SaltDogg BP79GR Fitment and Features for Chevy 1-Ton Dually

Published 10/30/2026

Question:

Hi, Im getting my truck ready for another winter of commercial snow removal. I need a larger spreader that can handle bulk salt and sand mixes without constantly clogging when the material gets damp. Would the SaltDogg PRO Electric Salt Spreader - 2.5 Cu Yd Poly Hopper w/ Auger and Swing-Away Chute, part BP79GR, be a good fit for my chevy 1 ton dually? I like that it has a 2.6-cubic-yard hopper and a spread range of up to 30 feet, does the swing-away chute make it easier to unload leftover material into smaller spreaders for sidewalks and walkways? This one comes with the vibrator right/

asked by: Tyler

Expert Reply:

Hi there Tyler! Yes, the SaltDogg PRO Electric Salt Spreader, part # BP79GR, will work with your Chevy 1-ton dually. For the commercial snow removal work you're describing, I think this is a great setup to consider. It gives you a 2.5-cubic-yard hopper, a spread range of 5 to 30 feet, and the capacity to handle bulk salt, calcium chloride, and 50/50 salt and sand mixes.

One feature I really like for your situation is the feeding system. It has a heavy-duty 5-1/4-inch steel auger that automatically reverses to help clear jams, along with an included 200-lb vibrator that helps keep damp or dense material moving toward the auger instead of settling and slowing things down. You can also adjust the auger and spinner speeds independently from the in-cab controller, which is nice when you're switching between materials or job conditions.

And yes, that swing-away chute is exactly what you want when it comes time to unload leftover material. You can swing it out of the way and direct the remaining salt or sand mix into buckets or smaller walk-behind spreaders for sidewalks and walkways. It's a whole lot easier than trying to shovel material out of the hopper!

The spreader weighs 986 lbs empty, so you'll want to account for that along with the weight of your material when checking your truck's available payload. Are you planning to run mostly bulk salt or a 50/50 salt and sand mix this winter?

expert reply by: Heather A