Fisher STEEL-CASTER - Load Volume; Material Weights; Spreader Specifications

Lit. No. 43766/43768, Rev. 01 6 November 1, 2017
CERTIFICATION
LOAD VOLUME
LOADING
Hopper
Model
Load Volume (cu yd)
A B C D
8 ft (2.0 cu yd) 2.4 1.9 1.5 0.6
9 ft (3.0 cu yd) 3.5 3.0 1.7 0.7
9 ft (4.5 cu yd) 4.8 4.2 3.4 1.5
10 ft (4.5 cu yd) 5.3 4.5 3.7 1.4
10 ft (6.0 cu yd) 6.7 5.7 3.5 1.3
MATERIAL WEIGHTS
Density
Material (lb/ft
3
) (lb/yd
3
) (kg/m
3
)
Salt 80 2160 1282
Sand 100 2700 1602
Material densities are approximate and are based on dry,
loose material. It is the responsibility of the operator to
know the weight of the material to be spread and the vehicle
carrying capacity.
This document covers vehicles that have been
recommended for carrying the hopper spreader. Please
see your local dealer for proper vehicle applications.
WARNING
Overloading could result in an accident or
damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR as
found on the driver‑side cornerpost of vehicle.
WARNING
New untitled vehicle installation of a spreader
requires National Highway Trafc Safety
Administration altered vehicle certication
labeling. Installer to verify that struck load of
snow or ice control material does not exceed
GVWR or GAWR rating label and complies
with FMVSS.
CAUTION
Read and adhere to manufacturer's ice‑control
material package labeling, including Material
Safety Data Sheet requirements.
A
B
C
D
Hopper
Model
Overall
Length
(in)
Bed
Length
(in)
Empty
Weight
(lb)
Overall
Width
(in)
Bed
Height
(in)
Capacity
Struck
(cu yd)
8 ft (2.0 cu yd) 119 96 761 50 39.5 1.9
9 ft (3.0 cu yd) 149 108 846 50 40.6 3.0
9 ft (4.5 cu yd) 130 115 960 70 47 4.2
10 ft (4.5 cu yd) 144 122 987 70 47 4.5
10 ft (6.0 cu yd) 147 125 1035 70 53.75 5.67
A: Rounded Load
B: Struck Load
C: Second Bump
D: First Bump
CAUTION
Never use wet materials or materials with
foreign debris with any of these spreaders.
These units are designed to handle dry, clean,
free-owing material.
SPREADER SPECIFICATIONS