Meyer Blaster 750RS Motorized Professional Salt Spreader w/ Vibrator - Tailgate - 12.8 Cu Ft

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• What Is Max Load Rating Of Meyer Blaster Salt Spreaders ME48FR And ME98FR ?
  Excellent concern, Steve. The Meyer Blaster Salt Spreader for 2" receivers # ME98FR is rated for about 350 lbs load capacity, while the Blaster # ME48FR is built for heavier work and is rated for 750 lbs. That means # ME48FR is more suitable for intensive commercial or large-property use, while # ME98FR fits a strong 1/2-ton setup for residential or light commercial jobs. What’s the tongue load rating of your hitch and how much salt do you expect to carry at once? We can check whether...
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• Which Tailgate 2" Receiver Mounted Salt Spreader Is Going To Work With Wet Sand / Salt Mixes ?
  Michelle, great question - the Base Line 240 # ME86FR and 400 # ME26FR handle dry or slightly damp rock salt and calcium blends well, but they’re not ideal for heavy, wet sand or thick mixes. That’s where the Blaster units # ME98FR and # ME48FR shine: their brush-style auger and built-in vibrator keep sticky materials moving instead of bridging in the throat. If you’re running mostly dry bagged mix, the Base Line will serve you fine if you’re loading bulk material from a pile, I’d lean...
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• How Does The Controller And Settings Differ Between Meyer Base Line And Blaster Salt Spreaders?
  Hey Brenda, for Base Line models like 6.3 Cu Ft # ME26FR and 3.7 Cu Ft # ME86FR, you get an in-cab touchpad controller with “fast, slow, vibrate” modes so you can tweak output without stopping (vibrator is not included with base line models). The Blaster models like 6.5 Cu Ft # ME98FR and 12.8 Cu Ft # ME48FR offer advanced controls, including a vibrator, blast mode (a surge of power) and automatic spinner shut off when braking, so you avoid waste at intersections. See photo on this page...
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• Do Meyer Tailgate And Hitch Mount Salt Spreaders Come With Vibrators To Prevent Clogging?
  Jorge - you heard right. The Blaster lineup # ME98FR and # ME48FR includes a built-in vibrator to keep material flowing, especially when the salt or ice melt tends to cake or bridge. In wet or semi-frozen material, that vibrator helps prevent clogging in the throat or auger. The Base Line series #ME86FR and # ME26FR rely on a coarse auger and consistent motor drive, though their controller does include a vibrate mode if you add the optional vibrator kit later. The Blasters do come with...
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• Which Tailgate Spreader Is Best For 2" Receiver On 2019 Toyota Tacoma?
  Hey Ryan, great question. All five of those Meyer tailgate spreaders # ME86FR, # ME26FR, # ME98FR, # ME48FR are designed to mount into a Class III 2" × 2" receiver rated for at least 500 lbs of tongue weight, so your Tacoma’s hitch fits the standard requirement. That said, the Blaster 350S # ME98FR is the largest model suited for mid-size or half-ton trucks like yours. The Blaster 750RS # ME48FR is much heavier and should only be used on a 3/4-ton or larger full-size pickup, per Meyer’s...
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• Can I Use Different Size Pellets, Flakes, Or Fine Salt In Meyers Hitch Mounted Salt Spreaders?
  Yes Carla, but with caution. Meyer recommends free-flowing, dry materials for all models. On the Blaster models # ME98FR and # ME48FR, you do have accessory options: a hopper screen # ME29FR for 2" x 2", or # ME56FR for 1/2 " x 1/2" and a fine salt auger kit # ME38FR or fine-material brush auger kit # ME49FR to help handle smaller granules. Which product do you plan to spread - rock salt, flake, magnesium, or something custom? I can help you choose the right screen or auger to match.
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• Can I Swap Meyer Base Line Salt Spreader And Blaster Salt Spreader On The Same Truck?
  Marcus, interesting idea. In theory, yes, both are 2 inch shank tailgate spreaders and could share the same receiver and wiring setup, so you could swap out Base Line # ME26FR or Blaster # ME48FR depending on the job. That said, the extra weight of # ME48FR may stress your bumper or suspension when in place, depending on which truck you have. Also, I think it would be a bit pointless to have two different spreaders for the same truck. If you sometimes do light and heavy jobs back-to-back,...
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• Can I Tow Small Utility Trailer Behind Truck And Mount Meyers Salt Spreader To Truck Receiver?
  Laura, that’s a great question - and one a lot of folks overlook. The Meyer Blaster spreaders # ME48FR and # ME98FR fully occupy your 2" receiver and extend out past the bumper, so you won’t be able to tow a trailer while the spreader is installed. The hitch ball or coupler would be completely blocked. If you need to switch between towing and spreading, most users remove the spreader assembly when they need the receiver for their trailer. For smaller or lighter setups, the Base Line units...
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• Which Meyer Tailgate Salt Spreader Has A Better Brush Auger To Keep Salt Spreading Evenly?
  Hey Ed! Yes, the Meyer Base Liner salt spreader # ME86FR includes a coarse brush auger to prevent material from flowing prematurely into the throat, which helps reduce clogging. The Blaster models # ME98FR and # ME48FR take that further: they use a brush-style auger plus a vibrator to actively prevent bridging or packing, especially with denser blends. That combination tends to make the Blaster line better for tougher conditions where material wants to clump. Do you have more coarse...
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• What Is The Advantage Of Blaster 750RS Salt Spreader Compared To Smaller 350S For 2" Hitch?
  Colin, both Blasters share the same controller, built-in vibrator, and spread pattern - up to about 20 feet wide depending on your spinner speed and material. The difference comes down to capacity and duty cycle: the # ME48FR (750RS) holds almost twice as much material - 12.8 cu ft vs 6.5 cu ft - and is built for 3/4 ton or larger trucks that can handle the added weight. That means longer runs and fewer refills if you’re treating big lots. The # ME98FR (350S) gives you the same control...
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• What's Required To Wire The Meyer Blaster 350S Motorized Salt Spreader To A Truck Battery
  Matt, the # ME48FR uses the included plug-and-play harness: connect red and black leads to the battery, route the rear plug under the vehicle, and tie the small blue wire to a keyed or brake circuit for auto-stop. The system’s protected by a 20-amp fuse and typically draws around 18–20 amps while spreading. How do you plan to route the wires back to the spreader? Along the frame with zip ties?
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• Can Meyer Salt Spreader Be Added To Kubota L3901 Tractor With 3 Point Hitch?
  Brent, great question. You can absolutely run either the # ME98FR or # ME48FR on a compact tractor, but you’ll need Meyer’s separate 3-Point Hitch 2-Inch Receiver Spreader Mount part 36500 to make it work. It’s designed for a Category 1 3-point hitch and gives you the 2 inch receiver opening that these Blasters need. We don’t currently carry that mount, but Meyer lists it on their site. Do you already have rear remotes or a 12-volt feed for accessories on your Kubota? That’ll make wiring...
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