There is no other drop spreader that compares to the Chapin Professional rock salt drop spreader. This unit has all stainless steel metal componentry and a one-piece 200 lb. capacity solid stainless steel hopper with rolled edges, no welds.Drive train split axle - wheels drive left and right agitators independently to break up saltIndependent left and right solid linkage gate controlsStainless steel drive chains resist corrosion and provide unfailing torque to destroy clumps of saltDischarge holes located behind the wheels for a full 36 in. drop width
