Product Overview
Chapin’s 8003A residential ice melt spreader is perfect for the homeowner. The 65-pound capacity poly hopper is easy to push along a driveway or the sidewalk. It’s supported by a powder-coated steel frame and has a U-shaped handle. Pull the handle, fill the hopper, set your adjustable gate and start spreading. 9-inch pneumatic tires provide traction on snow and ice and the adjustable side and front baffles control your spread so you’re not going over on your lawn or other areas. The auger and gate work well with ice melt, halite and smaller particulates. This unit is not recommended for use with rock salt, sand, or sand mixes. Made in the USA with global materials.
- 65-pound poly hopper: weather-resistant, blue poly hopper is perfect for small residential driveways and short walkways; powder-coated steel frame and an enclosed gearbox to withstand the elements
- Made in the USA with global materials: designed and produced in the USA with US-based customer service and technical support, located at Chapin’s home base in Batavia, NY; backed by Chapin’s 1-year limited warranty
- Ergonomic, U-shaped handle: very little assembly needed with the flip-up, U-shaped handle; comfortable to grip with gloves and push while spreading ice melt and salt products
- Adjustable settings: change the gate opening based on the particulates; recommended for use with salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates); use the baffles to direct where you spread your product
- Tires and baffles: 9-inch pneumatic tires to move over snowy ground; rear and side baffles direct the ice melt where it’s needed
- Note: not recommended for use with rock salt products, sand or sand mixes, pelletized lime, lime or lime powders
Technical Specs
Model Number |
8003A |
Hopper Material |
poly |
Hopper Capacity (pounds) |
65 |
Frame Material |
powder-coated |
Handle Type |
u-shaped |
Handle Material |
powder-coated |
Baffle |
fixed rear and adjustable sides |
Gear Box |
enclosed |
Impeller |
designed for even spread pattern |
Axle Material |
metal-alloy |
Grate |
no |
Gate Control |
adjustable lever |
Linkage |
solid steel |
Agitator Type |
spiked auger |
Wheel Size (inches) |
9 |
Wheel Type |
pneumatic |
Rain Cover |
no |