Hey Ryan! Yes, the Meyer Base Line 400 Motorized Salt and Sand Spreader # ME26FR is designed to fit a 2" receiver. If you have a 2-1/2" or 3" receiver you can use a reducer like # e26YR or # e33YR. You will also need to run the wire for the controller up to the cab for installation. view full answer...
Ron, that’s a good question - you’ll want to skip sand with the Meyer handheld spreader # ME83FR. Like most small handheld spreaders, it’s meant for free-flowing rock salt, calcium chloride pellets, or fine-grain fertilizer. Sand tends to clump and jam the agitator, especially when damp. It's possible it may work a little bit, but they don't advertise it works with sand; for sand mixes, you’d need a larger auger-type or tailgate spreader.
To reiterate, if you're mainly using for salt,... view full answer...
Nate, Meyer strongly recommends emptying the hopper after each use, even if it’s covered. Salt and sand pull moisture from the air and will clump overnight, which can jam the auger the next morning. It only takes a couple minutes to unload and hose the throat area. That goes for both the Base Line models like # ME86FR that you were looking at, and Blaster models.
Do you have a heated garage or leave the spreader outdoors? That makes a big difference in how strict you’ll need to be with... view full answer...
Dana, absolutely - the Meyer walk behind spreader # ME43FR doubles nicely for fertilizer spreading and salt/de-icer spreading. The key is cleaning it thoroughly after each use. Flush the hopper, chute, and impeller with warm water and let everything dry before loading any other type of product. Meyer designed this one for both lawn and de-icing jobs, so with good care it’ll handle both seasons perfectly.
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Good question, Steve. On dry salt and a steady pace, the Meyer walk behind spreader # ME43FR will spread roughly 8–12 feet wide. You can dial the rate down with the control lever to narrow it for sidewalks or open it up for bigger driveways. The spread pattern’s really even thanks to that spinner plate to keep things consistent. This is also available in a heavier duty stainless steel version with part number # ME63FR
Would you say your surface is asphalt or gravel? That can change how... view full answer...
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.
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That’s a great idea, Nicole - the Meyers handheld spreader # ME83FR is lightweight just a few pounds empty and the hand-crank design is easy for most people to handle. Just remind him to keep the hopper less than full so it’s easier to control, and avoid over-cranking so the salt doesn’t fly too far. It’s a great way to make winter chores a team effort.
Do you usually use bulk salt or bagged pellets? That’ll help fine-tune how smoothly it flows for him. Anyone else have younger helpers... view full answer...
Gary, you’ll be in great shape with the Meyer walk behind spreader # ME63FR. Its 70-lb hopper and enclosed metal gearbox are built for dry, free-flowing ice melt, including calcium chloride pellets and rock salt. Just make sure the pellets are dry and not clumped from moisture - that’s what causes most jams. A quick rinse and dry after use keeps the gate sliding smoothly all year.
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Mike, the Meyer # ME58FR Base Line 750 salt spreader is rated to spread up to 25 ft wide under optimal conditions. That gives you just enough width to cover your 22 ft drive in one pass if you’ve got the right flow rate and motion. Of course, consistency depends on how fine the material is, speed of the vehicle, and gate settings.
Have you already decided which vehicle you’ll mount it on? That can affect how steady your speed is and how even your spread ends up. view full answer...
Mike, full of salt, you’re pushing about 85 to 95 lbs total in the Meyer Walk Behind Spreader # ME43FR. The pneumatic tires hold 20–25 PSI and roll smoothly even on inclines, as long as you maintain that pressure and keep the unit level. You can also back off the flow-control lever slightly so it doesn’t dump too fast on the climb.
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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... view full answer...
Yes, Denise - the Meyer # ME73FR is simply a pack of six of the same Hotshot # ME83FR handheld crank spreaders. Same build, same 1.6-liter capacity, same durable poly hopper - just bundled for crews or property managers who need multiple units on hand.
Do you usually have everyone spreading ice melt at once, or rotate tools between sites? Anyone else out there running these in bulk for maintenance work? view full answer...
There is a set of Stability Plus Stabilizer Springs that will work with your 2012 Ford F-250 4WD and it will definitely help with your sagging. You will want item # SPS94FR. These stabilizers have a 1,500 lbs capacity.
The Stability Plus Stabilizer Springs item # SPS34FR you were looking at, do fit your truck but only have a 900 lbs capacity.
If your salt spreader and water tank are going to be over 1,500 lbs, I recommend using the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control... view full answer...
Janet, full of salt or fertilizer, you’re looking at roughly 6–7 pounds total - light enough to carry comfortably with one hand. The hopper itself on the Meyer Ice Melt And Fertilizer Spreader # ME83FR is made from durable polyethylene, so it won’t feel top-heavy. For spot treatments or short sidewalks, it’s ideal for large driveways, you might just refill once or twice.
Would that weight be manageable for you, or do you prefer a strap-type spreader? There's also walk-behind units like... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
Denise, both could work, but here’s the simple split:
-The Base Line 400 # ME26FR is lighter, easier to remove, and great for dry bagged salt on small lots or sidewalks. It sounds like this would be perfect for you.
-The Blaster 350S # ME98FR adds more control and that built-in vibrator, which helps with bulk salt or mixed material.
If you mostly stick to short routes and dry salt, the Base Line is perfect. For heavier commercial use or wetter conditions, the Blaster earns its keep.
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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. view full answer...
You can, Sarah. The Meyer walk behind spreader # ME43FR uses a lever-style rate plate right at the handle, so you can fine-tune the opening on the fly. The deflector shield also adjusts with two wingnuts to narrow the pattern when you’re close to edges. Once you find your favorite setting, mark it on the plate so it’s repeatable next storm.
Do you tend to salt light or go heavy before storms? Anyone else dialed in a “sweet spot” for sidewalks? view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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