Western 8' Poly v-Box Tornado Spreader
V-Box style with rear spinner
Can mount into 8' pickup truck beds
Comes with side panels, in-cab controller and cabling
It is in fair used condition and comes as shown in the photos
Sold AS IS
Good Luck Bidding
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
The Western Tornado Poly Hopper Spreader is a highly efficient, heavy-duty commercial ice control system engineered specifically to slide into the bed of a 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup truck. Built to endure harsh winter environments, it eliminates the rust and corrosion vulnerabilities inherent to traditional steel spreaders.
Key Specifications & Layout
- Hopper Material: Rugged, rust-proof, one-piece double-walled polyethylene.
- Dimensions & Fit: The 8-foot model fits standard full-size pickup beds and yields a capacity rating of up to 2.5 cubic yards (with 1.5 and 1.8 cu. yd. variants)
- Material Delivery: Uses a heavy-duty pintle-chain conveyor system to move material smoothly toward the rear chute without bridging or clogging.
- Spinner System: Features a 15.5-inch polyurethane spinner that achieves a broad, adjustable broadcast pattern spanning from 2 to 40 feet.
Core Structural & Mechanical Features
1. Dual Electric Motors
Rather than relying on noisy gas engines or complex hydraulic hookups, the system utilizes two independent 12-volt electric motors. One motor powers the heavy-duty pintle conveyor chain to feed material consistently, while the second motor spins the rear distribution spinner. This separation allows you to adjust conveyor feed rates and spinner speeds independently.
2. Advanced Weather Protection
The unit includes standard, overlapping hard poly lids. These lids fit snugly over a two-piece top screen to shield your salt, sand, or bulk material mixes from rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. Spill guards prevent waste when bulk loaders drop materials over the edges.
3. Adjustable Rear Drop Chute
The entire rear chute assembly adjusts vertically to accommodate different truck bed heights. It can be quickly disassembled or tilted entirely out of the way without tools for easy conveyor cleaning, hopper unloading, or when towing a trailer. An integrated dump button lets operators clear remaining material rapidly.
4. FLEET FLEX Electrical Architecture
The unit is managed via an in-cab digital controller running Western's FLEET FLEX system. It provides variable speed controls, diagnostic alerts, an automatic blast feature, and ensures total wiring compatibility across other Western fleet spreaders.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
