To meet the demanding requirements of highway and municipal winter maintenance operations, Hilltip has developed its new line of IceStriker Lion 8-15 Highway Combi Spreaders.
The high-capacity truck-mounted spreaders/sprayers are available with dry material capacities ranging from 8 to 15 cubic yards. The IceStriker Lion is also equipped with liquid de-icing, anti-icing and pre-wetting capabilities.
“From conventional salt spreading to advanced liquid applications, the IceStriker Lion is designed to maximize efficiency, performance and operator convenience,” said Craig Sandmann, Managing Director for Hilltip North America.
“It’s a highly durable and reliable design, powered by advanced technology and offered with multiple options to meet the needs of highway operations and many other large-scale winter maintenance operations.”
The combi spreaders come standard with lateral liquid tanks. Up to four front-mounted tanks can be added to provide greater capacity. An optional dual spray bar is offered to create a 12-metre working width for de-icing applications.
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The IceStriker Lion is available with either hydraulic or 24V/48V electric drive. As well, customers can choose between a 50-cm-wide chain conveyor or extra-large dual augers to feed material to the spinner.
A stainless-steel inverted-V reduces heavy start-up loads on the augers or conveyor, while the standard automatic vibrator helps material flow freely.
Other key features include 304 stainless-steel construction, which offers advance corrosion resistance.
The combi spreader is also available with an in-cab adjustment for spreading symmetry, giving operators precise control over material distribution without leaving the cab or manually repositioning the spinner.
The IceStriker Lion comes with Hilltip’s Strikesmart controller and HTrack tracking software, which features the industry’s only GPRS two-way communication channel for unprecedented remote monitoring, management and reporting capabilities. The control interface works in conjunction with existing central hydraulic systems installed on the chassis. For enhanced intelligence, the optional Strikesmart Plus controller paired with the TempStriker sensor monitors current and forecasted weather conditions, using the real-time data to recommend optimal material types and application rates automatically.
The flexible design of the IceStriker Lion 8-15 Combi Spreader is available with numerous options, allowing contractors to customize the spreader to meet their individual needs. The options include an end-of-material alarm system, flip-down ladder with handrails, leg stands with hook lift frame and a two-piece tarp mechanism for effortless opening and closing.
Finished in high-visibility orange as standard, the spreader is also available in alternative colours to accommodate various fleets.
Headquartered in Pietarsaari, Finland, Hilltip is a leading manufacturer of road maintenance equipment in Europe. Following the acquisition of Industrial Metal Products in 2022, Hilltip now has a manufacturing, sales and service location in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to serve the North American market.
