Snow Products

It may not even by fall yet, but it's never too early to start thinking about snow season. We have a list of products that will help you prepare before the white stuff flies.

Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products Compact-Duty Plows
The pitch: Compatible with small skid-steers, compact tractors and small wheel loaders, the CD plows can be used for clearing small parking lots, sidewalks and larger driveways.

  • The Sectional Sno-Plows feature a sectional moldboard design.
  • Each 24-inch-wide section is equipped with its own spring-loaded trip edge and polyurethane cutting edge.
  • Each section can move up and down independently, enabling the plow to remove snow in dips and depressions.

For more information: www.sectionalplow.com


Stainless Steel Tailgate Spreader
The pitch: The spreader is designed to spread deicing materials while meeting the demands for efficiency and dependability all winter long. 

  • Available with a 6- or 9-inch auger.
  • The tailgate spreader also features a full opening bottom trough hinged on the body side for easy accessibility and clean out.
  • The direct drive design minimizes maintenance and allows independent control of the auger and spinner.

For more information: www.crysteel.com


Pro-Tech Sno Broom Attachments
The pitch: As a complement to its line of Sno Pusher containment plows, Pro-Tech introduces five new Sno Broom attachments for skid-steers and compact tractors.

  • Skid steer models are available with 60-, 72- and 84-inch broom widths and come with a universal coupler for attaching to equipment with various hydraulic flow ratings.
  • The PTO-driven tractor model is 84 inches wide and is designed for machines with at least 30 hp.
  • Other standard features include storage stands, high-density poly bristles and a 155-degree brush hood.

For more information: www.protechcorp.com


DriftBuster Snowthrowers
The pitch: PTO-driven DriftBuster snowthrowers for Grasshopper’s full line of True ZeroTurn mowers deliver no-clog performance.

  • A discharge spout controlled from the operator’s seat rotates a full 180 degrees to deliver snow up to 30 feet away.
  • Available in 48- and 60-inch models.
  • An optional steering lever-mounted joystick control allows effortless lifting of the auger and rotation of the chute from inside.

For more information: www.throwmoresnow.com


Sno-Pro Front End Loader Plow Blades
The pitch: Curtis Industries has introduced a line of Sno-Pro front end loader plow blades, which offer advantages over bucket plowing.

  • These blades feature a 30-degree hydraulic angle and four heavy duty trip springs.
  • Sno-Pro front end loader blades are made with heavy-duty 11 gauge powder coated steel, and an extended 4-foot push frame for added durability.
  • Blades are available in 5-8-foot models and are recommended for tractors and skid-steers up to 47 hp with quick-attach front mounting adapters.

For more information: www.curtisindustries.net


Go iLawn Snow Proposal Builder
The pitch: The Snow Proposal Builder provides a single estimating source for contractors to go from property measurements to proposal in one online application.

  • Within minutes Go iLawn users can assign weather events, equipment, production rates, materials, site photos and more to sidewalk and parking lot measurements.
  • Users can export proposal data to an Excel spreadsheet or PDF completing the proposal for customer approval.
  • Additionally, users have the ability to include terms and conditions, service descriptions, contract start and end dates, a signature acceptance page and a company logo.

For more information: www.goilawn.com/pb


KIOTI Snowblowers Attachment Line
The pitch: KIOTI Tractor has expanded its popular implement and attachment lines with three front mount snowblower models.

  • The new implements are designed to fit KIOTI’s entire CK line of compact tractors ranging from 20 to 35 hp, as well as their DKSE models in the 40- to 50- hp range. 
  • All of the new front mount snowblowers are powered off the tractor’s mid-mount PTO and are secured to a special sub-frame that includes a quick attachment system.
  • Adjustable lateral skid shoes are standard on the KS66-220FM and KS72-220FM, while offered as an option on the smaller KS54-180FM model.

For more information: www.KIOTI.com


Hiniker V-plows
The pitch:  The new VF series flare-wing trip-edge V-plows from Hiniker feature deep-curl flared wings, providing the capacity to cast deep snow far and high.

  • Double-acting hydraulic cylinders provide positive hydraulic control of moldboard positioning, whether plowing forward or backdragging. 
  • Also available in a conventional level-top configuration, the new VF series is available in 8.5- and 9.5-foot widths. 
  • The pinch-free pivot point is located 9 inches above ground level, for improved protection from higher obstacles such as curbs and parking barriers. 

For more information: www.hiniker.com


EDGE Snow Blower Attachments
The pitch: The new EDGE Snow Blower attachments by CEAttachments have been redesigned with improved features for advanced performance and serviceability. 

  • Features a hydraulic motor and cylinder for controlling the chute rotation and deflector angle.
  • A hydraulic motor delivers increased torque in the 280-degree chute rotating function, while a hydraulic cylinder provides durable and proficient control when angling the deflector.
  • Other new features include the auger paddle design which has been modified for more efficient transfer of snow to the fan, and a bolt-on fan cover has been added for easy serviceability.

For more information: www.ceattachments.com


V-Maxx 8550 High Output Spreader
The pitch: The new SnowEx unit is built for snow and ice professionals looking to spread high volumes of sand in one pass, rather than making multiple passes to achieve a heavy application.

  • Offering a 2-cubic-yard hopper capacity, the V-Maxx 8550 features a new transmission with a gear ratio of 40:1.
  • This allows the unit to spread 295-680 pounds of material per minute (3.6 to 8.3 cubic feet per minute).
  • The separate spinner and auger speed settings maximize efficiency and can be used to adjust the spread width from 6-40 feet.

For more information: www.trynexfactory.com

 

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