AUGER OPTION SHOULD I CHOOSESALTSAVER OR MAXCOVER?

TheSaltSaverauger is for lighter application rates. Its ideal if youre focused on pretreating or want to use less salt overall. TheMaxCoverauger applies more material per acre, making it a better fit for deicing, higher travel speeds or when heavier coverage is needed.

Heres a quick example when traveling at 5 mph:

• SaltSaver applies about500 lbs/acre (bulk salt)

• MaxCover applies about800 lbs/acre (bulk salt)

If youre doing both pretreating and deicing on the same job, some users recommend going with the SaltSaver. Its more flexible, and you can always slow down ground speed slightly to increase the amount applied when needed, without changing augers.

Also, if youre usingsand instead of salt, multiply the rates by1.25to account for the heavier material.

HOW WELL DOES THE SPREADER APPLY SAND OR SALT/SAND MIXES?

The system delivers a nice, consistent spread pattern, even with heavier materials like sand orsalt/sand blends. The augers with chainshelpkeep material flowing consistently.

CAN I CONTROL THE SPREAD RATE OR SPREAD WIDTH?

Yes, you have control over both. Most modern loaders allow you to adjust hydraulic flow directly from the joystick, which lets you fine-tune the spread rate and width on the fly.

From the factory, the spreader is set to throw about 15 feet to each side. Operators have reported dialing that down to as little as 4 feet using the loaders joystick flow control, which is great for tighter spaces or when you want to reduce salt usage.

Also, you can manually adjust the flow control valve on the spreaders hydraulic manifold. This does require tools, and it allows you to set a new baseline for both spread width and rate. Keep in mind the application rate and width adjust together. More hydraulic flow going to the motors means more material and a wider throw; less flow means less material and a narrower path.

SHOULD I PRE-TREAT THE SALT BEFORE LOADING IT INTO TOTES?

Itsrecommended to pre-treatsaltwith a magnesiumchloride basedliquid to prevent clumping andkeepssaltfrom freezing in thetotes.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING DUAL SPINNERS INSTEAD OF SINGLE?

Dual spinners let you cover more ground in fewer passes and apply more material per pass. That means faster coverage and better results in less time.

With a single spinner, especially on truck salters, you often get an uneven pattern. One side might throw 15 feet, the other barely 5. This forces extra passes and overlapping to avoid missing spots.

Dual spinners throw evenly across the full width and apply twice as much salt as a single spinner. With dual spinners, youre not guessing or doubling back, youre done in one clean shot. More coverage. More material. Less time.

HOW DOES THE SALT SPREADER COMPARE TO A SCOOP-AND-SPREAD SALTER?

Scoop-and-spreadsalters can be harder to fill and use.They typically only have only one spinner and limited visibility while loading because you have to tip the bucket forward, making it tough to see how muchsaltyoure getting.Itsalso harder to fill them completely. With totes, the wide-open top lets you see exactly how muchsaltis inside, so you can fill it 100% every time. Plus, our system uses dual spinners for better, widerspreading. Overall,itsfaster, easier, and moreoperator-friendly.