Description
This grit spreader is the Apache 12V dry material spreader with a 2-inch receiver mount, so it slides into a standard receiver hitch on an ATV or UTV. It spreads grit, salt, seed and fertiliser, making winter gritting of yards and private roads quick and even.
About the Apache 12V Receiver-Mount Spreader
This heavy-duty multi-purpose spreader is designed to mount via a standard 2″ receiver hitch, making it compatible with most ATVs, UTVs, and compact tractors. Manufactured by FIMCO (USA), it offers reliable performance across all seasons for spreading seed, fertiliser, salt, sand, and more.
Grit spreader specifications
Key Features
- Mounting: Fits standard 2″ receiver hitch
- Hopper Capacity: 62 litres / 65 kg (poly construction, rust-resistant)
- Motor: 12V DC with infinitely variable speed control (VSC-10)
- Spreader Disc: 6-blade stainless steel radial disc
- Spreading Width: Adjustable from 1.5 to 13 metres
- Power Supply: 12V connection (standard ATV/UTV battery)
- Construction: High-strength steel frame, built to last
Ideal for Spreading
- Grass and crop seed
- Granular fertiliser and feed
- Pellets and granules (e.g. insecticides, herbicides)
- Technical salt and sand for winter road/path use
Included
- ATV-DMS-12V Spreader Unit
- Variable speed driver with cabling
- Mounting brackets and hardware
- Manufactured in the USA
Ask us if you need help choosing the right grit spreader for your vehicle.
Why this grit spreader saves time
Spreading salt, grit, fertiliser or seed by hand is slow and uneven. A powered spreader puts down a consistent pattern across driveways, yards, paddocks and large lawns in a single pass, so you use less material and get a better result.
It’s built for use with ATVs, UTVs and compact vehicles on private land, and it’s simple to set up, calibrate and clean down after use.
Use it for
- Gritting yards, car parks and private roads in winter
- Fertilising paddocks, sports fields and large lawns
- Spreading grass seed
- Pellets and other dry, free-flowing materials
Questions about the grit spreader? Email sales@apache-trailers.co.uk and we will get back to you.
Care and maintenance
Always wash the spreader down after use, especially after salt, as it’s corrosive. Store it dry, check the spinner and gate move freely before each season and keep electrical connections clean.
For gritting, timing matters: spread before frost or snow is forecast rather than after. The Met Office forecast is a good guide to when to put salt down.
Grit spreader FAQs
What materials can the grit spreader spread?
Dry, free-flowing materials such as rock salt, grit, granular fertiliser and grass seed.
How do I clean the grit spreader?
Empty it, rinse with fresh water and let it dry fully. This is especially important after spreading salt.
Can I collect it?
Yes. Collection from our Bromsgrove yard is free.
Getting an even spread
Calibrate the spreader for each material, as salt, seed and fertiliser flow at different rates. Drive at a steady speed, overlap passes slightly and avoid spreading in strong winds. Always wash the unit down afterwards, especially after salt.
Why buy from Apache Trailers
We are a specialist trailer business based at Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove, open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm. Everything we sell is listed with clear details and prices, and we are happy to answer questions before you order. You can collect free of charge from our yard or choose UK delivery at checkout.
- Clear product details and honest advice
- Free collection from our Bromsgrove yard
- UK delivery priced by postcode at checkout
- Spare parts and accessories for Apache trailers
Ordering and returns
Order online any time, or call into the yard to pick up in person. If something is not right when it arrives, tell us straight away and we will put it right. Our returns policy explains your 14-day right to cancel online orders and what happens if an item is faulty.
Delivery and collection
Delivery is worked out by postcode at checkout: £39 locally, £49 to the rest of mainland England, Wales and southern Scotland, and £79 to £89 for the Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland. You can also collect free of charge from our yard at Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove.
Browse more in our Spreaders range, see every model on the trailers for sale page, or contact Apache Trailers with any questions.
