SiteTote Salt-On-Site System FAQs

The SiteTote system revolutionizes snow and ice management by moving from centralized salt trucks to proactive, on-site material preparedness. Salt is pre-staged in durable SiteTote containers directly at the job site for immediate use.

To operate the SiteTote system, you need the SiteTote storage unit and the Virnig Salt Spreader. The spreader easily attaches to your existing equipment, typically a standard skid loader or compact wheel loader, using a quick-attach coupler.

While you can technically use a skid loader bucket to spread salt, this method is inefficient and leads to uneven coverage and waste. The SiteTote system utilizes the universal Virnig salt spreader attachment, which offers precise, dual variable-speed spreading for uniform coverage—up to 5.2 acres per load.

Yes! It features low, dual variable-speed spinners that provide even salt distribution and can cast material under parked vehicles. Its compact size also allows for maneuverability in narrow aisles and hard-to-reach areas.

The Virnig spreader operates using the standard hydraulic auxiliary couplers of the skid loader, eliminating the need for wiring or cab controllers. This ensures compatibility with any machine equipped with standard hydraulics.

Each SiteTote unit holds 1,600 pounds (0.8 tons) of rock salt.

At the recommended application rate of 7 lbs per 1,000 sq ft, a single SiteTote unit covers approximately 228,000 square feet (5.2 acres).

SiteTote units can be easily refilled using a standard skid loader bucket due to their low fill height. They can also be filled from large V-box spreaders with a swing-away chute or medium-duty dump trucks.

Yes, you can stock various SiteTote containers with different products (e.g., salt for general areas, calcium for brick pavers) and switch between them using the same skid loader spreader on-site.

Material usage is easily managed by assigning staff a SiteTote budget per application, utilizing a simple unit of measure—no complicated devices are needed.

The system allows you to use existing plowing staff for salting with the skid loader spreader, minimizing the need for specialized employees. This change stops the need to pay staff for unnecessary trips driving trucks back and forth to a central shed.

Yes, the SiteTote system eliminates costly salt truck routes and reduces fuel consumption by keeping staff focused on maintaining the job site and avoiding unnecessary truck movements.

Absolutely. By using skid loaders and on-site equipment instead of plow trucks, there’s no need to list certain staff as commercial drivers on your insurance policy, allowing more employees to participate in winter operations.

Response times significantly improve because staff can report directly to nearby job sites, ensuring that salt is already available on-site and eliminating unnecessary trips to a central shed.

Yes, the SiteTote system supports environmentally responsible practices by eliminating runoff and avoiding on-site salt bins. It also eliminates the need for unsightly tarps over salt piles. The precise spreading also minimizes waste, promoting responsible salt use.