Most handheld spreaders only hold enough salt to de-ice a short walk and a front stoop; walk-behind spreaders can hold about 65 to 130 pounds of ice; and towable spreaders often hold up to 185 pounds of salt. Most spreaders have a range between 6 feet for walk-behind models, to as far as 30 feet for larger towable spreaders. If you need to salt sidewalks and driveways that border grass and landscaped areas, look for adjustable spreaders with baffles so you can narrow your spread and avoid overspray.