1.6-LITER (0.3-GALLON) HOPPER: large poly hopper with tooth-edge; you can easily scoop ice melt/halite to fill the hopper instead of pouring in product, quick with less mess or waste | THUMB-CONTROL GATE ADJUSTMENT: adjust the gate opening with one hand while still cranking the handle and spreading with the other; you don’t need to stop and adjust the gate, you can just keep on walking and the impeller is designed to deliver an even spread pattern | LARGE HANDLE: easy to grip and fill with one hand; accommodates small and large-sized hands and the easy-crank handle is large enough to grip if you’ve got gloves on | POLY CONSTRUCTION: it’s lightweight and easy to clean; less metal means less wear and tear and corrosion, poly is protected from ice melt/halite and other harsh winter particles | PORTABLE: keep it on top of your ice melt bucket or on a shelf, store it in a cabinet when not in use or keep it in your trunk; it doesn’t take up much space and you can pull it out when you need it | IDEAL FOR SMALL SPACES AND QUICK FIXES: use on sidewalks, walkways, stairs, around vehicles and smaller areas where larger spreaders can’t go | *NOTE: not recommended for use with rock salt, sand or sand mixes