Lit. No. 70451, Rev. 06
10
November 1, 2018
SPREADER SPECIFICATIONS
Hopper
Model
Overall
Length
(in)
Bed
Length
(in)
Empty
Weight
(lb)
Overall
Width
(in)
Bed
Height
(in)
Capacity
Struck
(yd³)
VX-1500
89.5
66
550
49
34
1.5
LOADING
This Owner's Manual covers vehicles that have been
recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please
see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.
CERTIFICATION
WARNING
Overloading could result in an accident or
damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as
found on the driver-side cornerpost of vehicle.
WARNING
New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader
requires National Highway Traf
fi
c Safety
Administration altered vehicle certi
fi
cation
labeling. Installer to verify that struck load of
snow or ice control material does not exceed
GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies
with FMVSS.
CAUTION
Read and adhere to manufacturer's
ice-control material package
labeling, including Material Safety
Data Sheet requirements.
MATERIAL WEIGHTS
Density
Material
(lb/ft
3
)
(lb/yd
3
)
(kg/m
3
)
Salt
80
2160
1282
Sand
100
2700
1602
Material densities are approximate and are based on dry,
loose material. It is the responsibility of the operator to
know the weight of the material to be spread and the vehicle
carrying capacity.
