COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON
For reliable, low maintenance performance, the WESTERN® Tornado™ hopper spreader has a variety of features built to put more control at your fingertips, delivering efficient salt and sand spreading operation. The rugged, one-piece poly hopper includes overlapping lids to provide unsurpassed protection for your salt or sand load.
The two-piece poly hopper cover shields de-icing material from the elements. The Tornado™ spreader’s overlapping hopper design seals out moisture while molded water grooves direct runoff away from the hopper. When opened, the covers form a spill guard to keep overflow material out of your truck.
Two instant-start, 12-volt electric motors provide quiet, reliable and independent control over the conveyor and spinner mechanisms. The spinner motor is sealed inside a weather-resistant housing, protecting it from corrosion.
Enhanced dual variable-speed control allows you to precisely match material delivery and spread patterns to conditions.
Four standard accessory buttons and a dedicated blast button provide optimum in-cab efficiency.
Easy-to-understand, digital self-diagnostics alert the operator when the hopper is empty or when adjustments are needed, and LEDs make the controls easy to read.
Its compact size compared to traditional controls fits easily into today’s modern truck cab designs.
The one-piece, double-walled hopper is built of durable polyethylene for corrosion-free performance, whether using rock salt, calcium chloride, sand or any other type of de-icing material.
One of the widest in the industry, the 16½" pintle chain conveyer delivers reliable, smooth, and consistent material flow to help reduce bridging. The corrosion-resistant stainless steel conveyor housing provides added protection and reliability.
An extra large 15½" polyurethane spinner delivers a spread pattern of up to 40' and provides long-lasting, corrosion-free performance.
Conveniently connect accessories directly into the fully enclosed accessory hub mounted in the back of the hopper. Accessories automatically integrate with the hopper control without having to run additional wires from the front of the truck.
Located at the rear of the hopper, two dump switches run the conveyor for easily unloading excess material or quickly filling a walk-behind or tailgate spreader.
An additional switch is also provided so that an accessory work light may be conveniently controlled from not only the cab but also the rear of the hopper.
The adjustable-height poly drop chute accommodates both pickup truck and flatbed applications, ensuring a proper spreading height. The entire drop chute is easily removed for off-season storage.
An adjustable feed gate controls the amount of material flowing from the hopper to the spinner to regulate material flow.
The standard coated steel top screen helps break up large chunks of de-icing material during the loading process to help prevent clogging and bridging during spreader operation.
With the drop chute removed, the Tornado™ hopper spreader can easily be removed from the truck and the entire unit stands on end to minimize the space needed for storage. Support blocks are required for off-season storage.
Before removing the drop chute, the operator can conveniently access the electrical disconnect for easy removal.
A Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) is standard to meet FMVSS requirements.
Tie-down loops are built into the hopper for additional stability.
The drop chute housing provides a molded-in alternate license plate location.
The Tornado™ hopper spreader is designed with FLEET FLEX technology for easy interchange between electric hopper spreaders without having to change the wiring or the controls.
The pre-wet system accessory allows the operator to activate deicing material by applying a liquid deicing agent directly on the material prior to leaving the hopper, providing you with increased material efficiency and superior ice control.
Stay street legal with this illuminated license plate kit for your alternate license plate location. Providing convenient mount methods and lighting in a high impact plastic casing, the license plate kit allows you to move your license to a spot visible and legally compliant. Don't leave without it.
The Central Point Grease Kit provides easy access to grease points, simplifying preventative maintenance greasing that is essential to maximize bearing life.
| Models | 7' 1.5 cu yd | 8' 1.8 cu yd | 8' 2.5 cu yd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Side Length | 7' | 8' | 8' |
| Capacity | 1.5 cu yd | 1.8 cu yd | 2.5 cu yd |
| Hopper Construction | Polyethylene | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
| Dimensions Overall (LxWxH) | 108" x 63" x 44" | 117" x 63" x 44" | 117" x 63" x 51" |
| Approx. Weight (empty) | 591 lb | 660 lb | 734 lb |
| Motor | Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed | Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed | Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed |
| Conveyor Width | 16 ½" | 16 ½" | 16 ½" |
| Spinner Size | 15 ½" | 15 ½" | 15 ½" |
| Spreading Width | Up to 40' | Up to 40' | Up to 40' |
| Materials | Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix | Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix | Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix |
| Vehicle Application | 3/4- & 1-Ton Pickup Trucks | 3/4- & 1-Ton Pickup Trucks | Dump Body or Flatbed Trucks (over 15,000 lb GVWR) |
| Models | 7' 1.5 cu yd | 8' 1.8 cu yd | 8' 2.5 cu yd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Side Length | 2.13 m | 2.44 m | 2.44 m |
| Capacity | 1.15 cu m | 1.38 cu m | 1.91 cu m |
| Hopper Construction | Polyethylene | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
| Dimensions Overall (LxWxH) | 274 cm x 160 cm x 112 cm | 297 cm x 160 cm x 112 cm | 297 cm x 160 cm x 130 cm |
| Approx. Weight (empty) | 268.07 kg | 299.37 kg | 332.94 kg |
| Motor | Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed | Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed | Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed |
| Conveyor Width | 42 cm | 42 cm | 42 cm |
| Spinner Size | 40 cm | 40 cm | 40 cm |
| Spreading Width | Up to 12.19 m | Up to 12.19 m | Up to 12.19 m |
| Materials | Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix | Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix | Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix |
| Vehicle Application | 3/4- & 1-Ton Pickup Trucks | 3/4- & 1-Ton Pickup Trucks | Dump Body or Flatbed Trucks (over 15,000 lb GVWR) |
