HillTip IceStriker™ LION Highway Truck Spreader

HIGHWAY TRUCK SPREADER

The Hilltip IceStriker™ LION 8–15 is a durable stainless steel combi spreader for trucks, available with either a hydraulic or 24V/48V electric drive. With a dry material capacity of 8 to 15 cu yd it is ideal for highway applications. Easily operated through the StrikeSmart™ controller, the spreader comes standard with GPS speed control and the HTrack™ tracking system, ensuring high-quality and efficient highway road maintenance.

Optionally, StrikeSmart™ Plus and TempStriker™ provide weather forecast data along with real-time air, road, and dew point temperatures. The control system automatically suggests the optimal spread rate for the driver, ensuring world-class ice control performance and maximum road safety.

LIQUID DE-ICING FUNCTIONS

The IceStriker™ LION truck-mounted spreader is versatile and can be easily converted into a complete liquid de-icing spreader or a pre-wet combi salt spreader. It can be equipped with a dual spray bar offering a working width of up to 40 ft. The spreader features lateral liquid tanks with a capacity of 530–790 gal and can be extended with 1 to 4 additional front-mounted liquid tanks, each with a capacity of 330/660/790.

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HTRACK™ TRACKING SYSTEM

The IceStriker™ LION truck spreader is compatible with our HTrack™ tracking software. You can track and manage all of your spreading devices and snowplows online on your computer, tablet or smartphone. The program shows treatment route and spreading details on the map in real-time or between specific time intervals. Spreading route details such as speed, GPS location and material used can be summarized and generated as PDF reports.

Optionally, StrikeSmart™ Plus and TempStriker™ provide real-time weather forecasts and spreading rate recommendations, ensuring world-class ice control and maximum road safety.

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FUNCTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

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STRIKESMART™ COLOR SCREEN CONTROLLER

The StrikeSmart™ controller lets you customize your spreading session according to your current situation. Automatic GPS-speedcontrol adjusts the amount of spreading material (g/m²) according to your vehicle speed, while manual mode lets you insert a fixed auger speed. The controller additionally collects and saves essential data to an USB memory, allowing you to generate spreading reports. The controller also makes it easy to turn on functions, like vibrator, beacon and work light, from inside the cabin.

HYDRAULIC OR ELECTRIC DRIVE

The truck spreader is available with either a hydraulic drive or a 24V/48V electric drive.

VIBRATOR

Automatic vibrator prevents material from clogging.

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INVERTED V

Inverted-V helps reduce heavy start-up loads on the auger/conveyor. All in stainless steel.

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FEED MECHANISM – AUGER OR CHAIN

Choose the feed mechanism you prefer: chain conveyor (500″ width) or dual auger.

WORK LIGHT

Work light can be activated from the standard StrikeSmart™ controller.

BEACON LIGHT

Beacon light can be activated from the standard StrikeSmart™ controller.

STROBE LIGHTS

Strobe lights for enhanced visibility and safety.

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STRIKESMART™ PLUS & TEMPSTRIKER™

StrikeSmart™ Plus and TempStriker™ provide weather forecast data along with real-time air, road, and dew point temperatures.

FLIP-DOWN LADDER

The flip-down ladder provides safe and easy access for maintenance and inspection.

DUAL SPRAY BAR

Dual liquid spray bar – working width max 40 ft.

TWO-PIECE TARP MECHANISM

The two-piece tarp mechanism is easy to open and close.

ADDITIONAL LIQUID TANKS

Additional 330/660/790 gal tanks front-mounted liquid tanks (1-4 pcs) and legstand frame extension.

REAR & INDICATOR LIGHTS

Rear and indicator lights for enhanced visibility and safety.

LEG STAND FRAME/ HOOK LIFT FRAME

Leg stand for practical storing and easier removal and installation.

END OF MATERIAL ALARM SENSOR

End of material alarm sensor on spinner.

OTHER ACCESSORIES

Adjustable spreading symmetry from inside the cab
End of material alarm sensor on spinner
Hand rail system on right side or left side
Extended chute for truck beds higher than 48″
Pre-wet salt liquid pump kit (20 gal/min)
Liquid pump kit for spray bar (100 gal/min)
Overfill protection

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Spreader specifications and dimensions

ICESTRIKER™ LION

MODEL	LION 8	LION 9	LION 10 Long/Short	LION 12	LION 13 Long/Short	LION 15
Hopper capacity, rounded	8 cu yd	9 cu yd	10 cu yd	12 cu yd	13 cu yd	15 cu yd
Liquid capacity lateral tanks	530 gal	530 gal	660 gal / 530 gal	790 gal	790 gal / 660 gal	790 gal
Liquid capacity w/ added frontntanks	1190-2900 gal	1190-2900 gal	1190-3030 gal	1450-3160 gal	1450-3160 gal	1450-3160 gal
Type of drive	Electric 24V / 48V or hydraulic
Length on truck bed (w/o frontntanks)	12 ft	12 ft	14/12 ft	16.5 ft	16.5/14 ft	16.5 ft
Total length	15 ft	15 ft	17/15 ft	17 ft	19.5/17 ft	19.5 ft
Hopper width	7 ft	7 ft	7 ft	7 ft	7 ft	7 ft
Hopper height	4.6 ft	5.1 ft	4.6/5.8 ft	4.6 ft	5.1/5.8 ft	5.8 ft
Feed mechanism	Chain conveyor (20” width) or dual auger
Spreading disc diameter	Ø26”
Spreading width	10–46 ft
Material of construction	Stainless steel
Empty weight approx.	4410 lb	4630 lb	5070 lb	5730 lb	6060 lb	6390 lb
Mounting system	Fixed / Leg stand / Hook lift frame

LIQUID SYSTEM (optional)

MODEL	LION 8, 9 & 10 Short	LION 10 & 13 Short	LION 12–15
Pre-wet, Max spray volume	20 gal/min
Spray bar, Max spray volume	100 gal/min
Pre-wet, Spraying width	10–46 ft (together with spreading material)
Spray bar, Spraying width	7–40 ft
Liquid tank capacity – lateral tanks only	530 gal	660 gal	790 gal
Liquid tank capacity – with front mounted tanks	1190-2900 gal	1320-3030 gal	1450-3160 gal
Spraying material	Anti- and de-icing liquids, water. **

** Do not use flammable or petroleum liquids for the liquid system

Specifications and other details are subject to change without notice.

OPTIONAL LIQUID SYSTEM SAVINGS CALCULATOR

See how much you can save by reducing material costs with a liquid system

Current de-icing method

Dry salt
Pre-wet

Compare with

Pre-wet
Brine only

Salt consumption

lbs/year *

Salt price

$/lb *

You can save in material costs annually

0 $

* Calculations based on the following application rates: Dry salt 30g/m², Pre-Wet 17g/m², Brine 35ml/m². With a Pre-Wet system the application rate is significantly lower, as the pre-wetted salt bonds to the ground and immediately start breaking up the ice.

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