How do I Find a Salt Spreader for a 1996 Dodge Pickup Truck?
Finding a salt spreader for a pickup truck is not too difficult, but ensuring that you find and install the correct one for your 1996 Dodge pickup may take some time. Salt spreaders come in a host of sizes and shapes and with various means of mounting. Some salt spreaders, particularly those used commercially, can be very expensive, while smaller, residential-use spreaders are much more reasonably priced. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine the use for your salt spreader. Choose a small, rear-bumper-mounted salt spreader if your only concern is getting in and out of your driveway or neighborhood. Choose an industrial-sized, bed-mounted spreader, however, if this is a business opportunity and you will be salting parking lots or other commercial areas.
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Check the stability of your rear bumper and shocks, and take into account the size and condition of your truck when determining what kind of spreader it will support. The condition of your vehicle is paramount. Spreaders can range from 330 pounds to more than a ton when filled with material, so make sure your truck will support the spreader you purchase.
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Select new or used salt-spreader options. Used bumper-mounted spreaders can be purchased for as little as $300. New spreaders begin at approximately $800, but are significantly more expensive for larger commercial spreaders, which can cost up to $7,000.
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Check online websites for photos of spreaders and prices (see Resources) when you are ready to purchase. There are multiple ways to purchase both new and used spreaders of all sizes and shapes online, but be sure that the one you purchase will fit your truck and be appropriate for your intended use. Online auctions also are a possibility, but the options are sometimes limited and your geographic location may prevent previewing the item before bidding. The Tractor Supply Store and eBay are two online auction sites that often feature salt spreaders for sale.
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Visit local heavy-equipment companies that sell snow plows and accessories. In addition to ensuring that the product is in good working order, a sales representative will be able to confirm that a salt spreader is the appropriate one for your intended use and the size for your truck.
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