Chapin 8201A 80 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for residential ice melt and salt, the Chapin 8201A 80-pound hopper sits on a powder-coated steel frame with 12-inch pneumatic tires.

8201A

Adjustable gate settings based on the particulates

Recommended for use with salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates)

Baffles direct the material where it’s needed

Details and features

Chapin 8201A 80 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for residential ice melt and salt, the Chapin 8201A 80-pound hopper sits on a powder-coated steel frame with 12-inch pneumatic tires. This winter ice melt spreader works with common salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates). The spiked auger helps break up clumps and there’s no assembly with the flip up handle. Baffles direct where the ice melt should go, and helps protect the areas where it’s not needed. A rain/snow cover is included to protect the material in the hopper, while in use. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 2-year limited warranty.

Applications

Home Garden

80 pound poly, weather-resistant hopper on a powder-coated steel frame

Gearbox is enclosed to protect it from harsh winter weather

Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 2-year limited warranty and US based tech support

Ergonomic, U-shaped handle, no assembly, and comfort grip

Adjustable gate settings based on the particulates

Recommended for use with salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates)

Baffles direct the material where it’s needed

Rugged, plastic spiked auger helps to break up clumps

12-inch, wide-tread, pneumatic tires

Rain/snow cover included to keep the hopper protected while you’re working

Not recommended for use with sand and sand mixes, lime, pelletized lime, and lime mixes, and rock salt

Specification

Chapin 8201A 80 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for residential ice melt and salt, the Chapin 8201A 80-pound hopper sits on a powder-coated steel frame with 12-inch pneumatic tires. This winter ice melt spreader works with common salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates). The spiked auger helps break up clumps and there’s no assembly with the flip up handle. Baffles direct where the ice melt should go, and helps protect the areas where it’s not needed. A rain/snow cover is included to protect the material in the hopper, while in use. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 2-year limited warranty.

Model Number 8201A
Product Category Spreaders
Applications Home Garden
Warranty 2 year limited
Country of Origin United States
Weight 30.5 pounds
Assembly Required No
Handle U Shaped
Handle Material Powder Coated Steel
Agitator Type Spiked Auger
Axel Material Metal-Alloy
Baffle Spread Pattern Control
Frame Powder Coated Steel
Gate Control Dial
Gear Box Enclosed
Gear Material Acetal
Grate Yes
Hopper Capacity 80 pounds
Hopper Material Heavy-duty Poly
Linkage Ambidextrous Bail Cable
Impeller Designed for Even Spread Pattern
Wheel Size 12 inches
Wheel Type Pnuematic
Rain Cover Yes
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Chapin 8201A 80 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for residential ice melt and salt, the Chapin 8201A 80-pound hopper sits on a powder-coated steel frame with 12-inch pneumatic tires. This winter ice melt spreader works with common salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates). The spiked auger helps break up clumps and there’s no assembly with the flip up handle. Baffles direct where the ice melt should go, and helps protect the areas where it’s not needed. A rain/snow cover is included to protect the material in the hopper, while in use. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 2-year limited warranty.

Chapin 8201A 80 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

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Chapin 8201A 80 Pound Residential Ice Melt Spreader with Baffles

Designed for residential ice melt and salt, the Chapin 8201A 80-pound hopper sits on a powder-coated steel frame with 12-inch pneumatic tires. This winter ice melt spreader works with common salt, halite, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (small and pelletized particulates). The spiked auger helps break up clumps and there’s no assembly with the flip up handle. Baffles direct where the ice melt should go, and helps protect the areas where it’s not needed. A rain/snow cover is included to protect the material in the hopper, while in use. Made in the USA with global materials and backed by Chapin’s 2-year limited warranty.

  • Do not use with sand and sand mixes, lime and lime mixes, and rock salt
  • Clean out your spreader after each use
  • Do not store material inside the hopper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our order team can help! Give them a call at 1-800-444-3140.

Chapin has 4 levels of warranties on our products: 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, and limited lifetime warranties. Parts and certain accessories do not have warranties. Check our Warranty page for an explanation of each warranty level. Your warranty will be listed on your packaging and/or product manual. Please register your product after purchase to access your warranty.

NOTE: For all spreaders, improper use or failure to follow instructions can result in product failure or injuries. For safe use of this product you must read and follow all instructions before using.

  • Empty hopper of any remaining material
  • Thoroughly wash spreader, some ice melt products and lawn chemicals will cause rust if left in a wet stainless steel hopper (examples: magnesium chloride and calcium chloride)
  • DO NOT spray directly into the gearbox, this can cause rust
  • Use a standard garden hose, DO NOT use a power washer
  • Allow to fully dry before storing
  • Check tires for proper inflation after storing spreader for long periods (Inflate to 20 PSI)

If you have a pull up handle, fold it down for storage

If you have a grease fitting, apply general-purpose grease at least once a month

Chapin sprayers and spreaders are manufactured in the United States. A percentage of our internal components do come from outside the United States.

The majority of our watering products are not made in the United States. Our watering can is made 100% in the United States with recycled materials.

You can purchase Chapin products directly from any of the retailers located on our website, www.chapinmfg.com. Always check with your local retailer for availability. If you’re outside of the United States and are unsure, please call our order team at 1-800-444-3140.

Our technical team can help! Give them a call at 1-800-444-3140, option 1, or email them at [email protected].

Only our battery-operated products include an SDS. This is specifically for the battery included with the unit. Chemicals are not included with any sprayer, sprayer, or watering product. Always review the SDS that comes with whatever chemical or solution you’re spraying or spreading and consult with technical team if you have any questions. 1-800-444-3140, option 1.