Hilltip has launched its line of IceStriker LION 8-15 Highway Combi Spreaders, high-capacity truck-mounted spreaders/sprayers engineered to meet the demanding requirements of highway and municipal winter maintenance operations, as well as contractors servicing larger projects.

Available with dry material capacities ranging from 8 to 15 cubic yards, the Hilltip IceStriker LION also has liquid de-icing, anti-icing, and pre-wetting capabilities. It comes standard with lateral liquid tanks, and up to four front-mounted tanks can be added to provide greater capacity. An optional dual spray bar is offered to create a 40-foot working width for de-icing applications.

The versatile IceStriker LION is available with either hydraulic or 24V/48V electric drive. Additionally, Hilltip said customers can choose between a 20-inch-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 superior corrosion resistance. The spreader is also available with an innovative 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 exclusive HTrack tracking software, which features the industry’s only GPRS two-way communication channel for unprecedented remote monitoring, management, and reporting capabilities. This 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 customers to configure the unit to meet their individual needs. These include:

• End-of-material alarm system
• Flip-down ladder with handrails
• Leg stands with hook lift frame
• Two-piece tarp mechanism for effortless opening and closing

“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.”

Finished in high-visibility orange as standard, the spreader is also available in alternative colors to accommodate various fleets.