These machines and attachments are an important part
 of any winter maintenance arsenal, large or small.

FFC Attachments/Sweepster
Heavy-duty blade

The heavy-duty 1500 Series Snow Blade from FFC Attachments comes in six sizes ranging from 84- to 144-inches wide for loaders with operating weights to 20,000 pounds. The 32-inch-high blade is constructed of reinforced 10-gauge steel and features a replaceable bolt-on wear edge to extend blade life.

Other features include hydraulic angling — 35 degrees left or right — and a spring-loaded trip mechanism that reduces stress on the blade. An optional rubber edge is available.

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Bobcat
Snowblower/snowblade attachments

Bobcat has two winter-related attachments for their skid-steer loader to help get into tight quarters. The snowblower features a direct-drive hydraulic motor for the fan and auger, eliminating high-wear items such as gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and shear pins. With a rotating chute and deflector, you can point the snow in any direction.

The snowblade quickly removes light or moderate snow. With the optional end-wing kit for the 7- and 8-foot models, the snowblade becomes a high-production snow pusher ideal for larger areas.

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Schulte
Front-mount design snowblower

Schulte’s 9600F snowblower provides 96 inches of cutting width in a front-mount frame design that allows the blower head to be lifted up to 17 inches off the ground. The frame can be telescoped up to 45 inches to accommodate tractors of different lengths. The reinforced auger, matched with a high-efficiency fan, feeds snow to the fan and ensures that chunks of ice and hard-packed snow are broken up before being discharged. The 30-inch four-paddle fan with cupped-blade design concentrates snow to the center of the fan for improved snow-throwing distance. The heavy-duty chute rotates 200 degrees.

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Henderson Manufacturing, Inc.
Quick connect/disconnect hitch

A new snowplow hitch from Henderson Manufacturing, the FPH100 Flat Plate Hitch, requires no tools for connecting and disconnecting a snowplow to the truck. One person can complete a connection in just minutes. The unit incorporates two outboard attachment points along with the 20-inch primary connection while additional centering mechanisms simplify truck alignment. A clamping/jack cylinder engages the plow to the truck-mounted flat plate where the final connection is secured by a 0.625-inch latch pin. All components remain with the plow portion of the hitch, only the flat plate and C.U.P. 100 connect/disconnect remain with the truck.

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Hiniker Company
Extreme-duty snowplows

Hiniker’s new line of extreme-duty snowplows for four-wheel-drive pick-up trucks uses a split trip-edge with a 9-inch-high pivot point to provide protection from higher obstacles such as curbs and parking barriers. A high-density polyethylene moldboard is used to reduce friction and provide a corrosion-free plowing surface. The moldboard is supported by an exceptionally strong, horizontally trussed frame. Ten laser-cut ribs give vertical strength to the 30-inch-tall moldboard assembly.

Two versions are available — the conventional power-angling 7000 series and the patented 8000 series C-Plow (above). The C-Plow design uses a hydraulically actuated fold mechanism to fold the upper two-thirds of the moldboard over 180 degrees, creating a rear-facing backdrag plow. The top of the moldboard then becomes the ground contact point. A compact, handheld, joystick controller provides convenient control of all plow functions.

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Snowman Snowplow, Inc.
Spreader-compatible pull plow

Snowman Snowplow’s RS spreader-compatible pull plow is rugged and versatile because of the twin cylinders and heavy steel construction. The plow is designed for commercial use with full-size, 0.75- and 1-ton, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The wide-set mounting arms allow enough clearance for the plow to operate behind most V-box and tailgate spreaders. Hydraulic-power down pressure scrapes the surface cleaner, reducing the amount of salt/sand needed for deicing.

Features include a new easy on/off receiver mount; approved receiver hitch; patented spring trip action to protect the vehicle and plow; and standard box wings or optional extension wings for large volume jobs.

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Henderson Manufacturing, Inc.

Henderson Manufacturing added three new snowplows to its SNOWFOE line — a reversible plow, a reversible one-way plow, and a leveling wing. The reversible plow, constructed of 10-gauge, grade 50 steel or 304 stainless-steel moldboard, is a two-trip design with adjustable cutting edge or full moldboard; has heavy-duty flame-cut ribs; and an optional integral shield.

The full-trip, reversible one-way plow, constructed of 10-gauge, grade 50 steel moldboard, has seven rigid flame-cut ribs and continuous welded components. Optional easily adjustable compression springs have five position settings for variable control of the trip force.

The leveling wing, constructed of 10-gauge, grade 50 steel moldboard, has seven heavy-duty flame-cut ribs; fingertip hydraulic operation; a variety of front and rear posts; and leveling capabilities up to 86 inches.

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Winter Equipment Company, Inc.
Blade extender

Winter Equipment’s PlowGuard-Xtendor for light-utility snowplow blades features a dual high-alloy chrome carbide wraparound corner and bottom blade edge. As a result, blade life increases, enabling trucks to spend more time clearing streets than in the garage undergoing blade replacement or repair. PlowGuard-Xtendor can reduce down time by up to 400% and is ideal for pickup trucks with plows.

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Sno-Way International, Inc.
High-profile commercial snowplows

Sno-Way’s new high-profile snowplows for the commercial market are 29- and 32-inches high to allow for higher stacking capabilities with full use of the blade for faster snow removal and placement. All of their blades are now available with stainless-steel moldboards, in addition to steel and polycarbonate moldboards. Using stainless steel means the blade requires less maintenance and is long lasting, tough, and efficient.

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Loegering
New snowblower

The Loegering LSB48 snowblower has an intake width of 48 inches, a throwing distance of up to 30 feet, and weighs 670 pounds. The 14-inch-diameter reversible auger and unique impeller design draws in only as much snow as it can throw and expels obstructions without requiring the operator to exit the loader. The hydraulically-driven chute, auger, impeller, and deflector provide easier adjusting, longer life, and less maintenance. Hydraulic tube lines follow the contour of the machine, preventing wear and damage due to vibration.

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FFC Attachments/Sweepster
Snow push

The snow push from FFC Attachments moves large volumes of snow efficiently and comes in six models with cutting widths ranging from 6 to 14 feet. All six models feature a height of 39.5 inches, a depth of 49.3 inches, and a 1.5- by 10-inch rubber edge. The snow push quickly attaches to all skid-steer, backhoe, utility, and small-wheel loader brands. The patented Pull Back Kit option allows you to draw back snow from buildings, fences, and confined areas.

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Ramrod Equipment/Leon’s Manufacturing Company Inc.
Blower attachment for mini skid steers

Ramrod Equipment, a division of Leon’s Manufacturing Company, has a new snowblower attachment for their mini skid-steer loader.

The blower has a 40-inch-wide cut, two-stage hydraulics, and an adjustable discharge spout for changing the distance and direction of the snow discharge. The attachment is versatile, dependable, and economical.

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R.P.M. Tech, Inc.
Heavy-duty snowblower

R.P.M. Tech’s latest model, the RPM-227, is a two-stage, twin-auger-type, self-contained, heavy-duty snowblower with a 350-horsepower diesel Tier 2 electronic engine. The model weighs only 9,850 pounds, has an easily detachable front and rear section, and an enclosed maintenance cabinet. The unit has a snow-clearing capacity up to 3,000 tons per hour and can be equipped with different options, such as an extendable loading chute and steering vanes.

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Schmidt Engineering & Equipt, Inc.
Loader-mounted snowblower

The Snogo loader-mounted snowblower from Schmidt Engineering & Equipment comes in models to fit loaders from 1.75 to 5 cubic yards in size and from 150 to 425 horsepower.

All designs feature increased tonnage performance and are Tier II compliant. A 425-horsepower chassis-mount unit is also available.

EMAS Equipment
Vertical and horizontal floatation blades

The high-quality Power Angle (above) and Power V-Plows from EMAS are equipped with reflective bulbs at blade ends alerting on coming traffic of their presence. They incorporate a vertical and horizontal floatation pendulum that provides better contact with the ground and allows the plows to be used at higher speeds. Other features include decreased fuel consumption, decreased wear to edges, an encapsulated trip spring to prevent snowpack freezing, individual and reversible trip edges, adjustable skid shoes, and a damping system for a quieter ride. Models vary in width from 10.5 to 13 feet.

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Paul Wever Construction Equipment Co., Inc.
Interchangeable/combinable snow removal equipment

PWCE has developed a Snowbox, V-plow, Wing Plow, and Angle Plow that can be easily interchanged or used in combination. These attachments are made with three-point hitches, allowing for easy hook up to almost any vehicle or tractor. The new, innovative design allows tractors and trucks to be equipped with a Wing Plow in less than two minutes. As the snow gets deeper, the design allows the operator to change the plow from a pickup to a backhoe in just five minutes. The design makes it ideal for individuals and municipalities that don’t have the funds to purchase large snow removal equipment.

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Kwik-Way/K-W Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Skid-steer snow blades

Kwik-Way’s snow blades for skid steers have been tested for hundreds of hours in the snow. There are four blade sizes, all designed to meet the needs of a given tractor. The sub-frame attaches to the tractor mid-mount pads and to the rear hitch assembly. Two-inch double-acting cylinders raise and angle the blade in five manual angle positions to the left or right. Standard equipment includes trip springs, skid shoes, and a replaceable high-carbon cutting edge.

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Loegering
Trip-edge plow for skid steers

Loegering’s trip-edge plow for skid steers features a reinforced diagonal cross bracing for a stronger blade, along with fast and reliable hydraulics. Moldboards, available in 8- and 9-foot widths, are built in one continuous piece so the blade skin will not separate from the ribs. A trip-edge mechanism allows the cutting edge to trip when it encounters ice or manhole covers, while holding the moldboard rigid — only the cutting edge trips while the snow load remains in tact. Cast-iron blade shoes are tucked up and under the base angle to prevent wear and damage while plowing. Adjustable trip springs allow the operator to adjust the tension to accommodate the job at hand.

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Loftness/US Attachments
Heavy-duty blower

Two new 200-horsepower Loftness snowblowers are made for heavy-duty snow removal with 8- and 9-foot double augers. Features include heavier 0.3125-inch end plates with gussets and braces, and a uni-body design that gives added strength. The heart of the design is the 200 HP Prairie Gearbox.

Also available is their I Series, 9-foot, 1,000-rpm industrial model. Other features include a hardened-steel cutting edge; adjustable skid shoes; 12-inch-deep, 36-inch-diameter fan housing; 14-inch-diameter heavy-duty spout; and adjustable deflector.

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Holder of North America
Heavy-duty snow removal

Holder’s C9.78 tractor is engineered to maximize engine output to provide more power to get the job done quickly — blowing snow with the optional truck chute, cutting through heavy snow with the angled plow, sanding, deicing, or sweeping light snowfalls. The tractor’s patented articulation/oscillation technology allows for easy negotiation around tight corners, working around parked cars, and mounting curbs effortlessly. The heated cab is mounted on a sound- and vibration-insulated platform, reducing wear on the tractor and its operator and providing 360-degree viewing, abundant safety features, and ergonomic controls.

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FFC Attachments/Sweepster

FFC Attachments’ High-Flow SnowBlower line converts high-flow skid-steer loaders into high-performance snow removal machines capable of throwing snow as far as 45 feet. The new line comes in five models with cutting widths ranging from 72 to 96 inches. Other features include hydraulic, direct-drive chute rotation that increases productivity while eliminating cables and chains; a two-stage hydraulic blower; and dual auger motors for increased torque.

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Flink Snowplows & Spreaders
Power angle snowplow

The 10PA38 FSP power angle snowplow from Flink is 10-feet long, 38-inches high, and has a built-in deflector shield. The moldboard is made of 10-gauge material; the cutting edge measures 0.625 by 8 by 120 inches. The trip-spring assembly allows the moldboard to trip forward, pass over an obstruction, and instantly return to the plowing position. A quick-link swivel bar enables the plow to follow the contour of the road surface.

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Schmidt Engineering & Equipment, Inc.
Trip-edge blades

The Wausau trip-edge snowplows from Schmidt Engineering & Equipment are available in either a polymer or steel moldboard version and can be equipped with a complete variety of hitches. The Home Safe version comes in widths from 10 to 14 feet and in moldboard heights from 36 to 56 inches. The Hot Wing version offers a 72-inch discharge height.

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C.U.E., Inc.
Urethane blades

The unique physical properties of C.U.E.’s Dura-Trax urethane snowplow blades make them flexible, allowing the blades to absorb impacts with raised road obstacles to reduce the shock to drivers and equipment. These urethane blades are abrasion and wear resistant for longer operational life and produce less friction than rubber blades, allowing higher plowing speeds.

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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
June 2004

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