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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Buyer’s Guide and Comparisons Information: Equipment Comparisons by Category 08 11 16 18 19 20

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Groomers LITE NEW! Smallest machines able to pull 1,000 lbs.

Mid-sized Trail 150-230 HP Large Trail Over 200 HP Mid-sized Alpine Up to 400 HP Large Alpine Over 400 HP Winch Includes winch apparatus over 500 HP

Trail Drags Small 4-6’ wide by 8-12’ length Mid-sized 7-10’wide by 16-22’ length Large Foldouts included minimum 12-15’ width by 20+’ length

Tractors

Manufacturers’ choice based on grooming snow

Snowmaking Equipment 34 35 36 37

Small Fan Guns Smallest gun by manufacturer Large Fan Guns Largest gun by manufacturer Economy Lances/Towers Most economical by manufacturer Workhorse Lances/Towers Largest snow producers by manufacturer

Track Conversion Systems 46 47 48 49

Tractors Fits 2015 John Deere 6150R UTVs Mid-sized Trucks Fits Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Ford Ranger, Chevy Blazer Full-sized Trucks Fits Chevy Suburban, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Dodge Ram 1500

Tracksetters 50 51 52 53

Small Frame width 3’ to 4’ Mid-sized Frame width 5’ to 6’

Utility Sleds Trail Manufacturers choice Mountain Manufacturers choice

Brushing Equipment 55 55

Rotary Brush Cutters NEW! 3-pt rear mount boom cuts up to 4” dia.

Flail Mowers NEW! 3-pt rear mount boom cuts up to 4” dia.

Suppliers Directory 61 61 61 62 62 66 66

Associations Dealers Education / Training Environment Equipment Manufacturers Services Technology

Featured Articles 02 12 22 38 42 56

Lif-Tech Providing a real lift Zach Mayo Rising to the challenge Anders Forsell A gold medal performance in grooming SnowMax Need more snow?

Sprung Instant Structures Weathering any conditions Fatzer Wire Rope The benefits of Swiss craftsmanship

Providing a Real Lift The Lif-Track lift has helped to establish Lif-Tech Equipment as a major player in the snow grooming industry when it comes to vehicle maintenance.

By Jim Timlick

A mechanic replaces a snow groomer tire at the British Columbia’s Revelstoke Mountain Resort, assisted by an overhead crane lifting the track to a very comfortable and ergonomic working height.

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A Lif-Track lift system is part of a well-planned new service shop at the Welch Village ski and snowboarding resort in Welch, Minnesota.

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ervicing snowcats and other large grooming machines can be a frustrating, costly and time-consuming process for ski area operators. A New York-based company is providing those folks a lift, both figuratively and literally, while removing much of the muss and fuss from the repair and maintenance process.

Lif-Tech Equipment introduced the Lif-Track lift in 1995, a first of its kind system designed specifically for servicing snowcats and other big snow grooming machines. The company has sold and installed more than a hundred Lif-Track systems since its introduction, and according to Lif-Tech product manager and co-founder Gary Pavlick, the reason why is simple: it makes the often challenging task of servicing big, bulky snow groomers much, much easier.

“Think of how nasty it is to get under one of these machines. There’s no room to work, you can’t see, there’s snow dripping all over you. There’s a get in, get out mentality when you have to do maintenance,” Pavlick says.

“Now (with Lif-Track) you have access, you have room to work and you can see (what you’re doing). Being able to see is the key to productivity and finding problems before they become really bad.”

According to Pavlick, there is nothing else like it on the market. What really sets Lif-Track apart from other lifts, he says, is its versatility. A moveable platform with a textured rubber-belting surface can be adjusted to accommodate not only mas-

sive snow grooming vehicles but also everything from backhoes and front-end loaders to pickup trucks and ATVs. The system’s direct drive hydraulics can hold loads of up to 30,000 pounds in the standard model and up to 40,000 pounds in the BAM model and is designed to lift PistenBully, Prinoth and Tucker snow grooming vehicles.

Pavlick says that means that instead of having to buy multiple lifts for its fleet of vehicles, a ski area needs only one to accommodate its various needs.

“The No. 1 thing is that it works for all their vehicles because we have a moveable platform that adjusts. Pretty much all the vehicles that a ski area has you can do on this lift,” he says. “That (versatility) is really the key to making it a saleable product. Whether you’ve got a transit bus or a school bus, an ATV or pickup, we can lift them all because of the moveable platform.”

One of the accessories included with the system are jack stands that can be placed underneath the chassis of a snowcat, which can then be lowered on the lift This allows a mechanic to do track work on the machine without having to untrack it.

Pavlick says the Lif-Track can be installed in pretty much any kind of building. The only requirement is that it must have at least a 14- or 15-foot high ceiling to accommodate the system.

Lif-Track technicians take care of the installation, which usually requires just one day to complete.

“ The No. 1 thing is that it works for all their vehicles because we have a moveable platform that adjusts.

Pretty much all the vehicles that a ski area has you can do on this lift.”

Cost Savings Lif-Track’s price point makes it an attractive option for smaller and medium-sized ski areas. The system typically costs between $40,000 and $42,000 to install, which might explain why about half of the lifts’ sales to date have been to smaller and mediumsized operations.

“That’s the whole idea behind it. Our target was not … Vail and Aspen. Our target was to be able to sell to places like Labrador Mountain and Greek Peak, the small to medium-sized ski areas,” Pavlick says. “In order to do that it had to have a very affordable cost and it also had to have a lot of utility.

It had to be able to take care of all their different vehicles.”

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“ Our target was to be able to sell to places like Labrador Mountain and Greek Peak, the small to medium-sized ski areas... it had to have a very affordable cost and it also had to have a lot of utility.”

The system’s versatility can mean substantial costs savings and increased productivity for most ski areas, according to Pavlick. He maintains that Lif-Track can save an operation at least 500 man-hours per year and dramatically extend the life of its fleet of service vehicles.

It can also drastically lower the cost of parts because mechanics can do more frequent inspections and diagnose problems early enough that they can repair, rather than replace, problem parts, Pavlick adds. The system itself is virtually maintenance-free.

An avid ski enthusiast growing up in southern New York state, Pavlick had been toying with the idea of producing a lift designed specifically for snowcats ever since he and his brother founded Lif-Track in 1991. It was already producing lifts for tracks, buses and trains when he was approached by Bruce Wilson at New York’s Labrador Mountain ski resort who asked him about the idea of a lift for snowcats.

“He said ‘Can you help me?’ I said I know exactly what you’re talking about because I had already kind of had it framed out in my head and I (knew) exactly what (he was) talking about in terms of a snowcat,” he recalls.

“It presented two problems. One, they’re much, much wider than any typical vehicle on the road, by six or seven feet. Second, they present a very concentrated load on the platforms themselves. You’ve got all these tracks and tires, one tire right After the next.

They’re taking all of that load of the machine and applying that on the track.”

The Lif-Track system is relatively simple in its design. Direct-drive hydraulic cylinders, one in each of four columns, do the heavy lifting while a mechanical locking system locks the ladders in each column to ensure safety.

At this shop at Indiana’s Perfect North Slopes resort, jack stands are used to position a snowcat so its tracks can be spun while it’s in the Lif-Track lift.

It’s operated by push-button controls and there are no lift chains.

While Pavlick felt there was a need for something like the Lif-Track system, he admits he wasn’t initially sure how successful it might be. It took many months of travelling to trade shows across North America and countless demonstrations to convince groomers of the merit of the product.

“From the trade show we tried to get people into the shops to see it. That

definitely helped us get the thing off the ground,” says Pavlick, whose company also does extensive consultation work with several ski hill operations. “We had to really work at it.” ❃

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WELCOME TO THE

2015-2016

BUYER’S GUIDE T

his Buyer’s Guide has been compiled to provide a sneak peak at snow grooming and snow making equipment for the 2015/2016 season.

Snow Grooming Magazine and the manufacturers in the snow grooming industry throughout North America have made a team effort to bring you the specifications inside this issue.

On behalf of Snow Grooming Magazine’s readership, and our team, we want to thank all the manufacturers who participated in providing the specifications brought to you in the pages of this May issue. Although not all those invited were able to participate, we have listed all the manufacturers invited to take part in our second edition of Snow Grooming Buyer’s Guide.

Equipment Comparisons Invitation List Tractor Manufacturers

Trail Drags

Fendt

Arrowhead (Walker Equipment)

New Holland

Dubie Groomers (Dubie Welding)

John Deere

Sno-Boss (Olson Mfg. Inc.) Mogul Master (The Shop Industrial)

Groomer Manufacturers

Trail Setter (Snow Track LLC)

PistenBully

Maxey Groomer (Maxey Mfg.)

Prinoth

MTN Trail Groomers (Mountain Equipment)

Tucker Sno-Cat

Sno-Plane (Sno-Plane Groomers, Inc.)

All-Track Inc.

Gilbert Groomers (Gilbert Tech)

LiteTrax

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Track Conversion Systems Manufacturers Mattracks

Specifications directly from the manufacturers.

All the specifications inside this issue are directly chosen by the manufacturer for you. Each of the companies that are featured have made these choices based on the criteria as set out in the top left corner of each comparison page.

Soucy International Inc. Gilbert International Camoplast American Track Truck Kimpex

Snowmaking Equipment Manufacturers TechnoAlpin

HKD Snowmakers DemacLenko

Some manufacturers are missing! We have made every effort to contact the major manufacturers of grooming and snowmaking equipment so that there is equal opportunity inside Snow Grooming Magazine.

Not all were able to participate but please call them directly to get their specifications. It’s important you have all the right information before making your buying decisions.

Ratnik Industries MND America

Tracksetter Manufacturers Snowgroomers.net (Snow Groomers) Tidd Tech (Tidd Tech Ltd.) Ginzu Groomer (Yellowstone Track Systems)

Brushing Equipment

Arctic Cat

Tiger

Polaris

Diamond Mowers

Ski-Doo Yamaha

Manufacturers have many more makes and models.

The manufacturers have many models and choices within their product lines. It is very important that any potential buyer contact the company directly to discuss your specific needs according to your organization’s size, region, weather patterns and budgets.

The equipment inside this issue is ready to order.

All of the equipment featured here is available to order. Some manufacturers can deliver now and some will provide delivery in Fall 2015. Please contact the manufacturer for dates of availability.

Snow Machine Inc.

Utility Snowmobile Manufacturers

Some information you should know before checking out the Specs!

U.S. Mower

Those who participated by providing specifications

Not all Specifications are equal. Even though a side-by-side comparison can be valuable, we suggest you discuss your needs directly with each manufacturer of the equipment you are researching.

No decision should be made on specifications alone.

We want NEED your feedback! What do you think?

Did the first issue of 2015/2016 Snow Grooming Buyer’s Guide change the way you buy or influence your decisions? Did you feel there was enough information or maybe not enough? We are ready to get your feedback by online survey! The survey will be available online until June 30, 2015. The results will be sent to the manufacturers and used as a guiding tool for the future Snow Grooming Magazine Buyer’s Guides.

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LITE Groomers Manufacturers chose an on-snow vehicle with two or more tracks, must be their smallest machine available with cab for 2 people or more and able to pull minimum 1,000 lbs.

Company Information

Manufacturer

All-Track Inc.

LiteTrax, dba

Website

www.all-track.ca

www.LiteTrax.com

AT-20HC Trail Groomer

1100 d2

Make

Yanmar

Kubota

Type

Direct Injected Turbo Diesel

Turbo, Direct Injection

Model

4TNV98T

V1505

Number of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

3.3 L

1,498 cc

Horsepower

83.5 hp / 62.3 kW

44 hp / 33 kW

Maximum Torque

315 Nm @ 1,800 rpm

118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

n/a

1.5 Gal./hr / 6 L/hr

Fuel Tank capacity

n/a

12 Gal. / 45.53 L

Type

Poclain Hydrostatic/ Infinitely Variable, 2 speed drive motors Hydrostatic radial piston pump

Brakes

Hydrostatic: Dynamic Feedback

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Parking Brakes

Spring applied, Multi disc brake

Disk

Standard Track Composite

Rubber Belting, Steel Cleats

Rubber

Cleat Width

16 in. / 406 mm

24 in. / 610 mm

Vehicle Width without tracks

60 in. / 1,524 mm

65 in. / 1,651 mm

Vehicle Width with Standard Tracks 60 in. / 1,524 mm

78 in. / 1,981 mm

84 in. / 2,133 mm

78 in. / 1,981 mm

Model

Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Overall Height

Overall Length including front blade 195 in. / 4,953 mm

Dimensions

120 in. / 3,048 mm

Ground clearance

14 in. / 355 mm

12 in. / 305 mm

Overall Weight w tracks

5,900 lbs. / 2,676 kg

1,800 lbs. / 816 kg

Payload

2,500 lbs. / 1,133 kg

1,000 lbs. / 453 kg

Voltage

12 v

n/a

Alternator

12 v / 100 A

12 v / 680 A

Batteries

n/a

2 x 12 v / 32 92 Ah

Cold Start Rating

950 cca

PHCA 5 sec 520, 170 cca

Steering type

Dual hydraulic Pilot Joystick

Electronic, Joystick

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

8 port hydraulics with all way U-Blade

3

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

6 Port Hydraulics for drag

1

Standard Blade type

U-Blade, 8 way

6 or 8 way

Blade width

60 in. / 1,524 mm

84 in. / 2,133 mm

Other standard attachments

n/a

n/a

Maximum speed

14 mph / 23 km/hr

15 mph / 24 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

Counter rotate

0°

Ground Pressure w/standard tracks

1.33 psi / 0.0913 kg/cm²

0.25 psi / 0.01758 kg/cm²

Unique features

• Narrow width • Turbo Diesel Industrial Engine • ROPS cab • Solid rubber tires • Low maintenance hydrostatic drive system

• Compact for narrow trails and ease of transport • Heated cab • Comfortable seating and controls • Cargo Bed • Modular design for customization

Average base price at time of print

$98,361.26 USD / $125,000 CAD

$43,600 USD / $54,617 CAD

Options

• Optional wide track for high floatation • Dump Bed • All Season Track • Rubber cleats • Picker Crane

• Many accessories and implements available • Rear blade • Front and rear light bars • Additional Front and rear Hyd. Circuits • Stereo

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Performance

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Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

Prinoth

www.pistenbullyusa.com

www.prinoth.com

PistenBully Paana

Trooper

Cummins

Caterpillar

Diesel, turbo, Aftercooled, EPA Tier 3

Turbo diesel - Electronic Fuel System

QSB 4.5

C4.4

4

4

4,500 cc

4.4 L

115 hp / 86 kW

142 hp / 106.2 kW

488 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

556 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

2.64 Gal./hr / 10 L/hr

3.2 Gal./hr / 12.1 L/hr

31 Gal. / 120 L

61 Gal. / 231 L

Rexroth hydrostatic

Axial - Variable displacement

Hydrostatic dynamic feedback

Through hydrostatic transmission

Two multi disk

Multi-disk

Steel

Rubber or Steel

n/a

31 in. / 780 mm

58 in. / 1,480 mm

88 in. / 2,231 mm

83 in. / 2,100 mm

101 in. / 2,565 mm

88 in. / 2,200 mm

112 in. / 2,845 mm

135 in. / 3,420 mm

217 in. / 5,512 mm

8.3 in. / 210 mm

15 in. / 381 mm

6,834 lbs. / 3,100 kg

7,670 lbs. / 3,479 kg

n/a

3,000 lbs. / 1,360 kg

24 v

12 v

28 v / 70 A

12 v / 120 A

2 x 12 v / 64 92 Ah

1 x 12 v / 75 Ah

n/a

900 cca

Steering wheel; electronic

Steering wheel

4

4

3 dedicated; 3 open

3

12 way

8-way (option)

115 in. / 2,930 mm

102 in. / 2,600 mm

n/a

n/a

12.5 mph / 20 km/hr

18 mph / 29 km/hr

0°

0°

1.31 psi / 0.092 kg/cm²

0.68 psi / 0.048 kg/cm²

• Small and manoeuvrable for very narrow trails. Lightweight.

• Adjustable steering wheel • Air sprung seat, joystick • Cummins diesel power • Strong torque, good fuel economy

• 5 person cab • Xenon Lighting • Large windows = Optimal visibility • User-friendly automotive-inspired controls • Optimal performance in heavy snow & steep grades

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• Power tiller • Tracksetters • Hydraulically foldable side wings • Brushguard

• Rear platform / Cover • AC / Front suspension seats • Additional front Xenon lights • Winch / Heavy-duty brushguard • Ice spikes for steel tracks

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Mid-Sized Trail Groomers Manufacturers chose groomers used for cross country ski, snowmobile trail grooming – 150-230 HP category.

Company Information

Manufacturer

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

Electrical

In-cab Controls Standard Attachments

Performance

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation

www.pistenbullyusa.com

www.prinoth.com

www.sno-cat.com

New Husky

2000

Make

Mercedes Benz

MTU

Cummins

Type

Diesel

Direct injection

Turbo Charged

Model

OM 924 LA

OM 934

QSB6.7

Type

Turbocharged, After cooled, EPA Tier 3

Diesel

Diesel

Number of Cylinders

4

4

6

Displacement

4,820 cc

5,100 cc

6,700 cc

Horsepower

197 hp / 145 kW

228 hp / 170 kW

173 hp / 129 kW

Maximum Torque

705 Nm @ 1,200 rpm

900 Nm @ 1,200 rpm

800 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

2.25 Gal./hr / 8.5 L/hr

n/a

3-4 Gal./hr / 11-15 L/hr

Fuel Tank capacity

62 Gal. / 235 L

39.6 Gal. / 150 L

80 Gal. / 303 L

Type

Rexroth hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: infinitely variable

Allison Automatic

Brakes

Hydrostatic, dynamic feedback

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Multi Disc

Parking Brakes

Two multi disk

Spring applied multi-disk

Drum

Standard Track Composite

X track high performance rubber track

Steel

Rubber

Cleat Width

31.5 in. / 800 mm

32.9 in. / 835 mm

26 in. / 660 mm

Vehicle Width without tracks

74 in. / 1,880 mm

96.2 in. / 2,445 mm

82 in. / 2,083 mm

Vehicle Width with Std. Tracks

98 in. / 2,500 mm

98 in. / 2,500 mm

94 in. / 2,388 mm

Overall Height

112 in. / 2,845 mm

109 in. / 2,770 mm

104 in. / 2,642 mm

Overall Length including front blade 252 in. / 6,400 mm

207 in. / 5,265 mm

252 in. / 6,401 mm

Ground clearance

14 in. / 350 mm

9.45 in. / 240 mm

15 in. / 381 mm

Overall Weight w tracks

12,800 lbs. / 5,800 kg

11,349 lbs. / 5,480 kg

11,000 lbs. / 4,990 kg

Payload

2,200 lbs. / 1,000 kg

1,102 lbs. / 500 kg

2,300 lbs. / 1,043 kg

Alternator

28 v / 100 A

28 v / 150 A

12 v / 160 A

Batteries

12 v / 92 Ah

2 x 12 v/ 74 Ah

2 x 12 v / n/a Ah

Cold Start Rating

n/a

680 cca

950 cca

Steering type

Half moon steering wheel; electronic

Steering wheel

Steering Wheel

Hydraulic Circuits – Front

6

6

6

Hydraulic Circuits – Rear

3

3

4

Standard Blade type

n/a

12-way

6-way

Blade width

122 in. / 3,100 mm

127 in. / 3,250 mm

101 in. / 2,565 mm

Other standard attachments

n/a

n/a

Blade not part of standard equipment

Maximum speed

18 mph/ 29 km/hr

14.9 mph/ 24 km/hr

17 mph/ 27 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0°

0°

28°

Ground Pressure w/standard tracks

0.97 psi / 0.068 kg/cm²

From 1.55 psi / 0.109 kg/cm²

1.41 psi / 0.099 kg/cm²

• Deluxe drivers cabin with heated wipers, noise insulation, ROPS •M odular frame of high strength steel • X track high performance rubber track • Half moon steering wheel • Mercedes Benz diesel

•N ew Tier4 Final engine technology • E xceptional operator comfort • Tracks: Aluminum 2.5m/2.8m/3.1m, rubber • Blade: 3 models available • T iller adjustable down/up pressure

• Four separate tracks provide continuous ground contact •M echanical drive, more h.p. to drive sprockets • Pivot steering, no outside track spinning •M ade in USA, many non-proprietary parts • Engine in separate rear compartment

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• Steel closed profile tracks • Deck mount 5th wheel hitch

• Air conditioning system • Full LED lighting • Steering levers • Rear view camera • Additional fuel tank 125 L / 33 Gal.

• Blade options, tiller, compactor, xc str • Standard belt type or all rubber track • Different cab configurations • 4th rear hydraulic circuit • Cruise control

Unique features

Average base price at time of print Options

PRINOTH

TrailBully

Website

Model

Engine

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles Inc.

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Rising to the Challenge Zach Mayo has a serious hearing impairment – but that hasn’t stopped him from realizing his dream of becoming a snowcat operator.

By: Mark Halsall

Zach Mayo.

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“ Sometimes people look at me as a person who can’t do this job, so I have to prove it to them every day, every night, to show them that I can do it.”

– Zach Mayo

Z

ach Mayo has been grooming alpine ski runs at Canyons Resort just outside Park City, Utah for the past five years. Currently a Level II snowcat operator, Zach is passionate about his work and is clearly on the ascent – in his boss’s words, he’s “well on his way to becoming an expert operator.”

Zach was also born deaf. The cochlear implant he received at age two provides him with some sense of sound, and he can speak and read lips.

He’s also fluent in sign language.

For Zach, proving that a hearing impaired person can perform a snow grooming job as well as anybody else is an ongoing challenge.

“Almost every day that’s something I have to work through,” he says. “Sometimes people look at me as a person who can’t do this job, so I have to prove it to them every day, every night, to show them that I can do it.”

Zach is quick to say he doesn’t put his co-workers in that category.

“I have to give a lot of credit to them,” he says. His crew at the Canyons was willing to show him the ropes, as well as accommodate Zach’s communication needs, like using text message technology. “That’s helped so much,” says Zach.

After five seasons on the job, Zach knows he’s earned the trust of his grooming team, which he describes as very close. “We’re best friends,” he says.

“It’s almost like a family.”

John Neuhauser is the trails/slope grooming manager at Canyons Resort and Zach’s supervisor. He says Zach is considered “a fun guy to work with and a team player” by his co-workers, who share his passion for snow grooming.

“Passion for this very specialized line of work is widespread on our crew and is contagious across the team,” he says.

“Zach has been a like a sponge, absorbing this passion.”

Zach Mayo relies heavily on text messaging technology to communicate with his co-workers.

Texting a Blessing Neuhauser maintains becoming a skilled slope groomer takes many seasons to achieve, and he says Zach’s skills have improved remarkably over the past few seasons.

“Zach’s hearing impairment does not get in the way of him doing his job,” he says, adding that text message technology has been a blessing for the 29-yearold snowcat operator.

“Communication on our grooming crew is accomplished primarily via two-way radio. When in a cat, Zach communicates with the rest of the crew primarily via text messaging,” says Neuhauser.

Zach Mayo and some of his snow grooming co-workers at Canyons Resort.

Pictured are (left to right): Zach, Steve ‘Steveo’ Staff, Kyle Bryan and Dave Gillispie.

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“Zach does have to rely more on his other senses to be cognizant of machine systems and potential problems that other operators would rely heavily on their sense of hearing to monitor.”

According to Zach, his other senses have always been very highly attuned. “I’m very good with visuals and with my hands and with controls and everything like that.”

Zach’s dad, Gary, agrees. “He’s always been extremely tactile,” he says. “He grew up flying radio-controlled airplanes (and) he’s always had a great feel. He was always able to manipulate controls and manage these machines in a way I certainly never could have.”

Family Tradition Zach grew up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, which bills itself as ‘Ski Town, U.S.A.’ Gary says his son is now a third generation ski area employee – Zach’s grandfather was president of the Steamboat Skiing Resort Corporation many years ago. Zach’s mom was a ski patroller at the same resort and his dad was the director of lift maintenance there (Gary is now customer support manager at Doppelmayr USA).

“He used to take the gondola right After school and ride up to my office, and then we would drive down the hill on the snowmobile,” Gary says.

He clearly remembers a day during their time in Steamboat Springs when “one of the cat drivers came by and took Zach for a ride.

Zach acknowledges he caught the bug at a young age. “I grew up skiing on the mountain my whole life and I always saw snowcats coming by,” he says. The thought of becoming a snowcat operator, Zach adds, is something that “always interested me because it’s something that I could do, even being deaf.”

Zach, who operates PistenBully and Prinoth machines at the Canyons Resort, says his favourite time on the slopes is sunrise, when he can indulge in his favourite hobby – photography. Last year, one of Zach’s pictures won the best sunrise/sunset award in a snow groomers photo contest held annually at the resort.

Five years in at the Canyons, and Zach still relishes going to work in the evenings. For that reason, he didn’t bat an eye when asked to work 12 shifts in row recently.

“I love everything about it,” Zach says. “I’m very willing to work hard. I’ll work overtime. I’ll do anything to be in a snowcat.” ❃

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Large Trail Groomers Manufacturers chose a trail groomer used for cross country ski, snowmobile trail grooming – over 200 HP category.

Number of Cylinders Displacement Horsepower Maximum Torque Average Fuel Consumption Fuel Tank capacity Type Brakes Parking Brakes

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc. www.pistenbullyusa.com PistenBully 100 Mercedes Benz OM 924 LA Diesel, turbo charged, After cooled, EPA Tier 3 4 4,820 cc 197 hp / 145 kW 705 Nm @ 1,200 rpm 2.25 Gal./hr / 8.5 L/hr 50 Gal. / 150 L Rexroth hydrostatic Hydrostatic, dynamic feedback Two multi disk

Prinoth www.prinoth.com BR 350 TG Caterpillar C9

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation www.sno-cat.com 2000 Cummins QSB6.7

Turbo Diesel

Turbo Diesel

6 8,800 cc 355 hp / 261 kW 1,562 Nm @ 1,400 rpm n/a 71 Gal. / 270 L Hydrostatic: Infinitely variable Hydrostatic: Dynamic feedback Multi-disc Wet

58 in. / 1,473 mm 102 in. / 2,591 mm 144 in. / 3,657 mm 112 in. / 2,845 mm 220 in. / 5,588 mm 12 in. / 303 mm 17,000 lb. / 7,711 kg 2500 lb. / 1,134 kg n/a 24 v / 150 A 2 x 12 v / 195 Ah 950 cca Dual Lever 6x2 4 x 2 standard, 6 x 2 option 12 way 144 in. / 3,657 mm

6 6,700 cc 300 hp / 224 kW 1,030 Nm @ 1,800 rpm 4-5 Gal./hr / 15-19 L/hr 110 Gal. / 416 L Allison Automatic Multi Disc Drum Rubber coated aluminum on rubber belting 38 in. / 965 mm 94 in. / 2,388 mm 117 in. / 2,972 mm 105 in. / 2,667 mm 252 in. / 6,400 mm 15 in. / 381 mm 14,800 lb. / 6,713 kg 2,300 lb. / 1,043 kg 12 v 12 v / 160 A 2 x 12 v 2 x 950 cca Steering Wheel 6 3 12-way 164 in. / 4,166 mm

Standard Track Composite

Combi aluminum/steel

Steel crosslink w/rubber belting

Cleat Width Vehicle Width without tracks Vehicle Width with Standard Tracks Overall Height Overall Length including front blade Ground clearance Overall Weight w tracks Payload Voltage Alternator Batteries Cold Start Rating Steering type Hydraulic Circuits - Front Hydraulic Circuits - Rear Standard Blade type Blade width

32 in. / 820 mm 66 in. / 1,680 mm 98 in. / 2,500 mm 98 in. / 2,500 mm 295 in. / 7,490 mm 12.6 in. / 320 mm 8,665 lb. / 3,390 kg 3,300 lb. / 1,500 kg 24 v 28 v / 100 A 2 x 12 v / 100 Ah 720 cca Half moon steering wheel; electronic 6 3 dedicated, 10 stackable 12 way 107 in. / 2,720 mm Track setting tiller with optional 2 pan, 3 pan and vario competition pan 15 mph 25 km/hr n/a 0.94 psi / 0.066 kg/cm²

n/a

Blade not part of standard equipment

11.5 mph / 18.5 km/hr 0° 0.91 psi / 0.064 kg/cm²

11 mph / 17.7 km/hr 28° 1.3 psi / 0.091 kg/cm²

Unique features

• Comfort cab with ergonomic design, high visibility, multi adjustable drivers seat •M ercedez Benz engine • Alum. steel combi tracks • Tracksetting tiller • 1 2 way blade with quik mount system

• Micro processor assisted steering with anti-stall feature •A ll windows, mirrors and wipers heated • Cabin brush guard •M id-engine design • Walking beam suspension

• 2 passenger extended cab is standard • Four separate tracks provide continuous ground contact • P ivot steering, no outside track spinning • Mechanical drive, more h.p. to drive sprockets • Made in USA, many non-proprietary parts

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Options

• 2-way tracksetter with lateral adjustment, 3-way track setter • V ario Track Setter Classic • Vario Track Setter Competition • Snowcutter - front mount breaks up ice sections • Personnel cab - 5 man / 8 man

• P osi-Flex Tiller • Rear or 5th wheel pintle hitch option with 6 x 2 hydraulic circuit •O nboard time and data collection and odometer •G PS and Snow depth option • 100 Gal. fuel tank

• Blade options, tiller, compactor, xc str • Steel or rubber coated grouser on belt track • Different cab configurations • 4th rear hydraulic circuit • Cruise control

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Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Other standard attachments Maximum speed Inside Turning Radius Ground Pressure w/standard tracks

Performance

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Mid-Sized Alpine Groomers Manufacturers chose an alpine groomer up to 400 hp used in grooming ski areas, side hills and slopes with up to a 35% slope.

Company Information

Manufacturer Website

Model

Engine

Transmission Emissions Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Lights

Standard Attachments

Performance

Make Model Type Number of Cylinders Displacement Horsepower Maximum Torque Average Fuel Consumption Fuel Tank capacity Type Brakes Parking Brakes Exhaust Emission – Standard Standard Track – Steel – Cleat Width Side Hill plate included Carbide ice spikes included Vehicle Width without tracks Vehicle Width with Standard Tracks Overall Height Overall Length including standard implements Ground clearance Vehicle weight w tracks Total Admissible weight on vehicle Blade and tiller weight combined Voltage Alternator Batteries Cold Start Rating Steering type Hydraulic Circuits – Front Hydraulic Circuits – Rear Front cab Rear Cab Top/side Cab Standard Blade type Standard Tiller Type

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc. www.pistenbullyusa.com PistenBully 400 Cummins QSL 9 Turbocharged, Aftercooled diesel 6 8,900 cc 400 hp / 298 kW 1,627 Nm @ 1,500 rpm 5 Gal./hr / 19 L/hr 69 Gal. / 260 L Rexroth hydrostatic Hydrostatic, dynamic feedback Two multi disk EPA Tier 4 final 65 in. / 1,650 mm Yes Yes 98 in. / 2,500 mm 165 in. / 4,200 mm 111 in. / 2,830 mm

Prinoth www.prinoth.com NEW BISON Caterpillar C9.3 Diesel 6 8.8 L 406 hp / 298 kW 2 Nm @ 1 rpm n/a 59.4 Gal. / 270 L Axial piston variable pump, Bosch Rexroth Included in Final Gearbox Included in Final Gearbox Euromot IV / EPA Tier4 Final 58 in. / 1473 mm Yes Yes 96 in. / 2,440 mm 166 in. / 4,216 mm 116.8 in. / 2,967 mm

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation www.sno-cat.com 2000 Cummins QSB6.7 Turbo Diesel 6 6,700 cc 300 hp / 224 kW 1,030 Nm @ 1,800 rpm 4-5 Gal./hr / 15-19 L/hr 110 Gal. / 416 L Allison Automatic Multi Disc Drum Tier 4i 38 in. / 965 mm Yes No 94 in. / 2,388 mm 117 in. / 2,972 mm 105 in. / 2,667 mm

354 in. / 9,010 mm

334.6 in. / 84,988 mm

252 in. / 6,401 mm

14 in. / 350 mm 16,180 lb. / 7,340 kg 26,015 lb. / 11,800 kg 19,850 lb. / 9,005 kg 24 v 28 v / 2 A 12 v/ 135 Ah 2 x 900 cca Electronic 6 3 dedicated; 10+ stackable 6 halogen (xenon optional) 2 H11 halogen 2 sidefinders H3 halogen 12-way Alpine Flex with flex lock

12 in. / 305 mm 19,643 lb. / 8,910 kg 26,840 lb. / 12,200 kg 3 lb. / 1 kg 24 v 28 v / 250 A 2 x 12 v/ 135 Ah 1000 cca Dual levers 6 Dual 6 Dual 8 halogen, 2 LED 4 halogen, 2 LED 1 beacon, 1 search 12-way Posiflex

15 in. / 381 mm 14,800 lb. / 6,713 kg 2,300 lb. / 1,043 kg 2,400 lb. / 1,089 kg 12 v 12 v / 160 A 2 x 12 v/ n/a Ah 2 x 950 cca Steering Wheel 6 3 4 LED, 2 halogen 2 LED Beacon 12-way Center Drive Blade and tiller not part of standard equipment n/a 11 mph / 17.7 km/hr 28° 1.3 psi / 0.091 kg/cm²

Standard Attachment #1

n/a

n/a

Standard Attachment #2 Maximum speed Inside Turning Radius Ground Pressure w/standard tracks

n/a 14 mph / 23 km/hr 0° 0.74 psi / 0.052 kg/cm²

n/a 13 mph / 21 km/hr 0° 1.11 psi / 76.53 kg/cm²

• Classic LH seat location with large panoramic windows ensures good visibility to the rear • Sticks or steering wheel drive control. Change steering response via display screen •A ctive torsion bar suspension for smooth ride, better climbing and long service life • Power, weight and frame dimensions matched for nimble handling, climb ability, strong pushing • Alpine flex tiller with adjustable snow flap, high definition finishers, rugged cutter bar

• New Tier4 Final engine technology • Exceptional operator comfort • S liding/Pivoting seat option on park units • High power/weight ratio • Large windows on all sides & doors

• 2 passenger extended cab is standard • F our separate tracks provide continuous ground contact • Pivot steering, no outside track spinning • Mechanical drive, more h.p. to drive sprockets • Made in USA, many non-proprietary parts

Unique features

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• ParkBully version. Specially designed 400 for building terrain parks • Snowcutter for renovating hard and icy snow • Snowbucket • SnowSat. GPS based system for fleet management • Personnel cabs. 5, 10 and 20 man versions

• I ntegrated AC • Full LED lighting • Automatic Winch • Park blade with back blading teeth • Shaver extensions on blade

• Blade options, tiller, compactor • Standard belt type or all rubber track • Different cab configurations • 4 th rear hydraulic circuit • Cruise control

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Large Alpine Groomers Manufacturers chose an alpine groomer over 400 hp used in grooming alpine ski areas, slopes and side hills with up to a 35% slope.

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc. www.pistenbullyusa.com PistenBully 600 E+ Mercedes Benz OM 460 LA Diesel, turbocharged, Aftercooled 6 12,800 cc 400 hp / 295 kW 1,900 Nm @ 1,300 rpm 4.25 Gal./hr / 16 L/hr 75 Gal. / 275 L Electric generator / electric motor Electric energy feedback Two multi Disk EPA Tier 3 65 in. / 1,650 mm n/a n/a 98 in. / 2,500 mm 166 in. / 4,200 mm 113 in. / 2,880 mm 359 in. / 9,130 mm 14 in. / 350 mm 19,118 lb. / 8,690 kg 27,560 lb. / 12,500 kg 22,215 lb. / 10,100 kg 24 v 28 v / 140 A 2 x 12 v/ 135 Ah 900 cca Electronic 2 6 3 dedicated; 10 stackable 4 xenon 2 xenon 2 side finders (halogen) 12 way blade Alpine Flex Tiller with flex lock n/a n/a 12 mph / 20 km/hr 0° 0.74 psi / 0.055 kg/cm²

Prinoth www.prinoth.com Beast Caterpillar C13 Acert Diesel 6 12,500 cc 527 hp / 393 kW 2,216 Nm @ 1,400 rpm 0.9 Gallons per acre 79 Gal. / 300 L Hydrostatic: Infinitely variable Hydrostatic: Dynamic feedback Multi-disc Wet Euromot IIIA / EPA Tier 3 82 in. / 2,085 mm Yes Yes 80.5 in. / 2,405 mm 202 in. / 5,131 mm 123.8 in. / 3,145 mm 381.5 in. / 9,690 mm 13.5 in. / 345 mm 21,880 lb. / 9,945 kg 27,720 lb. / 12,600 kg 3,580 lb. / 1,630 kg 24 v 28 v / 140 A 12 x 2 v/ 195 min RC 950 cca Dual levers 3 6x2 4x2 6 xenon, 4 halogen 2 xenon, 2 halogen 1 search light, 2 beacons 12-way Posiflex n/a n/a 13.5 mph / 22 km/hr 0° 0.81 psi / 0.057 kg/cm²

Unique features

• First groomer to have Diesel electric drive • Immediate torque at low engine RPM • Stick or steering wheel drive control • CanBus technology • Energy feed back to system on downhill pass

• Extremely low ground pressure making it the best climber • Variable speed dual blade control • 17’ of tiller surface and 22’ total width •C limate controls and heated seats • Advanced electronics with all info displayed on a 7” user-friendly screen

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• SnowSat GPS fleet management and snow depth measurement • Snow cutter • Front snow bucket • Vario compactor bar

• Extended reach rear lift frame for tiller • Left or center driver seat option • Drive levers or steering wheel option • Air conditioning • Posi-flex control of the tiller

Company Information

Manufacturer Website

Model

Engine

Transmission Emissions Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Lights

Standard Attachments

Performance

Options

Make Model Type Number of Cylinders Displacement Horsepower Maximum Torque Average Fuel Consumption Fuel Tank capacity Type Brakes Parking Brakes Exhaust Emission – Standard Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width Side Hill plate included Carbide ice spikes included Vehicle Width without tracks Vehicle Width with Standard Tracks Overall Height Overall Length including front blade Ground clearance Vehicle weight with tracks Total Admissible weight on vehicle Blade and tiller weight combined Voltage Alternator Batteries Cold Start Rating Steering Number of seats Hydraulic Circuits - Front Hydraulic Circuits - Rear Front cab Rear Cab Top/side Cab Standard Blade type Standard Tiller Type Standard Attachment #1 Standard Attachment #2 Maximum speed Inside Turning Radius Ground Pressure w/standard tracks

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Winch Groomers Manufacturers chose a winch groomer included a winch apparatus and an engine over 500 hp.

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc. www.pistenbullyusa.com PistenBully 600 Polar 4.5 t Mercedes Benz OM 460 LA Diesel, turbocharged, Aftercooled 6 12,800 cc 490 hp / 360 kW 2,200 Nm @ 1,300 rpm 5.3 Gal./hr / 20 L/hr 58 Gal. / 220 L Rexroth hydrostatic Hydrostatic, dynamic feedback Two multi disk EPA Tier 3 65 in. / 1,650 mm n/a n/a 98 in. / 2,500 mm 165 in. / 4,200 mm 129 in. / 3,280 mm 359 in. / 9,130 mm 14 in. / 350 mm 23,810 lb. / 10,800 kg 27,560 lb. / 12,500 kg 25,980 lb. / 11,785 kg

Prinoth www.prinoth.com Leitwolf MTU OM 470 LA Diesel 6 in line 12,820 cc 523 hp / 390 kW 2,460 Nm @ 1,300 rpm n/a 68.7 Gal. / 260 L Rexroth Hydrostatic: infinitely variable Hydrostatic, dynamic feedback Spring applied multi-disk Tier 4f 56 in. / 1,422 mm Yes Yes 108.6 in. / 2,760 mm 177 in. / 4,500 mm 143 in. / 3,630 mm 362 in. / 9,195 mm 11.8 in. / 300 mm n/a 30,800 lb. / 13,970 kg n/a

4,820 lb. / 2,185 kg

n/a

24 v 28 v / 140 A 12 v / 135 Ah 2 x 600 cca 45 kN / 4590 kp 0.4 in. / 11 mm 1,149 yd. / 1,050 m 1,094 yd. / 1,000 m 130 kN / 13,256 kp 150 hp / 110 kW Electronic; sticks or steering wheel 6 auxiliary 11 auxiliary 12-way Flex 11 mph / 18 km/hr 0°

24 28 v / 150 A 2 x 12 v / 180 Ah 1000A 44.1 kN / 5 kp 0.43 in. / 11 mm 1,312 yd. / 1,200 m 1,279 yd. / 1,170 m 150 kN / 15,500 kp n/a Steering levers 6 7 12-way MASTER blade Powertiller 10.56 mph 17 km/hr 0°

Unique features

• 5 US ton pull. Rope length on drum displayed on screen • Entire winch assembly rotates 360 degrees, no rope twist • Active boom for optimum steering control in difficult snow conditions • Continuously variable rope control; auto regulated • Shatter proof safety windshield

• Parallel movement of the tiller • Hydraulic suspension/active drive • Full LED lighting, coming/leaving home • 8.4 in display / intuitive operating concept • 3 adjustability possibilities for blade movement

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• Hydraulic foldable sideflaps for tiller • Optional rope length of 1,400 meters • High pressure circuit to front for snowblower • Hydraulic tank oil heater

• Winch upgrade • Mechanic suspension • Resource management and snow depth measurement system • Rear view camera • Snow bucket

Manufacturer Website

Company Information Model

Make Model Type Number of Cylinders Engine Displacement Horsepower Maximum Torque Average Fuel Consumption Fuel Tank capacity Type Transmission Brakes Parking Brakes Emissions Exhaust Emission – Standard Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width Tracks Side Hill plate included Carbide ice spikes included Vehicle Width without tracks Vehicle Width with Standard Tracks Dimensions Overall Height incl. winch in operation Overall Length incl. front blade and tiller Ground clearance Vehicle weight with tracks Total Admissible weight on vehicle Weights Blade and tiller weight combined Winch Weight (rope, winch, and superstructure) Voltage Alternator Electrical Batteries Cold Start Rating Rope pull Rope Diameter Rope length Winch superstructure Usable rope length Rope breaking strain Drive rating at 4,080 kp pull Steering type In-cab Hydraulic Circuits - Front Controls Hydraulic Circuits - Rear Standard Blade type Standard Attachments Standard Tiller Type Maximum speed (MPH) Performance in winch mode Inside Turning Radius

Options

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A Gold Medal Performance in Grooming

Swedish snow groomer Anders Forsell says being part of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, was an experience he will never forget.

By: Jim Timlick

Sochi provided some breathtaking views during the 2014 Winter Olympics but warm weather posed some snow grooming challenges for the slopestyle snowboarding events.

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“ My business is kind of my hobby.

It’s a lot of work but it’s a lot of fun.”

Anders Forsell, pictured here taking a break with a member of his team, Wilhelm Broman (right), during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, says participating in an Olympics Games was a dream come true.

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nders Forsell used to dream of one day representing his native Sweden in snowboarding at the Winter Olympics.

That dream recently came true, albeit not quite the way he originally envisioned. Forsell served as the head builder and technical designer for slopestyle snowboarding at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. As such, he was responsible for overseeing the design, construction and maintenance of the slopestyle course used by snowboarders during the Games.

Forsell literally grew up on the slopes near his home of Ostersund, Sweden, where he used to spend nearly every waking moment on his board. While he dreamed of Olympic glory, there came a point where he realized it was not going to happen for him, at least not as a competitor.

“I realized I’m not going to be that good a rider and then I started to shape jumps and drive snowcats,” he says. “It started like a hobby in the beginning for me and my friends when we were riding but then I got better at shaping and building than riding. That’s when things changed and I switched over and started to shape and build instead.”

Forsell was already pretty well known on the international snowboarding scene prior to the Sochi Games. Snowpark Consultants, the company he owns and operates, had already been doing design and grooming work on the World Cup circuit for several years when Sochi 2014 officials approached him about designing the first slopestyle course in Olympic history.

It didn’t take him long to say yes.

“It was a big challenge for sure but I thought it would be a lot of fun as well,” Forsell recalls.

“When I signed the contract I knew it was a big task. It was a lot of responsibility. But I saw all the opportunity and challenge. That’s how I always do things. If someone asks me (to do) something that I think might be a little too big or too hard then I say ‘OK, let’s go for it and try it.’”

that included several Russian shapers and builders.

While he was given quite a bit of freedom when it came to the design of the course, Forsell says the Olympics presented some unique challenges.

Because the organizing committees for the Olympic Games do not permit any advertising, no cars or other items with identifiable logos could be used on the slopestyle course.

“That limited our possibilities to have these kinds of features. We came up with some things but then Sochi 2014 (officials)… said ‘No, you can’t have that,’” he says.

Still, the weather was by far the biggest challenge Forsell and his crew faced in Sochi. They began building the course in early January, 2014, but then

Olympic Debut Slopestyle incorporates a variety of obstacles including rails, jumps and other features and riders are awarded points based on amplitude, originality and quality of tricks. Forsell acknowledges he felt some pressure before the start of the Sochi Games, since it was the first time slopestyle snowboarding was featured in the Olympics and he wanted everything to be perfect.

He designed the course in Sochi himself, which was then signed off on by Olympic officials. In addition to three international shapers and two snowcat drivers, Forsell worked with a crew

The Sochi Games represented the debut of slopestyle snowboarding in Olympic competition.

As well as designing the slopestyle snowboarding course at Sochi, Anders Forsell oversaw its construction and maintenance during the Games.

had to deal with six straight days of rain which delayed the completion of the course and forced the cancellation of the only scheduled test event prior to the Games, meaning riders had to begin training on an untested course.

The ground was so wet at one point Forsell and his crew had to use a winch to build the rail section and the top part of the course because snowcat operators were having a tough time trying to climb the hill through the soft, slushy snow. To make matters worse, because the ground in Sochi does not freeze, snow was melting from below as well as above. Days before the start of the Games, a sudden cold snap caused the snow to become like concrete and made shaping extremely difficult.

“We went into training for the Olympics with a non-tested course.

That was not ideal for sure,” Forsell says.

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Wet snow made it difficult for snowcat operators to traverse the slopes during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

“I still remember that feeling when the first test rider dropped in (to the course). That was the most frightening moment in my career. I thought if this is not working then this is goodbye forever,” he adds, laughing. “That was pretty tough, for sure.”

At one point Forsell was one of the most talked about people at the Sochi Games. Because of the poor weather conditions, he and his crew were forced to make some last-minute changes to the course that included raising the

knuckles of the landings by one metre and cutting down the top deck of the takeoffs by about half a metre.

Two Thumbs Up Despite a bumpy start that included a couple of injured riders and some grousing in the media, most of the slopestyle athletes gave the course two thumbs up. Canadian competitor Max Parrot told ESPN he “loved the course from top to bottom,” for example.

“ When I signed the contract I knew it was a big task. It was a lot of responsibility.

But I saw all the opportunity and challenge.”

“It’s like always. If you ask 10 riders, you get 10 different opinions,” Forsell says. “But the good thing is even the riders who were not on the podium or were not the top riders were all so happy about the course. It was not only the winners who were happy.”

Forsell says while he frustrated by the weather and some of the other challenges he and his crew faced in Sochi, he was pleased with the results of their efforts.

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“For everybody in this business the best part is always when you see the final course. That is the reward for you,” Forsell says.

With one Olympics now under his belt, Forsell says he would certainly consider doing another Games if asked. In the meantime, he plans to devote most of his energy to Snowpark Consulting, the company he established 10 years ago. Snowpark was responsible for grooming and design work at recent World Cup events in Kreischberg, Austria and Yabuli, China, and has done work in more than 15 countries around the world.

“My business is kind of my hobby.

It’s a lot of work but it’s a lot of fun,” Forsell says. “I’m happy with where we are going right now. All this hard work (has) kind of paid off over the years. ❃

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High Performance Fabric Building Solutions

Small Groomer Drags Manufacturers chose a drag between 4’ and 6’ in width and between 8’ and 12’ in length

Company Information

Brand Name

Arrowhead

Maxey Grooming Sled

Mogul Master

Manufacturer

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Maxey Manufacturing

The Shop Industrial Inc.

Location of Origin

St. Germain, WI

Fort Collins, CO

Lively, ON Canada

Website

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.maxeyco.com

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Mini Ultra 5' x 9'6

GS648

ULMBP 8-04

Minimum HP to pull drag

70 hp / 52 kW

n/a

50 hp

Width

60 in. / 1,524 mm

48 in. / 1,219 mm

51 in. / 1,397 mm

Length

114 in. / 2,896 mm

72 in. / 1,829 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

Total Height in transport position

60 in. / 1,524 mm

8 in. / 203 mm

20 in. / 508 mm

Total Dry Weight

750 lb. / 340 kg

225 lb. / 102 kg

360 lb. / 163 kg

Total Number of Blades

4

4

4

Number of Flat Blades

2

0

0

Number of Curved Blades

0

4

4

Number of Serrated Blades

2

0

4

Blade assembly type

Spring loaded

Fabricated Steel

Spring loaded or fixed

Height adjustment type

Fixed

Replaceable Cutting Edge

Adjustable

Height Range of blade adjustability

n/a

0.5 in. / 13 mm

1 in. / 25 mm

Hitch Type

Ball Coupler

Clevis Pin or Ball Coupler

All configurations available

Spring loaded or shear bolt

Spring loaded

n/a

Shear Bolt

Electric Actuator attachment

Yes-Heavy duty on stiff hitch

n/a

Yes

Voltage required from vehicle

12 v for optional electric Actuator

none

12

Side Rail – Wear Bars

No

No

Yes

Leveling Bar

No

No

No

Rear Rudders/ Anti slip stabilizers

Two - 10" rudders

No

Yes

Model Minimum Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly

Hitch Assembly

Electrical

Standard Features

Unique features

• 1/8” structural steel wall tubing • Weather tight switch box • HD electric actuator on rear axle • L ED Strobe light • 2 part Epoxy primer/Ind. Enamel paint

Average base price at time of print

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

• Manual Weight Transfer Kit

• All options available upon request

Options

• Hydraulic vs. Electric Actuator • Self contained electric/hydraulic system • Custom paint • Cross Country Ski Tracksetter • Gooseneck Hitch

• Number one drag in North America • 4 serrated cutting blades • Electric or manual rear wheels available • Spring tripping blades available • Floating device

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Mid-Sized Grooming Drags Manufacturers chose drags based on a width of min. 7’ and max. 10’ and a length of minimum 16’ and no longer than 22’.

Company Information

Brand Name

Arrowhead

Dubie Groomers

Gilbert Groomers

Manufacturer

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Dubie Welding & Fabrication LLC

Gilberts Products Inc.

Location of Origin

St. Germain, WI

Gaylord, MI

Roberval, QC

Website

www.arrowheadgroomer.com

www.dubiegroomers.com

www.gilbert-tech.com

9'6" Ultra

8' x 20'

830 Series

Minimum HP to pull drag

130 hp / 97 kW

90 hp / 67 kW

110 hp / 82 kW

Width

114 in. / 2,895 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

Length

240 in. / 6,096 mm

240 in. / 6,096 mm

243 in. / 6,172 mm

Total Height in transport position

82 in. / 2,082 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

48 in. / 1,219 mm

Total Dry Weight

4,500 lb. / 2,041 kg

3800 lb. / 1,724 kg

3,363 lb. / 1,528 kg

Total Number of Blades

6

10

6

Number of Flat Blades

0

0

0

Number of Curved Blades

6

10

4

Number of Serrated Blades

Optional

0

2

Blade assembly type

Spring Loaded

Spring loaded

Multi-link progressive release system

One pin adjustable cutters

Screw type adjustment (additional spacer range)

Model Minimum Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly

Height adjustment type

Height Range of blade adjustability 0

Hitch Assembly

Hydraulics Electrical

4 in. / 101.6 mm

3 in. / 76 mm

Hitch Type

Pintle Hook

Pintle hook

Ram steer, pintle hook

Spring loaded or shear bolt

Spring loaded

Spring loaded

n/a

Electric Actuator attachment

No

No

No

Hose material

Rubber

Rubber

Rubber

Connectors

Quick Connect

n/a

Quick Connect

Total number of Connectors

6

1 function / wheels / standard

4

Voltage required from vehicle

12 v

12 v

12 v

Side Rail – Wear Bars

Optional

Yes

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

No

Yes

Rear Rudders/ Anti slip stabilizers Yes, Two - 18"

Standard Features

Yes

Yes

Sign Brackets

Yes

Yes

Yes

Strobe Light

Yes, LED

Yes

Optional

Auxiliary Lights - quantity

Optional, quantity 2

Yes, quantity 4

Optional, quantity 2

Tool Box

Optional

Yes

Optional

• Front axle • Dual Rear Wheels • Double punched blades • Heavy Duty Rear Crossmember • 2 part epoxy/Ind. Enamel paint

• Easy and tool free one pin adjustable height cutters • Dual angle compaction pan • Easy pull cutter design • Heavy duty main frame construction • Built to Last

• Maximizes the flow of snow • Multi-blade tripping system for increased durability • Side plates keep more snow inside the drag • Heavy-duty frame for longer life-time • High compaction packing pan for perfect hard packed trails

Unique features

Average base price at time of print

Options

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Fixed

Call for pricing • Pizza Cutters • Side Rail Wear bars • Extra Rear Rudders • Adjustable height blades • 14” Wheels & Tires

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Call for pricing • Road crossing scraper clears roads and pull snow in tunnels and bridges •H ydraulic tongue for equipment with a rigid drawbar • Groomer sizes from 7’6” to 10’ • LED light package • Paint to match your equipment

Call for pricing • Storage Boxes • Electric group : one beacon light and two working lights • Auxiliary fuel tank : capacity of 260 L (70 Gal.) • Extra channel guide to prevent from slipping on hard surfaces • Hydraulically controlled brushcutter on rear drag

Maxey Groomers

Mogul Master

SnoBoss Groomers

Trailsetter Drags

Maxey Manufacturing

The Shop Industrial Inc.

Olson Manufacturing

Snow Track LLC

Fort Collins, CO

Lively, ON Canada

St. Germain, WI

Wausau, WI

www.maxeyco.com

www.theshopindustrial.com

www.sbgroomers.com

www.facebook.com/trailsetterdrags

MAXEY GIIMWEL8168

XLMBP 16-08

9.5' x 20'

8' x 21.75'

100 hp / 75 kW

75 hp / 55 kW

120 hp / 89 kW

90 hp / 67 kW

96 in. / 2,438 mm

100 in. / 2,540 mm

114 in. / 2,896 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

192 in. / 4,877 mm

183 in. / 4,648 mm

240 in. / 6,096 mm

261 in. / 6,629 mm

42 in. / 1,067 mm

36 in. / 914 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

77 in. / 1,956 mm

2,400 lb. / 1,088 kg

2,785 lb. / 1,263 kg

4,450 lb. / 2018 kg

4,250 lb. / 1,928 kg

8

7

5

6

0

0

0

0

8

7

5

6

4

4

Optional

0

n/a

Spring loaded

Spring Loaded

Fixed

Bolt

Adjustable

Adjustable

Fixed

0.75 in. / 19 mm

1.5 in. / 38 mm

2 in. / 50.8 mm

0

Lunnette Eye

All configurations available

Pintle

Pintle

Shear Bolt

Shear bolt

Rubber Spring Loaded

Shear Bolt

n/a

Yes

No

No

3/8" 4000 PSI

Rubber

Rubber / Steel

Rubber

n/a

All options available

n/a

Quick Connect

4

4

6

4

n/a

12 v or 24 v

12 v or 24 v

12 v

1/4" AR Plate

Yes

Yes, Optional

Yes

Rear compaction pan

No

Yes, Hydraulic

No

Yes

Yes

Yes, 2 standard

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

n/a

No

Yes

Yes

Flashing LED

No

n/a

Yes

Yes, quantity 2

No

Available on request

Optional

No

• Anti-Scalp hitch with pin in place feature • Spring trip blades • AR 400 wear strips and stabilizer fins • Torsion axle wheel kit • 2 Year Warranty on structure and cylinders

• Number one drag in North America • Heated packing pan • 4 serrated cutting blades • Spring tripping blades • Floating device

• Quick II Stiff Hitch for high and lower hitches • 8” tube main frame with strong rear pan design • Reflective safety decals on all sides • 14” tires with tubes • LED strobe light and flood light

• Simple design with fewer moving parts • Large hydraulically movable compacting pan double hinged to drag body • AR wear edges along sides and back of drag • 16” wheels with 10 ply tires • Choice of colors

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

• Rear Flood Light Kit • Breakaway Hydraulic Circuits • Trailering Light Kit • Dual Trip Springs on Outside Blades

• All options available on request

• Extra rear rudders • Custom colors • Custom sizes available • Custom frame for tool box • Pizza cutters

•D ual circuit rear-Pan and wheels have separate hydraulics •A -frame hydraulic hitch with 2 cylinders with cushion hitch • 2 Sizes of tool boxes •H eavy version available • Brushbar

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Large Grooming Drags Manufacturers were allowed Foldouts / Wings in this category only. Width: min. 12’ and max. 15’ (with foldouts extended). Length: minimum 20+’

Company Information

Brand Name

Arrowhead

Dubie Groomers

Manufacturer

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Dubie Welding & Fabrication LLC

Location of Origin

St. Germain, WI

Gaylord, MI

Website

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.dubiegroomers.com

8' - 12' Foldout

8'-6" main frame with 2 -30" wings (13'-6" x 20')

Minimum HP to pull drag

200 hp / 149 kW

100 hp / 75 kW

Width

144 in. / 3,658 mm

162 in. / 4,115 mm

Length

240 in. / 6,096 mm

240 in. / 6,096 mm

Total Height in transport position

82 in. / 2,082 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

Total Dry Weight

6,200 lb. / 2,812 kg

8,000 lb. / 3,629 kg

Total Number of Blades

12

12

Number of Flat Blades

0

0

Number of Curved Blades

12

12

Number of Serrated Blades

0

0

Blade assembly type

Spring loaded

Spring loaded

Blade Height adjustment type

No

One pin adjustable cutters

Height Range of blade adjustability

n/a

4 in. / 101.6 mm

Hitch Type

Pintle hook

Pintle hook

Spring loaded or shear bolt

Spring loaded

Spring loaded

Hose material

Rubber

Rubber

Connectors

Quick Connect

Pioneer quick connects

Total number of Connectors

8

3 function/wheels/each wing

Voltage required from vehicle

12 v

12 v

Side Rail – Wear Bars

Optional

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

No

Rear Rudders/ Anti slip stabilizers

Yes

Yes

Sign Brackets

Yes

Yes

Strobe Light

Yes, LED

Yes

Auxiliary Lights - quantity

Optional, 2

Yes, 4

Model Min. Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly Hitch Assembly

Hydraulics

Electrical

Standard Features

Optional

Yes

Unique features

• Front axle • Dual Rear Wheels • Double punched blades • 8’ base with two – 2’ wings • 2 part Epoxy primer/Ind. Enamel paint

• Wings funnel snow from the edge of trail to the center • Easy and tool free one pin adjustable height cutter • Dual angle compaction pan • Easy pull cutter design • Heavy duty main frame construction

Average base price at time of print

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

Options

• Extra Rear Rudders • Serrated Blades • 15” Tires & Wheels • Custom Paint • Toolbox

• Road crossing scraper clears roads and pull snow in tunnels and bridges • Hydraulic tongue for equipment with a rigid drawbar • L ED light package • Groomer size main frame 8’ to 12’

Tool Box

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Gilbert Groomers

Maxey Groomers

Mogul Master

Gilbert Products Inc.

Maxey Manufacturing

The Shop Industrial Inc.

Roberval, QC

Fort Collins, CO

Lively, ON Canada

www.gilbert-tech.com

www.maxeyco.com

www.theshopindustrial.com

11.5' x 20'

Generation II MWE 101812

MBP 18-12

110 hp / 82 kW

250 hp / 186 kW

150 hp / 74 kW

138 in. / 3,505 mm

144 in. / 3,658 mm

144 in. / 3,657 mm

243 in. / 6,172 mm

216 in. / 5,486 mm

240 in. / 6,096 mm

48 in. / 1,219 mm

44 in. / 1,118 mm

36 in. / 914 mm

4752 lb. / 2,155 kg

4,160 lb. / 1,887 kg

5,000 lb. / 1,927 kg

6

12

11

0

0

0

4

8

11

2

4

4

Multi-link progressive release system

n/a

Spring loaded

Screw type adjustment

n/a

Adjustable

3 in. / 76 mm

1 in. / 0.45 mm

1.5 in. / 38 mm

Ram steer, pintle hook

Straight Lunnette Eye

All configurations available

n/a

Shear Bolt

Shear bolt

Rubber

3/8" 4000 PSI

Rubber

Quick Connect

Push/pull or screw type

All options available

4

4

4

12 v

n/a

12 or 24 v

Yes

1/4" abrasion resistant

Yes

Yes

Compaction Pan

No

Yes

5

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Optional

No

Available on request

Optional, quantity 2

Yes

Available on request

Optional

No

Available on request

• Maximizes the flow of snow • Multi-blade tripping system for increased durability • Slide plates keep more snow inside the drag • Heavy-duty frame for longer life-time • High compaction packing pan for perfect hard packed trails

• Anti-scalp hitch with pin in place feature • Large pivot pin on dual spring trip blades • AR 400 wear strips and stabilizer fins • Torsion axle wheel kit • 2 year warranty on structure and cylinders

• Number one drag in North America • Heated packing pan • 4 serrated cutting blades • Spring triping blades • Floating device

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

Call for pricing

• Storage Boxes • Electric group: one beacon light and two working lights • Auxiliary fuel tank: capacity of 260 L (70 Gal.) • Extra channel guide to prevent from slipping on hard surfaces •H ydraulically controlled brushcutter on rear drag

• Pivoting Pan • Rear Flood Light Kit • Breakaway hydraulic circuits • Trailering light kit • 8” reversible concave blades

• All options available on request • R ear Flood Light Kit •B reakaway hydraulic circuits • T railering light kit • 8 ” reversible concave blades

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Groomer Tractors Manufacturers chose models specifically for grooming snow – constantly pulling drags weekly and even daily on flat to hilly environments, starting and working in -30 degrees Celsius, usually in remote terrain. Cab should accommodate 2 people, have ability to hydraulically manoeuver drags and push plow implements from cab, quick connect to hydraulic system.

Emissions

Fuel Type Number of Cylinders Displacement Horsepower Torque Rise / EPM Fuel Tank capacity (Gallons) PTO Rated HP Exhaust Emission – Standard

Fendt www.fendt.com/us Fendt 714 Diesel 6 370 Cu. In. 145 hp / 107 kW n/a 105 Gal. / 400 L 110 hp / 82 kW SCR Tier4i

New Holland www.newholland.com T7.210 Diesel 6 6.7 L / 411 Cubic in.

165 hp / 123 kW 45/43 % 71.3 Gal. / 270 L 135 hp / 101 kW Tier 4B

Transmission

Type

ML140 Vario CVT

Power Command/Auto Command

Type

540/540E/1000

Independent 540/1000 RPM w/Dual Shafts

Lift Capacity (lbs.)

Overall Height to top of cab w/ exhaust Overall Length Ground clearance Total Vehicle Weight Voltage Alternator Batteries Cold Start Rating Multi-control panel for hydraulics Touchscreen Display Air Ride Seat Joystick Rear Remote Front Remote Implement Pump Flow Steering Pump Flow Tire Make/Front Tire Size Tire Make / Rear Tire Size Maximum speed Minimum Turning Circle

21,120 lb. / 9,580 kg

12,787 lb. / 5,800 kg

John Deere www.JohnDeere.com / www.JohnDeere.ca 6145R Diesel 6 415 cu. in. (6.8 L) 145 hp / 108 kW 40% 75.3 Gal. / 285 L 111 hp / 83 kW Final Tier 4/ Tier 4B 20 Speed AutoQuad PLUS™ ECO Transmission Independent 1-3/8 in 540/1000 reversible shaft Category 3/3N ElectroHydraulic with Load Sensing 9,193 lb. / 4,170 kg

120 in. / 3,050 mm

118.5 in. / 3,010 mm

126 in. / 3,200 mm

205 in. / 5,227 mm 22 in. / 552 mm 16,755 lb. / 7,600 kg 12 v 200 A Single SAE 600 cca Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 joystick or paddle 1 40 gpm 152 lpm n/a Michelin, 540 / 65 R28 Michelin, 650 / 65 R38 31 mph / 50 km/h 18 ft. / 5.4 m

211 in. / 5,347 mm 20.8 in. / 515 mm 13,228 lb. / 6,000 kg 12 v 150/200 A 1 x 12 v / 176 Ah 1,300 cca Yes Yes on SideWinder II armrest Yes Option 4 - Electro Hyd Paddle or Joystick 3 - Electro Hyd Joystick 29/33 gpm / 110/125 lpm 17 gpm / 65 lpm Michelin, 380 / 85 R28 Michelin, 460 / 85R R38 31 mph / 50 km/h 17.9 ft. / 5.4 m

190 in. / 4,825 mm 23 in. / 584 mm 13,580 lb. / 6,160 kg 14 v 200/240 A 12 v / 174 Ah 1,400 cca Yes Yes, 7" or 10" Yes Yes, mechanical or electrical Up to 6 2 30.1 gpm / 114 lpm n/a Several options to choose from Several options to choose from 31 mph / 50 km/h n/a

• A True Stepless Transmission, 3 year warranty or 3000 Hours • Cab and Front Axle Suspension • More power less fuel with the 6.06 six cylinder Deutz Diesel • VarioActive steering system • 10.4 inch Touchscreen Terminal

• E COBlue™ HI-eSCR engine technology maximizes power, torque and efficiency • S mooth Power Shift operation or Innovative Auto Command™ Stepless speed control • SideWinder™ II armrest for the Ultimate Ergonomic control location • I ntegrated Control Panel for simple access of advanced features • Horizon™ Cab for quietness, visibility, and suspension for smooth ride

•C omfortView Cab with modern, automotivestyling • Automate and monitor tractor functions with our CommandCenter Display • JDLink Connect helps manage machine maintenance, performance, and productivity • Adaptive Hydraulic Cab Suspension Plus for unmatched comfort • 40 Additional HP through Intelligent Power Management

$140,000 USD / $161,000 CAD

$172,742 USD / $190,016 CAD

$137,795-$147,420 USD / $170,865-$182,800 CAD

• 6 way front blade • Rear sliding hitch • F ront PTO • Pneumatic Cab Suspension • Tracks

•H orizon Cab visibility panel and lighting options •C hoice of Smooth PowerShift or Stepless Auto Command Transmission • Factory integrated IntelliSteer™ auto guidance •H igh capacity 37 Gallon hydraulic pump and 200 Amp Alternator • Factory integrated front PTO and linkage

Company Information

Manufacturer Website

Model

Engine

PTO & Hitch

Dimensions/ Weight

Electrical

In-cab Features

Hydraulics

Tires Performance

Unique features

Average base price at time of print

Options

• 6 Transmission Options including IVT, PowerQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus and DirectDrive ECO • 2 WD, MFWD and TLS Front Axle options for versatility •U p to 6 Rear SCVs for controlling implements • E xclusive John Deere Automatic Mast Latch for easy loader installation and removal • 1-3/8 in 540/540E/1000 reversible shaft option for fuel savings

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Small Snowmaking Fan Guns Manufacturers chose their smallest snow making fan gun producer according to snow throw or throwing range and snow production per hour.

Manufacturer

DemacLenko America

SUFAG

TechnoAlpin USA Inc.

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

www.Technoalpin.com

EVO

ACCESS

M 12

Gun Height

86 in. / 2.250 m

75.63 in. / 1.921 m

85 in. / 2.6 m

Gun Length

107.5 in. / 2.730 m

86.61 in. / 2.2 m

56 in. / 1.7 m

Gun Width

93.7 in. / 2.380 m

75.39 in. / 1.915 m

48 in. / 1.5 m

Gun Weight

1,327 lb. / 602 kg

1,499 lb. / 680 kg

1,433 lb. / 651 kg

Total Height w/standard Mount

86.61 in. / 2.200 m

75.63 in. / 1.921 m

98 in. / 3 m

Total Length w/standard Mount

76.77 in. / 1.950 m

86.61 in. / 2.181 m

117.6 in. / 3.6 m

Total Width w/standard Mount

68.9 in. / 1.750 m

75.39 in. / 1.915 m

92 in. / 2.8 m

Total Weight w/standard Mount

1,325 lb. / 601.5 kg

1,433 lb. / 650 kg

1,825 lb. / 830 kg

Mount type(s)

Mobile Carriage, Straight Tower, Inclined Tower, Swing Arm

Lift tower, swing arm, straight tower, tripod with carrying device. Wheel chassis, Uniaxial wheel chassis

Jack Stands, Wheeled carriage

Compressor Type

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco

Oil Free Piston

Compressor Horsepower

5.4 hp / 4 kW

5.36 hp / 4 kW

5.3 hp / 3.95 kW

Fan Horsepower

12.7 hp / 9.5 kW

12.06 hp / 9 kW

15 hp / 11.9 kW

Minimum Fan Speed

n/a

1,450 rpm @400 v / 50 Hz

3,000 rpm @ 480 v/ 60 Hz

Max Fan Speed

n/a

2,900 rpm @400 v / 50 Hz

3,000 rpm @ 480 v/ 60 Hz

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Nozzles / Valves

44 noz. / 2 valves

300 noz. / 4 valves

12 noz. / 4 valves

Nucleation Nozzles

20

20

4

Water Connections

Assembly Type

Swivel Coupling Camlock

Camlock

n/a

Connector Size

2 in. / 51 mm

2 in. / 51 mm

2 in. / 51 mm

Movement Capabilities

Axel Rotation Range

360°

360°

360°

Oscillation Range

330°

340°

180°

Minimum Water Flow

17 gpm / 66 lpm

17.44 gpm / 66 lpm

12 gpm / 45 lpm

Maximum Water Flow

95 gpm / 360 lpm

129.44 gpm / 490 lpm

85 gpm / 322 lpm

Minimum Water Pressure

174 psi / 12 bar

116.03 psi / 8 bar

120 psi / 8 bar

Company Information Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount Compressor

Fan

Water Flow/ Pressure

Maximum Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

580.15 psi / 40 bar

580 psi / 40 bar

Snow Projection

Maximum Snow Projection

164 ft. / 50 m

131.23 ft. / 40 m

110 ft. / 40 m

Heating

Heating

3 hp / 2.2 kW

7.1 hp / 5.3 kW

0.31 hp / 0.09 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 v 3 phase

400/460 v 3 phase

480/600 v / 3 phase

Frequency Range

50 Hz low 60 Hz high

50 Hz low 60 Hz high

50 Hz Low 60 Hz High

Unique features

• Economical and Efficient. Light Weight and Compact Design • ( FBR)Fiberglass composite barrel with aluminum nozzle ring • Brass alloy nucleators and stainless steel water nozzles • Self draining valve unit & central water inlet • Compact zinc coated steel chassis

• High quality product • L ow energy consumption •H igh performance in marginal conditions •W ater flow regulation Optiflow for better efficiency

• Limited flow, less throw, great for small spaces •O il free compressor • F ully automatic as stand-alone • E xcellent snow quality in marginal conditions

Average base price at time of print

Call for Pricing

Call for Pricing

$32,145 USD / $35,681 CAD

Options

• 1.8m or 2.4m galvanized tower • 3.2m or 4.2m galvanized hydraulic incline tower •M ulti-language automation system software available • Oil Free or oil compressor

• Radio modem • Bluetooth remote control •A utomatic control • 32 nozzles configuration

• Available in (3) tower mount configurations • Can be controlled by central computer and software

Electrical

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Company Information

Manufacturer

DemacLenko America

SUFAG

TechnoAlpin USA Inc.

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

www.Technoalpin.com

Titan

SUPER ACCESS

TF 10

Gun Height

99.48 in. / 2.53 m

86.61 in. / 2.20 m

85 in./ 2.6 m

Gun Length

103 in. / 2.62 m

94.49 in. / 2.40 m

68 in./ 2.1 m

Gun Width

95.3 in. / 2.42 m

94.49 in. / 2.40 m

59 in./ 1.8 m

Gun Weight

1,657 lb. / 773 kg

1,543 lb. / 685 kg

1,611 lb. / 732 kg

Total Height w/standard Mount

93.7 in. / 2.38 m

86.61 in. / 2.20 m

8.2 in./ 3 m

Total Length w/standard Mount

83.45 in. / 2.12 m

94.49 in. / 2.40 m

105 in./ 3.2 m

Total Width w/standard Mount

80.9 in. / 2.06 m

94.49 in. / 2.40 m

92 in./ 2.8 m

Total Weight w/standard Mount

1,657 lb. / 773 kg

1,499 lb. / 660 kg

2,000 lb. / 909 kg

Mount type(s)

Mobile Carriage, Straight Tower, Inclined Tower, Swing Arm

Lift tower, swing arm, straight tower,Tripod with carrying device, wheel chassis,Uniaxial wheel chassis

Jack Stands, Wheeled carriage

Compressor Type

Boge

Atlas Copco

Oil Free Piston

Compressor Horsepower

6.5 hp / 4.8 kW

5.36 hp / 4 kW

5.3 hp / 3.95 kW

Fan Horsepower

24 hp / 18 kW

24.8 hp / 15 kW

25 hp / 18.64 kW

Minimum Fan Speed

n/a

1,450 rpm @ 400 v / 50 Hz

1,500 rpm @ 480 v / 60 Hz

Max Fan Speed

n/a

n/a

1,500 rpm @ 480 v / 60 Hz

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Nozzles / Valves

80 noz. / 4 valves

300 noz. / 4 valves

32 noz. / 4 valves

Nucleation Nozzles

24

20

8

Water Connections

Assembly Type

Central swivel coupling Camlock

Camlock

Camlock

Connector Size

2 in. / 51 mm

2 in. / 51 mm

2 in. / 51 mm

Movement Capabilities

Axel Rotation Range

360°

360°

360°

Oscillation Range

10-330°

340°

180°

Minimum Water Flow

20 gpm 75.6 lpm

18.23 gpm 69 lpm

35 gpm 132.5 lpm

Maximum Water Flow

174.4 gpm 660 lpm

130.77 gpm 495 lpm

200 gpm 757 lpm

Minimum Water Pressure

174 psi / 12 bar

116.03 psi / 8 bar

120 psi / 8 bar

Maximum Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

580.15 psi / 40 bar / 196.85 ft. / 60 m

580 psi / 40 bar

Maximum Snow Projection

229 ft. / 70 m

n/a

200 ft. / 61 m

Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount Compressor

Fan

Water Flow/ Pressure Snow Projection

3 hp / 2.24 kW / 480

7.1 hp / 5.3 kW

0.28 hp / 0.21 kW

Voltage / Phase

n/a

400/460 v

480/600 V / 3 Phase

Frequency Range

50 Hz Low / 60 Hz High

50 Hz Low / 60 Hz High

50 Hz Low / 60 Hz high

Unique features

• Long throwing range. High snow production.

Covers large area • ( FBR) Fiberglass composite barrel with aluminum nozzle ring • Brass alloy nucleators and stainless steel water nozzles • 5.7” touch screen user interface • Self draining valve unit and central water inlet

• Low energy consumption •H igh performance in marginal conditions •W ater flow regulation Optiflow for better efficiency •H igh quality product

• Tremendous maximum output @ 200 gpm plus • 150% more production than “normal” fan gun • Very quiet because of lower RPM • F ully Automatic as stand-alone

Average base price at time of print

Call for Pricing

Call for Pricing

$39,179 USD / $43,488 CAD

•B luetooth remote control •A utomatic control • 32 nozzles configuration • Radio modem

• Can be controlled by central computer and software •A vailable in (3) tower mount configurations

Options

• 3.2m or 4.2m galvanized hydraulic incline tower • Multi-language automation system software available • User interface app compatible with smartphone/tablet •O il Free or oil compressor • I ntegrated wifi modem for remote control using smartphone

Heating Electrical

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Economy Lance / Towers Manufacturers chose a Lance or Tower Style Gun: Water/Air Mixture, single stage water flow if available, variable airflow, wet bulb start minimum -2.2 C / 28 F, uses minimum air consumption at cold temperatures, most economical lance /tower.

Company Name

DemacLenko

SUFAG

Technoalpin USA Inc.

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

www.Technoalpin.com

VIS UP 1

S10-2

T-A V-3 (6 Meter w/onboard compressor)

Height variation

29.5 ft. / 9 m

13.12 ft. / 4 m

20 ft. / 6 m

Maximum Height extended

36.10 ft. / 11 m

32.81 ft. / 10 m

20 ft. / 6 m

Minimum Height

20 ft. / 6 m

19.69 ft. / 6 m

18 ft. / 5.5 m

Total Weight with standard stand (lbs. / kg)

518 lb. / 235 kg

264/518 lb. / 120/235 kg

485 lb. / 220 kg

Mount type(s)

Post, Vault, Sled

Post

4" ID post or Sled

Minimum water Flow (gpm / lpm)

26.2 gpm / 99 lpm

16.11 gpm / 61 lpm

14 gpm 53 lpm

Maximum Water Flow

26.2 gpm / 99 lpm

64.46 gpm / 244 lpm

60 gpm 227 lpm

Minimum Water Pressure

217 psi / 15 bar

290.08 psi / 20 bar

250 psi / 17 bar

Maximum Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

1305.34 psi / 90 bar

750 psi / 52 bar

Minimum Air Pressure

79.8 psi / 5.5 bar

72.52 psi / 5 bar

85 psi / 6 bar

Maximum Air Pressure

101.5 psi / 7 bar

145.04 psi / 10 bar

115 psi / 8 bar

Throw at Minimum water pressure

n/a

32.81 ft. / 10 m

60 ft. / 18 m

Throw at Maximum water pressure

n/a

98.43 ft. / 30 m

80 ft. / 24 m

Quantity of Water flow stages

1

3

4

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Total Fixed / Switchable Nozzles

5

6

9

Nucleation Nozzles

5

2

3

Compressor

Compressor HP

3 hp / 2.2 kW

5.36 hp / 4 kW

5 hp / 3.75 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 v / 3 phase

400/460 v / 3 phase

480/600 v / 3 phase

Amperage

n/a

10 A

8.6 A

Connection Plug

32.8 ft. / 10 m

16.4 ft. / 5 m

n/a

• Stainless Steel water nozzles & Brass Alloy Nucleators •C ast Aluminum Head. Extruded Aluminum Lance tube • Manual, Automatic or Semi-Automatic operation • Integrated heated head

• R eliable snowmaking operation • S imple handling • Assembly with little maintenance

• E xcellent snow quality at marginal temperature • 4 distinct flows • P erfect X-C gun with on-board compressor

Company Information Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount

Water Flow/ Pressure

Electrical

Unique features

Average base price at time of print

Options

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Call for Pricing • Easy Removal of electrical cabinet, compressor & water filter • S oftware available in several different languages • Automatic, Manual or Client configuration •A vailable in 6, 9, 11 m heights

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Call for Pricing • Automatic version •N ozzles switchable left and right / or both sides • Radio modem

Call for Pricing • S tand-alone manual operation, or automatic from Central Computer • Also available for hill air without compressor • 10, 6, and 4 meter sled or post mount

Workhorse Lances / Towers Manufacturers chose a Lance or Tower Style gun: Water/Air Mixture, Multiple stage water flow, variable airflow, wet bulb start minimum -2.2 C / 28 F, Works well in all temperatures, uses minimum air consumption at cold temperatures, largest producer of snow by lance/tower.

Company Name

DemacLenko

SUFAG

Technoalpin USA Inc.

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

www.Technoalpin.com

VIS UP 4

TAURUS 2.0

Rubis EVO CF

Height variation

29.5 ft. / 9 m

9.84 ft. / 3 m

33 ft. / 10 m

Maximum Height extended

36.1 ft. / 11 m

31.17 ft. / 9.5 m

33 ft. / 10 m

Minimum Height

20 ft. / 6 m

21.33 ft. / 6.5 m

30 ft. / 9 m

Total Weight with standard stand (lbs. / kg)

518 lb. / 235 kg

165/330 lb. / 75/150 kg

155 lb. / 70 kg

Mount type(s)

Post, Vault, Sled

Post

4" ID post

Minimum water Flow (gpm / lpm)

24 gpm / 90 lpm

10.83 gpm / 41 lpm

20 gpm / 76 lpm

Maximum Water Flow

73 gpm / 276.6 lpm

109.9 gpm / 416 lpm

88 gpm / 333 lpm

Minimum Water Pressure

217 psi / 15 bar

217.56 psi / 15 bar

250 psi / 17 bar

Maximum Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

870.23 psi / 60 bar

750 psi / 52 bar

Minimum Air Pressure

79.8 psi / 5.5 bar

72.52 psi / 5 bar

85 psi / 6 bar

Maximum Air Pressure

101.5 psi / 7 bar

145.04 psi / 10 bar

120 psi / 8 bar

Throw at Minimum water pressure

65.61 ft. / 20 m

32.81 ft. / 10 m

60 ft. / 18 m

Throw at Maximum water pressure

98.42 ft. / 30 m

98.43 ft. / 30 m

80 ft. / 24 m

Quantity of Water flow stages

4

8

4

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Total Fixed / Switchable Nozzles

15

8

6

Nucleation Nozzles

5

4

2

Compressor

Compressor HP

3 hp / 2.2 kW

5.36 hp / 4 kW

Hill Air or On Board

Voltage / Phase

480 v / 3 Phase

400/460 v / 3 Phase

480/600 v / 3 Phase

Amperage

16 A

10 A

Optional On-Board compressor – 4 A

Connection Plug

32.8 ft. / 10 m

16.4 ft. / 5 m

n/a

Unique features

• Integrated heated head • Stainless Steel water nozzles & Brass Alloy Nucleators • Cast Aluminum Head. Extruded Aluminum Lance tube.

•M anual, Automatic or Semi-Automatic operation

•C onstant snow quality thanks to the 8 stages •A utomatic regulation of stages • Use of calorific power of the water to warm the head •B allistic studied to optimize the snow distribution • Equipped with hydraulic cylinder

• V ery low air flow of 18 cfm • 4 distinct flows • E asily semi or fully automated

Average base price at time of print

Call for Pricing

Call for Pricing

$4,800 USD / $5,328 CAD

•A vailable with onboard compressor • R adio modem

Options

• Easy Removal of electrical cabinet, compressor & water filter • S oftware available in several different languages • Automatic, Manual or Client configuration •A vailable in 6, 9, 11 m heights

• S emi or fully automatic • Normally hill but available with on-board compressor

Company Information Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount

Water Flow/ Pressure

Electrical

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Need More Snow?

Looking for a snowmaking system that’s fast, efficient and capable of producing a great deal of snow in a wide range of temperatures? Snomax is the answer.

By: Mark Halsall

O

The Snomax Snow Inducer is one of the most popular snowmaking systems in the world.

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ne of the most successful products in the history of snowmaking, Snomax is used by ski resort operators in almost every country that makes snow. Snomax has also served as the official snowmaking sponsor for four Winter Olympic Games since its inception in 1987, when Snomax Technologies was founded by Kodak.

The company has traded hands a number of times since then, and since 2012 Snomax International has been owned by the large Italian snowmaking solutions firm TechnoAlpin. The product, which is known as the Snomax Snow Inducer, is made in the United States at a manufacturing facility in Colorado.

Snomax is used on ski slopes as an additive to the water used in snowmaking systems and is derived from

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proteins produced by Pseudomonas syringiae – a microbe found on the leaves of healthy plants all over the world. While it is a natural product that’s 100 per cent biodegradable, Snomax does not contain living microorganisms. The biological material used in Snomax is sterilized, which in turn prevents further growth.

“It’s basically a purified protein that’s been freeze-dried,” says Wayne Palmiter, president and CEO of Snomax International.

The makers of Snomax stress that it’s been used safely and effectively all over the world for decades without a single

“ That’s probably the biggest thing Snomax does for you. It puts a nucleator in every single drop of water coming out of the snow gun.”

negative incident. They cite more than 35 independent scientific studies in the United States and several other countries that have concluded that the product poses no threat to human health or the environment.

Snomax works by acting as a nucleator, or essentially as a catalyst for ice crystal formation. It is mixed in water to form a concentrate that is metered into the snowmaking water supply, and all the water droplets thrown from the snow gun are then seeded with Snomax nucleators.

The key to efficient snowmaking is to freeze as many droplets as possible before they hit the ground, and herein lies one of the secrets to Snomax’s success. Water treated with Snomax contains anywhere from 1,000 to more than 100,000 more nucleation sites than untreated source water, meaning every

droplet has a site for ice crystals to form.

“That’s probably the biggest thing Snomax does for you,” says Palmiter. “It puts a nucleator in every single drop of water coming out of the snow gun.”

Adding Snomax also allows the droplets in the mixture to freeze more quickly than regular water. That’s because Snomax functions as a high temperature nucleator, meaning it’s capable of initiating the freezing process at substantially higher temperatures – some studies have shown that Snomax is effective up to almost 27 F. Water added with Snomax not only freezes faster, but more completely and over a wider range of conditions. This enables ski resort operators to produce better snow when temperatures are not ideal for traditional snowmaking, which can help extend ski seasons in marginal snow areas. Conversely, this

benefit allows greater volumes of snow to be produced at low temperatures.

“At cold temperatures is when we really see incredible volumes,” says Palmiter. “It’s not uncommon to see a 60 to 70 per cent increase in volume at cold temperatures.”

Snow made with Snomax requires less water, regardless of the temperature, which means there’s less snowpack loss from evaporation, sublimation and drift. Having to move less water also reduces overall energy consumption. Lower water and energy requirements have a positive effect on operating costs as well as benefits for the environment.

In essence, Snomax increases the productivity and efficiency of snowmaking systems and delivers a consistent snow quality, even during extreme temperature fluctuations.

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It’s all about the water

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According to Palmiter, the proteins in Snomax initiate a nucleation process that creates a smaller, more tightly packed crystal that has a stronger ionic molecular bond than conventional snow. This enhanced crystal formation happens closer to the nozzle of snow guns, allowing the subsequent snowmaking process to use almost all the available water, which in turn results in more snow being produced.

Palmiter says this also produces bigger snow particles, which can enhance accuracy when directing snow onto ski slopes. “The particles typically are larger, because they’re forming closer to the nozzle and they’re dropping closer to the gun,” he explains. “They’re landing on the skiable surface (which is) where you want them.”

While Snomax uses nucleating agents, which affect the freezing characteristics of water, some other snowmaking systems use surfactants – chemicals added to the water that changes the viscosity by reducing the surface tension of the water droplets.

“Not all additives work by the same principal,” says Palmiter. “With Snomax, you shouldn’t see a change in the viscosity of the water, or in the snow you’re making. You should be able to make adjustments to the snow gun, so you can make the snow as dry or as wet as you want to for your ski area.”

A benefit for users is that it’s possible to make snow with Snomax that doesn’t slide off park terrain features or down steeper grades like snow made with an artificially low surface tension. Some other advantages include better snow groom-ability and uniform consistency. Snow grooming operators report that Snomax creates high quality snow that doesn’t pack into ice, but grooms smoothly and can be moved around more quickly and easily, reducing energy consumption and associated fuel costs.

This superior snow also appeals to skiers, who report that it’s lighter, more powdery, and has less ice that regular snow. Both skiers and snow grooming operators appreciate the experience provided by Snomax – a nice turning snow that’s not sticky and has consistent feel from top to the run to the bottom. ❃

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THE MOST VERSATILE GROOMER Soucy’s track systems are the most versatile grooming option out there. With our ingenious four-track system, your tractor will get the traction, flotation, and comfort you need for grooming your trails.

A true Swiss army knife VARY YOUR OPERATIONS

Since the groomer is separate from the tractor, you can use the tractor’s hydraulic outlets and three-point hitch to install a variety of equipment for different operations, whether it’s summer and winter.

TM

www.soucy-track.com

GO BACK TO TIRES WHENEVER YOU LIKE

You can go back to tires easily at any time, which lets you maximize your tractor’s productivity by using it twelve months a year.

TRACTION, FLOTATION AND UNMATCHED COMFORT

We’ve designed our track systems to offer you optimal traction and flotation capacity. We’ve also developed tracks of varying widths to meet different needs. The four-track system also ensures constant contact with the ground, which improves flotation, traction and comfort.

Weathering Any Conditions Why portable structures made by Sprung offer a durable, economic option for the snow grooming industry.

By: Jim Timlick

“ At a ski area you have a very short construction window. The beauty of our structure is that it goes up quickly.”

S

ome good old Canadian know-how is helping make the task of building storage and repair shops for snow grooming equipment substantially easier and more economical for the North American ski industry.

Calgary-based Sprung is an industry leader in tension fabric structures, and its patented stressed membrane technology has been used at dozens of ski

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areas in North America and around the world.

Jim Avery, vice president, sales and marketing for Sprung, says a big part of what makes his company’s products an attractive alternative is that they can be erected in a fraction of the time it takes to put up conventional brick and mortar structures.

Crews can assemble up to 1,000 square feet of the aluminum subframe and individual fabric membrane system each day, according to Avery, meaning a 60- by 60-foot structure can be constructed in as little as four days.

“At a ski area you have a very short construction window,” he says. “The beauty of our structure is that it goes up quickly.”

The Sprung structures are also a much more cost-effective alternative to conventional buildings. Avery says they range in price between $20 and $40 a square foot, about a third or half of the price of other types of utility and storage facilities.

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“You can’t really compare them (to other types of structures). If you’re going to build a permanent shop somewhere, that’s a whole different animal,” Avery says.

Sprung offers leasing packages for all of its products, making it an attractive option for ski areas looking to build a permanent snow grooming maintenance and repair facility as part of their long-range plans but need something in the interim. Most leases typically run between one and three years, Avery says, but can be tailored to the needs of customers.

Another benefit of the Sprung structures is that they don’t require a foundation and can be anchored directly into the ground. That means in addition to saving money, ski area operators can quickly and easily relocate the structure from one location to another as their needs change.

“It’s very easy to (move them). You just disassemble it and then put it up again,” Avery says, adding that because

the structures are portable buyers aren’t required to pay property taxes on them.

Versatility Key Feature Sprung structures also offer much more versatility than other more traditional buildings. An optional insulation package can be added that provides an energy efficiency rating of R-25 and R-30, meaning a storage structure can be easily converted into a full-service shop for maintaining and repairing snow grooming equipment.

Avery says some ski operations have even used the technology to build everything from lodges and administrative offices to pubs and restaurants.

The exterior shell can also be tailored to meet the needs of the customer. The company offers dozens of different colours and patterns for its cloth panels

Optional insulation packages allow Sprung structures to be easily converted into full service repair shops.

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Tiger Mowers are built for performance and durability.

Since 1968 Tiger has engineered and manufactured Tiger mowing products that meet and exceed current ASTM safety guidlines.

Tiger offers a variety of attachments for your grass and brush cutting needs such as rotary, flail, sickle, to front mount, mid mount and rear mount mowers.

When you are looking for your next mowing purchase, call the company that can handle all your mowing and vegetation management needs, call TIGER.

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For More Info - Contact Robert Smith Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (800) 843-6849 (605) 212-0611 -cell phone email: rsmith@tigermowers.com

WWW.TIGERMOWERS.COM

Sprung structures can be found in more than 100 countries around the world.

and boasts it can match the colour of virtually any building infrastructure.

To date, Sprung has built is excess of 12,000 tension fabric units in over 100 countries around the world, including more than 40 ski areas in North America alone.

Although that technology is portable, it’s also extremely durable, according to Avery. A Sprung structure that is part of a military installation in Shemya, Alaska has withstood windloads of

120 mph., while another building at Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe, California survived intact following a single week record snowfall of 9.7 feet in February 2011.

“The thing about Sprung that is different than the other structures out there is we’re the most reliable structure on the market. We have a patent technology system that uses a better quality aluminum membrane (in the frame),” Avery says.

“They are designed for indefinite use.

All you have to do is replace the membrane down the road. It’s not a problem at all for them (to last) 20 years. We’ve had some structures that have been up for more than 30 years.”

Sprung is hardly a newcomer when it comes to building technology. The company was founded in 1887 by Phillip Dorland Sprung to meet the Alberta oil and gas industry’s need for a rapidly deployable structure that was portable and could handle a heavy snow load. While it continues to be family-owned and operated, the company’s vision has continued to evolve.

“It was just basic warehousing (to start). It’s since grown to where it’s been incorporated into buildings in every industry as a viable building solution,” Avery says. ❃

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Tractors: Track Conversion Kits Manufacturers chose a track conversion kit to fit Year: 2015, Make: John Deere, Model: 6150R Tractor, rated 170 hp / 125 kW, 2.7656 m wheelbase, used on light and heavy snow conditions, severe side slope applications, consistently pulling 1,500 to 3,000 lbs.

Company Information

Manufacturer

Gilbert Products Inc

Mattracks

Soucy International Inc.

Website

www.gilbert-tech.com

www.mattracks.com

www.soucy-track.com

Gilbert RTS

TA8000

ST-600 WT with 10.5' blade

Type of Vehicle

2-wheel drive, 4 wheel drive tractor

4WD or Front Assist Tractors

John Deere 6150R with ST-600 WT and 10.5 feet blade

Gross Vehicle Weight

19,140 lb. / 8,700 GVW

23,000 lb. / 10,433 GVW

23,700 lb. / 10,772 GVW

Recommended Max Speed

20 mph / 30 km/h

20 mph / 32 km/h

14 mph / 22 km/h

Recommended Front Axle Weight

n/a

10,500 lb. / 4,763 kg

10,000 lb. / 4,545 kg

Recommended Rear Axle Weight

n/a

12,500 lb. / 5,670 kg

15,000 lb. / 6,818 kg

Quantity tracks on system

2 -Track System

Four Track System

4 -Track system

Height (Front): 2-Track Height

58 in. / 1,473 mm

41.2 in. / 1,046 mm

46 in. / 1,168 mm

Height (Rear)

n/a

50.1 in. / 1,273 mm

58 in. / 1,473 mm

Length (Front): 2-Track Length

143 in. / 3,632 mm

62.8 in. / 1,595 mm

69 in. / 1,752 mm

Length (Rear)

n/a

70.2 in. / 1,783 mm

76 in. / 1,930 mm

Total Weight of all Tracks Combined n/a

3,300 lb. / 1,497 kg

9,000 lb. / 4,091 kg

Track Material

Rubber compound w/steel reinforced piles and cable

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Rubber compound with steel cables and composites

Track Width (Front): 2-Track Width

30 in. / 762 mm

18 in. / 457 mm

25 in. / 635 mm

Track Width (Back)

n/a

18 in. / 457 mm

32 in. / 813 mm

Track Style

All-Terrain with aggressive V-Pattern, Positive Drive, Smooth ride

All Terrain, Self Cleaning

4-season, High traction, low rolling resistance, Abrasion resistance

Track Thickness

2 in. / 50.8 mm

1.5 in. / 38.1 mm

3.5 in. / 89 mm

Front and/or 2-Track Suspension

Air Suspension on tractor, Rubber Spring Individual on boogie wheels and Side Frame Articulation

Internal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride

Low pivot point, 12° to 15° frame oscillation

Rear Track Suspension

n/a

Exclusive Anti-Torque, Concentric Pivot, Oscillating Rocker Arms

Low pivot point, 12° to 15° frame oscillation

Wheel Material

Steel with solid rubber

UHMW and Rubber

UHMW and Rubber

Sprocket Material

n/a

n/a

Steel

Anti-Torque System

Internal Drive Sprocket System

Patented Rubber Torsion Anti-Torque

n/a

Anti Slip System

n/a

Studdable Track

Tractor option called Automatic 4 wheel drive

Recommended Operating Temperature

-45°F to +130°F / -43°C to +55°C

-40 to 130°F / -40°C to 55°C

-50°F to +113°F / -45°C to +45°C

Gear Reduction with Tracks on

35-50 %

25 to 50% Gear Reduction depending on original tire size

35%

Ground Contact Surface Area Minimum

8,580 in²/ 55,355 cm²

3,564 in2 / 22,994 cm²

5,578 in² / 35,987 cm²

Ground Contact Surface Area Maximum

8,580 in2 / 55,355 cm²

4,788 in2 / 30,890 cm2

8,314 in² / 53,638 cm²

Total Ground Pressure

n/a

2-5 psi / 14-69 kPa

4.25 psi / 29.30 kPa

Increase Ground Clearance

n/a

n/a

17 in. / 432 mm

• Two wide tracks for exceptional flotation • Chassis design allows optimal stability and maximum traction • Exclusive 6-way blade with tripping system • Chassis design is stress-free for the tractor • Efficient track system offering 20% fuel savings

• I nternal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride • E xclusive Anti-Torque System •A ll Terrain, All Season Approved • Removable Track Tensioner for easy track Servicing • R amp front and back for optimum mobility

• No change in tractor to install track • E asy wheel change for summer use • F our tracks for optimal ground contact • T rack has low pivot point for comfortable ride • Deluxe heavy duty 9-position blade

Call for Pricing

Call for Pricing

Call for Pricing

• Cab brush guard protection • Aggressive ice studs for icy conditions – $10/stud • Auxiliary fuel tanks • S torage/Tox Boxes

• Track Guide for added Side Hill Capability • HD Option for additional load capacity • S procket Sizing to match any Tractor •G rouser Bars for added traction and floatation •G SA Pricing Available

Model

Vehicle Requirements

Qty. of Tracks

Dimensions

Tracks

Mechanical

Performance

Unique features

Average base price at time of print Options

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UTVs: Track Conversion System Manufacturers chose track kits that fit a UTV/ 4-Wheel Drive with maximum 3,500 lbs., working in continuous cold conditions (0 to -30ºF) and towing 500-1,000 lbs. in deep snow.

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kimpex

Mattracks

Camoplast Solideal

Website

www.commandertrackkit.com

www.mattracks.com

www.camoplastsolideal.com

WSS4

M3 UR PLUS

Camoplast UTV T4S

Undercarriage Material

Regular and HSLA steel

Cast High Strength, Heat Treated, Lightweight Aluminum Alloy

Carbon steel

Total Weight w tracks

439 lb. / 199 kg

622 lb. / 282 kg

414 lb. / 188 kg

Recommended MGVW

4,079 lb. / 1,850 kg

n/a

n/a

Sprocket Diameter

0.58 in. / 14.8 mm

14 in. / 356 mm

14-15 in. / 300-375 mm

Drive Type

Internal

Internal

Internal

Gear-Reduction Average

60%

1/3 increase on vehicle w/typical OEM ATV Tire

Approximately 33%

Idler Wheels

230 mm with 2 sealed replaceable bearings, 4 per frame

32 – 10" and 6" with Shielded and Sealed Bearings

132 mm double bearing & sealed mid-roller wheels including elastomer outer band and 50 mm width, 241 mm double bearing & sealed flat free tires

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW rubber coated

UHMW & Rubber

n/a

Track Width (Front)

12.5 in. / 318 mm

13 in. / 330 mm

12.5 in. / 318 mm

Track Width (Rear)

14 in. / 356 mm

13 in. / 330 mm

14 in. / 355 mm

Track Length (Front)

97 in. / 2,464 mm

101 in. / 2,565 mm

98.5 in. / 2,507 mm

Track Length (Rear)

117 in. / 2972 mm

120 in. / 3,050 mm

116.7 in. / 2,694 mm

Tread Style

Paddle lug

Self Cleaning, Paddle

Four season with snow traction characteristics

Lug Size/Height

Front 1 in. / Rear 1.3 in.

1.75 in. / 44.5 mm

1.125 in. / 29 mm

Tread Material

Performance rubber, cord, canvas

Rubber with internal composite rods/cord

Rubber with internal composite and cord

Recommended Operating Temperature

-58°F to 86°F / -50°C to +30°C

-40°F to 130°F / -40°C to 55°C

-40°F to 100°F / -40°C to 37°C

Ground Contact Surface Area: Minimum

1,100 in² / 7,097 cm²

1,898 in²/ 12,245 cm²

n/a

Ground Contact Surface Area: Maximum

2430 in²/ 15677 cm²

2,470 in² / 15,935 cm²

2,470 in² / 15,935 cm²

Average Ground Pressure Range

n/a

0.5 to 1.5 psi / 3.4 to 6.9 kPa

0.9 psi / 6.82 kPa

Height at center of hub with installed track system

17 in. / 432 mm

19 in. / 483 mm

Vehicles Tires +5 in. / 125 mm

• Deep Snow king of the Hill • Carefree product • Heavy Duty Designed (2” tubes) • High quality comfort

•A djustable Shape Changing Suspension (SCS) • Exclusive Anti-Torque System • All Season, All Terrain • P lus series increase footprint for max. flotation • Patented Design maximizes tractive effort, minimizes vibration and vehicle stress

• Exclusive Flextrack front-track technology • Engine-specific gearing suitable for 400 cc and larger • Interchangeable with over 70 SxS brands and models • Puncture-proof Absorb Tires • Proprietary rubber compounds developed from over 50 years of track building experience

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$4,999 USD / $4,999 CAD

Model Undercarriage Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

Unique features

Average base price at time of print

Options

•H D for weights up to 4200 lbs.

• S prositive: Mismatched Front/Rear Drive Sprocket for optimal 4WD • Easy Steer Option for reduced steering effort • R unning Board Protectors • S plit Sprocket for Easy Track Removal

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Mid-Sized Trucks: Track Conversion System Manufacturers chose a track conversion system to fit one or more of the following makes and models: Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Ford Range, Chevy Blazer.

Manufacturer

American Track Truck, Inc.

Mattracks

Website

www.AmericanTrackTruck.com

www.mattracks.com

DOMINATOR

88M1A1

Undercarriage Material

Steel and T1 steel, powder coated

Steel

Total Weight w tracks

700 lb. / 318 kg

1,520 lb. / 689 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

6,000 lb. / 2,722 kg

8,800 lb. / 3,991 kg

Sprocket Diameter

17 in. / 432 mm

18 1/2 in. / 470 mm

Drive Type

Internal, self cleaning, steel drum

Internal

Gear-Reduction Average

1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction/ 30 in. Std. Tire

1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction/ 30 in. Std. Tire

Idler Wheels

28 wheels, shielded sealed bearings, 6.380" diameter

40 – 8" x 2" with Shielded and Sealed Bearings

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

UHMW & Rubber

Track Width (Front)

15 in. / 381 mm

16 in. / 406 mm

Track Width (Rear)

15 in. / 381 mm

16 in. / 406 mm

Track Length, overall (Front)

121 in. / 3,073 mm

125 in. / 3,175 mm

Track Length, overall (Rear)

121 in. / 3,073 mm

125 in. / 3,175 mm

Tread Style

Full block style lugs, self cleaning

All Terrain, Self Cleaning

Lug Size/ Height

0.75 in. / 20 mm

1.5 in. / 38.1 mm

Tread Material

Rubber, 2-ply, internal composite rods/cords

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Recommended Operating Temperature

-45°F to 60°F / -43°C to 16°C

-40°F to 130°F / -40 °C to 55°C

Ground Contact Surface Area – Minimum

2,160 in² / 13,935 cm²

2,106 in² / 13,587 cm²

Ground Contact Surface Area Maximum

2,880 in² / 18,580 cm²

3,405 in² / 21,967 cm²

Average Ground Pressure Range

1 to 2.25 psi / 6.9 to 15.5 kPa

1 to 2 psi / 7 to 14 kPa

Height at center of hub w installed track system

21 in. / 533 mm

20.25 in. / 514 mm

• Clean and simple design is durable and nearly maintenance free • Wear items consist of common snowmobile industry parts • L owest operational costs of any other track system available • Installs in under an hour typically with no other modifications • Easily transferred between different vehicles

• Internal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride • E xclusive Anti-Torque System • All Terrain, All Season Approved • Removable Track Tensioner for easy track Servicing • Patented Design maximizes tractive effort, minimizes vibration and vehicle stress

Average base price at time of print

$8,950 USD / $9,893 CAD

Prices starting at $10,495 USD

Options

• Pre-Studded Track Belts with 1” tall lugs • External Drive Sprockets, for heavy towing, bolt on in minutes • HD Bogie upgrade •H D Frame upgrade, for use on heavier vehicles •B olt Pattern Adapters, allowing fitment to multiple vehicles

• S A - Steering Assist for reduced steering effort • ECM - Electronic Control Module •C ustom Colors Available •G SA Pricing Available

Company Information Model Undercarriage

Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

Unique features

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Manufacturer

American Track Truck, Inc.

Mattracks

Website

www.AmericanTrackTruck.com

www.mattracks.com

DOMINATOR XL

105M1A1 PLUS

Undercarriage Material

Steel and T1 steel, powder coated

Steel

Total Weight w tracks

775 lb. / 352 kg

2,090 lb. / 948 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Wt.

7,500 lb. / 3,400 kg

10,500 lb. / 4,762 kg

Sprocket Diameter

17 in. / 432 mm

18 1/2 in. / 470 mm

Drive Type

Internal, self cleaning, steel drum

Internal

Gear-Reduction Average

1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction/ 30 in. Std. Tire

1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction/ 30 in. Std. Tire

Idler Wheels

32 wheels, shielded sealed bearings, 6.380" diameter

52 – 8" x 2" with Shield and Sealed Bearings

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

UHMW & Rubber

Track Width (Front)

15 in. / 381 mm

16 in. / 406 mm

Track Width (Rear)

15 in. / 381 mm

16 in. / 406 mm

Track Length, overall (Front)

136 in. / 3,454 mm

125 in. / 3,175 mm

Track Length, overall (Rear)

136 in. / 3,454 mm

190 in. / 4,825 mm

Tread Style

Full block style lugs, Self Cleaning

All Terrain, Self Cleaning

Lug Size/ Height

0.75 in. / 20 mm

1.5 in. / 38.1 mm

Tread Material

Rubber, two ply, internal composite rods and cords

Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord

Recommended Operating Temperature

-45°F to 60°F / -43°C to 16°C

-40°F to 130°F /-40 °C to 55°C

Ground Contact Surface Area – Minimum

2,700 in² / 17,420 cm²

2,773 in² / 17,890 cm²

Ground Contact Surface Area Maximum

3,420 in² / 22,065 cm²

4,374 in² / 28,219 cm²

Average Ground Pressure Range

1 to 2.25 psi / 6.9 to 15.5 kPa

1 to 2 psi / 7 to 14 kPa

Height at center of hub w installed track system

21 in. / 533 mm

20.25 in. / 514 mm

• Clean and simple design is durable and nearly maintenance free.

• Wear items consist of common snowmobile industry parts • Lowest operational costs of any other track system available • I nstalls in under an hour typically with no other modifications • E asily transferred between different vehicles

• "PLUS" series extends ground contact while providing vehicle clearance • Internal Rocker Arm Suspension for Extra Smooth Ride • E xclusive Anti-Torque System •A ll Terrain, All Season Approved • R emovable Track Tensioner for easy track Servicing

Average base price at time of print

$10,800 USD / $13,700 CAD

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Options

• Pre-Studded Track Belts with 1” tall lugs • External Drive Sprockets, for heavy towing, bolt on in minutes • HD Bogie upgrade •H D Frame upgrade, for use on heavier vehicles •B olt Pattern Adapters, allowing fitment to multiple vehicles

• A2 Model Features Rubber Cushioned internal Suspension • A2 Model Features Lightweight Aluminum Cast Frame • SA - Steering Assist for reduced steering effort • ECM - Electronic Control Module • 150 Series for 12,500 lb. GVW

Company Information Model Undercarriage Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

Unique features

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Small: Cross Country / Nordic Groomer w/Tracksetter Manufacturers chose based on the groomer frame width: minimum 3’ and maximum 4’. Tracksetter: Implement attached to specified groomer for creating xc ski tracks.

Company Information

Manufacturer

Snow Groomers Inc.

Tidd Tech

Yellowstone Track Systems, Inc.

Website

www.snowgroomers.net

www.tiddtech.com

www.yellowstonetrack.com

SNO-MASTER 48

4' Trail Tenderizer

60" Ginzugroomer

Alloy type

Steel

Carbon Steel

Aluminum

Frame Width

48 in. / 1,219 mm

48 in. / 1,219 mm

37 in. / 940 mm

Overall Length with hitch

68 in. / 1,727 mm

70 in. / 1,778 mm

76 in. / 1,930 mm

Renovation Width (outside tooth point to outside tooth point)

48 in. / 1,219 mm

55.5 in. / 1,410 mm

30 in. / 762 mm

Overall Combed Width

72 in. / 1,829 mm

58 in. / 1,473 mm

61 in. / 1,550 mm

Total Weight-groomer

155 lb. / 70 kg

140 lb. / 64 kg

205 lb. / 93 kg

Quantity of teeth

96

48

22

Quantity of Blades

1

48

22

ToothBar System

SNO-RAZOR with Shear Bolts

Adjustable

n/a

Depth Control Type

Manual

Hand crank

Electrically actuated

Bar Height Adjustment

Infinitely Adjustable with Angle Adjustment

Hand crank

n/a

Tooth Type / Style

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

J bar tooth

Standard Hitch

Type

Standard pin or pintle

Pintle (loop)

Straight hitch / ring

Electrical System Requirements

Voltage required

None

n/a

12DC

Amperage

None

n/a

23 A

Comb only width

48 in. / 1,219 mm

48 in. / 1,219 mm

61 in. / 1,549 mm

Comb & Flap Width

72 in. / 1,829 mm

58 in. / 1,473 mm

61 in. / 1,549 mm

Comb Material

Urethane

n/a

n/a

Ridges per Foot

15

11

14

Flap Adjustability

Flexible

n/a

n/a

Stainless Steel Tracking Runners

Tracking Fins & Skid Plates

n/a

Actuator

n/a

n/a

Yes

Quantity of classic tracks

1

1

1

Down Pressure adjustability

110 lb. / 50 kg

n/a

200 lb. / 91 kg

Bottom plate material

HDPE

HDPE

HDPE

Pre-Cutters

Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel

Stainless steel

Track Molds

HDPE

HDPE

Polyethylene

Track Setter Weight

60 lb. / 27 kg

55 lb. / 25 kg

65 lb. / 29 kg

• Shear Pin Hitch •A nti-berm Flaps

Unique features

• Pulled by 15” Wide, Long-Tracked snowmobile • Compacts Mountain Powder-No roller needed • Grooms wet snow/slush • 1 2-15 mph grooming speed •A vailable without SNO-RAZOR for snow compacting

•G inzugroomer has been used at 3 different Olympic Games • Lightweight • Great customer support • Superior quality tracks

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• E lectric Actuator for toothbar adjustment • E lectric Winch for raising/lowering • Flaps extend combing by 11”/side • Extension Wings add 12” cutting & combing/side

• Gooseneck Hitch • S now Gatherers •A TV/SUV hitch

Model Frame

Dimensions

Renovation Bar

Comb System

Other Standard Features

Anti-slip system

Tracksetter Attachment

Options

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Mid Sized: Cross Country / Nordic Groomer w/Tracksetter Manufactures chose based on the groomer mainframe width: min. 5’ and max. 6’.

Tracksetter: Implement attached to specified groomer for creating xc ski tracks.

Company Information

Manufacturer

ABR Inc

Snow Groomers Inc.

Tidd Tech

Yellowstone Track Systems, Inc.

Website

www.skiabr.com

www.snowgroomers.net

www.tiddtech.com

www.yellowstonetrack.com

Compaction drag

SNO-MASTER 72

G2-6

84" Ginzugroomer

Alloy type

Steel

Steel

Carbon Steel

Aluminum

Frame Width

70 in. / 1,178 mm

72 in. / 1,829 mm

72 in. / 1,829 mm

61 in. / 1,549 mm

Overall Length w/hitch

124 in. / 3,150 mm

79 in. / 2,007 mm

101 in. / 2,565 mm

76 in. / 1,930 mm

Renovation Width (outside tooth point to outside tooth point)

46 in. / 1,168 mm

72 in. / 1,829 mm

68 in. / 1,727 mm

53 in. / 1,346 mm

Overall Combed Width

70 in. / 1,778 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Total Weight-groomer

245 lb. / 111 kg

234 lb. / 106 kg

320 lb. / 145 kg

275 lb. / 125 kg

Quantity of teeth

125

144

90

46

Quantity of Blades

4

1

90

46

ToothBar System

4 cutter blades on adjustable cutter frame

n/a

Spring loaded

n/a

Depth Control Type

Yes

SNO-RAZOR with Shear Bolts

Electric Actuator

Electrically actuated

Bar Height Adjustment

Yes

Yes, Manual

Yes, Electric Actuator

n/a

Scalloped cutters

Infinitely adjustable with Angle Adjustment

Hardened Steel

J bar tooth

Model Frame

Dimensions

Renovation Bar

Tooth Type / Style Standard Hitch

Type

Pintle

Pin or Pintle

Pintle (loop)

Straight hitch with ring

Electrical System Requirements

Voltage required

Optional

None

12 v

12DC

Amperage

12 v / 30 A

None

Up to 30 A

23 A

Comb only width

12 in. / 305 mm

72 in. / 1,829 mm

72 in. / 1,829 mm

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Comb & Flap Width

70 in. / 1,778 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Comb Material

n/a

Urethane

n/a

n/a

Ridges per Foot

12

15

16

14

Flap Adjustability

No

Flexible

Pivoting

n/a

n/a

Stainless Steel Tracking runners

Tracking Disks

n/a

Actuator

NA/manual

n/a

Electric

Electric

Quantity of classic tracks

1

2

2

1 or 2

Down Pressure adjustability

250 lb. / 113 kg

110 lb. / 50 kg

150 lb. / 68 kg

200 lb. / 91 kg

Bottom plate material

Powder coated steel

HDPE

HDPE

HDPE

Pre-Cutters

Yes

Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel

Stainless steel

Track Molds

Yes

HDPE

HDPE

Polyethylene

Track Setter Weight

45 lb. / 20 kg

60 lb. / 27 kg

75 lb. / 34 kg

65 lb. / 29 kg

• This drag available in 4 sizes is one the best values for groomers • Exceptional levelling ability • Ability to usefloat mode manual • Ice cutting features creates skiable surface in 2 passes

• P ulled by 20" Wide, Long-Tracked Snowmobile • Compacts Mountain Powder - No Roller Needed •G rooms wet snow/slush • 12-15 mph grooming speeds •A vailable without SNO-RAZOR for compacting

•D epth Control System prevents cutting too deep • Snow Blades can be used for snow harvesting • F ree Flowing Compaction Bed keeps snow from plowing • Comb exerts its own down pressure •M ulti-stage snow working system creates small particle size and tight adhesion

•G inzugroomer has been used at 3 different Olympic Games • Lightweight • Great product and customer support • S uperior quality tracks

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Options

• Effective manual tracksetter • Weights can be added for more down pressure

•W iring Kit for a “Plug & Go” power source • T rack Renovators rip and reset classic tracks efficiently • Wheel Kit engaged by electric actuator • Gooseneck Hitch

•G ooseneck Hitch • S now Gatherers •A TV/SUV hitch

Comb System

Other Standard Features

Tracksetter Attachment

Anti-slip system

Unique features

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Trail Utility Sleds Manufacturers chose based on towing ability for up to 200 lbs. / 90 kg, grooming for 4+ hours, 3 to 5 days per week.

Used in hilly areas with annual snowfall under 10 feet.

Company Information Model

Manufacturer Website Type Number of Cylinders Displacement

Engine

Cooling System Fuel System Exhaust Fuel Capacity Drive System Type

Powertrain

Clutch / Transmission Brake System Front Suspension Front Shocks

Suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear Shocks Vehicle overall Width Vehicle overall Length Dimensions/ Vehicle overall Height w/standard windshield Weight Official Dry Weight Towing Capacity Track Width Track Length Tracks Track Profile Height (Lug size) Ski Type Ski Width Skis Ski Stance (in.)

Runner Type Stator Output Battery Type Electrical Number of Auxiliary Switches Number of Auxiliary Outlets / DC Output Windshield Height Reverse Electric Start Hand & Thumb warmers Standard Accessories Side View Mirrors Winch Rear Bumper (Hitch/Type) Additional Electrical (acc.)

Unique features

Arctic Cat www.arcticcat.com Bearcat 7000 XT GS 4-stroke Triple (3) 1049 cc Liquid cool/radiator with fan and heat exchanger EFI n/a 14.7 Gal. / 55.65 L Wide Range 3 (easy shift – High, Low, Super Low) Team Rapid Response/Team Rapid Reaction Boss Master cylinder hydraulic brake/ disc on driveshaft Arctic Race Suspension Arctic Cat Gas Ifp/g XTRA-ACTION with adjustable torsion springs, Fiberglass overload Spring and Torque Sensing link rear arm Arctic Cat Gas Ifp/g 50 in. / 1,270 mm 131 in. / 3,327 mm

Polaris Industries Inc. www.polaris.com 600 Indy Voyageur 144 2-stroke 2 599 cc

BRP www.brp.com Tundra LT 550 F 2-stroke 2 cylinder 553.4 cc

Yamaha www.yamaha-motor.com Venture Multi-Purpose 4-stroke 2 499 cc

Liquid

Axial fan cooled

Liquid

Cleanfire Injection SC VES, Single 11.5 Gal. / 43.5 L

2x VM-30 n/a 10.6 Gal. / 40 L

43 Keihin, Fuel Injection 2 Valves, Rear 8.7 Gal. / 32.9 L

Chaincase

eDrive 2

P-85 / TEAM LWT

QRS (Short shaft)

PRO-RIDE RMK Adjustable Ryde FX MPV

Independent, Double Wishbone H.P.G. Aluminum

RMK

SC-5U

Pro Comfort

RYDE FX MPV 46.5 in. / 118.1 mm 129 in. / 328 mm

HPS 39.4 in. / 1,002 mm 131.6 in. / 3,329 mm

H.P.G. Aluminum 47.8 in. / 1,215 mm 124.2 in. / 3,155 mm

RMK Hydraulic

2 piston hydraulic, ventilated disc

50 in. / 1,270 mm

51 in. / 129.5 mm

52.2 in. / 1,325 mm

52.8 in. / 1,340 mm

990 lb. / 449 kg 1,200 lb. / 544 kg 20 in. / 508 mm 154 in. / 3,912 mm

498 lb. / 225 kg n/a 15 in. / 381 mm 144 in. / 3,658 mm

483 lb. / 219 kg n/a 16 in. / 406 mm 154 in. / 3,923 mm

n/a n/a 16 in. / 406 mm 144 in. / 3,658 mm

1.375 in. / 34.93 mm

2.0 Series 4 in. / 50.8 mm

1.4 in. / 32 mm

1.25 in. / 31.8 mm

Proute 10/8 10 in. / 254 mm 37.5 in. / 952.5 mm Dual Split Runner w/carbide 465 w @ 5,000 rpm Maintenance free AGM A Actuator Switches

Gripper n/a 39 in. / 99 mm n/a n/a n/a n/a

Pilot DS-2 n/a 32 in. / 813 mm Square 5/16 n/a n/a n/a

Tuner – dual keel n/a 38.4 in. / 975 mm n/a n/a n/a n/a

1

n/a

n/a

n/a

19" in. / 482.6 mm Push-button Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Heavy Duty Front and Back Optional light bar

Tall, Clear PERC Standard Std. Adjustable No No Yes No

17.5 in. / 445 mm Yes / RER Yes Yes Yes No Yes / Tongue No

Extra Tall Yes, Push Button Yes Yes, 6 position adjustable n/a No Yes No

• New XTRA-ACTION Rear Suspension • Wide Track (20x154x1.375) •N ew Proute 10/8 Skis • 7000 C-Tec4 with WR3 Transmission with easy shift • Flip up hood with Large front mounted radiator and cooling fan

• P ro-Float Skis • 155” Track provides extra surface for deep snow •U nmatched hauling and towing capacity •A rticulated rail for max maneuverability • Easy reverse (PERC)

• T elescopic front suspension • Aluminum Rack

• Electric Power Steering •H eated Seat • T all Windshield • Rear Storage rack

Average price at time of print

$14,499 USD / $17,399 CAD $10,699 USD / $11,799 CAD Call for Pricing

Options

• Side Mirrors-STD • Large front mounted radiator and cooling fan • Beacon light • 5 point hitch groomer hook up • Flip up hood

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Brembo brake with braided SS brake line LTS Motion Control

• 1 2 v Outlet • Mirrors • S eat Support with Luggard • S ecurity System •A rticulated rail for max maneuverability

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$11,499 USD / $14,500 CAD

Mountain Utility Sleds Manufacturers chose which sleds based on towing capacity for pulling sleighs up to 200 lbs. daily, used for general transportation up and down up to 35% slopes, in mountainous regions with more than 10 feet of snow annually.

Company Information Model

Manufacturer Website Type Number of Cylinders Displacement

Engine

Cooling System Fuel System Exhaust Fuel Capacity Drive System Type

Powertrain

Clutch / Transmission Brake System Front Suspension Front Shocks

Suspension

Dimensions/ Weight

Tracks

Skis

Electrical

Rear Suspension Rear Shocks Vehicle overall Width Vehicle overall Length Vehicle overall Height w/standard windshield Official Dry Weight Towing Capacity Track Width Track Length Track Profile Height (Lug size) Ski Type Ski Width Ski Stance (In.) Runner Type Stator Output Battery Type Number of Auxiliary Switches Number of Auxiliary Outlets / DC Output Windshield Height Reverse Electric Start Hand & Thumb warmers Side View Mirrors Winch Rear Bumper (Hitch/ Type) Additional Electrical (acc.)

Arctic Cat www.arcticcat.com Bearcat 7000 XT GS 4-stroke Triple (3) 1,049 cc Liquid cool/radiator with fan and heat exchanger EFI n/a 14.7 Gal. / 55.65 L Wide Range 3 (easy shift – High, Low, Super Low) Team Rapid Response/Team Rapid Reaction Boss Master cylinder hydraulic brake/ disc on driveshaft Arctic Race Suspension Arctic Cat Gas Ifp/g XTRA-ACTION with adjustable torsion springs, Fiberglass overload Spring and Torque Sensing link rear arm.

Arctic Cat Gas Ifp/g 50 in. / 1,270 mm 131 in. / 3,327 mm

Polaris Industries Inc. www.polaris.com 600 IQ WIDETRAK 2-stroke 2 599 cc

BRP www.brp.com Skandic SWT 4-stroke 3 899 cc

Yamaha www.yamaha-motor.com RS Viking Professional II 4-stroke 3 1,049 cc

Liquid

Liquid

n/a

Cleanfire Injection SC VES, Single 14.3 Gal. / 54.1 L

EFI n/a 12 Gal. / 45 L

41 mm Mikuni, Fuel Injection 2 Valves, Rear 11.78 Gal. / 44.6 L

Chaincase

eDRIVE 2

n/a

P-85 / P2

QRS

YVXC, 3-speed

Phantom, Hydraulic

Hydraulic w/braided SS brake line

IQ Gas IFP

LTS Motion Control

Utility - Tipped Rear

SC-5U

Pro Comfort Suspension with flip up rails

Gas IFP 48 in. / 122 mm 137 in. / 348 mm

HPG 42.4 in. / 1,076 mm 127.5 in. / 3,240 mm

44 mm KYB HPG 47.2 in. / 1,201 mm 128 in. / 3,260 mm

50 in. / 1,270 mm

53 in. / 134 mm

52.3 in. / 1,330 mm

57.5 in. / 1,461 mm

990 lb. / 449 kg 1,200 lb. / 544 kg 20 in. / 508 mm 154 in. / 3,912 mm

671 lb. / 304 kg 1,200 lb. / 544 kg 20 in. / 51 mm 156 in. / 3,962 mm

696 lb. / 316 kg 1,124 lb. / 510 kg 24 in. / 600 mm 156 in. / 3,968 mm

n/a n/a 20 in. / 508 mm 154 in. / 3,912 mm

4 Piston Hydraulic, Lightweight Ventilated Disc Independent, Double Wishbone Hydraulic, Gas Cell

1.375 in. / 34.93 mm

1.25 in. / 32 mm

1.25 in. / 32 mm

1.5 in. / 38 mm

Proute 10/8 10 in. / 254 mm 37.5 in. / 952.5 mm Dual Split Runner with carbide 465 w @ 5000 rpm Maintenance free AGM A

Gripper n/a 42.5 in. / 108 mm n/a n/a n/a

Pilot DS 2 with 10" liner n/a 35.4 in. / 900 mm Square 5/16 n/a n/a

n/a 9 in. / 229 mm 38.4 in. / 975 mm n/a n/a n/a

Actuator Switches

1, standard

n/a

n/a

1

1, 12 V

n/a

1, DC

19 in. / 483 mm Push-button Yes Yes Yes Yes

22 in. / 559 mm Hi-Low-N-PERC Yes Yes / Std. Adjustable Yes No

23 in. / 580 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Extra Tall Yes Yes Yes, 6 position adjustable n/a No

Yes/Heavy Duty Front and Back

Yes

Tongue

Yes

Optional light bar

n/a

Yes / one outlet

No

• P ro-Float Skis • 1 55” Track provides extra surface for deep snow •U nmatched hauling and towing capacity •A rticulated rail for max maneuverability • E asy reverse (PERC)

• 2-up modular with underseat storage • S tandard Backrest and Grab Handles

Unique features

• New XTRA-ACTION Rear Suspension • Wide Track (20x154x1.375) • New Proute 10/8 Skis • 7 000 C-Tec4 with WR3 Transmission with easy shift • Flip up hood with Large front mounted radiator and cooling fan

• Performs better regardless of snow depth or conditions •D ouble wishbone front suspension provide better control and stability • Updated clutch settings with improved pulling force • Camplast Cobra WT Tall lug Track

Average price at time of print

$14,499 USD / $17,399 CAD $11,699 USD / $12,999 CAD $12,799 USD / $14,249 CAD $12,999 USD / $14,500 CAD

Options

• Side Mirrors-STD • Large front mounted radiator and cooling fan • Beacon light • 5 point hitch groomer hook up • Flip up hood

Standard Accessories

• 1 2 v Outlet • Mirrors • S tandard Luggage • Electric Start Standard • 2 passenger w/Storage, Adj. Backrest

• Mirror Kit • Light Guards

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Rotary Mowers Manufacturers chose a 3-point rear-mounted boom rotary mover able to cut brush up to 4 in. in diameter, for installation on a tractor or snow grooming vehicle.

Diamond Mowers www.diamondmowers.com Sioux Falls, SD 3-Point Hitch Boom Mower- 50 in. Rotary Head n/a 3,095 lb. / 1,404 kg 17.75 ft. / 541 cm 17.5 ft. / 533 cm 3 ft. / 97 cm 5.67 ft. / 173 cm 50 in. / 127 cm 50 in. / 127 cm 8 in./ 203 mm 3-Point Hitch - Category II or III 90 hp 1,000 rpm 10,500 lb. / 4,763 kg n/a

Tiger Corporation www.tigermowers.com Sioux Falls, SD RBM 16 8.34 ft. / 254 cm 2,360 lb. / 5,201 kg 15.67 ft. / 477.5 cm 19.5 ft. / 594 cm 9 ft. / 272 cm n/a 60 in. / 152.4 cm 63 in. / 160 cm 4 in./ 101.6 mm 3-Point Hitch Category II 65 hp 540 rpm 7,500 lb. / 3,402 kg n/a

Unique features

• Cuts up to 8" grass/brush • Proprietary Tri-Hex mulching disc • Reinforcing Ring •M ounts on tractors with ease

• Self contained hydraulics • Multi valve with integral cable controls • I nterchangeable heads •B rush and grass knives available • Operator user friendly

Average base price at time of print

$24,368 USD / $30,460 CAD

$30,323 USD / $39,380 CAD

• 3-pt booms to 4,500 lbs. tractor weight

•B rush flail head • Grass flail head • R otary head •D itcher head

Diamond Mowers www.diamondmowers.com Sioux Falls, SD 3-Point Hitch Boom Mower with 44" Flail Mower Head 44 in. / 1,117 mm 3,314 lb. / 1,503 kg 17 ft. / 526 cm 17 ft. / 519 cm 2.67 ft. / 81 cm 5.17 ft. / 157.5 cm 40 12 gauge , 1 3/4" W x 3 1/4" L 6 in./ 152.4 mm 3-Point Hitch - Category II or III 90 hp 1,000 rpm 10,500 lb. / 4,763 kg Self contained

Tiger Corporation www.tigermowers.com Sioux Falls, SD RBF-2C-80 80 in. / 2,032 mm 2,006 lb. / 4,421 kg 12 ft. / 366 cm 12 ft. / 365.7 cm 14.25 ft. / 434 cm n/a 68 Drop forged boot type 4 in./ 101 mm 3-Point category II 75 hp 60 PTO 4,400 lb. / 9,698 kg 2

• Cuts up to 2" diameter grass/brush • Protective bonnet for safer operation • Less likely to propel objects •M ounts on tractors with ease

•D irect PTO driven • P ivot system • Legal width transport • Travel safety lock • Front and rear guards

Average base price at time of print

$25,975 USD / $32,398 CAD

$19,465 USD / $25,279 CAD

Options

• 3-pt booms to 4,500 lbs. tractor weight

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Company Information

Manufacturer Website Location of Origin

Model Dimensions

Max Reach

Head Size Attachment Method Minimum Requirements

Transport Width Total Weight with Head and Oil Horizontal Vertical Down From Center Width Length Maximum material Cut Width Attachment Method Tractor Power PTO Minimum Tractor Weight Hydraulic Outlets

Options

Flail Mowers Manufacturers chose a 3-point rear-mounted flail mover able to cut grass or brush up to 4 in. in diameter, for installation on a tractor or snow grooming vehic Company Information

Manufacturer Website Location of Origin

Model Dimensions

Max Reach

Knives Attachment Method Minimum Requirements

Swath Width Total Weight with Head and Oil Horizontal Vertical Down From Center Total Number of Knives Knife Type Maximum Cut Width Attachment Method Tractor Power PTO Minimum Tractor Weight Hydraulic Outlets

Unique features

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The Benefits of Swiss Craftsmanship Fatzer winch ropes are renowned for being safe, reliable and of the highest quality – just what you need when grooming steep alpine ski slopes.

By: Mark Halsall

Fatzer makes high-quality steel wire ropes for a wide variety of applications – including winches for snow grooming vehicles.

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atzer has been producing topquality ropes for close to 200 years, since its inception as a rope-making factory in the Swiss town of Romanshorn back in 1836. Back then, the factory produced hemp ropes used for agriculture, fishing and shipping.

Steel wire rope production was added around 1900, and today, Fatzer specializes in the development, manufacture and global distribution of high-quality steel wire ropes for a wide variety of applications – including ski lift cables and winches for snow grooming vehicles.

Fatzer began making winch ropes in 1983, when it entered into an agreement with the German firm Kassbohrer to engineer a precision winch rope for a snow grooming vehicle being specifically designed for grooming steep ski slopes.

A year later, Kassbohrer’s Pistenbully 200 DW was unveiled, featuring a winch with Fatzer-manufactured steel cable that supported and secured the vehicle as it climbed and descended sharp inclines.

Flash forward some 30 years later, and Fatzer winch ropes are now recognized as the safest and most reliable high-quality cables used for difficult

grooming work on steep slopes – as well as their superb Swiss craftsmanship.

“It starts with the selection of our raw material suppliers to meet our highest specifications and our demands. Product development and engineering are our highest priority and our production facilities and equipment are all state of the art,” says Robert Fehr, project manager sales for Fatzer.

“But even more important are all the people at Fatzer who have a high degree of training, technical knowhow and education and are proud to produce the world’s best ropes.”

Still headquartered in Romanshorn, Fatzer is a privately owned company within the Brugg Group. In 2012, the company moved into a brand new, custom-built production facility, utilizing cutting edge technology and equipment to manufacture highly specialized stranded ropes and spiral strand ropes.

Improvements are still underway, and the final phase of a $60-million expansion plan will be completed by 2017.

An original equipment manufacturer for PistenBully for 30 years, Fatzer began

The state of the art machinery at the Fatzer factory in Switzerland includes this equipment for manufacturing steel wire cables for ropeways.

“ It starts with the selection of our raw material suppliers to meet our highest specifications and our demands. Product development and engineering are our highest priority, and our production facilities and equipment are all state of the art.”

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Winch ropes are among the most complex rope designs, and can contain more than 250 wires in nine different diametres.

Winch Rope Care A winch rope is one of the most complex types of rope designs, and can contain more than 250 wires in nine different diameters.

Because the demands and forces are higher than in any other application, it makes it impossible to repair or splice such a rope.

Operations and conditions are different at on every slope in every area, as are operators and types of snowcats being used, which means winch ropes wear out at different rates. Generally, however, it’s recommended that winch ropes be turned around After 300 to 400 working hours.

Regular inspections of winch ropes are also recommended. If damage to the rope is detected early enough, measures can be taken to extend the life of the rope by shortening it.

Winch ropes for capstan winches always need to be kept dust and oil free. That’s because a capstan winch works by friction between the rope and capstan head. Any type of contamination increases the possibility of malfunction and damages caused to the rope and winch itself.

offering its products directly to end users last summer. Fatzer’s distribution partner in the United States is Hans Hall Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, and its distribution partner in Canada is Rigging Specialties in Canmore, Alberta.

According to Fehr, customers will benefit from the company’s long history of meeting specific market needs.

For example, Fatzer winch ropes are distinguished not only by their dependability and long service life, but also by exceptionally high breaking forces – one of the main selling features of the company’s latest product, the PWtracPLUS capstan winch rope that was introduced last year.

“Consistent evaluation of user experiences and intensive trials over the past three years have also led to improvements in the functional efficiency and reliability of our ropes,” says Fehr.

“The PWtracPLUS is characterized by an increase of up to 20 per cent in fatigue

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life and an optimized dynamic capacity to withstand stress. With its approximately 10 per cent higher breaking force, the PWtracPLUS offers a higher minimum breaking force for all snowcats.

According to Fehr, the user benefits of the PWtracPLUS include: • Maximized minimum breaking load of 115 kilonewtons • Maximized capstan openings +/- 10,000 passes • Maximized service life up to 1,200 hours • High stability while cycling loading • Excellent wrapping properties • Low abrasion

“There is just nobody else in the market that has that experience and advanced technology for winch ropes for capstan winches that Fatzer has today,” Fehr says.

The company has also developed a winch rope for use on the drum winches found on Prinoth snow grooming machines. The new rope, called the PWtracDRUM, goes into production soon and will be ready for customers by next season. ❃

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PWtracPLUS Rope Lengths for Kassbohrer PistenBully Machines 1,050 metres

Standard length for 4- and 4.5-ton winches

1,130 metres

Maximum length for a 4-ton winch

1,450 metres

Maximum length for 4.5-ton winch

Other lengths can be custom manufactured upon request.

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The Lite Trax 1100 dhc Groomer and the Lite Trax 1100 d2 Groomer provide the comfort and flexibility of a large groomer as well as agility that is second to none, all within a small footprint.

The Lite Trax 1100 d4 provides transportation for people and supplies to remote locations, as well as providing grooming capabilities. These compact, low ground pressure vehicles are powered by a Kubota Turbo Diesel engine and are hydrostatically driven to provide unsurpassed control and maneuverability. They are easy to operate, comfortable to ride in, and easy to maintain.

“AN AFFORDABLE SOLUTION TO YOUR GROOMING NEEDS�

Phone: 1-435-753-TRAX (8729) | Email: Sales@LiteTrax.com www.litetrax.com | 1301 W. 50 S. Centerville, UT 84014

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COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL

Professional Trail Builders Association (PBTA) 1-360-734-7270 Bellingham WA 98228 United States www.trailbuilders.org

International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) 1-517-339-7788 Haslett MI 48840 United States The American Council of Snowmobile Associations 1-517-351-4362 East Lansing MI 48823 United States

SKI

Atlantic Ski Area Association (ASAA) 1-902-896-1205 Truro NS B2N 5H1 Canada

DEALERS

Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) 1-778-484-5535 Kelowna BC V1Y 1P3 Canada

Equipments Plannord 1-418-831-1155 St-Nicolas, QC G7A 2N2 Canada

Mid West Ski Areas Association 1-651-484-1818 St. Paul MN 55126 United States National Ski Areas Association Lakewood 1-720-963-4209 Lakewood, CO 80228 United States www.nsaa.org Ontario Snow Resorts Association (OSRA) 1-705-443-5450 Collingwood, ON L9Y 4E8 Canada Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association (PNSAA) 1-877-533-5520 La Conner WA 98257 United States Ski Area Vehicle Maintenance Institute (SAVMI) 1-303-987-1111 Lakewood CO 80228 United States SNOWMOBILE

Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) 1-807-345-5299 Thunder Bay ON P7A 8A7 Canada

GROOMING EQUIPMENT / PARTS / SERVICE

Getsno LLC 1-819-300-0149 Richmond, QC J0B 2H0 Canada Mohawk Industrial Werks 1-518-696-4874 Chadwicks, NY 13319 United States Mountain Grooming Equipment 1-802-496-3836 Waitsfield, VT 05673 United States

The Shop Industrial Inc. 1-705-682-1522 Lively, ON P3Y 1L5 Canada

Track Inc. bobleidlein@trackinc.com 1-952-888-7372 9600 James Ave. South Bloomington, MN 55431 United States www.trackinc.com LITE SNOW GROOMERS / PARTS / SERVICE

HJ Roberts Associates Trailgroom.com 1-802-649-1573 Norwich, VT 05055 United States SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT

Sno-Trans Leasing & Sales 1-208-549-2501 Weiser, ID 83672 United States

Lulich Implement Inc. lulichim@cheqnet.net 1-715-746-2477 64850 U.S. Hwy. 63 Mason, WI 54856 United States www.lulichimplement.net Swiderski Equipment Inc. 1-715-693-3015 Mosinee, WI 54455 United States Vanderloop Equipment 1-715-443-2192 Marathon, WI 54448 United States

EDUCATION / TRAINING COMPANIES

Whittier Canada Enterprise Inc. mail@whittiercanada.on.ca 1-905-584-9345 Caledon, ON L7C 3L8 Canada TRACTORS / TRACK CONVERSION SYSTEMS

Peterson Equipment Company jgrewe@petersonequipment. com 1-435-752-5110 80 East 4000 North Hyde Park, UT 84318 United States www.petersonequipment.com

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ASSOCIATIONS

Alford Design Group, LLC 1-303-740-0026 Englewood, CO 80155 United States Enviro-Tech International 1-970-249-7590 Montrose, CO 81402 United States SCHOOLS/COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES

Bader & Sons 1-517-230-5070 Portland, MI 48875 United States

Colorado Mountain College 1-970-945-8691 Glenwood Springs, CO 81501 United States

Caroline Implement 1-715-754-2254 Marion, WI 54950 United States

Killington College 1-802-422-6994 Killington, VT 05751 United States

Dubie Welding dwwelding@charter.net 1-989-731-0822 654 S. Towline Rd. Gaylord, MI 49735 United States www.dubiegroomers.com

Selkirk College 1-250-365-1388 Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 Canada

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ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Alford Design Group, LLC 1-303-740-0026 Englewood, CO 80155 United States Aquatrols Corporation of America 1-856-537-6003 Paulsboro, NJ 08066 United States Cirrus Ecological Solutions, LLC 1-435-787-1490 Logan, UT 84321 United States

EQUIPMENT BRUSHING EQUIPMENT

Diamond Mowers 1-715-781-2517 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 United States

DRAGS (TRAIL):

GROOMING VEHICLES, TRACTORS

Arrowhead Groomers / Walker Equipment Inc. dave@arrowheadgroomers.com 1-715-479-4200 P.O. Box 305 St. Germain, WI 54558 United States www.arrowheadgroomers.com Gilbert Products Inc. 1-418-275-5041 Roberval, QC G8H 2P2 Canada

Dubie Welding dwwelding@charter.net 1-989-731-0822 654 S. Towline Rd. Gaylord, MI 49735 United States www.dubiegroomers.com ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL PRODUCTS

Kinnaman Electric, Inc. 1-310-834-2582 Wilmington, CA 90748 United States MGS Incorporated / Maxey manufacturing@maxeyco.com 1-970-482-1202 2101 Airway Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 United States www.maxeyco.com

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENTS

Loflin Fabrication, LLC 1-336-859-4333 Denton, NC 27239-8952 United States EQUIPMENT TARPS/ ENCLOSURES/COVERS

Loftness US Attachments 1-800-828-7624 Hector, MN 55342 United States

Mogul Master / The Shop Industrial Inc. 1-705-682-1522 Lively, ON P3Y 1L5 Canada

Femco, Inc. 1-620-241-3513 McPherson, KS 67460 United States

SkiHillMulcher.com 1-519-442-2046 Paris, ON N3L 3T5 Canada

MTN Snow Equipment Inc. 1-514-633-8191 Dorval, QC H9P 2X9 Canada

Sprung Instant Structures, Inc. 1-403-601-2292 Aldersyde, AB T0L 0A0 Canada GROOMER MANUFACTURERS

Tiger Corporation rsmith@tigermowers.com 1-800-843-6849 3301 North Louise Ave. Sioux Falls SC 57107 United States www.tigermowers.com DRAGS (TRAIL)

Advanced Snow Groomers, LLC 1-716-537-9172 Holland, NY 14080 United States

Sno-Boss Groomers/Olson Mfg. Inc. Doug@SBGroomers.com 1-715-617-6948 1573 Hill Circle St. Germain, WI 54558 United States www.sbgroomers.com Sno-Plane Groomers, Inc. 1-989-732-0817 Gaylord, MI 49735 United States

Pisten Bully USA contact@pistenbullyusa.com 1-775-857-5000 8850 Double Diamond Parkway Reno, NV 89521 United States www.pistenbullyusa.com

Prinoth david.hunter@prinoth.com 1-970-244-9725 2746 Seeber Drive Bldg. B Grand Junction, CO 81506 United States www.prinoth.com

Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation john@sno-cat.com 1-541-779-3731 2872 S. Pacific Hwy. Medford, OR 97501 United States www.sno-cat.com GROOMER PARTS / SALES / SERVICE

FallLine Corporation 1-775-827-6400 Reno, NV 89502 United States

Hans Hall, Inc. andy@hallusa.net 1-435-640-3730 P.O. Box 521860 Salt Lake City, UT 84152 United States www.hans-hall.com Mountain Services Group 1-303-294-9291 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 United States MTN Snow Equipment Inc. 1-514-633-8191 Dorval, QC H9P 2X9 Canada PIM, Polyurethane Industrel Moule 1-317-550-6199 Indianapolis, IN 46220 United States Rainbow Rubber & Plastics 1-610-685-2800 Reading, PA 19605 United States

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Ratnik Industries, Inc. 1-585-924-9111 Victor, MY 14564 United States

GROOMER PARTS / SALES / SERVICE (continued)

Snow Track LLC 1-715-675-7554 Wausau, WI 54401 United States

All-Track Inc. info@all-track.ca 1-403-250-8856 4281 - 23 Street N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 6Y2 Canada www.all-track.ca LITE SNOW GROOMERS MANUFACTURER

Red Giant Oil sales@redgiantoil.com 1-801-627-7273 2785 Industrial Drive Ogden, UT 84401 United States www.redgiantoil.com Schaeffer Industrial Lubricants 1-800-325-9962 St. Louis, MO 63104 United States SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT

Cascade Rescue Company 1-208-263-2484 Sandpoint, ID 83864 United States SHOP EQUIPMENT

All-Track Inc. info@all-track.ca 1-403-250-8856 4281 - 23 Street N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 6Y2 Canada www.all-track.ca

Lif-Tech Equipment 1-518-463-3243 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 United States Weber Machine Corp.

1-920-233-3708 Oshkosh, WI 54902 United States SNOWMAKING:

LiteTrax greg@litetrax.com 1-435-753-8729 1301 W. 50 S. Centerville, UT 84014 United States www.litetrax.com OILS / LUBES / FLUIDS

Amsoil 1-800-956-5695 Superior, WI 54880 United States

AIR/WATER SYSTEMS, COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS, AIRLESS / FAN SYSTEMS

FallLine Corporation 1-775-827-6400 Reno, NV 89502 United States SNOWMAKING:

COMPRESSORS, PIPE, HOSES, HYDRANTS, FITTINGS

Camerson Compression Systems 1-303-466-6538 Broomfield, CO 80021 United States

CHS Snowmakers jsawin@chssnowmakers.com 1-303-818-5923 27521 E. Broadview Dr. Kiowa, CO 80117 United States www.chssnowmakers.com Emerson Bearing Co. 1-800-225-4587 Boston, MA 02134 United States FS Elliot Co. LLC 1-973-984-2555 Export, PA 15632 United States Gartner Equipment Company, Inc. 1-315-476-8321 Syracuse, NY 13218 United States

MND America – Sufag jay.bristow@mnd-group.com 1-724-710-0222 063 Eagle Park East Drive Eagle, CO 81631 United States www.mnd-group.com SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT

Trask-Decrow Machinery, Inc. (TDM) 1-207-799-1538 Scarborouch, ME 04074 United States SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER

DemacLenko America 1-603-267-7840 Gilmanton, NH 03237 United States HKD Snowmakers 1-508-655-3232 Natick, MA 01760 United States

Snow Machines Inc. 1-989-631-6091 Midland, MI 48642 United States

Sufag – MND America jay.bristow@mnd-group.com 1-724-710-0222 063 Eagle Park East Drive Eagle, CO 81631 United States www.mnd-group.com TechnoAlpin USA, Inc. 1-303-842-2495 Centennial, CO 80112 United States SNOWMAKING PRODUCTS / ADDITIVES

Snomax International wayne.palmiter@snomax.com 1-585-732-5390 20 Wendover Road Rochester, NY 14610 United States www.snomax.com

Snow Logic Inc. mitch@snowlogicusa.com 1-435-647-6817 P.O. Box 680910 Park City, UT 84068 United States www.snowlogicusa.com SNOWMOBILES, ATVs/UTVs

Arctic Cat Inc. www.arcticcat.com Canada / United States For more details on our Products visit: www.arcticcat.com/bearcat

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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. 1-651-755-2520 Wyoming, MN 55092 United States

Snowgroomers.net 1-800-430-7120 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 United States Tidd Tech Ltd. 1-970-887-3705 Fraser, CO 80442 United States

Polaris Industries – Corporate Headquarters 1-763-542-0500 Medina, MN 55340 United States

Yellowstone Track Systems, Inc. 1-406-646-7603 West Yellowstone, MT 59758 United States

Yamaha 1-800-962-7926 Cypress, CA 90630 United States

TRACTOR MANUFACTURERS

SNOWTUBING EQUIPMENT

Deere & Company 1-866-993-3373 Moline, IL United States

Tube Shaper LLC corybradburn@comcast.net 1-540-820-8849 144 Gatewood CT McGaheysville, VA 22840 United States www.tubeshaper.com TRACKSETTERS – CROSS COUNTRY / NORDIC

Advanced Tracksetting Systems 1-866-922-4117 Sherwood Park, AB T8E 1G8 Canada

Fendt / Agco Corp.

AGCOanswers@agcocorp.com 1-877-525-4384 4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, GA 30096 United States www.fendt.com/us New Holland 1-612-963-1342 Prior Lake, MN 55372 United States

TRAIL MARKING / SIGNAGE SUPPLIES

American Fiber Technologies, Sign Blanks 1-800-883-8363 Bridgeport, CT 06605 United States Brand Connections 1-970-748-0330 Vail, CO 81658 United States EPA Doublet 1-303-371-1717 Denver, CO 80239 United States Gilman Corporation 1-860-887-7080 Gilman, CT 06336 United States Inter-Mtn. 1-250-491-3311 Kelowna, BC V1X 7X6 Canada McCarthy Signs Co. Ltd. 1-519-925-3884 Shelburne, ON L9V 2Z4 Canada

Reliable Racing Supply, Inc. 1-518-793-5677 Queensbury (Glen Falls), NY 12804 United States Ski Mountain Supply, Inc. 1-800-695-7142 Laconia, NH 03247 United States Stonehouse Signs, Inc. 1-303-422-2356 Arvada, CO 80001 United States VEHICLE TRACK CONVERSION SYSTEMS

American Track Truck Inc. 1-906-353-6330 Chassell, MI 49916 United States Camoplast Solideal 1-819-868-1500 Magog, QC J1X 0E6 Canada Gilbert Products Inc. 1-418-275-5041 Roberval, QC G8H 2P2 Canada

Omni Promotional, LLC 1-303-443-8595 Louisville, CO 80027 United States

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Alpine Shield 1-206-695-3165 Seattle, WA 98101 United States

VEHICLE TRACK CONVERSION SYSTEMS (continued)

Mattracks Inc. sales@mattracks.com 1-218-683-9800 202 Cleveland Ave. E, P.O. Box 214 Karlstad, MN 56732 United States www.mattracks.com Soucy International Inc. 1-819-474-6665 Drummondville, QC J2B 6W3 Canada VEHICLE TRACK CONVERSION SYSTEMS: OTHER EQUIPMENT

Kimpex 1-800-268-4960 Drummondville, QC J2E 0B4 Canada WINCH MANUFACTURERS

Ramsey Industries 1-918-438-2760 Tulsa, OK 74117 United States Warn Industries, Inc. 1-800-543-9276 Milwaukee, OR 97220 United States WIRE ROPE SALES & SERVICE

Fatzer Brugg +41 71 466 81 11 Romanshorn CH-8590 Switzerland

Hans Hall, Inc. andy@hallusa.net 1-435-640-3730 P.O. Box 521860 Salt Lake City, UT 84152 United States www.hans-hall.com

Rigging Specialties info@riggingspecialties.com 1-403-678-8836 4-102 Bow Meadows Crescent Canmore, AB T1W 2W9 Canada www.riggingspecialties.com Titan Wire & Cable 1-775-356-6600 Sparks, NV 89431 United States

SERVICES EQUIPMENT BROKERAGE & LEASING

International Financial Services Corp.

1-847-549-1717 Libertyville, IL 60048 United States Knapp Associates, Inc. 1-802-985-2221 Shelburne, VT 05482 United States People’s Capital and Leasing Corp.

1-214-226-6679 Plano, TX 75024 United States HUMAN RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

CCUSA Work Experience USA 1-415-339-2740 Sausalito, CA 94965 United States Sierre Research Associates LLC 1-916-476-9108 Truckee, CA 96161 United States INSURANCE

Allied Specialty Insurance, Inc. 1-727-367-6900 Treasure Island, FL 33706 United States

Aon Rick Insurance Service West, Inc. 1-970-328-5927 Denver, CO 80202 United States

MEDIA / PHOTOGRAPHY / WEB-BASED SERVICES

Cape Productions 1-614-519-5464 Redwood City, CA 94063 United States TERRAIN PARK / TRAIL SYSTEM DESIGN

Associates of Gles Falls, Inc. 1-518-793-3444 Glens Falls, NY 12801 United States Evolution Insurance Brokers 1-312-884-5801 Sandy, UT 84070 United States Gougeon Insurance Brokers 1-705-673-2000 Sudbury, ON P3E 1C2 Canada Gregory & Appel Insurance 1-317-634-7491 Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States Hackett Valine & MacDonald, Inc. 1-802-658-1100 South Burlington, VT 05407 United States MountainGuard Insurance Program 1-603-334-3002 Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States Security State Insurance 1-218-927-3712 Aitkin, MN 56431 United States

VV IA &

NSURANCE GENCY, INC.

V & V Insurance dvagts@hotmail.com 1-563-547-2161 P.O. Box 159 Cresco, Iowa 52136 United States www.vandvins.com

4 Pine Design logan156@gmail.com 1-970-376-0620 P.O. Box 4101 Vail, CO 81658 United States www.4pinedesignsnow.com Arena SnowParks 1-604-938-3689 Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 Canada Destoy 1-207-890-8723 Auburn, ME 04210 United States Planet Snow Tools 1-208-321-9353 Boise, ID 83704 United States Snow Park Technologies LLC 1-530-550-2636 Verdi, NV 89439 United States Terrain Park Consulting.com 1-303-919-8131 Boulder, Colorado United States

TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES / SYSTEMS

inReach Canada 1-416-253-6990 Toronto, ON M8Z 3Y8 Canada Solara Remote Data Delivery Inc. 1-204-272-6102 Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Y6 Canada

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Voxer 1-415-489-3427 San Francisco, CA 94102 United States INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

1Risk Management Solutions 1-717-759-0102 Fairfield, PA 17320 United States ISS 24/7 1-801-694-1967 Coral Springs, FL 22065 United States OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

CGX Mountain +33 698 325834 Castres, France 81100 France

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COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES / SYSTEMS (continued)

SONAR / RADAR SYSTEMS

Flat Earth, Inc. 1-406-587-9520 Bozeman, MT 59718 United States TRAINING / SAFETY SOFTWARE

Steep Management 1-802-583-1962 Warren, VT 05674 United States Vehicle Testing Software Campbell Scientific 1-435-227-9602 Logan, UT 84321 United States WEATHER / MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

Lufft USA 1-919-556-0818 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States

Aluminum and Steel Track Grousers available for most makes and model machines.

Hans Hall custom and OEM Style replacement parts.

Rubber Fishbone grouser designed for Snowmobile and Nordic grooming.

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Nut Rails are designed for use with BR350 semiclosed grousers.

Track belts keep your grousers in line while in operation. With proper tensile strength and design Hall belts will last and perform at the highest level.

Ideal for crossing roads and sensitive turf areas such as golf courses.

Narrow track for fitting through narrow forested areas.

What Do All of These Have in Common?

Our non-coated sprockets are made of high density polyurethane that is highly wear resistant. Get 5 times the life than re -coated sprockets.

Tire Guides are where your bogie wheels roll through. Hall offers Aluminum, Plastic and steel Guides depending on machine and track.

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Your source for NEW and USED Drags, Groomers, Parts and Service

www.mountaingrooming.com Mountain Grooming Equipment P.O. Box 324 Waitsfield, VT 05673

You can get them all at Hans Hall USA or at any Hans Hall North American Distributor. Call or Email Andy at 801-820-7700 or andy@hallusa.net www.hans -hall.com

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