Winter is approaching, which means across the UK businesses and organisations will be planning for the cold weather. For those who rely on technology to keep our places, roads, and wider infrastructure operational – Peacock is a UK dealer of Hilltip’s range of cutting-edge technology which can transform equipment and adapt to the vehicles you already have. Turning your existing fleet into a gritter, sprayer, weedkiller, fertiliser, plough, sweeper, and more. 

Supporting a wide variety of needs (which can be customised to suit), on a local, regional, and national scale – this range is high quality, long-lasting, multi-season, and multi-purpose to maximise value for money with built-in tech and flexibility to make your winter preparations (and beyond) as efficient as possible. Here’s all you need to know about the kit. 

What is Hilltip? 

Hilltip is a leading manufacturer of road maintenance machinery and equipment – designed and manufactured in Finland. The company is known for leading the way in winter technology, as well as the quality and durability of their kit. 

There is a price point to suit everyone. At Peacock Salt, we have payment plans available to spread the cost and offer generous maintenance and off-season storage packages across our nationwide network of depots. We’re known for our exceptional aftercare of our clients with trained Hilltip mechanics available across the UK for servicing and repair, so you can be sure that your investment will be worthwhile.

Key benefits 

Flexibility 

The beauty of Hilltip’s range is the built-in flexibility. The range contains products which can spread brine, pre-wet salt, and salt – meaning one machine can be used in multiple applications. The range also now includes lightweight fixtures that fit electric vehicles and smaller trucks, as well as loaders, tractors, forklifts, and other industrial vehicles. 

Much of the Hilltip range also lends itself to applications other than just deicing – meaning it can be used outside of the winter months. As an example, some spreaders can be used to spread fertiliser for those who work in agriculture, ploughs can be used to tackle weeds in landscaping projects, and some of the kit also has pressure washing functionality. trained Hilltip mechanics available across the UK for servicing and repair

Size of range

The size and scale of the Hilltip range means that there really is a product that caters to every need. Across combi-spreaders, snow ploughs and sweepers, there’s a capacity, size, and capability tailored to all shapes and sizes of trucks and projects. We also stock a range of spare parts for much of the equipment, meaning we’re on hand if something goes wrong and you need to minimise downtime. 

Simplicity 

The final quality that sets Hilltip apart, is its simplicity of use. The technology is amongst the best in the market – but from a user perspective, it’s easy. Mount and dismount can be completed from the safety of the cab, whilst operation can be started and topped with the touch of a button. The control panel also lets you adapt ground speed control which has minimised waste for some of our clients by as much as 30%. 

The latest technology 

Beyond the operational capabilities of Hilltip’s machinery, many of the products now feature the HTrack™ Tracking System, an easy to use tracker which allows oversight of all activity, lets you send activity reports at the touch of a button, and refer back to all historic activity via a simple interface. 

The system is a cutting-edge GPS tracking and data management system that gives you real-time insights into your fleet's performance. Whether you're managing car parks, roads or larger areas, HTrack™ ensures that your de-icing efforts are optimised and targeted – saving effort and money in the long run. 

With HTrack™, you can monitor your spreaders and sprayers with precision, knowing exactly when and where your salt and brine are being applied. The system records everything from spreading rates to route coverage, helping you optimise usage and reduce waste. Plus, it provides proof of service- a game-changer for contractors and organisations looking to provide full transparency to clients, and customers, and evidence their own compliance checks. 

If you’d like to discuss the Hilltip range or find out more about the capabilities of a specific product – get in touch with our team at [email protected] or give us a call on 01292 292000.