Removing ice & snow can be a real pain. A plow can only do so much and what's left gets compacted into seriously slick ice. For smaller jobs, nothing beats using a Meyer Base Line salt spreader. Base Line spreaders give you economical ice control and they are perfect for icy walkways or those longer driveways. Meyer offers two sizes in the Base Line series, the BL-240 and the BL-400. Both are designed specifically for light duty trucks or SUVs and they fit right into any 2" receiver hitch. The 1/8hp direct drive electric motor is linked directly to the auger, this provides more power to break up large chunks and for the unit to operate 75% more efficiently than non-direct drive salt spreaders. Both the BL-240 and Bl-400 come with touch pad, in-cab controller that is simple and easy to use. Meyer gives you the control you need to deliver a spread pattern up to 25ft. The hoppers for Meyer Base Line spreaders are made out high density polyurethane, virtually unbreakable. The frame is carbon steel with a protective black powder coat finish. The frame is designed to both protect the motor and act as a storage stand during the off season. All Meyer Base Line salt spreaders are made in the USA to their stringent standards and fully tested before being shipped out to you fully assembled. It's time to add the ultimate ice removal tool to your winter arsenal!