Tornado




 

COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON


For reliable, low maintenance performance, the WESTERN® Tornado™ hopper spreader has a variety of features built to put more control at your fingertips, delivering efficient salt and sand spreading operation. The rugged, one-piece poly hopper includes overlapping lids to provide unsurpassed protection for your salt or sand load.


WESTERN® Tornado™ Poly Hopper Spreader

 

 

 



UNIQUE FEATURES

 


 

Contact a Hitch City near you to find out how to outfit your Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER

 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - COVER

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - DUAL ELECTRIC MOTORS


COVER

   
DUAL ELECTRIC MOTORS

The two-piece poly hopper cover shields de-icing material from the elements. The Tornado™ spreader’s overlapping hopper design seals out moisture while molded water grooves direct runoff away from the hopper. When opened, the covers form a spill guard to keep overflow material out of your truck.     Two instant-start, 12-volt electric motors provide quiet, reliable and independent control over the conveyor and spinner mechanisms. The spinner motor is sealed inside a weather-resistant housing, protecting it from corrosion.
 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - CONTROLS

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - CORROSION-RESISTANT HOPPER


CONTROLS

   
CORROSION-RESISTANT HOPPER

Enhanced dual variable-speed control allows you to precisely match material delivery and spread patterns to conditions.

Four standard accessory buttons and a dedicated blast button provide optimum in-cab efficiency.

Easy-to-understand, digital self-diagnostics alert the operator when the hopper is empty or when adjustments are needed, and LEDs make the controls easy to read.

Its compact size compared to traditional controls fits easily into today’s modern truck cab designs.
    The one-piece, double-walled hopper is built of durable polyethylene for corrosion-free performance, whether using rock salt, calcium chloride, sand or any other type of de-icing material.
 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - MATERIAL DELIVERY

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - SPINNER


MATERIAL DELIVERY

   
SPINNER

One of the widest in the industry, the 15½" pintle chain conveyer delivers reliable, smooth, and consistent material flow to help reduce bridging. The corrosion-resistant stainless steel conveyor housing provides added protection and reliability.     An extra large 15½" polyurethane spinner delivers a spread pattern of up to 40' and provides long-lasting, corrosion-free performance.
 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - ACCESSORY INTEGRATION

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - DUMP BUTTON & WORK LIGHT


ACCESSORY INTEGRATION

   
DUMP BUTTON & WORK LIGHT

Conveniently connect accessories directly into the fully enclosed accessory hub mounted in the back of the hopper. Accessories automatically integrate with the hopper control without having to run additional wires from the front of the truck.     Located at the rear of the hopper, two dump switches run the conveyor for easily unloading excess material or quickly filling a walk-behind or tailgate spreader.

An additional switch is also provided so that an accessory work light may be conveniently controlled from not only the cab but also the rear of the hopper.
 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - DROP CHUTE

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - ADJUSTABLE FEED GATE


DROP CHUTE

   
ADJUSTABLE FEED GATE

The adjustable-height poly drop chute accommodates both pickup truck and flatbed applications, ensuring a proper spreading height. The entire drop chute is easily removed for off-season storage.     An adjustable feed gate controls the amount of material flowing from the hopper to the spinner to regulate material flow.
 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - TOP SCREEN

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - CONVENIENT STORAGE


TOP SCREEN

   
CONVENIENT STORAGE

The standard coated steel top screen helps break up large chunks of de-icing material during the loading process to help prevent clogging and bridging during spreader operation.     With the drop chute removed, the Tornado™ hopper spreader can easily be removed from the truck and the entire unit stands on end to minimize the space needed for storage. Support blocks are required for off-season storage.
 

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - ADDITIONAL STANDARD FEATURES

   

Western TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADER - FLEET FLEX


ADDITIONAL STANDARD FEATURES

   
FLEET FLEX

Before removing the drop chute, the operator can conveniently access the electrical disconnect for easy removal.

A Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) is standard to meet FMVSS requirements.

Tie-down loops are built into the hopper for additional stability. The drop chute housing provides a molded-in alternate license plate location.
    The Tornado™ hopper spreader is designed with FLEET FLEX technology for easy interchange between electric hopper spreaders without having to change the wiring or the controls.
 

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS



 
 

If you have questions about which Western Tornado™ Poly Hopper Spreader is best for you, please call or contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

 
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WESTERN TORNADO™ POLY HOPPER SPREADERS
Models   1.5 cu yd   1.8 cu yd   2.5 cu yd
Body Side Length   7'   8'   8'
Capacity   1.5 cu yd   1.8 cu yd   2.5 cu yd
Hopper Construction   Polyethylene   Polyethylene   Polyethylene
Hopper Dimensions (LxWxH)   96" x 45" x 44"   104" x 45" x 44"   104" x 45" x 51"
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)   107 ½" x 63" x 53"   115 ½" x 63" x 53"   115 ½" x 63" x 60"
Min. Bed Length Required   76"   84"   84"
Approx. Weight (Empty)   591 lb   660 lb   734 lb
Motor   Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed   Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed   Dual Electric, 12V, Sealed
Conveyor Width   15 ½"   15 ½"   15 ½"
Spinner Size   15 ½"   15 ½"   15 ½"
Spreading Width   Up to 40' ft   Up to 40' ft   Up to 40' ft
Material   Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix   Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix   Salt, Sand, Salt/Sand Mix
Vehicle Application   3/4- & 1-Ton Pickup Trucks   3/4- & 1-Ton Pickup Trucks   Dump Body or Flatbed Trucks (Over 15,000 lb GVWR)

 

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