Which Tailgate 2" Receiver Mounted Salt Spreader Is Going To Work With Wet Sand / Salt Mixes ?
Updated 10/18/2025 | Published 10/09/2025
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Can the Base Line 240 or 400 spread wet sand/salt mixes, or do I need to jump to a Blaster model for that?
asked by: Michelle
Expert Reply:
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 toward a Blaster. What kind of mix do you usually spread?
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Michelle
10/17/2025
Got it, thanks! I usually get bulk mix from our town’s salt pile, and it’s definitely on the damp side and can get clumpy. Sounds like that might be pushing it for the Base Line.