Product Description
Buyers Products | SaltDogg TGS02 4 Cubic Foot Tailgate Mounted Salt Spreader | Horizontal Auger Feed, Low Profile Poly Hopper, 2-Inch Hitch Mount, Variable Speed In-Cab Controls, Perfect for Residential Driveways & Light Property Maintenance
Bring efficient, hassle-free winter traction control directly to your personal truck. The Buyers Products SaltDogg® TGS02 Tailgate Spreader packs the reliable ice-melting coverage of a professional setup into a low-profile, hitch-mounted system engineered perfectly for residential environments. By combining a 12V electric horizontal auger feed with an intuitive in-cab controller, the TGS02 eliminates material waste and puts complete control over slick driveways, private lanes, and walkways right at your fingertips without overloading your truck's suspension.
Perfect for homeowners, estate managers, small businesses, and residential property maintenance, this low-profile tailgate spreader integrates seamlessly via a standard receiver hitch onto popular light and heavy-duty trucks, including:
- 1/2-Ton Trucks (Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, RAM 1500, GMC Sierra)
- 3/4-Ton Trucks (Ford F-250, Chevy Silverado 2500HD, RAM 2500)
- 1-Ton Trucks (Ford F-350, Chevy Silverado 3500HD, RAM 3500)
Compact Unit Size & Rugged Construction
The SaltDogg TGS02 is built around a durable, corrosion-proof black polyethylene hopper with a 4.0 cubic foot capacity, capable of holding up to 296 lbs of ice-melting material. Its low-profile design sits cleanly against your truck's tailgate, ensuring it delivers high capacity without completely blocking your rear visibility from the cab. The entire hopper structure is supported by a heavy-duty carbon steel frame that features an advanced powder-coated finish for optimal defense against harsh winter elements and corrosive road spray.
Simple 2-Inch Hitch-Mount Style
Forget complex welding, custom fabrication, or drilling holes into your truck bed. The TGS02 features a simple, highly convenient 2-inch hitch-mount design that slides directly into any standard Class 4 receiver hitch. This configuration allows you to quickly mount the spreader at the first forecast of freezing rain and effortlessly detach it when the job is done, keeping your truck bed completely open for everyday utility use.
A Quick Note on Material Compatibility
Just a quick heads-up on the material matching here: while massive commercial V-box spreaders can chew through heavy, wet bulk loads and abrasive sand mixtures, Buyers Products specifically engineered the compact TGS02's horizontal auger feed for free-flowing residential materials. For the best performance and to keep your system from binding up, keep these guidelines in mind:
Bagged #1 Free-Flowing Rock Salt & Premium Ice Melt: Designed to flow perfectly down the poly hopper walls. Ideal for precision melting on family driveways and residential pathways.
Bulk Salt, Raw Sand, & 50/50 Salt/Sand Blends: Heavy bulk salt, wet sand, or dense 50/50 blends can pack down tightly, bridge across the throat, or jam the precision horizontal auger. Pro-tip: If you do run into stubborn or damp bagged salt, the TGS02 comes pre-wired for an optional vibrator kit to keep the feed moving flawlessly!
Precision Horizontal Auger Feed & Electric Drive
Equipped with a quiet, efficient 12V DC electric drive system powered by a dual-shaft gear motor (0.50 HP drive / 0.33 HP spinner), the TGS02 runs smoothly without the loud noise and high maintenance of gas engines. The built-in 2-1/8 inch horizontal auger acts as a physical positive material stop. This reduces material waste by preventing salt from free-flowing or leaking out of the bottom of the hopper whenever your vehicle comes to a stop.
In-Cab Variable Speed Controls & Spreading Range
Take complete command of your winter safety without ever stepping out into the freezing cold. The TGS02 includes an intuitive, hardwired variable-speed in-cab controller that plugs right into your utility power. Adjust the velocity of the 9-inch polyurethane spinner on the fly to seamlessly scale your broadcasting range from a tight 3-foot path for narrow walkways up to an expansive 30-foot radius to clear wide driveways and small parking lots in a single pass.
Visit Riverside Trailers in Jerome, ID Today
Keep your property safe and maintain total traction all winter long. Riverside Trailers makes tracking down high-quality, dependable ice management equipment straightforward, transparent, and hassle-free. Our showroom lot is conveniently situated at 322 W Yakima Ave in Jerome, ID, making it just a quick drive across the Snake River Canyon for our Twin Falls customers. Call our local equipment experts today at 208-324-0400 to check our current SaltDogg TGS02 inventory, verify hitch compatibility, or pick up your new tailgate spreader before the next freeze hits!
