{"id":2609,"date":"2012-12-10T15:33:12","date_gmt":"2012-12-10T15:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2016-05-12T15:37:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T14:37:00","slug":"top-salt-spreaders-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/top-salt-spreaders-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Five Salt Spreaders this Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that the frosts have kicked in and the snow is starting to fall in some parts of the country, it&#8217;s definitely time to invest in a salt spreader so you&#8217;re ready for this winter&#8217;s icy conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite there not being mass amounts of snow and ice about just yet, now is the time to prepare for what could be upon us, preventing any unwanted accidents over the Christmas and New Year period.<\/p>\n<p>Salt spreaders are a fantastic purchase during the winter, as they keep your outdoor areas clear of any ice and snow ensuring that all driveways, garden paths, carparks and pavements are non-slip and ice free.<\/p>\n<p>Here at Just Lawnmowers, we have a very extensive range of pushed and towed salt spreaders available from top quality brands such as Garden Pride and Agri-Fab. We&#8217;ve compiled a list of our top five spreaders which will ensure that spreading salt is an effortless, quick and easy task.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The\u00a0Garden Pride PSP31503 garden spreader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-2615\" title=\"Gardenpride PSP31503 Garden Spreader\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/garden-pride-psp31503-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gardenpride PSP31503 Garden Spreader\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At \u00a379.00, this fantastic product does a grand job of making paths safer during the winter. It&#8217;s at an affordable price, with excellent performance and incredibly easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Some of it&#8217;s best features are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>22kg (50lb) capacity<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable flow rate<\/li>\n<li>3 position handle height<\/li>\n<li>Hopper screen<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy pneumatic tyres<\/li>\n<li>Very versatile &#8211; can work with fertiliser, seed, lawn sand, dry salt, and ice melts<\/li>\n<li>Poly Hopper with integrated setting controls for accurate\u00a0calibration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Agri-Fab 45-0214 Garden Spreader\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/garden-machinery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Agri-fab 45-0214 garden spreader<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This push salt spreader is priced at \u00a3139.00 and is brilliant for larger areas due to its 12 foot spread width that it produces. This is an incredibly reliable spreader, due to its robust frame and hard wearing poly hopper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2619\" title=\"Agri-Fab 45-0214 Garden Spreader\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/21.jpg\" alt=\"Agri-Fab 45-0214 Garden Spreader\" width=\"240\" height=\"233\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some features are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Robust tubular steel frame for increased longevity<\/li>\n<li>Hard wearing poly hopper<\/li>\n<li>Versatile &#8211; can be used with fertilisers and grass seeds, as well as clearing drives and pathways during winter<\/li>\n<li>Fully pneumatic tyres, sized at a large 10&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Brilliant for rougher ground<\/li>\n<li>Wide distribution pattern (up to 12 feet)<\/li>\n<li>Poly hopper and spreader plate resist corrosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Agri-Fab 45-0214 requires assembling before use, however it is a very simple process and requires very little effort.<\/p>\n<p>Update: the manufacturers have just advised us that they do not recommend this product for spreading salt. Please contact us for further details!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Agri-Fab 45-0462 Sand, Seed, Fertiliser &amp; Salt SmartSpreader\u2122\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/agri-fab-45-0462-smartspreader.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Agri-Fab 45-0462 salt spreader (Smart SPREADER)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2626 alignright\" title=\"Agri-Fab 45-0462 Sand, Seed, Fertiliser &amp; Salt SmartSpreader\u2122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/45-0462large-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Agri-Fab 45-0462 Sand, Seed, Fertiliser &amp; Salt SmartSpreader\u2122\" width=\"259\" height=\"193\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At a slightly higher price of \u00a3179.00, if you&#8217;re looking for a spreader that&#8217;s going to offer you years of service then this is the one for you. It is packed full of top of the range features including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A rugged tubular steel frame<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion resistant\u00a0polypropylene\u00a0hopper<\/li>\n<li>Extra large capacity 130lb hopper<\/li>\n<li>Simple spread-rate control<\/li>\n<li>fully pneumatic tyres sized 10&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Brilliant for rougher ground<\/li>\n<li>Wide distribution pattern (up to 12 feet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Gardenpride PSP31507 36kg Towed Garden Spreader\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/garden-machinery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Garden Pride PSP31507 towed salt spreader<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2617\" title=\"Gardenpride PSP31507 36kg Towed Garden Spreader\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/3-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"Gardenpride PSP31507 36kg Towed Garden Spreader\" width=\"211\" height=\"196\" \/>Now we have the first of our towed spreaders, which are fantastic if you are wanting to cover more ground. Towed spreaders are easily attached to the back of tractors and avoid the hassle of pushing. At \u00a399.00 you really can&#8217;t go wrong! This towed spreader is incredibly versatile and great for home owners looking to keep their paths safe during the icy conditions. Its features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6kg (80lb) towed spreader,<\/li>\n<li>Spreading width up to 3m<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0rate setting control<\/li>\n<li>10&#8243; x 4&#8243; pneumatic tyres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To see this spreader in action and for some salt spreading tips, please see the video at the end of this post.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Agri-Fab 45-0463 Sand, Seed, Fertiliser &amp; Salt Spreader (Towed)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/agri-fab-45-0463-smartspreader.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Agri-fab 45-0463 salt spreader (SmartSPREADER)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the last spreader we have from our top five. It is ergonomically designed and makes distributing incredibly easy and a very quick process. It has some of the most top quality features available, and at \u00a3189.00 is excellent value for money.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2618\" title=\"Agri-Fab 45-0463 Sand, Seed, Fertiliser &amp; Salt Spreader (Towed)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Agri-Fab 45-0463 Sand, Seed, Fertiliser &amp; Salt Spreader (Towed)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Equipped with a very-large capacity 130lb hopper<\/li>\n<li>Can cover an impressive 25,000 square-metres (1\/2 an acre) on a single fill<\/li>\n<li>Premium-quality gearbox ensures smooth-operation and ensures a lengthy service-life<\/li>\n<li>Professional-style controls help to minimise waste by making it easy to select the most appropriate spread-rate<\/li>\n<li>Quick and easy to assemble<\/li>\n<li>Large-sized pneumatic tyres for superior manoeuvrability<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for spreading salt, seed, sand, fertiliser and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whichever salt spreader you opt for, to avoid clumping\/clogging when using the spreader for melting ice or snow we recommend you use either a\u00a0fine grade\u00a0or\u00a0coarse grade de-icer. We also recommend cleaning your spreader after every use, as failure to do so can result in corrosion or part failures.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in purchasing one of our products, and would like to\u00a0receive\u00a0a \u00a35.00 off discount code, simply head over to our\u00a0<a title=\"facebook page\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Justlawnmowers?ref=hl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook\u00a0page<\/a>, &#8220;like it&#8221; and click on the offers and discounts page &#8211; it&#8217;s as simple as that!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re uncertain about anything, or would like further details, then call our highly experienced sales team now on\u00a0<strong>01263 820202<\/strong>\u00a0for helpful, friendly advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve complied a list of our top five salt spreaders from top quality brand names such as Garden Pride and Agri-Fab, that we think are ideal for the icy winter conditions heading our way. 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