Our Stone Slinger Truck Services are now available across Victoria BC and the Saanich Peninsula. We deliver topsoil, sand, gravel, mulch, drain rock and more exactly where you need it. Fast and hassle-free. Because a slinger truck is able to “sling” a variety of materials, it has many names such as: stone slinger, rock slinger, gravel slinger, dirt slinger and sand slinger. It’s also known as a stone or gravel shooter or spreader, a material or aggregate placement truck, and a conveyor truck.
A stone slinger is a type of specialized truck used in the construction and landscaping industries for precise material placement. It is equipped with a conveyor belt system that enables it to distribute aggregates such as gravel, sand, soil, or mulch to specific locations on a job site. This functionality allows for efficient and accurate material delivery, even in hard-to-reach or uneven areas.
Conveyor System: The truck is fitted with a high-speed conveyor belt, which can pivot and extend to direct materials where needed.
Versatility: Stone slingers can handle a variety of materials, including stone, gravel, sand, topsoil, and mulch.
Efficiency: By reducing the need for manual labour and heavy machinery like loaders or excavators, stone slingers can significantly speed up the material spreading process.
Foundation Work: Filling and levelling foundation areas with gravel or sand.
Landscaping: Distributing mulch, soil, or decorative stones in landscape design.
Road Construction: Spreading aggregates for road base layers.
Utility Installation: Backfilling trenches for utility lines.
Backfilling: Efficiently filling excavated areas around structures or pipelines.
Drainage: Placing materials for drainage systems to ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding.
Overall, stone slingers are valued for their ability to enhance productivity and precision on construction sites. Our slinger truck enables us to access difficult-to-reach areas, making our services ideal for backfilling, landscaping, drainage projects, and foundation work where traditional equipment is unsuitable.
Our Western Star Slinger Truck is a high-performance truck designed to handle sand, topsoil, gravel, mulch, and drain rock with ease. Equipped with a powerful conveyor system and a rotating mechanical arm, this truck can place materials with precision up to 100 feet away, even in tight or hard-to-reach areas.
16-Yard Capacity – The top deck carries up to 16 yards of material for large-scale projects.
Precision Placement – The conveyor belt delivers materials with accuracy, reducing waste.
220° Rotating Arm – Allows for flexible distribution across job sites.
Efficient & Cost-Effective – No manual spreading required, saving time and labour costs.
Saanich Peninsula Sewer & Drainage stands out as the go-to choice for property owners and contractors looking for slinging truck services. Experience and competitive pricing ensure clients receive exceptional value without sacrificing quality. What truly distinguishes them from competitors is their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Whether handling residential landscaping projects or large-scale commercial installations, their stone slinger truck service delivers consistent results that meet exacting standards while adhering to project timelines and budgets.
By adding this cutting-edge equipment to our fleet, we can speed up material placement, reduce labour costs, and increase efficiency across all our services. Whether it’s placing drain rock around pipes, backfilling trenches, or handling large-scale drainage and excavation work, our slinger truck ensures precision and consistency. This investment allows us to provide better service at a lower cost, helping our clients complete projects faster and more efficiently.
We also offer slinger truck subcontracting, so you can rent the slinger truck with one of our operators. Due to the complexity of this equipment, we do not provide slinger truck rentals without an operator. Our experienced slinger truck drivers ensure the safe and effective operation of the truck, giving you precise material placement with minimal labour. If your project encounters a snag, we will help you get back on track, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
What is a stone slinger truck and how does it work?
It’s a specialized vehicle equipped with a conveyor system that can accurately place aggregate materials like gravel, sand, or decorative rock at distances up to 100 feet from the truck. The system uses a high-speed conveyor belt to “sling” materials precisely where needed, eliminating the need for wheelbarrows or manual spreading.
What types of projects is it best suited for?
They excel at projects requiring aggregate placement in hard-to-reach areas such as backyard landscaping, narrow driveways, behind retaining walls, or areas with limited access. They’re ideal for spreading base materials for patios, pathways, drainage systems, French drains, and decorative rock installations.
How much material can a stone slinger truck deliver and spread?
A truck can carry 16 cubic yards of material per load, and can spread materials at rates of up to 50 cubic yards per hour, greatly reducing project completion times compared to traditional manual methods.
What materials can be delivered?
The truck can handle various aggregates including drain rock, clear crush, road base, sand, pea gravel, mulch, decorative rocks, and other landscaping materials ranging from fine sand to 3-inch minus rock.
How does it compare to traditional delivery methods regarding cost and efficiency?
Compared to manual spreading, stone slinger services typically cut labour costs by 50-75%. Although their hourly rate might exceed that of dump truck delivery, the precise placement negates the need for extra labour to move materials, lowers material waste, and significantly speeds up project completion. This makes it a more economical choice for the majority of applications.
Discover how our stone slinger truck service can streamline your project and save you time and labour!
Our advanced slinger technology ensures materials are placed exactly where you need them, minimizing manual labour and reducing project time.
Boost productivity with fast, accurate material distribution, keeping your project on schedule.
Perfect for projects of all sizes—residential, commercial, construction, landscaping, and more.
