A funny thing happens to equipment with moving parts in cold, icy, snowy weather. It slows down, breaks down, or in some way, lets you down. Take for instance stubborn chunks of fused rock salt or debris that jam the drive system of most tailgate spreaders. Thatâ€TMs one jam session that wonâ€TMt happen with Meyer blasterâ"¢ spreaders because blasters have the most powerful spreader motor available. The blasterâ€TMs unique 1/2 HP, direct-drive motor is rated at up to 70 A of surge power to grind through those annoying chunks of salt or sand. And the direct-drive system applies the torque directly to the auger.