The new Turbocast 400™ is a high-performance manual gritting machine capable of broadcast spreading dry, damp or wet grit/salt economically and quickly over large areas.
The machine comprises of a robust double-skinned Durapol® material Chassis and a double-skinned Durapol material Hopper that offers excellent corrosion resistance and a long service life.
The detachable hopper allows access to the agitation and spinner mechanism for ease of maintenance.
As steelwork is kept to a minimum, the machine is light, well balanced and easy to manoeuvre when empty and at full 50L capacity of 50kg with Icemelt or 63kg with brown rock salt.
The machine provides six spread settings to enable optimal grit distribution with a range of gritting materials including wet brown rock salt and dry white salt products such as Glasdon Icemelt. The machine can spread at a range of recommended dosages including precautionary spread for frost (10gms/m2), intermediate spread for snow (20gms/m2), and priority spread for ice (40gms/m2) at a spread width of 3-7m. The spread can be shut off to enable transit between gritting sites without wasting grit along the way.
Turbocast 400 Salt Spreader carries both the CE Mark and UKCA Mark which shows compliance with 2006/42/EC.
Design Features
- Chassis/hopper is lightweight, corrosion resistant, impact resistant, low maintenance and manufactured in hardwearing Durapol material for a long service life.
- Detachable, lift-off hopper allows for easy access to the agitation and spinner mechanism for ease of maintenance.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ Lift-Off Hopper
Spring-loaded locking pins and removal of two fixings allow for quick and simple hopper removal. All components are enclosed to reduce the risk of corrosion. What is this? Turbocast 400™ - Enclosed Agitation Mechanism
- 3-7m grit spread width - efficiently and evenly distributes damp, wet and dry gritting products. Achieve accurate dosage by adjusting walking pace. Will reach under parked cars.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ 3-7m grit spreading width
- 6 grit spreading settings provide total control over the grit output between 10 and 41gms/m2 with wet brown rock salt (settings 3-6) and dry white salt (settings 1-4). Spread settings can be set to provide recommended dosage for frost (10gms/m2), snow (20gms/m2), and ice (40gms/m2). The spread can also be shut off altogether when moving between gritting locations to minimise wastage.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ 6 Gritting Settings
- Large 50L capacity offers operational efficiency with less frequent filling required and the ability to grit a large area on one load (1,220 to 5000m²).
What is this? Turbocast 400™ 50L Capacity
- Portable lightweight design of just 32kg unladen weight makes the spreader easy to manoeuvre and push, reducing fatigue and improving comfort.
- Polypropylene spinner plate is robust, strong and corrosion resistant.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ Polypropylene Spinner Plate
- Continuous High Strength Belt Drive - reliable operation and minimal maintenance because of a direct drive mechanism.
- Ergonomically shaped wheelbarrow handles offer comfort when operating the machine. While rubber handles offer additional grip for ease of use.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ Extended Wheelbarrow Handles
- Extended handle length provides foot clearance when operating the machine.
- Balanced weight distribution. The spreading machine's ergonomic design minimises strain and can be easily manoeuvred when fully laden.
- Narrow Width. The spreader's slim design allows gritter to fit through doorways.
- Integrated rest location points assist with the tipping operation when emptying the gritter after use. The gritter remains stable when not in use.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ - Integrated Rest Location Points
- Dosage controls include a stainless-steel spread adjustment handle which is robust, strong and corrosion resistant, while a setting control pin offers quick and easy means of setting the dosing rate of the machine.
- Solid tyres offer reliable operation. Gritting machine can easily mount kerbs without any risk of puncture.
- High-visibility reflective panels ensure optimum on-site operational safety.
What is this? Turbocast 400™ Reflective Panels
Materials
Chassis/Hopper: Durapol® material
Spinner Plate: Polypropylene
Tyres: PU Foam Filled Rubber
Wheel Rims: ABS
Dimensions
Length: 1283mm
Width: 704mm
Height to Top of Hopper: 744mm
Height to Top of Handles: 997mm
Capacity: 50ltr
Unladen weight: 32kg
Payload of: 63kg of wet brown rock salt or 50kg of white Icemelt (Holds approximately 2 x 25kg bags of rock salt)
Laden Weight: 95kg when loaded with wet brown rock salt or 82kg if loaded with white Icemelt (will vary with different materials)