Unique combination spreader for the Unimog

This winter season has shown that snow is still to be expected. But what about next season? Will there be lighter or heavier snowfall? Will it remain wet or dry, will temperatures hover around freezing or drop to frosty lows? Winter-service needs to be flexible in their response – and are increasingly turning to multifunctional solutions. This is exactly where our new Schmidt Stratos F series with internal tank comes in: a spreader that can be mounted on the Unimog, transforming it into a genuine combination spreader – unique on the market.

The new Schmidt Stratos F series

The new generation of the Stratos F series impresses with a completely redesigned construction featuring an integrated internal tank. It combines the advantages of classic dry material spreaders with the flexibility of modern wet salt and brine technology – without additional superstructures or conversions.

The internal tank is seamlessly integrated into the spreader and allows the brine to be stored and dosed directly in the machine.

Combination device for maximum efficiency

In combination with the Unimog, the new Stratos F series becomes a true combination spreader. Whether dry salt, wet salt in various brine concentrations or pure spraying – everything is possible with just one device. Changing the spreading methods is quick and easy, directly via the modern ES control panel in the driver's cab.

This allows the driver to react immediately to changing road and weather conditions – without any conversion or downtime. The result: maximum flexibility with minimum effort.

Perfectly matched to the Unimog

Specially developed for mounting on the Unimog, the new Stratos F series makes optimum use of the strengths of this universal implement carrier and offers particular advantages: thanks to the Unimog's off-road capability and manoeuvrability, even narrow roads, ramps or uneven paths can be navigated with ease. The compact design is particularly suitable for inner-city use and requires only a small amount of space. At the same time, the low centre of gravity ensures safe driving and excellent driving stability, even when fully loaded. The combination of the Unimog and the Schmidt F-Stratos series can quickly switch between different gritting routes, even on side roads or in parks, minimising idle times and allowing a much faster response to weather changes – an advantage over truck-mounted combination spreaders, which are usually optimised for longer main routes.

Sustainable, efficient and digitally connected

Like all spreaders in the Stratos series, the new F series is fully compatible with the IntelliOPS digital platform. This enables real-time monitoring, documentation and optimisation of your de-icing operations. Precise control of salt spreading quantities and the use of brine as required means that de-icing materials can be saved and emissions reduced – in line with the principles of sustainable winter road maintenance.

The new Schmidt Stratos F spreader series with internal tank is an innovation in winter service. The first combination spreader available for the Unimog unites efficiency, flexibility and sustainability in a compact system – setting new standards in the combination of technology, economy and practicality.

Available from June 2026.