Ten top salt spreaders to keep paths and roads ice and snow free through the winter

As the first frosts start to bite we all need to be conscious that one slip on an untreated path can lead to weeks out of action with twisted limbs or broken bones.
Using snow melts and salt and grit on paths can fix this, but to get an even covering you need a spreader for an consistent distribution of the product so that no icy patches are left untreated.
So here are ten top salt spreaders to suit every need from the most simple for short paths to ones for longer drives, forecourts and car parks.

First is the most basic little machine for smaller areas but which is nevertheless most effective, the MD 60LB Drop Spreader.
This neat little spreader is corrosion proof and can take 27 kg of whatever material you are using.
The spreading width is 56 cm and a handlebar lever operates a feed control so you can vary the amount you use.
Twelve in polypropylene wheels make it easy to push along and it is really as simple as that to use.
Don’t forget that this spreader will also prove its worth all year round as it can be used to spread grass seed and fertilizer as well.
It costs just £49.95 and delivery is free the next working day.
Next on our list is a machine designed for slightly bigger tasks.

The MD 80P Walk-Behind Spreader is a simple yet affordable way of keeping paths clear. This has a capacity of 36 kg so you can cover a large area before needing to stop to fill up.
The flow rate can be adjusted with a lever and the spreading width is up to three metres.
The handle is padded which makes it more comfortable to use when it’s cold and the whole machine is made from robust steel.
The wheels are deep patterned for better grip moving through snow and ice.
The handle folds down to make it easier to store when not in use.
Always remember to thoroughly clean spreaders after use to minimise the chance of corrosion.
This machine costs £79.95, £50 off the manufacturer’s recommended retail price.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a one year maker’s guarantee.
When you buy this spreader you can take advantage of special offers on lawn fertilizers as well.
Now here’s one for anyone who owns a ride-on or lawn tractor.

The MD 176T Towed Broadcast Spreader has a large hopper and can take 80 kg of salt or ice melt.
The material to be spread drops on to a spinning plate. The width which can be covered ranges from three up to three and a half metres making this machine suitable for larger areas like schools colleges and industrial estates.
And there is a lever to adjust the flow rate
It has a rugged steel frame which is powder coated for a longer life and has strong aluminium gears.
Fourteen inch pneumatic tyres give excellent traction when it gets slippery.
There is a steel bar and pin hitch for attaching it and it is compatible with almost all lawn tractors and ride-ons.
And remember when spring comes along it is just as suitable for spreading fertilizers.
It costs £149.95, and there is a two year manufacturer’s warranty and free delivery the next working day.

Now here’s one from a manufacturer with a reputation for making excellent garden products.
The Agri-Fab 45-0462 Push-Type Smartspreader has an extra large 130 lb hopper and can cover half an acre on just one fill.
The gearbox is well engineered to ensure a long life and smooth running and it is designed so the operator can select the correct flow rate and thus minimise waste.
It has large pneumatic tyres for great manoeuvrability.
The manufacturer’s recommended price is £259 but we have it for sale for £189. Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year maker’s warranty.

Now one of our own brands which we think offers excellent value for money for a top machine.
The MD Pro-125P Professional Salt Spreader is designed to give reliable service through the hardest of winters.
The metal frame and gearing are made from stainless steel and it will not stiffen with age or become rusty.
The flow rate can be precisely controlled and there are adjustable side flaps to prevent waste in more confined spaces.
The spread width is from three to over three and a half metres so that machine can cover large areas with the minimum of time.
The hopper can take 60 litres and has a transparent cover so you can keep an eye on the level and keep the weather out. There are large pneumatic tyres for ease of use.
This machine is on special offer at the moment as it is just £199.95 compared with the manufacturer’s recommended retail price of £349.95.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a one year maker’s guarantee.

Now here’s one on special offer, the Agri-Fab 45-0471 Professional Salt & Fertiliser Spreader.
This is a real professional machine strongly built with a plastic hopper with a weather proof cover to keep the rain out.
It can hold 59 kg and has a wide spread of up to 3.67 metres so with one fill you can cover a huge area. There is an adjustable flow lever as well.
There is a shield deflector system which stops material being spread on areas like flower beds or borders.
Large tyres with deep treads give a great grip when it gets icy.
This spreader costs £224.95 compared with the manufacturer’s recommended retail price of £374.95. Plus there is a free 10 kg bag of LNT Magic Ice Melt worth £25.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a two year manufacturer’s guarantee.

The Turfmaster SB6000SS Broadcast-Spreader comes with a deflector so ice melt and other material can be spread without wastage.
The spreading width is 3.5 metres which is adjusted using a cable control.
The hopper holds 60 kg and has a rain cover for when the weather turns nasty. And there is a steel mesh screen to prevent clogging.
Large diameter wheels make sure this machine works well in icy weather
The manufacturer’s recommended price is £339 but we have it for sale for £299.
Delivery is free.

Now here’s a machine which is a proper professional one stoutly made to a high specification.
The Spyker P60-820 Pro-Series Spreader has a polyethylene hopper with a 36 kg capacity and a unique Accu-Way system for a more accurate and consistent application of materials to be spread meaning there is less waste and adjustment to flow rate is easily made.
It has enclosed metal gears which have a lifetime guarantee, a welded frame and a heavy duty axle.
The tyres are pneumatic and they have excellent grip and can cope with rougher ground with ease.
Deflectors are available as an optional extra.
This one costs £549 and there is free delivery.
And finally here are two special deals for anyone who has a large area to keep free of snow and ice.
The Winter Snow & Ice Treatment Package is ideal for companies and organisations which need to keep public areas open in inclement weather and free of snow and ice.

This package consists of an MD 80P walk-behind spreader and ten bags of LNT Magic Ice Melt.
The spreader is ideal for car parks, forecourts and school playgrounds and can keep large areas free of snow and ice with the least effort.
The flow rate on the spreader is easily adjusted and has a spreading width of up to three metres.
The Magic Ice Melt is free flowing and is widely used by airports around the world as it has six to ten times the coverage of ordinary rock salt.
Ten bags of ice melt can clear around 2000 sq metres.
What’s more this product is biodegradable and non toxic to people and plants and will not corrode concrete or metal making it suitable for every sort of public area.
This package would normally costs £364.95 but you can buy it for £299.Plus you can buy extra spreaders, ice melts and large Canadian snow shovels at a special price.
The Pro Winter Snow & Ice Treatment Package is a similar package but contains ten 18.7 kg tubs of LNT Magic Ice Melt, three large Garant Canadian Snow Shovels and the larger MD Pro125 spreader.
The package would cost £693.50 if bought individually but together the cost is just £599.
Plus you can buy extra spreaders, ice melt and shovels at special prices.
Delivery is free within two to three working days.
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