Important Variables & Testing Conditions

The suggested settings in this chart are based on indoor climate-controlled trials, and each spreader used was new/out of the box.

Please note that variables that may require setting alterations include humidity, air temperature, pavement temperature, and the walking pace of the applicator.


Prizelawn PCD36S, 100lb

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Ice Melt Lever or Gate Opening Pounds per 1000 sq. ft.
Meteor Melt 6.25 3.51
No More Ice 7 3.9
Super Melt 7.5 3.78
Ally G 4.5 3.15
MAG 6.25 3.75
Peladow 5 3.3
Zero Ground 5 3.6

Spyker ErgoPro SPY80-1P, 80#

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Ice Melt Lever or Gate Opening Pounds per 1000 sq. ft.
Meteor Melt 6 3.1
No More Ice 6 2.95
Super Melt 6.5 3.85
Ally G 6.5 3.9
MAG 7.5 3.35
Peladow 7 3.1
Zero Ground 6 3.7

Chapin 82088, 80#

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Ice Melt Lever or Gate Opening Pounds per 1000 sq. ft.
Meteor Melt 18 3.3
No More Ice 20 2.75
Super Melt 20 3.25
Ally G 20 3.2
MAG 20 3.6
Peladow 18 3.3
Zero Ground 18 2.75

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