Hey guys, I've been at the plow game for a few years now and up until now, my little fisher 1000 has treated me pretty darn good! I easily run bulk through it with a vibrator and would recommend it for anyone looking after small lots. However I have take on a bigger client and now getting out 4-5 times to load the salter isn't so fun. Hence the need to upgrade..
My 2 main considerations are the western striker vs the tornado. I have a good relationship with the dealer and it will match my MVP 3 nice Thumbs Up I am open to other brands but really hoping to hear from owners of the mentioned salters. It will be going on a gmc 2500 short box and some considerations I have are stainless vs poly, the need for a vibrator and the need for a lid.. The tornado has a well designed lid while the striker has nothing.. That means dumping bulk salt into the unit with the bottom being covered in snow from what has already fallen that morning.. Something I don't like the sounds of. So curious if that is asking for trouble? The striker has a nicer controller with aux buttons ready to control strobes and also has a control to feed out salt without spreading for pails, sidewalks etc.. Which isn't a major concern for my but still handy.
Another question: my "priority" client is a good hour drive for me.. Far I know but they pay well. If I got salt from my preferred supplier close to home and drove say 45 min, would the salt be packed so tight it wouldn't even move the conveyor? Or smoke the motor eventually..? I can get it closer to site but just looking for opinions.. Mainly on those 2 salters!
Thanks
tymusic
My 2 main considerations are the western striker vs the tornado. I have a good relationship with the dealer and it will match my MVP 3 nice Thumbs Up I am open to other brands but really hoping to hear from owners of the mentioned salters. It will be going on a gmc 2500 short box and some considerations I have are stainless vs poly, the need for a vibrator and the need for a lid.. The tornado has a well designed lid while the striker has nothing.. That means dumping bulk salt into the unit with the bottom being covered in snow from what has already fallen that morning.. Something I don't like the sounds of. So curious if that is asking for trouble? The striker has a nicer controller with aux buttons ready to control strobes and also has a control to feed out salt without spreading for pails, sidewalks etc.. Which isn't a major concern for my but still handy.
Another question: my "priority" client is a good hour drive for me.. Far I know but they pay well. If I got salt from my preferred supplier close to home and drove say 45 min, would the salt be packed so tight it wouldn't even move the conveyor? Or smoke the motor eventually..? I can get it closer to site but just looking for opinions.. Mainly on those 2 salters!
Thanks
tymusic