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Bobcat
Snow pusher attachment
 Bobcat’s new snow pusher attachment enables compact
equipment operators to push large volumes of snow; the end wings keep the
snow from spilling over the sides of the attachment. The attachment is
available in 94- or 120-inch widths and is approved for Bobcat skid-steer
loaders, compact track loaders, and Toolcat utility work machines. Features
include a free-floating blade that floats up to 2.3 inches vertically and
tilts 12 degrees with a +/-4.5-degree oscillation, allowing it to follow
ground contour; abrasion-resistant skid shoes; a rubber cutting edge to
protect pavement surfaces; and a rear cutting-edge support for durability.
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Schulte Industries
Snow blowers
 Schulte Industries manufactures a complete line of
snow blowers. The 6200/7400 snow blowers are available in 62- and 74-inch
cutting widths, respectively; offer a 26-inch cutting height; and are
available in skid-steer and rear-mount models. The 8400 and 9600 models come
in 84- and 96-inch cutting widths; and feature a heavily reinforced auger
for breaking up hard-packed ice and snow. The 9600 is also available in a
front-mount design, features a frame that can be telescoped up to 45
degrees, and can lift the blower head up to 17 inches off the ground. The
1100 model features a 110-inch cutting width to match its 45.5-inch cutting
height; a 38-inch four-paddle fan with an open center and cupped blade
design that concentrates snow in the center of the fan for better blowing.
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Highway Equipment Company
Plow vibration insulator
 Highway Equipment’s dual trip power reversible steel
plow has a patented vibration insulator design that minimizes road
obstruction impact and reduces maintenance. The rubber vibration dampener
compresses when the cutting edge hits an obstruction, the trip edge then
trips partially, and the moldboard absorbs the remainder of the impact. By
minimizing shock, the plow is less susceptible to cracking or damage,
greatly reducing trip edge and moldboard replacement. Maintenance is made
easier by a special trip edge spring design that allows each trip spring to
be changed individually without completely disassembling the trip edge
mechanism.
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Kennametal
Blade savers
 Kennametal says their I.C.E. Blade-Savers reinforce
the high-wear areas of a plow blade, balance the wear across the entire
length of the blade moldboard, and extend the overall wear life of the
blade. The blade savers mount over standard blades using the same bolt holes
and can be positioned at high-wear areas of moldboard. They incorporate
Kennametal’s Isolated Carbide Edge tungsten carbide insert technology to
increase wear life while resisting breakage. The blade savers are available
in a variety of sizes and bolt patterns to fit most popular plow and blade
styles.
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Sweepster
Truck-mounted snow sweeper
 Sweepster’s truck-mounted sweepers can be mounted to
a wide range of trucks from 1-ton pickups to Class 6 highway trucks. The
front-mounted sweepers are 32 inches in diameter and available in widths
from 6 to 12 feet, and mount to existing plow mountings on the trucks. The
sweepers are driven by the truck’s hydraulic system or an optional engine
drive hydraulic system mounted in the bed of the truck.
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EMAS Equipment
Drop spreader
The Gal-V Drop Spreader from EMAS Equipment is
hot-dip galvanized and self loading. The built-in safety disc agitator
doesn’t allow material to clog the hopper; the safety filter grate keeps
larger objects from entering the chamber.
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C.U.E.
Urethane blades/spinners
The Dura-Trax line of plow blades and salt/sand
spinners from C.U.E. were engineered to provide superior performance, along
with dependable, long service life. The blades are available in sizes
ranging from 6 to 12 inches in height by 1 or 1.5 inches in thickness by up
to 144 inches in length. Spinners come in a wide range of sizes and designs,
including 9, 13, 18, 20, and 24 inches.
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The Boss Snowplow
Snowplow sight system
The Boss Snowplow Sight System allows operators to
align and attach their blade from the cab. Simply use the system to line up
the truck and plow, and then drive right into it. The system is now standard
on all Boss snowplows for the 2006 season.
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Avalanche Industries/Ledex
Dump box salt/sand spreader
The Avalanche Dump Box Salt/Sand Spreader connects
to your dump body in about 15 minutes. It slides through an opening in the
tailgate of a truck and locks in with a pin. The spinner deflector shields,
drive shaft covers, and fasteners are made of stainless steel. Service
points are located at the rear of the unit, at arm’s reach, making
maintenance easy.
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EMAS Equipment
Snow pusher
The EMAS ProPusher MD V-Plow has multi-position
wings to divert, scoop, and push through snow, even in confined areas. The
pusher has a blade curvature that greatly reduces resistance to the carrier,
built in floatation, and a full trip edge to ensure safe operation. An
electro-hydraulic kit is included.
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Blizzard
Extendable plow moldboard
 Blizzard says their snowplow is the only one that
can hydraulically extend its moldboard with from 8 to 10 feet or from 8
feet, 6 inches to 11 feet, 3 inches at the flick of a switch. The leading
wing angles forward to direct snow into the moldboard and eliminate
spill-off. Both extended wings can be moved into the scoop position and
fully angled right or left in this position.
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Meyer Products
Super-V snowplow
 Meyer Products says their Super-V snowplow has the
most aggressive attack angle, is the tallest (30 inches) V-plow in the
industry, and delivers an exceptional snow-rolling performance. Available in
8.5- and 9.5-foot lengths, the V-plow’s bottom-trip design holds most of its
load if an obstruction trips the plow, reducing the number of passes
required to finish a job. The bottom-trip design also allows the plow to
trip regardless of how the wings are configured. The Super-V has
double-acting cylinders that hold the plow wings in place, even when it’s
engaging the ground and moving backward. The hand controller offers a
single-button control to position the blade in scoop or V, and a single
button for straight blade control. A three-year warranty covers all Meyer
snowplows purchased after August 1, 2006.
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Degelman Industries
Blade-mounting systems
Degelman’s 3500 Series blades have new mounting
systems that attach in seconds to skid steers or front-end loaders.
Available in widths of 8, 9, or 10 feet, the blades feature a ripple-formed
moldboard to keep material from sticking, adjustable skid shoes, a steel
cutting edge, large-capacity hydraulic cylinders, and large-diameter
greasable cylinder pins with hardened 1-inch spring steel cylinder lug
bushings.
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The Boss Snowplow
Tailgate spreader
 The new TGS 600 Tailgate Spreader from The Boss
Snowplow offers a 400-pound capacity and low-profile design. The spreader
fits Class 3 and 4 receiver hitches, and mounts/dismounts easily. Other
features include an adjustable feed gate, adjustable material deflector,
12-inch ply spinner, internal auger with chain link agitator, enclosed
12-volt high-torque motor, and a variable speed control with blast feature
and overload protection.
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Pro-Tech
Trip-edge snowpusher
Pro-Tech says their IST Sno Pusher was created using
urethane-based technology that ushers in a new generation of steel trip
edges that do not require springs or hinges. The design incorporates
extended wear shoes for a balanced, even push along with a modified angle in
the moldboard. These features, combined with the urethane tripping
mechanism, provides a loaded torque on the steel edge that ensures effective
ice scraping ability and safe, consistent tripping.
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SnowEx/TrynEx International
Polyethylene V-box spreader
The V-Maxx 8500 bulk spreader from SnowEx, a
division of TrynEx International, is the company’s first
2-cubic-yard-capacity V-box spreader to featue a hopper entirely made of
heavy-duty polyethylene. Designed for use with pickups (8-foot beds or
larger), flat-bed trucks, and dump-bed trucks, the spreader features a
patented multi-angle hopper combined with an inverted-V salt/sand baffle and
attached vibrator that allows for continuous material flow. The cab-mounted
spinner/auger controller allows for independent spinner speed and adjustable
ratio between the spinner and auger. Spread width is variable from 5 to 40
feet.
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Fair Mfg.
Single-stage snow blower
 The Snocrete 842SI from Fair Mfg. is a single-stage
design snow blower consisting of twin fan impellers with ice chopper bars.
The fully self-contained machine is available with either a JD 125- or JD
170-horsepower diesel engine. The twin fan design allows for large
capacities of 1300 to 1800 tons per hour. The unit mounts to a large variety
of loader backhoes and wheel loaders.
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Henke
Tubular snowplow
Henke says their newest heavy-duty snowplow, the
Tube Table Snowplow, is designed for rugged applications. The plow features
a 5- by 5- by 0.375-inch tubular reversing table; a six-spring tripping
mechanism that allows the moldboard to pass over roadway obstacles and
automatically reset to the plowing position; and a shock-absorbing rubber
block that limits trip travel.
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R.P.M. Tech
Telescopic chute
 RPM Tech’s new model RPM36R is equipped with a
325-horsepower engine, giving it 3,000 tons per hour snow removal capacity.
Other features include a telescopic chute, steering vanes, control box,
36-inch ribbons, 40-inch turbine, and a quick-attach system for easy
installation on different wheel loaders. The unit weighs 9,500 pounds.
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Holder of North America
Variable plow
 Holder’s variable plow allows operators to go from
an inward V-plow, to an adjustable angle plow, to an outward V-plow, without
having to change plows. The variable plow can be adjusted on the spot,
allowing the operator to quickly adapt to various situations and terrains.
Their sander and dump-body combination allows operators to carry up to 1.5
cubic yards of material, so less time is spent reloading. The sander PTO is
ground-speed related to control the amount of material spread and provide
optimum power ratio to the attachment regardless of how fast the tractor is
traveling. Holder says when the plow is attached to its C4.74 articulated
tractor (shown) with hydraulic arm and patented hydraulic accumulator,
together they provide a combination of strength and flexibility for quality
cleaning and a comfortable ride.
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Fisher
V-Plow
 Fisher’s Xtreme V-Plow is available in 7.5-, 8.5-,
and 9.5-foot sizes in powder coated or stainless steel. All-new hydraulics
produces a 50% increase in operating speed. Double-acting cylinders for
back-dragging are standard. Fisher’s new Intensifire plow lights provide
halogen illumination for plowing.
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Snowman Snowplow
Heavy-duty pull plows
Snowman Snowplow’s 70+SC and 80+SC models feature a
12-gauge rolled-steel moldboard, are 7 or 8 foot in length, and 23-inches
high. The SC models are equipped with patented spring trip to protect the
plow and vehicle, and high lift to reach over drifts. The plows are operated
with hydraulic down pressure, and box wings, jack stand, and cab controller
are standard with each unit.
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Camoplast
Snow-clearing vehicle
 Camoplast’s SW 48 HY snow-clearing vehicle has a
turning radius of 0 meters for maneuverability and features an adjustable
steering wheel, rubber-mounted cabs, easily accessible controls and
instruments, in addition to great visibility. Attachments include a 48-inch
V-plow, 58- and 70-inch straight plow, front-mounted sweeper,
computer-controlled salt/sand spreader, and two-stage twin auger hydrostatic
snow blower.
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Laserline Mfg.
Guidance laser
 Laserline’s new GL3000C Wing Plow Guidance Laser
uses an ultra-high-visibility laser to establish wing plow trailing edge
location. The ultra-bright green laser spot impacts on the road/snow surface
ahead of the truck and shows the driver where the wing plow trailing edge
will be, making it possible to avoid costly property and plow damage and
reduce downtime.
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Sno-Way International
Trip-edge snowplow
 The 29T Trip Edge Series snowplow from Sno-Way
International is 29-inches tall with a 10-inch base trip clearance, four
high-load compression springs, the Shock Killer System, and a
stainless-steel base. The plow is available in three widths and with steel,
polycarbonate, or stainless-steel blade skins.
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Meyer Products
Trip-edge moldboard
Meyer Products has extended its line of
contractor-grade Aggressor moldboards with a trip-edge version of its
moldboard. The Meyer Diamond Edge has the same basic design as the
Aggressor, with a high profile and 75% attack angle, but is a bottom-trip
plow. The EZ-Mount Xpress mounting system doesn’t require pins, holes,
twisting, or turning, and attaches/detaches in less than 15 seconds.
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Degelman Industries
Box blade
Degelman Industries recently added the Strongbox to
its line of dozer products. The box-type blade mounts on tractors,
skid-steer loaders, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders and front-end loaders.
With a replaceable rubber cutting edge and gusseted side plates, the unit is
designed for high-volume snow removal.
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Western Products
Steel/poly V-plow
The new MVP Plus snowplow from Western is available
in 7.5-, 8.5-, and 9.5-foot sizes in steel or poly. The company says its
all-new hydraulics produce industry-best operating speeds. The Nighthawk
plow lights provide halogen illumination. Standard features include trip
edge and double-acting cylinders.
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Meyer Products
Snowplow light system
Meyer Products’ new version of its Nite Saber light
system, the Nite Saber II, provides bright light for safe, easy, and
productive snowplowing. The system features a four-headlamp system with
separate bulbs for both high and low beams; a complex reflector design,
Clear Optics, which allows more light energy from the headlight bulb to be
used to light the road; a high-output harnessing system that ensures that
maximum electrical energy is transmitted to the headlight system; and
compatibility with the Nite Saber I. The system also has a wrap-around turn
signal design that is easy for the operator and other motorists to see.
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FFC Attachments
Hydraulic snow blower
 The FFC Snow Blower is a two-stage hydraulic blower
that throws snow up to 45 feet. The unit has an electro/hydraulic poly-lined
chute and deflector with a high-volume 25- or 36-inch shroud opening. Other
features include adjustable skid shoes; replaceable wear-resistant Pacal
steel-tapered wear edge; and excellent visibility. The unit attaches quickly
to most skid-steer loader brands.
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SnowEx/TrynEx International
Bulk spreader
 The new Vee Pro 3000 bulk spreader from SnowEx, a
division of TrynEx International, was designed with a
polyethylene-constructed hopper to eliminate corrosion. The spreader, which
fits intermediate/import trucks and heavy-duty utility vehicles, has an
inverted V-style hopper that can carry a 0.5-cubic yard capacity of salt or
sand/salt mixture. The 285-pound unit features the new Quick-Release pin,
which allows it to be easily loaded or unloaded without any special
equipment. Other features include a separate spinner/auger controller
powered by independent 12-volt DC motors, and a variable speed controller
that mounts in the cab of the truck.
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The Boss Snowplow
Lightweight plow
The Boss Snowplow’s new 7-foot, 6-inch Sport-Duty
Snowplow for half-ton full-sized trucks and SUVs weighs only 481 pounds. The
plow hitches and unhitches easily with the RT3 Hitch System and comes
standard with the SmartLight package, SmartTouch 2 Control, High-Performance
hydraulic package, and a two-year warranty.
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Henderson Manufacturing
First response snow removal
 Henderson’s First Response System distributes
granular material, pre-wet granular material, and anti-icing liquid from one
unit. The unit can respond to any road condition without having to return to
load special products. Distribution of materials is controlled from the
truck cab. A completely enclosed cabinet protects all pumps, valves, flow
meters, auger drive system, and related components from corrosion. The
special dump-over feature allows quick emptying of the hopper without going
through the spinners for faster clean out at the end of the season.
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Snow-Wheel System
Wheels for snow plows
 Snow-Wheel System’s heavy-duty wheels work for all
types of snow removal equipment. The system was designed to replace the
conventional shoe, eliminating the cost of frequent replacement, and extends
the life of cutting edges four or five times. It can be adapted to any
V-type or one-way plow. The system can also be mounted to blowers on loaders
and trucks, carrying the weight of the blower traveling between drifts.
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Wojanis Hydraulic Supply
Plow balance system
Wojanis Hydraulic Supply’s new Plow Balance System
is designed to reduce the wear of the cutting edge on snowplows by
controlling the amount of weight that the plow bears upon the road surface.
The operator engages the system by a switch in the cab. When the full weight
of the plow is needed to remove hard-packed snow or ice, the system is
simply turned off. The company says other advantages operators have seen in
using the system include increased fuel mileage, more horsepower available
for other things, less engine overheating, reduction of scraping noise and
vibration in the cab, reduced road damage, reduced impact to truck and
operator, improved steering, and less wear and tear on brake shoes and
wheels.
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Hiniker
Double-acting V-plows
Hiniker’s new 1852 and 1952 DA-Series V-Plows use
double-acting cylinders to provide full moldboard control in all positions.
The plow provides variable cutting widths and mounts easily on full-size,
heavy-duty pickup trucks. Operator control is provided by a compact joystick
controller that can be handheld or Velcro-mounted anywhere in the cab. The
Quick-Hitch system provides quick, convenient hookups.
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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
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