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THE FACES OF SNOW GROOMING Meet some groomers, like Kenny Johnston of Cochrane, Ontario

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03......... Letter from the Editor

Industry Profiles

04........ The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations 10........... The Yellowstone Trail Group SPECIAL SECTION:

The Faces of Snow Grooming Meet the Snow Groomers:

13........... Kenny Johnston 17........... Luc “The Groomer Guy” Levesque 19........... Eric Christopherson 21........... Don “Riggz” Riediger 23........ Adrian Tessier

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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elcome to the May 2016 issue of Snow Grooming magazine! As I’m sure you’re aware, the May issue contains the annual Equipment Comparison Guide, where we bring you a bird’s eye view of the equipment your organization may be interested in purchasing for the next season. To begin browsing side-by-side comparisons of equipment specifications – from groomers to drags to tracksetters and more – turn to page 31 It’s an enormous amount of effort from our team to put the guide together for you, so I hope that you’re able to use to guide any purchasing decisions you make. If you contact any of the manufacturers listed in this year’s guide, be sure to let them know that you saw them in Snow Grooming magazine! For the articles in this year’s May issue, I wanted to take a little bit of a different approach. I was hesitant to include any articles about companies or products, as I didn’t want there to be any conflict of interest with our Equipment Comparison Guide. Instead, I wanted to feature the people who are on the trails and the ski areas, out in the groomers and getting the job done. That’s why we created a special section in our May issue – I hope you enjoy learning more about the “faces of snow grooming.” We found groomers in Canada and the U.S. and contacted them to ask if we could feature their grooming stories in the magazine. A special thanks goes to Kenny Johnston, Luc “The Groomer Guy” Levesque, Eric Christopherson,

Don “Riggz” Riediger and Adrian Tessier for taking the time to share their stories with us. I hope you enjoy seeing yourselves in the magazine! This is a section we plan to repeat, so if you or someone you know wants to share with the readers of Snow Grooming, contact me any time. I also wanted to feature industry organizations, and so we wrote about the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (who invited me to their board meeting in March, as it took place in my hometown of Winnipeg) and the Yellowstone Trail Group. Lastly, Dave Adams with Nakkertok Trails contacted me this winter about a unique project that had a successful inaugural year – grooming the Sir John A. Macdonald Winter Trail in Ottawa so more people could enjoy winter activities. Read about that project, which was a resounding success, on page 26. We’ll follow up with Dave next year to see how the second season went! I hope this issue of Snow Grooming is informative, useful and entertaining to all of our readers, and that you had a wonderful snow season. Until next time,

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The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations Snowmobiling is a multibillion-dollar industry in the Great White North, and the national voice of Canada’s snowmobilers is working hard to make it even bigger By Mark Halsall

ounded in 1974, the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) has accomplished much for the sport over the years. Probably its greatest achievement is the connectivity of nearly 70,000 miles of snowmobile trails with the establishment of the Trans-Canadian Snowmobile Trail in the early 1990s. This vast network of secured trails stretches from coast to coast to coast in Canada – no small feat in a country that’s second in size only to Russia. Dennis Burns is the executive director of the CCSO. He acknowledges that

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creating the Trans-Canadian Snowmobile Trail was “a massive undertaking,” but says the prospect just enhanced the adventurous spirit of the organization and its members. “Snowmobilers are big dreamers, so when they say they want to go do something, they put their mind to it and they make it happen,” said Burns. The CCSO is a volunteer-led, notfor-profit organization that serves as the umbrella group for organized recreational snowmobiling associations in Canada. Its board of directors consists of representatives from Canada’s 12 provincial and territorial

snowmobiling associations, who meet three times a year to exchange ideas, identify and prioritize national issues, and participate in mid- to long-range planning. “The board really sees our focus as at the national level,” said Burns. In this vein, important pieces for the CCSO include establishing partnerships and educating government officials about snowmobiling and its importance to the Canadian economy in such areas as winter tourism and helping to support remote communities. “Most people don’t know how big snowmobiling is,” said Burns. He pegs

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the total economic impact of snowmobiling in Canada at CAD$8 billion annually, which is on par with the nation’s recreational fishing industry. That includes CAD$54 million in individual user pay fees paid by snowmobilers for the rights to membership and organized trail access in Canada. ‘What we’re looking for are partners at the federal/provincial/territory level to help make it a $9- or $10-billion dollar industry,” said Burns. The CCSO is one of the founding members of the National Trails Coalition, created in 2007 to promote cooperative trail development and

improvements in Canada. Since 2009, the coalition has completed a total of CAD$92 million in infrastructure trail improvements across the country.

Volunteer contributions considered vital Burns says the important work of the CCSO and its member organizations would not be possible without the vital efforts of thousands of volunteers who drive the 700-plus snowmobile clubs across Canada. They support their organizations on many fronts, from negotiating landowner agreements to

building and maintaining snowmobile trails and snow grooming. In Burns’ eyes, it is volunteers who keep snowmobile clubs alive, and the competition for their time has never been stiffer. “Volunteers are in very high demand these days, and the hardest thing to do is to keep your volunteers and to keep them motivated,” he said. To do that, Burns points to what he calls the “Three Rs” – which refer to recruiting, rewarding and retaining volunteers. “You’ve got to find the volunteers, and get them motivated to do something they’re really good at,” said Burns. SNOW GROOMING

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Burns sees weather as perhaps the biggest challenge facing North American snowmobilers in the coming years. He points to places like southern Ontario and Prince Edward Island, which saw a serious lack of snow this past winter, leading to challenging snowmobiling seasons. It was a much different story in 2014, when P.E.I. was still dealing with 15-foot snow banks in late March. There’s been much speculation that recent warmer winters in many parts of Canada may be the result of climate change or the ameliorating effects of an El Niño.

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“The ever-changing weather pattern is our current challenge. Everyone will tell you that,” said Burns. “The hardest thing to figure out is the weather … Is it just this year, or is it something longer term? I don’t have the answer for that.”

“You have to retain the volunteers you’ve got by saying thank you, making sure they’ve got a clear understanding that it’s not a lifetime appointment, and [ensuring] they can come forward and do what they’re most interested in…so they’ll continue to contribute their time to the club. That’s how you keep your volunteers.” According to the CCSO, more than 250,000 user-pay memberships, passes and trail permits are sold annually to

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snowmobilers in Canada, and it also pegs the number of family members across the country who participate in the sport at 1.5 million. Burns is a firm believer that getting young people involved is essential for the continued strength of the industry and the long-term success of individual clubs. “We’re very strong advocates of making sure we have an industry where the kids keep coming in,” he said. “If you don’t bring them in young, you lose your ridership.” According to Burns, the number one thing for convincing young people to volunteer at their clubs is listening to what they have to say. “One thing you’ll hear is that there’s always someone who’ll say ‘Oh, we tried that four years ago and it didn’t work,’” he said. That, Burns believes, is a surefire way to de-motivate new volunteers and dissuade them from coming back. “New volunteers today often have new ideas. Are they always great ideas? They think they’re great ideas, so you have to listen to them, and sometimes you have to let them try,” he said. “If a new person shows up – young or old, it doesn’t matter – if there’s a new face in the room, you’ve got to listen to them. They might have an idea that they’ve been thinking about, and that’s why they’ve come forward to volunteer at the club in the first place,” said Burns. “Even if you think it might not work, you’ve got to let them do it because it’s the right thing to do to help them along and if you want them to come back for more meetings.

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INDUSTRY PROFILE “You’ve got to let them learn how to fly,” said Burns. “I can tell you a hundred stories about things I’d do differently if I could do them again, but in the big picture, it all worked out very well.”

Excellence Award for Outstanding Groomer Operator The CCSO hands out awards annually to exceptional volunteers for their dedication and service to their organizations and the sport of snowmobiling at the national level. For the first time this year, the CCSO is adding an Excellence Award for Outstanding Groomer Operator when it honors Canada’s top snowmobiling volunteers during the 2016 International Snowmobile Congress in Rapid City, South Dakota in June. The winner of the award will be selected for outstanding achievement in the development and implementation of a groomer maintenance program and/or the overall operation of snow grooming vehicles specifically for snowmobile trails. Recipients must be members of a CCSO-affiliated club,

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“ We’re very strong advocates of making sure we have an industry where the kids keep coming in. If you don’t bring them in young, you lose your ridership.” –D ennis Burns, Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations

federation or association, and will have distinguished themselves in the following areas: volunteerism, leadership, safety, the environment and the promotion of responsible snowmobiling. According to Burns, the outstanding groomer award serves an important purpose of not only recognizing

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The ground-breaking program is still going strong By Jim Timlick

t may be one of the oldest programs of its kind in North America, but the West Yellowstone Snowmobile Trail Grooming Program isn’t showing any signs of aging. Established in the early 1970s, the program is responsible for keeping more than 200 miles of trails on the Montana side of Yellowstone National Park in pristine condition each season. And it’s been largely because of the efforts of the program’s dedicated grooming staff and volunteers that area trails such as those in the CusterGallatin and Caribou-Targhee forests have earned a reputation as being some of the finest in the U.S. Created as a public-private partnership, the program was the first of its kind in the U.S. It’s operated by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce and a trail grooming committee comprised of local business leaders, snowmobiling enthusiasts and representatives of the U.S. Forest Service. It grew out of an area snowmobile club that used to organize national ice oval championships in the region. Today, the grooming program has an annual operating budget of $150,000, with nearly half of the funding provided by the state of Montana and the remainder coming from local businesses and the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP). With the exception of its groomer operators and mechanics, everyone else involved with the program is a volunteer.

Paying their fair share Jason Howell, chair of the West Yellowstone trail grooming committee, says one of the major reasons the program

has been so successful is because of the Fair Share initiative instituted by the chamber of commerce. Fair Share solicits funds from area businesses to help cover the costs of the program with contributions based largely on the amount of revenue their business derives from riders using the trails each winter. Local businesses provide a total of between $40,000 and $50,000 through Fair Share each year. A recent study conducted the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research indicated that snowmobiling generates about $110 million in economic activity in the state each year. Considering the economic impact snowmobiling has on the local economy, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce executive director Marysue Costello says it’s only natural for local businesses to want to give something back. “Knowing that they’re coming to an area that takes care of its trails inspires people to travel here. It’s really become a [destination] for those people,” said Costello. The West Yellowstone grooming program operates four groomers, including three PistenBullys and a Cat Challenger. The State of Montana owns three of the groomers while one PistenBully is owned by the chamber of commerce. It employs three fulltime and five part-time groomer operators and two full-time mechanics during the season. The group works closely with U.S. Forest Service staff in terms of hiring employees and determining trail policies and workloads for trail maintenance.

Hard working crew The grooming season in West Yellowstone typically begins in midDecember and wraps up by early March. In a typical week, groomers will cover nearly 900 miles of territory, according to Howell. They usually begin their shift around 6 p.m. and work until at least 1 or 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights are their busiest time of the week, when groomers take care of as much as 200 miles of trails in a night. “It’s a lot of work but you are only as good as the people you have,” said Howell, whose father, Bill, was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the grooming program. “They are passionate about what they do,” he said. “I think it’s the fact that the community really relies on having good groomed trails. [Groomers] are the first ones to speak up about doing different things or finding different ways to make [the trail system] better.” As with most snow grooming programs, equipment breakdown is one of the biggest challenges for the West Yellowstone group. It’s nearest parts supplier is located about five hours away and because they don’t have access to overnight shipping, that often means they have to wait at least two days to get the parts they need. “Keeping equipment going, as for any grooming operation, is huge for us,” said Howell.

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“ [Groomers] are the first ones to speak up about doing different things or finding different ways to make [the trail system] better.” – J ason Howell, Chair, West Yellowstone Trail Grooming Committee

and no new sources of revenue become available to cover rising fuel and equipment costs. Howell says he would encourage other clubs, regardless of whether they’re new or old operations, to “think outside the box” the way West Yellowstone has in terms of generating new sources of revenue.

Last year, his committee worked with local politicians and the Montana Snowmobile Association to create new legislation that will increase funding for trail maintenance and grooming programs in the state. As a result, all Montana residents operating mechanized equipment on local snowmobile trails now must purchase a trail pass.

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The passes are available for $18 and are valid for three seasons. All revenue generated by the trail pass program will be used for trail grooming as well as the purchase and maintenance of grooming equipment. Bringing in new people is almost as important as finding new sources of revenue when it comes to the future of snow grooming. Many organizations continue to struggle with finding replacements for groomer operators when they retire or move elsewhere. Howell says West Yellowstone has tried to take a proactive approach to address the issue by working with industrial arts programs at area schools. “We try and incorporate kids into our program as much as we can,” he said. “The state doesn’t allow kids under 18 to operate [grooming] equipment but that doesn’t mean we can’t take them out and show them the shop and take them out on a night when we go out grooming and encourage them to take a look at what’s involved in grooming and how it works. “It’s important. It’s all about bringing more kids in [to grooming].”

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Meet Kenny Johnston of Cochrane, Ontario He’s hooked on the great outdoors

ears ago, when he was still a student at the University of New Brunswick, Kenny Johnston spent countless hours studying biology, chemistry and engineering en route to earning his degree in forestry. As focused as he was on his studies at the time, Johnston admits that didn’t prevent him from doing a little daydreaming. But rather than focusing on a weekend kegger or the cute blonde in the front row like many of his classmates, his thoughts often turned to the great outdoors. One of his professors at the time was an avid snowmobiler and regularly shared tales of his weekend rides with the class. Johnston was soon hooked. “We were in class and he would tell us how he took his sled out on the weekend,” said Johnston. “I always envied him, and here I am 20-something

years later and I’m right in the thick of things in terms of grooming and riding trails.”

A passion for sledding You can say that again. Johnston is president of the Polar Bear Riders Snowmobile Club based out of Cochrane, Ont., located about a onehour drive northeast of Timmins. When he’s not organizing club activities or behind the wheel of one of the club’s two groomers, he can be found snowmobiling in the region’s backcountry. His passion for sledding and the outdoors continued to grow following his graduation from UNB, when he was hired for a forestry job in rural Saskatchewan in the mid ’90s. It’s where he bought his first sled and where his appetite for sledding shifted into high gear.

“I’m an outdoors person. In the winter I don’t play hockey, so I’m kind of limited as to what I can do,” he said, laughing. “I love being out in the woods as a forester so snowmobiling was kind of another outdoor option for me. I always enjoyed making my own trails and exploring the forest, so snowmobiling was a tool that allowed me to [do that].” Johnston acknowledges part of the reason he accepted his current job as an operations forester with Tembec was because he heard that Cochrane had one of the best snowmobile trail systems in the country. He began checking it out for himself shortly after his arrival, and it wasn’t too long before he joined the Polar Bear Riders, with whom he has been a fixture ever since. In addition to his sled, Johnston also brought his love for grooming to Cochrane. He SNOW GROOMING

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“ It’s no different than riding your sled down the trail. I get the same feeling when I’m in the groomer. It’s a challenge to make that piece of equipment do what you want it to do.” – Kenny Johnston began grooming trails in Meadow Lake, Sask. in the mid ’90s and soon developed a fascination for that side of the sport.

A challenging undertaking “It’s no different than riding your sled down the trail. I get the same feeling when I’m in the groomer,” he said. “It’s a challenge to make that piece of equipment do what you want it to do. Not only that, when I’m in the groomer I know that we’re providing a product for other snowmobilers like myself to enjoy. We’re also helping bring dollars into small communities in our province. We get a sense of pride from creating an awesome trail system.” Polar Bears is one of nine clubs that make up the Ontario Federation of

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Snowmobile Clubs’ Northern Corridor in District 15. It’s responsible for building and maintaining about 450 kilometres of trail in and around Cochrane, which are some of the best groomed trails in Ontario. The club has a dozen (mostly) volunteer groomers who operate two machines, a 2005 Bombardier 180 and a 2012 Prinoth Husky. Even though the local club doesn’t have huge numbers, Cochrane has earned a reputation as having some of the region’s best groomed trails. Its unofficial slogan is “The World’s No. 1 Snowmobile Trails.”

High expectations “That’s put a bit of pressure on us to kind of maintain that level of expectancy,” said Johnston. “We really try to work to provide a high level of service to our riders.”

And while he admits there’s nothing he likes more than riding his sled, Johnston says grooming is never far from his thoughts. “Last week I was riding some new Yamahas with a bunch of groomer guys for two days, and we were having fun but, at the same time, all of us were thinking we’re not getting anything done on the trail,” he said. “You’re kind of torn sometimes when you’re on your sled because you know the trails may lack some grooming in areas.” Johnston says one of the main reasons his club has been successful is that its membership has worked extremely hard to attract and retain quality groomers. All but one of its 12 groomers are volunteers. It regularly posts updates on the Polar Bear Riders’ Facebook page as part of an ongoing effort to bring more people into the club, especially groomers and other volunteers willing to post or collects signs. It also hosts summer barbecues to recognize the efforts of its volunteers and promote the social aspect of the club.

Making work fun “It’s got to be fun for the volunteers. It can’t be work, work, work. You can’t forget to sit back and have fun,” said Johnston. Still, he says the Polar Bears are faced with the same challenge as many other clubs – attracting younger groomers. While paying groomers might help, he says most clubs simply don’t have the resources to do that. Despite the fact he’s kept pretty busy by his day job and volunteer efforts with the club, Johnston still manages to find plenty of time to ride throughout the wintertime. While he enjoys groomed trail riding through the Northern Corridor to Hearst and Hornepayne, he prefers to get off the beaten path and explore the backcountry with friends or his two teenage sons. “Backcountry riding is an opportunity for me to see more country,” he said. “I explain to snowmobilers that what they see is only 10 per cent of the scenery I experience during my backcountry ride. I tell them I get to see way more awesome area than you guys do.”

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The Groomer Guy Luc Levesque has been grooming snowmobile trails in the backwoods of northern Ontario for 20 years, and thanks to social media, he’s become famous for it By Mark Halsall set the picture straight about the terrific snowmobiling to be had, not just in his area but in northern Ontario in general. Because the right information was lacking back then, “I wanted people to know about the great riding in the north,” he said. “Ever since those days, everywhere I go I use the handle The Groomer Guy and that’s stuck with me. I’m popular in snowmobiling because of that name.” Levesque, who’s 41, fell in love with snowmobiling as a kid. In 1996, he started grooming trails for his local club, the Dubreuilville Alouettes, which operates about 300 kilometers of trails and sells about 130 trail permits annually. The club currently utilizes a New Holland trail groomer, but the Alouettes are due for a new snow grooming machine and Levesque has his eye on a Prinoth Husky as a replacement vehicle. In addition to his snow grooming responsibilities, Levesque currently serves as president of the Alouettes, a position he’s held numerous times during his 20-year tenure with the club. Levesque’s passion for snowmobiling hasn’t abated over the years, and these days he enjoys going out on the trails with his wife and their two daughters whenever he has a chance. Levesque acknowledges he doesn’t do as much sledding as he’d like, and that’s because he’s usually out grooming trails instead. “If I see a trail that needs grooming, I’ll just jump in the tractor and I’ll go do that,” he said. “I always say to people, once I retire, I’ll be able to ride.”

Fortunately for Levesque, he also loves snow grooming, which he typically does at least a couple of times a week. “What I really like about grooming trails is going out there and laying that perfect trail,” he said, adding he loves the feeling of contentment he gets from a tranquil night ride. “There’s no cell phone, no worries, you’re able to look at nature, and sometimes the moonlight will just come down perfectly at night,” he said. “A few snowmobilers might come by and give you the thumbs up, and you know they’re all happy and smiling under their helmets. That’s what’s great.”

Close calls That’s not to say there haven’t been any bumps in the trail for Levesque over the years. He’s had a few close calls, largely because of the remote, rugged terrain that he grooms trails in. “Up here, when you take off to go grooming at night, you’re gone for 15, 17 hours, even 18 hours. There’s nothing for 100 kilometres in any direction around you,” said Levesque. “Over 20 years, I’ve have everything happen,” he said, citing instances where his groomer has sunk up to the roof in a lake and equipment breakdowns that forced him to sleep in the groomer for eight hours while waiting for a rescue. His worst scare, says Levesque, was about 18 years ago when the club’s regular groomer was being repaired and he was taking a loaner vehicle out for SNOW GROOMING

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uc Levesque resides in Dubreuilville, a small town of just over 600 souls situated in the pristine wilderness of northern Ontario. It’s an exceptionally remote community that, in Levesque’s own words, is “right in the middle of nowhere,” but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming quite well known. And the reason he’s famous? Snow grooming. Levesque, who goes by the handle “The Groomer Guy,” has been busy on social media for years. His blog on snowmobile trail grooming (groomerguy. blogspot.ca) surpassed the one million hit mark earlier this year, and his Twitter feed and Facebook and Instagram pages – also about snow grooming – have generated thousands of views. Levesque was even shadowed by a film crew for a short documentary on The Groomer Guy that’s now up on YouTube. The largely francophone community of Dubreuilville is a three-hour drive north of Sault St. Marie, Ontario. It’s fantastic country for sledding, with snowmobilers coming from far and wide to experience its trails, and perhaps not surprisingly, The Groomer Guy has become something of a celebrity in his hometown. “It’s crazy,” said Levesque, who owns a convenience store in town. “When I meet snowmobilers and I tell them I’m from Dubreuilville, they’ll ask, ‘Are you The Groomer Guy?’” Levesque’s first forays into the worldwide web began in the late ’90s, when he participated in online forums on trailconditions.com and other sites to

MEET A SNOW GROOMER the first time during one bone-chilling -20 F night. A couple of hours into the run, the engine stalled. The battery, and with it the CB radio, also died, and to make matters worse, Levesque realized that he’d neglected to stow matches or any of the other emergency survival gear he’d usually have with him while snow grooming. “After probably an hour of waiting – and I’m not a religious man, but I did pray – I turned the key on the machine,” he said. “[There was] just enough juice to restart the tractor and then I turned around and drove it to town.” Levesque considers himself very lucky. That’s because back then, nobody would have come out and checked on him until probably late the

“ Ever since those days, everywhere I go I use the handle The Groomer Guy and that’s stuck with me. I’m popular in snowmobiling because of that name.” – Luc Levesque, Dubreuilville Alouettes following day since he wasn’t expected back until then. He’s thankful communications have improved considerably since those days, making a similar situation less likely. Levesque has been snow grooming a long time, but The Groomer Guy still takes pride in laying a great trail for Dubreuilville’s many snowmobiling visitors.

“My motto is I’ll groom my trails like I’ll be riding on them the next day,” he said. “I put myself in the other riders’ snowmobile boots; if you’re here on vacation and spending a lot of money coming from far away, you want the best experience out there. I want to make sure the trails are really nice for those riders.”

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Meet Eric Christopherson This Duluth-based groomer and former competitive snowboarder loves the snow

here are a lot of people who know how to use a half-pipe. There are way fewer people who know how to build a half-pipe. And the number of people who know how to both ride and build a half-pipe is even smaller. Eric Christopherson is one of these double threats. The 38-year-old, Duluth-based snow groomer is a longtime employee of the Spirit Mountain ski area and, amongst other things, is in charge of constructing the half-pipe, leads the overnight snow grooming crew and also happens to be a former competitive snowboarder. “I grew up snowboarding and competing and still do it regularly,” said Christopherson. “I try to ride every day or every other day.” Born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and raised in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Christopherson first came to town as a business student at University of Minnesota-Duluth. “I stuck around and this is now home,” he said of the city that’s blessed with both slopes and beaches. “It’s a good place to live and there’s a lot of outdoorsy types, a lot of cool people hanging around; there’s a lot of activity to do, hiking and mountain biking. It’s a fun place to live.” It was through his studies that Christopherson got his first experience working at Spirit Mountain.

“In 2001–02, I did an internship in school there, I was doing some terrain park manager/event coordinator-type work,” he said. “I asked to stay on at the end of the internship.” And he’s been there since, gradually assuming more and more duties. The training, he says, has largely been of the practical variety; hands-on experience has been a great teacher for him, as well as experience he’s picked up from his co-workers. The major responsibility is kicking off the season, by making snow in 12-hour overnight shifts, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Then, once everything settles down, the shifts ease up a bit, going from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. “During snowmaking, I run the overnight shift. So, I’m in charge of about six to 10 people during snowmaking,” he said of his current position, “trying to get through that battle and get things opened up for the year. And that’s been pretty exciting.” Of course, the only constant thing in life is change, and there have been a couple of interesting major changes at Spirit Mountain over the past few years, not the least of which has to do with the very material they use for snowmaking. “We did get a new snowmaking system this year. Before, we were getting treated water from the city. We were getting it from Duluth and from Proctor [a nearby town], two different places, and we actually got a line that goes right down into SNOW GROOMING

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“ Being out on the hill is big; I feel kind of spoiled. That’s my workplace. It’s like a dream job.” – Eric Christopherson

the bay now [into the St. Louis River, which feeds into Lake Superior]. And it also increased our capacity. So, yeah, when we get the right temperatures, we’re really cranking it out now. We have a fleet of 10 more guns and more water sticks, so it’s kind of been a game-changer for us as far as what we’re able to do, snowmaking wise.” Spirit Mountain sits high above the waters of Superior, but on a map it’s less than a mile from the water. And there’s something poetic about the river below providing the hill above it with snow. Eric Christopherson showing off his snowboarding skills

“It was really something the first time we pumped the water out up out of the river,” said Christopherson. “There was some brown in it. It was a little different. We’d been using that treated water for so long; it just had this really pristine, white snow. So now we have a little tinge to the snow with the particulate that comes in from the river. “But I’ve heard and experienced that it helps, that particulate. It seemed like we were making better snow with the river water. And it wasn’t freezing up as hard, it seemed like it was more spreadable. The piles weren’t freezing really hard, so it worked out really good for us. Maybe a little more workable snow, better for construction, a little easier on the equipment.” But it’s also that immediate geography that presents the groomer with a number of challenges. Spirit Mountain is made possible by that imposing ridge that separates the basin of Lake Superior with the rest of Minnesota; that slope means great views of the inland sea of Gitchee Gumee, but it can also mean wide temperature fluctuations between the top and the bottom of the park runs.

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“A lot of times down at the bottom of the hill, you’ll have a two- or four-degree difference from the top of the hill and that sometimes makes the difference between rain and snow,” said Christopherson. “It’s a big part of the job, just reading snow conditions, and being able to predict what the snow is going to do in different situations and how to adjust grooming for that.” The other major difference in the past couple of years has been the re-emergence of Christopherson’s half-pipe. Leisure activities, like anything, are subject to whims and trends, and Spirit Mountain’s half-pipe was no exception. The Spirit Mountain team brought it back for 2014-15 after a long absence, and an old snowboarding hand like Christopherson couldn’t be happier. His is made completely out of snow; there is no metallic or wooden skeleton needed and it is all above ground. “There are a lot of places that make a ditch out of dirt and save some of the snow, but ours is on a flat piece of land and we make it all out of snow,” he said. “We had a great half-pipe all year. People were really excited about it. We didn’t have the half-pipe for four seasons; trends were just kind of going the other way. After not having it for a few years, we brought it back last year. It was a little bit smaller; it didn’t quite have the vert that we needed. But then this year, we brought it back [again] and had a nice big one with the vert to do big airs out of it. It was great.” In terms of his grooming weapon of choice, he says his is the PistenBully ParkPro 400. “That’s what I use when I’m grooming the park,” he said. “We also have a 600, which I like to use for different jobs as well. The 400 has the more articulating blades; that’s nice for building terrain and grooming terrain out. Especially during snowmaking, I switch back and forth between the 400 and 600 depending on what work I’m doing.” While 2015-16 hasn’t been the easiest year for a Midwestern groomer, weather-wise, Christopherson has good company in this warm El Niño winter. Spirit Mountain was able to stay open a week longer than they initially planned this spring after a late start. But, overall, things could be worse; co-operative weather or not, Christopherson still loves his job. “Being out on the hill is big; I feel kind of spoiled. That’s my workplace. It’s like a dream job. I love to be out on the hill. I couldn’t imagine myself sitting in an office all day. I see it as being one of the coolest places for myself to work.”

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Don “Riggz” Riediger Riggz has been grooming trails for 13 years for the Sunset Trail Riders so riders can enjoy the beautiful 700-km trail system By Lisa Kopochinski

very year, Don “Riggz” Riediger waits for February to arrive. That’s when this Kenora resident takes four weeks of vacation from his job as a front-end loader operator at the local TimberStrand Mill and begins his stint as a volunteer snow groomer for the Sunset Trail Riders Snowmobile Club. “I love it!” he said. “I can’t get enough of it. I like grooming the trails mainly because I want to provide a smooth ride for our members so they can enjoy our beautiful, 700-km trail system. I put my favorite music on and away I go for the day! When the season ends, I’m sad.” Riggz works with three other groomer operators at the club and each take shifts depending how much available time they have. However, none of the trails can be groomed until at least mid-January each year when the ice has reached a thickness of 16 inches, the minimum for the large groomers to travel on. “All our trails are landlocked or icelocked,” said Riggz. “For most of the trails we groom, you have to cross lakes to get to

them. Seventy percent of our trails are on lakes. Once I get everything in place, I take my holidays and then go crazy.” Riggz started snow grooming 13 years ago after answering an ad in the local paper. He was a truck driver at the time and would get laid off in the winter. “I’ve been doing it ever since and have spent about 4,000 hours in the machines. I average about 300 hours per year and about another 300 maintaining the fleet and other duties. Our club has a small Bombardier Bombi, two Bombadier BRs and a Prinoth Husky. I started on the BR 160 and I operate the Bombi in early season. For the past two years, I have operated the Prinoth Husky. If I got paid, this would be a dream job.” Riggz usually starts his shift on Sunday evening and grooms a short trail. Then his shifts from Monday to Thursday typically last 10 to 12 hours each, usually covering 60 km to 80 km per day of lake and land trails. “The longest day I groomed trails was 17 hours,” he said. “I went to Vermilion Bay and back. We usually split that into a

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two-day trip and leave the machine at Stewart Lake and then pick it up the next day.” Long trips can mean being hard on the grooming machines. “Sometimes we must leave the machines in a remote location where we cannot plug in the block heater and – depending on the temperature – it may be difficult to start the machine,” he said. “We have to plug them into a generator for an hour or so before starting them up. Then the machine has to idle for 45 minutes to warm up the hydrostatic drive system, so sometimes it takes two hours to get going in the morning.” Riggz does recall some interesting circumstances that have happened over the past decade. “Throughout my career, I sunk the machine four times, sometimes having to walk miles in the dark to a road. The first time, I came over a sand bar in the middle of a lake and there was only snow on the other side. The machine just started heading into the water, but I was able to back out before it was too late! We once sunk a machine near Kenora, but were able to get a bunch of volunteers to pull it out the same night. Then another time, the groomer went down right on the trail where the beavers had built a dam the previous summer and it was 43

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below. It took two days to get the machine out of there. We had to hire an underwater recovery expert to wrench it out with the biggest winch we had.” Then there was the time Riggz sunk a groomer near Shoal Lake Road. “The front end was underwater, so the fan belt was slipping, the engine overheated and lost all the antifreeze. I was able to winch it out by attaching a chain to a cleat and the other end to a tree, then rotating the track so it would pull itself out. Once out, I realized there was insufficient antifreeze in the engine to continue, I had to walk for two hours to the main road and someone picked me up. I was a lot younger then.” Even today at the age of 54, Riggz says snow grooming is not really physically demanding, although others might disagree. “I was a truck driver and drove 12 hours a day. Now I sit in a loader for 12 hours a day, so I’m used to that. I also do the maintenance on the machines. There are three full size machines and one smaller one. I’m getting older and don’t want to fix them as much,” he said. When not grooming trails, Riggz loves getting out on his snowmobile with members of the club and his buddy, Will. The longest trip he took was to Red Lake and back. “I don’t know the mileage, but it took all day to get there,” he said. “We stayed overnight and came back the next day.” For now, Riggz has to be content with snowmobiling when he can and grooming the trails in January and February, but that will all change in three years. “That’s my retirement date,” he said. “And once that happens, I really want to go full time!”

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Meet Adrian Tessier of Rosslyn, Ont. Volunteering is a big part of his life By Lisa Kopochinski

drian Tessier has been snowmobiling for as long as he can remember. In fact, he bought his first snowmobile when he was just 15 years old and has had one ever since. Now retired from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation where he was a maintenance superintendent for six years and, prior to that, head of fleet for all of Northwestern Ontario, this resident of Rosslyn, Ont. happily spends his time as a snow groomer for Thunder Bay Adventure Trails. “When I retired, I wanted to volunteer with the snowmobile club as I had the time,” he said. “I started grooming that first winter, and that was five years ago.” Tessier is one of four groomers at the snowmobile club and generally gets out twice a week with each shift lasting 10 to 14 hours. “All our trails are groomed every week,” he said. “We have two groomers – a 1996 BR160 with a Mogulmaster drag and a 1999 BR180 with a MTN drag. We have just over 300 km of

trails. When I started grooming, there were two of us, but the other operator moved away part way through the season, and for the rest of the season and all the next season, I was on my own. It takes about 40 to 60 hours to do all our trails once.” When asked what he likes best about grooming trails, he says it is the satisfaction of doing something and doing it well. “I have been a volunteer all my adult life from volunteer fire fighter/first response for 30 years, Scouts and Cubs for five years and president of Kakabeka Falls Flying Club for 10 years,” said Tessier. “I like volunteering for a good cause, and the trails are a great cause. The trails promote tourism and interest in our area, and our club promotes safe trails, family outings and great winter fun.” Anyone who knows about snow grooming can attest that it is hard work. Tessier says this past year presented a huge task for him and the other three groomers. “We had a huge snow/rainstorm just after Christmas and it took down trees and blocked a vast area of our trails,” he

Adrian Tessier climbs into one of the groomers Photos courtesy of Adrian Tessier

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“ I like volunteering for a good cause, and the trails are a great cause. The trails promote tourism and interest in our area, and our club promotes safe trails, family outings and great winter fun.” – Adrian Tessier said. “There was no way for us to do this by hand, but two local vendors came to our rescue. Hood Equipment loaned us an excavator with a modified bucket to help clear the trails at no cost! And Loch Lomond Equipment loaned us an Argo to haul fuel to the excavator at no cost. Without this equipment, there is no way we could have opened any trails this season. As it went, we were able to open the vast majority of our trails by late January, and today the trails are still in excellent condition.” Tessier says he’d like to see younger people come out to the club and become groomers, but doesn’t hold out much hope that this will happen. “The younger riders are not really trail riders, they are ditch bangers and deep snow riders,” he said. “Just go into any dealership and look for trail sleds and 2-up sleds. You’d be lucky to find any. They are too busy with their lives to volunteer. We have tried a number of times to get younger volunteers out, but with little or no response. If we do get

some out, they come out once or twice and then we don’t see them again.” When not grooming trails, Tessier says his favorite people to snowmobile with are his wife, Sandra, and friends from both the club and outside the club. He and Sandra have taken many long snowmobile trips – three to five days – and most recently completed the President’s Ride, which was on the Wilderness Loop in District 17. “It’s a four-day, 1,000 km trip between 11 towns. This was our longest trip,” said Tessier. When packing for a long trip, Tessier says he has it down to a science. “We use waterproof duffle bags instead of suitcases and tie them onto the sleds. My wife and I have had 2-up sleds for the last three sets of snowmobiles so there is a lot of room to carry our stuff. We also take some spare parts and tools. We used to carry oil and gas, but since we got our four-stroke sleds, we don’t have to worry about that anymore.”

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2016-17 Equipment Comparison Guide

he 2016-17 Snow Grooming Equipment Comparison Guide has been compiled to provide a thorough overview at snow grooming and snowmaking equipment for next year’s season. Thank you to all the manufacturers who participated by providing their specifications. If some companies or equip-

ment are not featured in the guide, it is likely they were not able to provide their specifications on time or in the format required. If you would like to be included in next year’s guide, please send an email to jharris@lesterpublications.com.

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CATEGORY

Mid-Sized Trail Groomers Equipment used for XC ski, snowmobile trail grooming 150 - 250 HP Manufacturer

Company Information

Website

Model

Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

www.sno-cat.com

PistenBully 100

PB TrailBully

NEW HUSKY

2000

Make

Mercedes Benz

MTU

Cummins

Type

Diesel, Turbo Charged, Aftercooled

Direct Injection

Turbo Charged QSB6.7

Model

OM 924 LA

OM 934

Type

Turbo Diesel

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 Final

Diesel

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

4,820 cc

5,100 cc

6,700 cc

Horsepower

197 hp / 145 kW

228 hp / 170 kW

173 hp / 129 kW

900 Nm @ 1,200-1,600 rpm

Maximum Torque

705 Nm @ 1,200-1,600 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

2.25 gal/hr / 8.5 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 Gal / 150 L

62 Gal / 235 L

800 Nm @ 1,500 rpm 3-4 gal/hr / 11-15 l/hr

39.6 Gal / 150 L

80 Gal / 303 L

Type

Rexroth hydrostatic

Rexroth hydrostatic; Infinitely variable

Allison Automatic

Brakes

Dynamic hydrostatic braking

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Multi-disc

Parking Brakes

Two multi-disk

Two multi-disc

Spring applied multi-disk

Drum

Standard Track Composite

Steel/Rubber

Rubber

Cleat Width

32 in. / 820 mm

32.9 in. / 835 mm

26 in. / 660 mm

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

66 in. / 1,680 mm

71 in. / 1,800 mm

92 in. / 2,337 mm

82 in. / 2,083 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

98 in. / 2,500 mm

98 / 110 / 122 in. / 2,500 / 2,800 / 3,100 mm

94 in. / 2,388 mm 104 in. / 2,642 mm

Overall Height

98 in. / 2,500 mm

112 in. / 2,845 mm

109 in. / 2,770 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

350 in. / 8,893 mm

252 in. / 6,400 mm

291 in. / 7,391 mm

252 in. / 6,401 mm

Ground Clearance

12.6 in. / 320 mm

14 in. / 350 mm

9.45 in. / 240 mm

15 in. / 381 mm

Overall Weight w/ Tracks

8,664 lbs / 3,390 kg

12,800 lbs / 5,800 kg

11,349 lbs / from 5,480 kg

11,000 lbs / 4,990 kg

Payload

3,307 lbs / 1,500 kg

2,200 lbs / 1,000 kg

2,300 lbs / 1,043 kg

Voltage

24 V

28 V

24 V

12 V

Alternator

28 V / 100 A

28 V / 150 A

12 V / 160 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 100 Ah

2 x 12 v / 74 Ah

2 x 12 V / n/a 92 Ah

Cold Start Rating

720 A

720 cca

680 cca

950 cca

Steering Type

Wheel or sticks

Steering wheel / Dual levers

Steering wheel

Hydraulic Circuits – Front

6 circuits controlled via ball handle

3 dedicated, 10 stackable

3 circuits controlled via rocker switch panel

Hydraulic Circuits – Rear

Standard Attachments

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

Standard Blade Type

12 way folding wing

12 way

6 way

Blade Width

150 in. / 3,820 mm

122 in. / 3,100 mm

127 in. / 3,250 mm

101 in. / 2,565 mm

Other Standard Attachments

Tiller (3 pan tracksetter optional)

Solid tires, heated front wipers, heated windows

Blade not part of standard equipment

Max Speed

15 mph / 25 km/hr

18 mph / 29 km/hr

14.9 mph / 24 km/hr

17 mph / 27 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees

28 Degrees

0.97 psi / 0.0685 kg/cm2

From 1.55 psi / 0.109 kg/cm2

1.41 psi / 0.099 kg/cm2

Unique Features

Perfect for XC ski trails, small slopes, snowmobile trails Five axles for better climbing Full torque at low RPMs Ergonomically designed joystick Quiet, spacious cab

5 axle independent torsion bar suspension Deluxe comfort operator’s seat Full brush guard Heavy duty rear draw bar with hitch Cruise control, odometer

Ideal for XC ski and snowmobile trail Exceptional operator comfort Tracks: Aluminum 2.5m/2.8m/3.1m, rubber Blade: 3 models available Tiller adjustable down/up pressure

Four separate tracks = smoother ride Mechanical drive = more HP to drive sprockets Pivot steering = no outside track spinning Made in USA Engine in separate rear compartment

Options

Two way tracksetter Vario competition track setter Front snowcutter scarifier Personnel cab 5 man or 8 man Brush guard, xenon lights

Fifth wheel hitch assembly (deck mount) XM radio Deck mount tool box

Air conditioning system Personnel carrier cab (9 passenger) Steering levers Tiller and Nordic Liner track setter Additional fuel tank 125 L / 33 gal

Blade and tiller options Standard belt type or all rubber tracks Different cab configurations 4th rear hydraulic circuit Cruise control

Performance

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

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CATEGORY

Large Trail Groomers Equipment used for XC ski, snowmobile trail grooming over 200 HP

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

www.sno-cat.com

PistenBully 400 Trail

NEW BISON TG

2000 300HP

Make

Cummins

Caterpillar

Cummins

Model

Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Model

QSL 9 Tier 4 F

C9.3 ACERT

Turbo Charged

Type

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

QSB6.7

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

8,900 cc

9,300 cc

6,700 cc

Horsepower

400 hp / 298 kW

300 hp / 224 kW

Maximum Torque

1,627 Nm / 1,500 rpm

1,726 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

1,030 Nm @ 1,800 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

5 gal/hr / 19 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

69 Gal / 260 L

70 Gal / 266 L

Type

Rexroth hydrostatic

Rexroth hydrostatic; Infinitely variable

Allison Automatic

Brakes

Hydrostatic dynamic braking

Hydrostatic dynamic feedback

Multi-disc

4-5 gal/hr / 5-9 l/hr

Parking Brakes

Two multi-disk

Spring applied multi-disk

Drum

Standard Track Composite

Steel/Rubber

Steel grouser mounted to rubber belt

Cleat Width

38 in. / 975 mm

44 in. / 1,117 mm

38 in. / 965 mm

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98 in. / 2,500 mm

96 in. / 2,440 mm

87 in. / 2,210 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

134 in. / 3,400 mm

150 in. / 3,810 mm

117 in. / 2,792 mm

Overall Height

111 in. / 2,830 mm

116.8 in. / 2,969 mm

105 in. / 2,667 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

228 in. / 5,790 mm

334.6 in. / 8,498 mm

252 in. / 6,401 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in. / 350 mm

12 in. / 305 mm

15 in. / 381 mm

Overall Weight w/ Tracks

17,450 lbs / 7,930 kg

17,673 lbs / 8,016 kg

14,800 lbs / 6,713 kg

Payload

3,300 lbs / 1,500 kg

2,500 lbs / 1,134 kg

2,300 lbs / 1,043 kg

Voltage

24 V

12 V

Alternator

24 V / 140 A

28 V / 250 A

12 V / 160 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

2 x12 V / 135 Ah

2 x12 V / n/a Ah

Cold Start Rating

900 A

1,000 cca

950 cca

Steering Type

Wheel or sticks

Dual levers

Steering Wheel

Hydraulic Circuits – Front

6 dual

Hydraulic Circuits – Rear

4 dual std, 7 dual option

Standard Blade Type

12 way

Blade Width

134 in. / 3,400 mm

150 in. / 3,810 mm

164 in. / 4,166 mm

14 mph / 23 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr

11 mph / 18 km/hr

Other Standard Attachments Max Speed Performance

110 Gal / 416 L

Blade not part of standard equipment

Inside Turning Radius Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

0 Degrees 0.89 psi / 0.0632 kg/cm

1.11 psi / 0.078 kg/cm2

1.3 psi / 0.091 kg/cm2

Unique Features

400 horsepower, high torque engine, pull large drags Wide spacious comfort cabin X-Track traction/no damage on pavement High performance smooth ride suspension

Lowest urea consumption of its class Tremendous pushing power Exceptional operator comfort and visibility Hydraulic piloted joystick for optimum precision & blade control

2-Passenger extended cab is standard Four tracks provide continuous ground contact Mechanical drive = more HP to drive sprockets Pivot steering = no outside track spinning Made in USA, many non-proprietary parts

Options

Magnum Sprockets Deck mount 5th wheel hitch Deck mount tool box Extra fuel tank

Brushguards Compactor Bar POWERTILLER / POSIFLEX Tiller Towhook Deck Mount

Blade and tiller options, XC track setter 4th rear hydraulic circuit Rear view camera Cab mounted tool box Cruise control

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

Mid-size Alpine Groomers 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

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

www.sno-cat.com

PistenBully 400 ParkPro 4F

PistenBully 400 4F

NEW BISON & NEW BISON X

2000 300HP

Cummins

Caterpillar

Cummins

Model Make

Engine

Type

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

Turbo Diesel

Model

QSL 9 Tier 4F

C9.3 ACERT

QSB6.7

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

8,900 cc

9,300 cc

6,700 cc

Horsepower

400 hp / 298 kW

300 hp / 224 kW

Maximum Torque

1,627 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

1,627 Nm 1,500 rpm

1,726 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

1,030 Nm @ 1,800 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

5 gal/hr / 19 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

69 Gal / 260 L

70 Gal / 266 L

Type

Rexroth hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: infinitely variable

Allison Automatic

Dynamic hydrostatic braking

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Multi-disc

Two multi-disk

Spring applied multi-disk

Drum Tier 4i

Transmission Brakes Parking Brakes Emissions

Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

In-cab Controls

Lights

110 Gal / 416 L

Exhaust Emmission Standard

EPA Tier 4F /EU Stage IV

Euromot IV / EPA Tier4 Final (DPF + EGR + SCR +DOC)

Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width

65 in. / 1,650 mm

66 in. / 1,676 mm

38 in. / 965 mm

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

Carbide Ice Spikes Included

Yes

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98 in. / 2,500 mm

96 in. / 2,440 mm

87 in. / 2,210 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

166 in. / 4,206 mm

166 in. / 4,216 mm

117 in. / 2,972 mm

Overall Height

111 in. / 2,830 mm

116.8 in. / 2,969 mm

105 in. / 2,667 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

355 in. / 9,010 mm

334.6 in. / 8,610 mm

252 in. / 6,401 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in. / 350 mm

12 in. / 305 mm

15 in. / 381 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

17,735 lb / 8,045 kg

18,981 lb / 8,610 kg

14,800 lb / 6,713 kg

Total Admissibled Weight of Vehicle

26,015 lb / 11,800 kg

29,800 lb / 13,500 kg

2,300 lb / 1,043 kg

2,869 lb / 1,304 kg

2,400 lb / 1,089 kg

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined

Electrical

4-5 gal/hr / 15-19 l/hr

Voltage

24 V

12 V

Alternator

24 V / 140 A

28 V / 250 A

12 V / 160 A

Batteries

2 X 12 V / 135 Ah

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

2 x 12 V / n/a Ah

Cold Start Rating

900 A

1,000 cca

950 cca

Steering

Sticks / ParkPro joystick

Sticks or wheel / Joystick

Dual levers

Steering Wheel

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

7 Qty

6 Qty

6 Dual Qty

6 Qty

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

6 Qty

7 Dual Qty

3 Qty

Front Cab

2 H7 front-headlights/2H11 working

8 halogen, 2 LED (Full LED optional)

4-LED, 2-Halogen

Rear Cab

2 H11 Rear headlights

4 halogen, 2 LED (Full LED optional)

2-LED

Top/Side Cab

Sidefinder, spotlight, tree line Sidefinder, spotlight, treeline (optional) (optional)

1 Beacon, 1 search Qty/Type

Beacon

Standard Blade Type

SwitchBlade2

12 way

12-way

12-Way

ParkFlex

Alpine Flex Tiller

Posiflex

Center Drive

Standard Tiller Type Standard Attachments Standard Attachment #1

Blade and tiller not part of standard equipment

Standard Attachement #2 Max. Speed

12 mph / 19 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

On-the-spot

0 Degrees 1.11 psi / 0.078 kg/cm2

1.3 psi / 0.091 kg/cm2

Unique Features

Developed by park operators for park operators SwitchBlade² has 12 innovative functions for park building - extreme motion Ergonomic joystick has key controls for blade and tiller Powerful “sport mode” gear drives for increased pushing and climbing Hands free talking, stream music, power mirrors, premium sound system

Seemless transition in design from Tier 3 to Tier 4 More power, torque with lower emissions and fuel usage High-performance suspension for excellent climbing without compromising comfortable ride Advanced drive electronics for optimum steering control Narrow deck for perfect visibility to the rear

Best climbing ability of the market due to optimal power to weight ratio Tremendous pushing power Exceptional operator comfort and visibility Hydraulic piloted joystick for optimum precision and blade control Sliding/Pivoting seat option on park units

2-Passenger extended cab is standard Four separate tracks provide continuous ground contact Pivot steering, no outside track spinning Mechanical drive, more HP to drive sprockets Made in USA, many non-proprietary parts

Options

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowbucket Snowcutter Magnum sprockets Solid tires

SNOWsat fleet management and snowdepth measurement Snow bucket or snow cutter 4 pan tracksetter Personnel cabin (5, 10, 15 man) Front mount snowblower

Full LED lighting AUTOMATIC Winch POWERTILLER SNOWHOW fleet management and snow depth measurement Front hydraulic

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

Performance

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

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11 mph / 17.7 km/hr

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CATEGORY

Large Alpine Groomers An alpine groomer over 400 HP used in grooming alpine ski areas, slopes and side hills with up to a 35% slope

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

PistenBully 600 E+

PistenBully 600 (Shown) / 600 Polar

BEAST

LEITWOLF

Make

Mercedes Benz

Caterpillar

MTU

Type

Diesel

C13 Acert

LEITWOLF

Model

OM 460 LA

Diesel

OM 471 LA

No. of Cylinders

6 in line

Displacement

12,820 cc

12,500 cc

12,820 cc

Horsepower

400 hp / 295 kW

400 hp / 295 kW / 490 hp / 360 kW

527 hp / 393 kW

523 hp / 390 kW

Maximum Torque

1,900 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

1,900 Nm @ 1,300 rpm / 2,200 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

2,216 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

2,460 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

4.2 gal/hr / 16 l/hr

5.3 gal/hr / 20 l/hr

0.9 Gallons per acre

Fuel Tank Capacity

73 Gal / 275 L

58 Gal / 220 L

79 Gal / 300 L

68 Gal / 260 L

Type

Electric generator / Electric motor

Rexroth hydrostatic

Hydrostatic: infinitely variable

Rexroth hydrostatic: infinitely variable

Dynamic electric feedback

Dynamic hydrostatic braking

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Parking Brakes

Two multi-disk

Multi-disk Wet

Spring applied multi-disk

Exhaust Emmission Standard

Euro 3A, EPA Tier 3

Euromot IIIA / EPA Tier 3

Stage IV / Tier 4 final (EGR + SCR)

Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width

65 in. / 1,650 mm

82 in. / 2,085 mm

71.65 in. / 1,820 mm

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

Carbide Ice Spikes Included

Yes

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98 in. / 2,500 mm

95 in. / 2,405 mm

108.6 in. / 2,760 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

166 in. / 4,206 mm

202 in. / 5,131 mm

177 in. / 4,500 mm

Overall Height

113 in. / 2,880 mm

123.8 in. / 3,145 mm

123 in. / 3,130 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

359 in. / 9,130 mm

381.5 in. / 9,690 mm

362 in. / 9,194 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in. / 350 mm

13.5 in. / 345 mm

11.8 in. / 300 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

19,160 lb / 8,690 kg

18,740 lb / 8,500 kg

21,880 lb / 9,945 kg

25,795 lb / 11,734 kg

Total Admissibled Weight of Vehicle

27,560 lb / 12,500 kg

27,550 lb / 12,500 kg

27,720 lb / 12,600 kg

31,600 lb / 14,400 kg

3,580 lb / 1,630 kg

3,440 lb / 1,564 kg

Model

Engine

Transmission Brakes Emissions Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Lights

Voltage

24 V

Alternator

24 V / 140 A

28 V / 140 A

28 V / 150 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

2 X 12 V / 195 min RC Ah

2 X 12 V / 180 Ah

Cold Start Rating

900 A

990 cca

1,000 cca

Steering

Sticks or wheel / Joystick

Dual levers mm

Dual levers

No. of Seats

3 Qty

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

6 Qty

6 dual

6 dual Qty

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

6 Qty

4 dual

7 dual Qty

Front Cab

4 xenon front headlights, 2 xenon worklights

4 xenon front headlights, 2 Xenon work lights

6 xenon & 4 halogen

8 LED & 2 halogen

Rear Cab

2 xenon rear headlights

2 xenon & 2 halogen

2 LED

Top/Side Cab

2 TreeLine lights, spotlight

1 search light, 2 beacon

Standard Blade Type

Polar 12 way

12 way / Polar 12 way

12-way

12-way Master Blade

Alpine Flex Tiller

POSIFLEX

POWERTILLER

Max. Speed

12.5 mph / 20 km/hr

14 mph / 23 km/hr

13.5 mph / 22 km/hr

14 mph / 22.5 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees

Standard Attachments Standard Tiller Type Performance

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

0.81 psi / 0.057 kg/cm2

Unique Features

World’s first snow groomer with diesel-electric drive Completely new driving feel with powerful thrust from standing start Steady state engine revs at low RPM - efficient, powerful, quiet 20% fuel reduction, 20% NOx reduction, 20% CO2 reduction Electric motors produce power downhill to drive the tiller

Large All-Way blade and high torque engine CAN system and telemetry. Operating data stored. Remote diagnostics Alpine flex features windshield wiper effect finishers for seamless corduroy Solid ride cabin, low noise with advanced ventilation system Large touchscreen displays all information. Air sprung ergonomic drivers seat

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

Parallel movement of the tiller for perfect overlapping Hydraulic adjustable front and rear suspension for optimal vehicle performance Widest blade and tiller for optimal productivity Center seat configuration for optimal view of the working area Tier 4 final engine: 40% NOx & 90% soot reduction

Options

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowcutter Front high pressure circuit for pipe cutters Front mount snowblower Snowbucket

SNOWsat fleet management snow depth measurement system Front mount snowblower Snowcutter Personnel cab 5/10/15 man Snowbucket

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

Air conditioning Front hydraulic SNOWHOW fleet management and snow depth measurement Rear view camera LEICA satellite 3D snow depth measurement system

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

Winch Groomers A winch groomer must include a winch apparatus and an engine over 400 HP

Company Information

Manufacturer

Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Website

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

PistenBully 400 W

PistenBully 600 W

LEITWOLF

New BISON Winch

Make

Cummins

Mercedes Benz

MTU

Caterpillar

Model

QSL 9 Tier 4F

OM 460 LA

OM 471 LA

C9.3 Acert

Type

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

Diesel

Diesel, Turbocharged, Tier 4 final

No. of Cylinders

6 in line

Displacement

8,900 cc

12,820 cc

9,300 cc

Horsepower

400 hp / 295 kW

523 hp / 390 kW

406 hp / 298 kW

Maximum Torque

1,627 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

1,900 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

2,460 Nm @ 1,300 rpm

1,726 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

5 gal/hr / 19 l/hr

5.3 gal/hr / 20 l/hr

Model

Engine

Transmission Emmissions Tracks

Dimensions

Weights

Fuel Tank Capacity

69 Gal / 260 L

58 Gal / 220 L

68 Gal / 260 L

59.4 Gal / 266 L

Type

Rexroth hydrostatic

Rexroth Hydrostatic: infinitely variable

Brakes

Dynamic hydrostatic braking

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Parking Brakes

Two multi-disk

Spring applied multi-disk

Exhaust Emission Standard

EPA Tier 4 F, EU Stage IV

Euro 3A, EPA TIER 3

Stage IV / Tier 4 final (EGR + SCR)

Standard Track -Alu- Cleat Width

65 in. / 1,650 mm

71.65 in. / 1,820 mm

66 in. / 1.676 mm

Side Hill Plate Included

Yes

Carbide Ice Spikes Included

Yes

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

98 in. / 2,500 mm

108.6 in. / 2,760 mm

96 in. / 2,240 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

166 in. / 4,206 mm

177 in. / 4,500 mm

150 in. / 3,810 mm

Overall Height Including Winch in Operation

129 in. / 3,280 mm

143 in. / 3,630 mm

140 in. / 3,554 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade and Tiller

355 in. / 9,010 mm

359 in. / 9,130 mm

362 in. / 9,194 mm

335 in. / 8,510 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in. / 350 mm

11.8 in. / 300 mm

12 in. / 305 mm

Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks

22,135 lb / 10,040 kg

23,810 lb / 10,800 kg

30,644 lb / 13,900 kg

23,848 lb / 10,817 kg

Total Admissible Weight on Vehicle

26,895 lb / 12,200 kg

27,550 lb / 12,500 kg

31,746 lb / 14,400 kg

29,800 lb / 13,500 kg

3,440 lb / 1,564 kg

2,869 lb / 1,304 kg

Blade and Tiller Weight Combined

Electrical

Winch Superstructure

In-cab Controls

PRINOTH

Winch Weight (Rope,Winch, and Superstructure)

4,190 lb / 1,900 kg

4,820 lb / 2,185 kg

5,095 lb / 2,300 kg

Voltage

24 V

Alternator

24 V / 140 A

28 V / 150 A

28 V / 250 A

Batteries

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

2 x 12 V / 180 Ah

2 x 12 V / 135 Ah

Cold Start Rating

900 A

1000A cca

Rope Pull

40 kN / 4,080 kp

45 kN / 4,590 lb

44.1 kN / 4,496 KP

Rope Diameter

0.4 in. / 11 mm

0.43 in. / 11 mm

Rope Length

1,148 yd. / 1,050 m

1,312 yd. / 1,200 m

Usable Rope Length

1,094 yd. / 1,000 m

1,279 yd. / 1,170 m

Rope Breaking Strain

135 kN / 13,770 kp

150 kN / 15,295 KP

Drive Rating at 4,080 kp Pull

150 hp / 110 kW

Steering Type

Wheel/Sticks

Steering levers

Dual levers

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

6 Qty joystick type

6 dual joystick type

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

6 Qty joystick type

7 dual joystick type

4 dual std. / 7 dual opt. joystick type

Standard Attachments

Standard Blade Type

12 way

12-way MASTER blade

12-way

Standard Tiller Type

Alpine Flex Tiller

Alpine flex Tiller

Powertiller

POSIFLEX

Performance in winch mode

Max. Speed (MPH)

12 mph / 19 km/hr

10.56 mph / 17 km/hr

13 mph / 21 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

On-the-spot

0 Degrees

Unique Features

4.0 ton pull (4.4 ton US) “Active boom” system for optimum steering control in difficult snow conditions Winch assembly on turret rotates 360 degrees. No rope twist. Automatic level wind; rope stored on drum under low tension Shatter proof windshield, broken wire detection system

4.5 tons of pulling force (5 tons US) “Active boom” system for optimum steering control in difficult snow conditions Winch assembly on turret rotates 360 degrees. No rope twist. Remaining rope length displayed on screen; broken wire detection system Shatter proof windshield; windshield washer system, rear view camera

3 Winch modes: Auto, Eco, Manual for best performance in any conditions Constant pulling force independent of unrolled cable length Winch pivot point adapted to center of gravity for optimal driving behavior Parallel movement of the tiller Hydraulic adjustable front and rear suspension for optimal vehicle performance

3 Winch modes: Auto, Eco, Manual for best performance in any conditions Constant pulling force independent of unrolled cable length Winch pivot point adapted to center of gravity for optimal driving behavior Exceptional operator comfort and visibility Lowest emission level of its class

Options

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowcutter Front high pressure circuit for pipe cutters Magnum sprockets LED lighting package

SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement system Snowcutter Front high pressure circuit for pipe cutters Snow bucket Snowblower

Air conditioning Front hydraulic SNOWHOW resource management program Rear view camera

Call for pricing Full LED lighting Front hydraulic SNOWHOW resource management program Rear view camera LEICA satellite 3D snow depth measurement system

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Remote Controlled Track Drive Tool Carrier Remote controlled track drive tool carrier with a variety of attachment options for use on slopes up to 60 degrees

Company Information

On-snow vehicle with two or more tracks, must be under 150 HP with cab for 2 people or more and able to pull minimum 1,000 lbs

Brand Name

TRAXX™ RF

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Company Information

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

Model

Dimensions of Base Unit

LITE Groomers

Remote Control Tool Carrier Overall Width

56 in. / 1,422.40 mm

Overall Height

46 in. / 101.6 mm

Overall Length

106 in. / 2,692.40 mm

Total Weight w/o Head

2,130 lb / 966.15 kg

Manufacturer

ALLTRACK INC.

Website

www.all-track.ca

Make

Yanmar

Type

4TNV-98T

AT-20SG

Model Type

Direct Injection and Turbocharged Diesel

No. of Cylinders

Overall Width

56.88 in. / 1,445 mm

Overall Height

58.85 in. / 1,495 mm

Displacement

3,318 cc

Overall Length

126 in. / 3,205 mm

Horsepower

84 hp / 63 kW

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

2,770 lb / 1,224.69 kg

Maximum Torque

290 Nm @ 1850 rpm

Type of Engine

Diesel

Average Fuel Consumption

0.75-1 gal/hr / 3-4 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

21 Gal / 80 L

Power Transmission Type

Hydraulic

Type

Hydrostatic: Infinetly Variable

Brakes

Hydrostatic braking

Parking Brakes

Multi-disk, Spring Applied

Standard Track Composite

Rubber with Steel Cleats

1000 ft. / 0.3 km

Cleat Width

32 in. / 812 mm

Safe, efficient operation on slopes up to 60 degrees Three variable-displacement piston pumps supply power smoothly and efficiently The 40 Hp. diesel engine meets I-TIV emission Standards Intuitive remote control features proportional speed and steering control Traxx RF allows quick roadside changeouts of 8 available attachments

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

60 in. / 1,524 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

78 in. / 1,981 mm

Overall Height

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

193 in. / 4,902 mm

Ground Clearance

16.5 in. / 4,191 mm

Overall Weight w/ Tracks

6,200 lbs / 2,820 kg

Payload

2,500 lbs / 1,136 kg

Dimensions including Snow Blower Attachment

Operating Capabilities

Remote

Max Slope

60 degrees

Max Working Width

55.1 in. / 1,400 mm

Max Speed

6 mph / 9.6 km / hr

Type

Max Range

Unique Features

Options

Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

51” Heavy Duty for Brush and Saplings Hydraulic Angle Blade Tilting Loader Bucket Rear Hitch Stump Grinder Fixed Tooth Forestry Head

Voltage Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Alternator

12 V / 70 A

Batteries

1 x 12 V / 92 Ah

Cold Start Rating

875 cca

Steering Type

Hydraulic Pilot, Single or Dual Joystick

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

Standard Blade Type

Quick Attach 8 way U-Blade

Blade Width

84 in. / 2,133 mm

Other Standard Attachments

Performance

Max Speed

14 mph / 23 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

0.95 psi / 0.07 kg/cm2

Unique Features

Front Brush Guard Tilting Aluminum cargo deck with tiedowns Universal Quick Attach front push frame High Intensity 360 deg. LED Lighting Large cab for comfort of even large operators

Options

Fifth wheel pintle hitch Rubber, Wide Track, or all-season tracks High flow auxiliary hydraulics Auto Tensioning Track 7’ x 12’ All Track trail drag

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

LITE Groomers On-snow vehicle with two or more tracks, must be under 150 HP with cab for 2 people or more and able to pull minimum 1,000 lbs

Company Information

Manufacturer

LiteTrax, dba

KĂ¤ssbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.

PRINOTH

Website

www.litetrax.com

www.pistenbully.com/usa/en.html

www.prinoth.com

1100 TD2 HC/12WAY BLADE

2000 TD2 HC/12WAY BLADE

PistenBully Paana

TROOPER

Make

Kubota

HATZ

Cummins

Caterpillar

Type

Turbo

Turbo aftercooled diesel

Turbo diesel - Electronic Fuel System

Model

V1505-T-E3B-KEA-1

4H50TIC

QSB 4.5

C4.4

Type

Diesel

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

1,498 cc

1,952 cc

4,500 cc

4,400 cc

Horsepower

44.2 hp / 33 kW

74 hp / 55 kW

115 hp / 86 kW

142 hp / 106.2 kW

Maximum Torque

118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

260 Nm @ 2,800 rpm

488 Nm @ 1,500 rpm

556 Nm @ 1,400 rpm

Average Fuel Consumption

2.66 gal/hr / 10.07 l/hr

2.4 gal / hr 9.1 l / hr

2.65 gal/hr / 10 l/hr

3.2 gal/hr / 12.1 l/hr

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 Gal / 45 L

13 Gal / 49 L

32 Gal / 120 L

61 Gal / 231 L

Type

Hydrostatic: Infinitely variable

Rexroth hydrostatic

Axial - Variable displacement

Brakes

Hydrostatic: dynamic feedback

Dynamic hydrostatic braking

Through hydrostatic transmission

Parking Brakes

Hydrostatic closed loop

Two multi-disk

Multi-disk

Standard Track Composite

Rubber

Steel or aluminum

Rubber or Steel

Model

Engine

Transmission

Tracks

Dimensions

Electrical

In-cab Controls

Standard Attachments

Cleat Width

24 in. / 610 mm

Vehicle Width w/o Tracks

72 in. / 1,829 mm

58 in. / 1,460 mm

88 in. / 2,231 mm

Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks

76 in. / 1,930 mm

98 in. / 2,500 mm

101 in. / 2,565 mm

Overall Height

78 in. / 1,981 mm

88 in. / 2,230 mm

112 in. / 2,845 mm

Overall Length Including Front Blade

113 in. / 2,870 mm

184 in. / 4,675 mm

217 in. / 5,505 mm

Ground Clearance

14 in. / 355 mm

8.5 in. / 210 mm

15 in. / 381 mm

Overall Weight w/ Tracks

2,000 lbs / 907 kg

6,835 lbs / 3,100 kg

7,670 lbs / 3,479 kg

Payload

1,000 lbs / 454 kg

1,650 lbs / 750 kg

3,000 lbs / 1,360 kg

Voltage

12 V

24 V

12 V

Alternator

12 V / 40 A

28 V / 70 A

12 V / 120 A

Batteries

1 X 12 V / 30 92 Ah

2 X 12 V / 60 92 Ah

2 x 12 V / 64 Ah

1 X 12 V / 75 Ah

Cold Start Rating

400 cca

800 cca

Steering Type

Single-Triple Axis Electronic Joystick

Steering wheel, electronic

Steering wheel

Hydraulic Circuits - Front

Hydraulic Circuits - Rear

3 dedicated, 3 open

31/35.5/43.5 in. / 780/900/1,100 mm

900 cca

Standard Blade Type

12 way

8-way (option)

Blade Width

88 in. / 2,235 mm

115 in. / 2,930 mm

102/114 in. / 2,600/2,900 mm

Max Speed

15 mph / 24 km/hr

Inside Turning Radius

0 Degrees

Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks

0.4 psi / 0.028 kg/cm

Other Standard Attachments

Tiller 12.5 mph / 20 km/hr

18 mph / 29 km/hr

0 Degrees

0.5 psi / 0.028 kg/cm

0.99 psi / 0.070 kg/cm2 at 2.1m width 1.31 psi / 0.092 kg/cm2 at 2.5m width

0.68 psi / 0.048 kg/cm2

Unique Features

12-way blade with wireless controls Lowest ground pressure and super compact design New hard cab design with large viewable area Can be driven from right seat or left seat Full cushioned rubber track suspension

Narrow width ideal for tight and narrow Nordic trail systems Powerful Cummins engine Three tiller widths, high cutter bar RPM Special tracks for grooming thin snow covering Ergonomic cabin with all round visibility

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

Options

Rear renovator drag with track setter Trail leveler with renovators for moguls 4 person hard cab Light weight utility sleigh Long track option

2 way tracksetter Vario Track Competition track setter Low profile tracks

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

Performance

0 Degrees 2

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CATEGORY

2016-17 EQUIPMENT COMPARISON GUIDE Small Grooming Drags Small groomer drags must be between 4’ and 6’ in width and between 8’ and 12’ in length

Company Information

Brand Name

Arrowhead

LiteTrax

MTN DRAG

Mogul Master

Manufacturer

Walker Equipment, Inc.

LiteTrax, dba

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

The Shop Industrial Inc.

Location of Origin

St. Germain, WI

Utah

Dorval,QC

Lively, ON

Website

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.litetrax.com

www.mtnequipment.com

www.theshopindustrial.com

Arrowhead Mini Ultra 5'x9'6"

GRM-LVL-6X12

M-4 X 8

ULMBP 8-04

Min. HP to Pull Drag

40 hp

44 hp

40 hp 29 kW

50 hp kW

Width

60 in.

72 in. / 1,829 mm

52 in. / 1,320 mm

51 in. / 1,397 mm

Length

114 in.

144 in. / 3,658 mm

96 in. / 2,438 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

60 in.

24 in. / 610 mm

30 in. / 762 mm

20 in. / 508 mm

Total Dry Weight

750 lb

615 lb / 279 kg

395 lb / 179 kg

360 lb / 163 kg

Total No. of Blades

4 Qty

No. of Flat Blades

2 Qty

4 Qty

2 Qty

0 Qty

No. of Curved Blades

0 Qty

4 Qty

No. of Serrated Blades

2 Qty

4 Qty

2 Qty

4 Qty

Blade Assembly Type

Spring loaded

1 Piece Steel

Spring Loaded

Spring tripping or fixed

Height Adjustment Type

Replaceable Cutting Edge

Remote Adjustable

Replaceable Cutting Edge

Adjustable

Height Range of Blade Adjustability

N/A in. / mm

7.5 in. / 190.5 mm

Hitch Type

Ball Coupler

Pintle - others available

Pintle Hitch Or Ball

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Spring loaded

Electric Actuator Attachment

Electric or Hydraulic

Electric and Hydraulic available

Yes (Limit Switch)

Yes

12 V

Model Min. Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly Hitch Assembly

Hydraulics

All configurations available Shear bolt

Hose Material

Rubber

Connectors

Quick Connects

Total Number of Connectors

1 in. / 25 mm

Electrical

Voltage Required From Vehicle

12 V

Side Rail Wear Bars

Yes

Standard Features

Leveling Bar

Yes

Rear Rudders / Anti-slip Stabilizers

Two 10" Rudders

Yes

Unique Features

1/8” Structural Steel wall tubing Weather tight switch box HD electric actuator on rear axle LED Strobe Light 2 part Epoxy primer/Ind.enamel paint

Wireless remote for blade depth Replaceable front and rear wear pads Powder Coated Frame Rolling rear rudders Corduroy compactor

Spring Tripping Blade Electrical Wheel Adjustment

4 Serrated cutting blades Electric or manual rear wheels available Spring tripping blades available

Options

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

Hydraulic Actuator Track setters Transport wheels Gooseneck Hitch Renovator Knife blades

Gooseneck Hitch Custom Paint Cross Country Ski Track Setter Available 5’ X 8’ Available 6.5’ X 13’

AC Option available (Aggressive Cut) ULMBP 8-06 available (6’)

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

Mid-sized Grooming Drags Width must be min. 7’ and max. 10’. Length must be minimum 16’ and no longer than 20’.

Company Information

Min. Pulling Requirements

Brand Name

Arrowhead

Gilbert Groomers

MTN DRAG

Mogul Master

Manufacturer

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Gilbert Products Inc.

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

The Shop Industrial Inc.

Location of Origin

St. Germain, WI

Roberval, QC

Dorval, QC

Lively, ON

Website

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.gilbert-tech.com

www.mntequipment.com

www.theshopindustrial.com

Min. HP to Pull Drag

130 hp

85 hp / 63 kW

85 hp / 62 kW

100 hp / 75 kW

Model

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly

Hitch Assembly

Hydraulics

Arrowhead Ultra 9'6"

830 Series

N 8'4 X 18

XLMBP 16-08

Width

114 in.

96 in. / 2,438 mm

100 in. / 2,540 mm

100 in. / 2,450 mm

Length

240 in.

243 in. / 6,172 mm

216 in. / 5,486 mm

183 in. / 4,648 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

82 in.

48 in. / 1,219 mm

46 in. / 1,168 mm

36 in. / 914 mm

Total Dry Weight

4,500 lb

3,363 lb / 1,528 kg

2,850 lb / 1,292 kg

2,785 lb / 1,263 kg

Total No. of Blades

6 Qty

7 Qty

No. of Flat Blades

0 Qty

2 Qty

0 Qty

No. of Curved Blades

6 Qty

4 Qty

7 Qty

No. of Serrated Blades

Optional

2 Qty

4 Qty

Blade Assembly Type

Spring loaded

Multi-link progressive release system

Double Adjustable Spring Loaded

Spring tripping

Height Adjustment Type

Fixed

Screw type adjustment (additional spacer range)

Adjustable

3 in. / 76 mm

1.5 in. / 40 mm

1 in. / 25 mm

Ram steer, pintle hook

All Configuration Available

All hitch configurations available

Shear Bolt

Shear bolt

Height Range of Blade Adjustability Hitch Type

Pintle Hook

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Spring loaded

Electric Actuator Attachment

Hydraulic

Hydraulic cylinder

Hose Material

Rubber

2 Wire Braid Hydraulic Hose

3/8" Rubber

Connectors

Quick Connect

Quick Cuppler

Installed to match towing vehicle

Total Number of Connectors

Voltage Required From Vehicle

12 V

12 V or 24 V

12 V or 24 V for optional lights

Side Rail Wear Bars

Optional

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

Rear Rudders/ Anti-slip Stabilizers

Yes - Two 18"

Yes

Sign Brackets

Yes

Optional

Strobe Light

Yes - LED

Optional

Yes

Optional

Auxilary Lights - QTY

Optional / 2 Qty

Yes / 4 Qty

Optional

Tool Box

Optional

Unique Features

Front axle Dual Rear Wheels Double Punched Blades Heavy Duty Rear Crossmember 2 Part Epoxy Primer/Industrial Enamel Paint

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

Safety Chain Large Flotation Tire 10 Ply 14” Side Plate (Keep More Snow Inside The Drag) Multi Blade Tripping System Breakaway Couplers

Available in 7’ to 10’ widths

Options

Pizza Cutters Siderail Wearbars Extra Rear Rudders Adjustable Height Blades 14” Wheels & Tires

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

Tool Box Hyraulic Adjustable Branch Cutter Available 8’4 X 16’ Available 9’ X 18’ Available 10’ X 18’

AC Option available (Aggressive Cut) HD Option Available (Heavy Duty)

Electrical

Standard Features

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CATEGORY

Large Grooming Drags Width must be min. 12’ and max. 15’ (with foldouts extended). Length must be minimum 20’. There is no Maximum length.

Company Information

Brand Name

Arrowhead

Gilbert Groomers

MTN DRAG

Mogul Master

Manufacturer

Walker Equipment, Inc.

Gilbert Products Inc.

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC.

The Shop Industrial Inc.

Location of Origin

St. Germain, WI

Roberval, QC

Dorval, QC

Lively, ON

Website

www.arrowheadgroomers.com

www.gilbert-tech.com

www.mtnequipment.com

www.theshopindustrial.com

Arrowhead Fold-Out 8'-12'

11.5' x 20'

MTN 12 X 20

MBP 18-12

Min. HP to Pull Drag

180 hp

110 hp / 82 kW

200 hp / 147 kW

200 hp / 149 kW

Width

144 in.

138 in. / 3,505 mm

144 in. / 3,657 mm

Length

240 in.

243 in. / 6,172 mm

240 in. / 6,096 mm

Total Height in Transport Postiion

82 in.

48 in. / 1,219 mm

46 in. / 1,168 mm

36 in. / 914 mm

Total Dry Weight

6,500 lb

4,752 lb / 2,155 kg

4,550 lb / 2,063 kg

4,250 lb. / 1,928 kg

No. of Flat Blades

12 Qty

6 Qty

11 Qty

Total No. of Blades

0 Qty

2 Qty

0 Qty

No. of Curved Blades

12 Qty

4 Qty

11 Qty

No. of Serrated Blades

0 Qty

2 Qty

4 Qty

Blade Assembly Type

Spring Loaded

Multi-link progressive release system

Double Spring Loaded

Spring tripping

Blade Height Adjustment Type

Screw type adjustment (additional spacer range)

Adjustable

3 in. / 76 mm

1.5 in. / 40 mm

1 in. / 25 mm

Ram steer, pintle hook

All Configurations Available

All hitch configurations available

Model Min. Pulling Requirements

Dimensions

Blades

Blade Adjustment Assembly

Height Range of Blade Adjustability

Hitch Assembly

Hitch Type

Pintle Hook

Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt

Spring Loaded

Hose Material

Rubber

2 Wire Braid Hydraulic Hose

3/8" rubber

Hydraulics

Connectors

Quick Connect

Quick Couplers

Installed to match towing vehicle

Total Number of Connectors

Voltage Required from Vehicle

12 V

12 V OR 24 V

12 V or 24 V for optional lights

Electrical

Shear bolt

Side Rail Wear Bars

Optional

Yes

Leveling Bar

Yes

Rear Rudders/ Anti-slip Stabilizers

Yes

Sign Brackets

Yes

Optional

Strobe Light

Yes - LED

Optional

Yes

Optional

Auxilary Lights - Qty

Optional / Qty 2

Optinal / Qty 2

Yes / Qty 4

Optional

Tool Box

Optional

Unique Features

Front Axle Dual Rear Wheels Double Punched Blades 8’Base with two 2’wings New Design allows snow to transfer between wings and center

Safety Chain Large Flotation Tires 10 Ply 14” Side Plate Multi Blade Tripping System Breakaway Couplers

Available in 8’ to 12’ widths

Options

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

Tool Box Hydraulic Adjustable Branch Cutter Snow Carrying Pan Available 11’ X 18’ Available 11’ X 20’

AC Option availabe (Aggressive Cut) DS Option Available (Deep Snow 6 blades) Hydraulic wings available

Standard Features

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

Small Snow Making Fan Guns Smallest snow making fan gun produced to throw snow

Company Information

Manufacturer

DemacLenko

SUFAG

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

EVO 3.0

ACCESS

Gun Height

89 in. / 2.25 m

76 in. / 1.92 m

Gun Length

107.5 in. / 2.73 m

86 in. / 2.2 m

Gun Width

84 in. / 2.38 m

76 in. / 1.9 m

Gun Weight

1,332 lb / 602 kg

1,430 lb / 650 kg

Total Height w/ Standard Mount

89 in. / 2.2 m

76 in. / 1.9 m

Total Length w/ Standard Mount

107.5 in. / 1.95 m

86 in. / 2.2 m

Total Width w/ Standard Mount

84 in. / 1.75 m

76 in. / 1.9 m

Total Weight w/ Standard Mount

1,332 lb / 601.5 kg

1,500 lb / 680 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

Compressor Type

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco piston, oil or oil free

Compressor Horsepower

5.4 hp / 4 kW

Fan Horsepower

14.7 hp / 11 kW

12 hp / 9 kW

Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount Compressor

Fan

Min. Fan Speed

1,450 rpm @ v 60 Hz

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Nozzles / Valves

45 noz. / 2 valves

300 or 32 noz. / 4 valves

Nucleation Nozzles

Water Connections

Assembly Type

360 Swivel Central Camlock connection

Camlock

Connector Size

2 in. / 51 mm

Movement Capabilities

Axial Rotation Range

360 Degrees

Oscillation Range

10 to 330 Degrees

10 to 340 Degrees

Min. Water Flow

14 gpm / 53 lpm

18 gpm / 66 lpm

Max. Water Flow

114 gpm / 432 lpm

130 gpm / 490 lpm

Min. Water Pressure

116 psi / 8 bar

120 psi / 8 bar

Water Flow/ Pressure

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

580 psi / 40 bar

Snow Projection

Maximum Snow Projection

164 ft / 50 m

130 ft / 40 m

Heating

1.6 hp / 1.2 kW

5.4 hp / 4 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 V 3 phase

480 / 575 V 3 phase

Electrical

Frequency Range

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

High quality product Low energy consumption High performance in marginal conditions

Options

2m galvanized tower 4m galvanized hydraulic incline tower or winch tower 6m galvanized winch tower Oil Free or oil compressor Multi-language automation system software available

Radio modem Bluetooth remote control Automatic control

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CATEGORY

Large Snow Making Fan Guns Largest snow making fan gun produced to throw snow

Company Information

Manufacturer

DemacLenko

SUFAG

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

Titan 2.0

POWER

Gun Height

99.48 in. / 2.53 m

76 in. / 1.9 m

Gun Length

103 in. / 2.62 m

86 in. / 2.2 m

Gun Width

95.3 in. / 2.42 m

76 in. / 1.9 m

Gun Weight

1,682 lb / 764 kg

1,543 lb / 700 kg

Total Height w/ Standard Mount

93.7 in. / 2.38 m

16 in. / 1.9 m

Total Length w/ Standard Mount

83.45 in. / 2.12 m

86 in. / 2.1 m

Total Width w/ Standard Mount

80.9 in. / 2.06 m

76 in. / 1.9 m

Total Weight w/ Standard Mount

1,657 lb / 752 kg

1,500 lb / 680 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

Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount Compressor

Fan

Compressor Type

Boge

Compressor Horsepower

5.5 hp / 4.5 kW

5.4 hp / 4 kW

Fan Horsepower

24.5 hp / 18.5 kW

25 hp / 18.5 kW

Min. Fan Speed

2,900 rpm @ v 60 Hz

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Nozzles / Valves

80 noz. / 3 valves

310 noz. / 4 valves

Nucleation Nozzles

Water Connections

Assembly Type

Central Swivel Coupling Camlock

Camlock

Connector Size

2 in. / 51 mm

Movement Capabilities

Axial Rotation Range

360 Degrees

Oscillation Range

10 to 330 Degrees

10 to 340 Degrees

Min. Water Flow

20 gpm / 75.6 lpm

14 gpm / 50 lpm

Max. Water Flow

174.4 gpm / 660 lpm

168 gpm / 639 lpm

Min. Water Pressure

174 psi / 12 bar

120 psi / 8 bar

Water Flow/ Pressure

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

580 psi / 40 bar

Snow Projection

Maximum Snow Projection

229 ft / 70 m

195 ft / 60 m

Heating

3 hp / 2 kW

5.6 hp / 4.2 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 V 3 phase

480 / 575 V 3 phase

Electrical

Frequency Range

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 5.7â&#x20AC;? touch screen user interface Self draining valve unit and central water inlet

Optimum pressure regulation with specially adapted nozzle ring geometry Leading performance at marginal temperatures Service-friendly of all machine components High lasting value

Options

1.8m or 2.4m galvanized tower 3.2m or 4.2m galvanized hydraulic incline tower Multi-language automation system software available User interface app compatible with smartphone/tablet Oil Free or oil compressor

Radio modem Bluetooth remote control Automatic control

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

Economy Lance/Tower Lance or Tower Style gun: Water/Air Mixture, Multiple stage water flow, variable airflow, wet bulb start minimum Company Name

DemacLenko

SUFAG

Website

www.demaclenko.com

www.sufag.com

EOS M2

STREET

Height Variation

28' 11" / 9 m

18 ft. / 5.5 m

Max. Height Extended

31' 11" / 11 m

18 ft. / 5.5 m

Min. Height

25' 11" / 6 m

18 ft. / 5.5 m

Total Weight w/ Standard Stand (lbs / kg)

518 lb / 235 kg

150 - 330 lb / 65 - 150 kg

Mount Type(s)

Post, Vault, Sled

Fixed post or wheeled carriage

Min. Water Flow (gpm / lpm)

14 gpm / 99 lpm

8 gpm / 30 lpm

Max. Water Flow

31 gpm / 99 lpm

51 gpm / 192 lpm

Min. Water Pressure

217 psi / 15 bar

225 psi / 15 bar

Max. Water Pressure

725 psi / 50 bar

580 psi / 40 bar

Minimum Air Pressure

79.8 psi / 5.5 bar

87 psi / 6 bar

Max. Air Pressure

110 psi / 7 bar

145 psi / 10 bar

Throw at Min. Water Pressure

35 ft.

17 ft. / 5 m

Throw at Max. Water pressure

50 ft.

50 ft. / 15 m

Qty. of Water Flow Stages

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators

Total Fixed / Switcheable Nozzles

Nucleation Nozzles

Compressor

Compressor HP

2.1 hp / 1.5 kW

10 hp / 7.5 kW

Voltage / Phase

480 V 3 phase

480 / 575 V 3 phase

Amperage

15 A

Connection Plug

32.8 ft. / 10 m

16 ft. / 5 m

Unique Features

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

Stick gun dedicated to narrow tracks One line of nozzles to concentrate snow on track Assembly with little maintenance Central air or onboard compressor Valve block at the bottom of the stick

Options

Easy Removal of electrical cabinet, compressor & water filter Software available in several different languages Automatic, Manual or Client configuration Available in 8 m length

Automatic Version Radio Modem Wheeled Chassis

Company Information Model

Dimensions

Standard Mount

Water Flow/ Pressure

Electrical

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CATEGORY

Workhorse Snow Making Towers /Lances Lance or Tower Style gun: Water/Air Mixture, Multiple stage water flow, variable airflow, wet bulb start minimum

Company Information

Standard Mount

Water Flow/ Pressure

Valves / Nozzles/ Nucleators Compressor

Electrical

Snow Grooming Tractors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; constantly pulling drags weekly and even daily on flat to hilly environments, starting and working in -30 degrees celsius.

Company Name

SUFAG

Website

www.sufag.com

Company Information

TAURUS 2.0

Model

Dimensions

Groomer Tractors

Manufacturer Website

John Deere www.johndeere.com / www.johndeere.ca 6130M

Height Variation

10 ft. / 3 m

Fuel Type

Diesel

Max. Height Extended

31 ft. / 9.5 m

No. of Cylinders

Min. Height

21 ft. / 6.5 m

Displacement

4.5L

Total Weight w/ Standard Stand (lbs / kg)

165-330 lb / 75-150 kg

Horsepower

130 hp / 96 kW

Torque Rise / EPM

35%

Mount Type(s)

Post

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons)

51.5 Gal / 195 L

Min. Water Flow (gpm / lpm)

11 gpm / 41 lpm

PTO Rated HP

102 hp / 76 kW

Max. Water Flow

110 gpm / 416 lpm

Emissions

Exhaust Emmission Standard

Final Tier 4 / Tier 4B

Min. Water Pressure

220 psi / 15 bar

Transmission

Type

24 Speed PowrQuad PLUSâ&#x201E;˘ Transmission

Max. Water Pressure

870 psi / 60 bar

Type

Independent 1-3/8 in 540/1000 reversible shaft. Category 2/3N ElectroHydraulic with Load Sensing

Lift Capacity (lbs)

6,393 lb / 2,900 kg

Overal Height to Top of Cab w/ Exhaust

107-111 in. / 2,708-2,822 mm

Overall Length

177 in. / 4,485 mm

Engine

PTO & Hitch

Min. Air Pressure

72 psi / 5 bar

Max. Air Pressure

145 psi / 10 bar

Throw at Min. Water Pressure

33 ft. / 10 m

Throw at Max. Water Pressure

100 ft. / 30 m

Qty. of Water Flow Stages

Ground Clearance

20.47 in. / 520 mm

Total Fixed / Switcheable Nozzles

Total Vehicle Weight

12,478 lb / 5,660 kg

Nucleation Nozzles

Voltage

14 V

Compressor HP

5.4 hp / 4 kW

Alternator

200 A

Voltage / Phase

480 / 575 V 3 phase

Batteries

12 V / 174 Ah

10 A

Cold Start Rating

1,400 cca

16 ft. / 5 m

Multi-control Panel for Hydraulics

Yes

Touchscreen Display

Air Ride Seat

Yes

Joystick

Yes/Mechanical

Rear Remote

Up to 3 / Mech Type

Front Remote

Up to 3 mid / Mech Type

Implement Pump Flow

21.1 PF/30 PFC gpm / 80 PF/114 PFC lpm

Amperage Connection Plug

Unique Features

Consistent snow quality using the 8 stages Automatic regulation of stages Circulating snowmaking water to prevent freezing of the head Nozzles configured to optimize the snow distribution Equipped with hydraulic cylinder

Options

Available with onboard compressor Radio modem automatic control

Dimensions/ Weight

Electrical

In-cab Features

Hydraulics

Steering Pump Flow Tires

Performance

Tire Make / Front Tire Size

Numerous

Tire Make / Rear Tire Size

Numerous

Max. Speed

25 mph / 40 km

Minimum Turning Circle

Unique Features

Built for Durability and Versatility Ergronomic cab layout with intuitive easy to reach controls JDLink for efficient management of tractor maintenance, performance and increased productivity Full-frame design provides superior support Exclusive R Series Loader Compatibility

Options

3 Transmission Options including PowerQuad, PowerQuad Plus, and AutoQuad Plus with speeds from .1 to 25 mph 2WD or MFWD, Cab or open operator station options for versatility Up to 6 hydrualic remotes for controlling implements 1-3/8 in 540/1,000 reversible shaft with dry socket for fast and easy implement changes Exclusive John Deere Automatic Mast Latch for easy loader installation and removal

SNOW GROOMING

Track conversion system to fit one or more of the following makes and models: Chevy Suburban, For F-150, Toyota Tundra, Dodge Ram 1500

Company Information

Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Performance

Mid-Sized Truck Track 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.

Website

www.americantracktruck.com

Company Information

DOMINATOR XL

Model

Undercarriage Material

Steel and T1 steel, powder coated

Undercarriage

Total Weight w/ Tracks

775 lb / 352 kg

Model Undercarriage

CATEGORY

Full-Sized Truck Track

Weight

Manufacturer

American Track Truck, Inc.

Website

www.americantracktruck.com DOMINATOR

Undercarriage Material

Steel and T1 steel, powder coated

Total Weight w/ Tracks

700 lb / 318 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

6,000 lb / 2,722 kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

7,500 lb / 3,400 kg

Sprocket Diameter

17 in. / 432 mm

Sprocket Diameter

17 in. / 432 mm

Drive Type

Internal, self cleaning, steel drum

Drive Type

Internal, self cleaning, steel drum

Gear-Reduction Average

About 1/3 increase in gear reduction from stock tires

Gear-Reduction Average

About 1/3 increase in gear reduction from stock tires

Idler Wheels

32 wheels, shielded sealed bearings, 6.380" diameter

Idler Wheels

28 wheels, shielded sealed bearings, 6.380" diameter

Drive Assembly

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW & Rubber

Track Width (Front)

15 in. / 381 mm

Track Width (Front)

15 in. / 381 mm

Track Width (Rear)

15 in. / 381 mm

Track Width (Rear)

15 in. / 381 mm

Overall Track Length (Front)

136 in. / 3,454 mm

Overall Track Length (Front)

121 in. / 3,073 mm

Overall Track Length (Rear)

136 in. / 3,454 mm

Overall Track Length (Rear)

121 in. / 3,073 mm

Tread Style

Full block style lugs, self cleaning

Tread Style

Full block style lugs, self cleaning

Lug Size / Height

0.75 in. / 20 mm

Lug Size / Height

0.75 in. / 20 mm

Track Belt

Tread Material

Rubber, two ply, internal composite rods and cords

Tread Material

Rubber, two ply, internal composite rods and cords

Recommended Operating Temperature

F -45 to +60 min./max F C -43 to +16 min./ max C

Recommended Operating Temperature

F -45 to +60 min./max F C -43 to +16 min./ max C

Ground Contact Surface Area - Minimum

2,700 in.2 / 17,420 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area - Minimum

2,160 in.2 / 13,935 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area - Maximum

3,420 in.2 / 22,065 cm3

Ground Contact Surface Area - Maximum

2,880 in.2 / 18,580 cm3

Average Ground Pressure Range

1 to 2.25 psi / 6.9 to 15.5 kPa

Average Ground Pressure Range

1 to 2.25 psi / 6.9 to 15.5 kPa

Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed Track System

21 in. / 533 mm

Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed Track System

21 in. / 533 mm

Performance

Unique Features

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. Installs in under an hour typically with no other modifications. Easily transferred between different vehicles.

Unique Features

Options

Pre-Studded Track Belts with 1â&#x20AC;? tall lugs. External Drive Sprockets, for heavy towing, bolt on in minutes. HD Bogie upgrade. HD Frame upgrade, for use on heavier vehicles. Bolt Pattern Adapters, allowing fitment to multiple vehicles.

Options

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CATEGORY

Tractor Track System Used on light and heavy snow conditions, severe side slope applications, consistantly pulling 1,500 to 3,000 lbs

Company Information

Manufacturer

Gilbert Products Inc.

Soucy International Inc.

Website

www.gilbert-tech.com

www.soucy-track.com

Gilbert RTS Premium

ST-600 WT with 10.5 feet blade

Type of Vehicle

2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive tractor

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

Gross Vehicle Weight

19140 lb / 8700 GVW

23,700 lb / 10,772 GVW

Recommended Max Speed

20 mph / 30 km/h

14 mph / 22 km/h

Model

Vehicle Requirements

Recommended Front Axle Weight

10,000 lb / 4,545 kg

Recommended Rear Axle Weight

15,000 lb / 6,818 kg

Qty of Tracks on System Height (Front) (2 Track System Height)

2-Track System

4 Tracks system

58 in. / 1,473 mm

46 in. / 1,168 mm

Height (Rear) Dimensions

Tracks

Length (Front) (2-Track System Length)

58 in. / 1,473 mm 143 in. / 3,632 mm

Length (Rear)

76 in. / 1,930 mm

Total Weight of All Tracks Combined

9,000 lb / 4,091 kg

Track Material

Rubber compound w/ steel reinforced plies and cables

Rubber compound with internal steel cables and composites

Track Width (Front) (2 Track System Width)

30 in. / 762 mm

25 in. / 635 mm

Track Width (Back)

32 in. / 813 mm

Track Style

All-Terrain with agressive V-Pattern, Positive drive, Smooth ride

4 seasons, High traction, low rolling resistance, Abrasion resistance

Track Thickness

2 in. / 50.8 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

Low pivot point, 12° to 15° frame oscillation

Rear Track Suspension Mechanical

69 in. / 1,752 mm

Wheel Material

Low pivot point, 12° to 15° frame oscillation Steel with solid rubber

Wheel: UHMW and Rubber mold on it Sprocket: Steel

Sprocket Material Anti-Torque System

Internal drive sprocket system

Anti-slip System

Performance

Tractor option called Automatic 4 wheel drive

Recommended Operating Temperature

-45F° to +130°F min./max F -43C° to +55C° min./max C

-50F° to +113F° min./max F -45C° to +45C° min./max C

Gear Reduction w/ Tracks On

35-50 %

35%

Ground Contact Surface Area Minimum

8,580 in.2 / 55,355 cm2

5,578 in.2 / 35,987 cm2

Ground Contact Surface Area Maximum

8,580 in.2 / 55,355 cm3

8,314 in.2 / 53,638 cm3

Total Ground Pressure

4,249 psi / 29,296 kPa

Increase Ground Clearance

Ground clearance is 17 in. / Ground clearance is 432 mm

Unique Features

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

Options

Cab brush guard protection Agressive ice studs for icy conditions - 10$/stud Auxiliary fuel tanks Storage/Tool Boxes

No change in tractor to install track (Better resale value) Easy to come back on wheel for summer use Best traction because 4 tracks have always good ground contact Track follow the ground with low pivot point (comfort ride) Deluxe heavy duty 9 positions blade

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

UTV Track System 4-Wheel Drive with maximum 3,500 lbs, working in continuous cold conditions (0 to -30 F) and towing 500 1,000 lbs in deep snow Manufacturer

Company Information

Kimpex

Website

Model

Commander WSS4

Undercarriage

Weight

Undercarriage Material

Steel, Plastic

Total Weight w/ Tracks

91 Front, 112 Rear lb / 41 Front, 51 Rear kg

Recommended Max Gross Vehicle Weight

Drive Assembly

Track Belt

Sprocket Diameter

15 in. / 375 mm

Drive Type

Internal

Gear-Reduction Average

35%

Idler Wheels

10, 2 rows

Idler Wheel Material

UHMW

Track Width (Front)

12.5 in. / 318 mm

Track Width (Rear)

14 in. / 356 mm

Overall Track Length (Front)

97 in. / 2,460 mm

Overall Track Length (Rear)

117 in. / 2,970 mm

Tread Style

paddle

Lug Size / Height

1 front, 1.3 rear in. / 25mm front, 33 mm rear

Tread Material

Rubber

Recommended Operating Temperature Ground Contact Surface Area - Minimum Performance

Ground Contact Surface Area - Maximum

2430 in. / 1.57 m2

Average Ground Pressure Range Height at Center of Hub w/ Installed Track System

Increase of 5.5 in. / Increase of 145 mm

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CATEGORY

XC Groomers & Tracksetters – Small Groomer: frame width must be minimum 3’ and maximum 4’ Tracksetter: Implement attached to specified groomer for creating XC ski tracks

Company Information

Manufacturer

TiddTech

Yellowstone Track Systems, Inc.

Website

www.tiddtech.com

www.yellowstonetrack.com

G2-4

60” Ginzugroomer

Alloy Type

Steel

Aluminum

Frame Width

48 in. / 1,219 mm

37 in. / 940 mm

Overall Length w/ Hitch

94 in. / 2,388 mm

76 in. / 1,930 mm

Renovation Width (Outside Tooth Point to Outside Tooth Point)

44 in. / 1,118 mm

30 in. / 762 mm

Overall Combed Width

72 in. / 1,829 mm

61 in. / 1,550 mm

Total Weight-Groomer

245 lb / 111 kg

205 lb. / 93 kg

Qty of Teeth

Qty of Blades

ToothBar System

Spring Loaded

Depth Control Type

Depth Control System prevents cutting too deep

Bar Height Adjustment

Electric Actuator

Tooth Type / Style

Hardened Steel

J Bar Tooth

Type

Pintle (loop)

Straight hitch / ring

Voltage Required

20 V

12 DC

Amperage

Up to 30 A

23 A

Comb Only Width

48 in. / 1,219 mm

61 in. / 1,549 mm

Comb & Flap Width

72 in. / 1,829 mm

61 in. / 1,549 mm

Comb Material

Urethane

Ridges Per Foot

Flap Adjustability

Pivoting

Anti-slip System

Tracking Disks

Actuator

Electric Actuator

Qty of Classic Tracks

Down Pressure Adjustability

150 lb / 68 kg

200 lb / 91 kg

Bottom Plate Material

Steel covered by HDPE

HDPE

Pre-Cutters

Steel

Stainless Steel

Track Molds

HDPE

Polyethylene

Model Frame

Dimensions

Renovation Bar

Standard Hitch Electrical System Requirements

Comb System

Other Standard Features

Tracksetter Attachment

Track Setter Weight

Electrically actuated

75 lb / 35 kg

65 lb / 29 kg

Unique Features

Depth Control System prevents cutting too deep Snow Blades can be used for snow harvesting Free Flowing Compaction Bed keeps snow from plowing Comb exerts its own down pressure Multi-stage snow working system creates small particle size and tight adhesion

Used at 3 different Olympic Games Lightweight Great customer support Superior quality tracks

Options

Wiring Kit for a plug and go power source Track Renovators make ripping & resetting classic tracks more efficient Wheel Kit is engaged by electric actuator not human power Gooseneck Hitch

Gooseneck Hitch Snow Gatherers ATV/SUV hitch

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

XC Groomers & Tracksetters – Mid-sized Groomer: frame width must be minimum 5’ and maximum 6’ Tracksetter: Implement attached to specified groomer for creating XC ski tracks

Company Information

Manufacturer

TiddTech

Yellowstone Track Systems, Inc.

Website

www.tiddtech.com

www.yellowstonetrack.com

G2-6

84” Ginzugroomer

Alloy Type

Steel

Aluminum

Frame Width

72 in. / 1,829 mm

61 in. / 1,549 mm

Overall Length w/ Hitch

101 in. / 2,565 mm

76 in. / 1,930 mm

Renovation Width (Outside Tooth Point to Outside Tooth Point)

68 in. / 1,727 mm

53 in. / 1,346 mm

Overall Combed Width

96 in. / 2,438 mm

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Total Weight-Groomer

320 lb / 145 kg

275 lb. / 125 kg

Qty of Teeth

Qty of Blades

ToothBar System

Spring Loaded

Depth Control Type

Depth Control System prevents cutting too deep

Bar Height Adjustment

Electric Actuator

Tooth Type / Style

Hardened Steel

J Bar Tooth

Type

Pintle (loop)

Straight hitch with ring

Voltage Required

12 V

12 DC

Amperage

Up to 30 A

23 A

Comb Only Width

72 in. / 1,829 mm

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Comb & Flap Width

96 in. / 2,438 mm

86 in. / 2,184 mm

Comb Material

Urethane

Ridges Per Foot

Flap Adjustability

Pivoting

Anti-slip System

Tracking Disks

Actuator

Electric

Qty of Classic Tracks

1 or 2

Down Pressure Adjustability

150 lb / 68 kg

200 lb / 91 kg

Bottom Plate Material

Steel covered by HDPE

HDPE

Pre-Cutters

Steel

Stainless steel

Track Molds

HDPE

Polyethylene

Model Frame

Dimensions

Renovation Bar

Standard Hitch Electrical System Requirements

Comb System

Other Standard Features

Tracksetter Attachment

Track Setter Weight

Electrically actuated

75 lb / 34 kg

65 lb / 29 kg

Unique Features

Used at 3 different Olympic Games Lightweight Great product and customer support Superior quality tracks

Options

Wiring Kit for a plug and go power source Track Renovators make ripping & resetting classic tracks more efficient Wheel Kit is engaged by electric actuator not human power Gooseneck Hitch

Gooseneck Hitch Snow Gatherers ATV/SUV hitch

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CATEGORY

Rotary Mower 3-Point Rear Mounted Flail Mower able to cut large areas of grass or brush up to 1” diameter, for installation on tractor or grooming vehicle.

Company Information

Brand Name

Super Heavy Duty®

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

Model Dimensions

Knives

Attachment Method

Min. Requirements

112" Flail Mower Swath Width

112 in. / 2,844.80 mm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

1,270 lb / 576 kg

Total No. of Knives

112 Qty

Knife Type

4 oz course cut

Max. Cut Width

1 in. / 25.4 mm

Attachement Method

3-Point Mount

Tractor Power

35 - 60 PTO HP depending on model HP

PTO

540 PTO

Min. Tractor Weight

4,200 lb / 1,905 kg

Rotary Mower 3-Point Rear Mounted Flail Mower able to cut large areas of grass or brush up to 1” diameter, for installation on tractor or grooming vehicle.

Company Information

Unique Features

Options

Hydraulic version available in 88” and 96” mowing widths Available in various offsets to allow specific cutting overlaps Optional course cut or fine cut cuttershaft design CAT III adapters available

Interstater®

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com Dual Wing Flail Mower with 112" rear and two 88" wings

Model Dimensions

Knives

Attachment Method

Min. Requirements

Hydraulic Outlets 3-point mounted flail for mowing flat areas efficiently and safely. Available in 62”, 74”,88”, 96”, and 112” mowing widths. Available with 3 blade configurations and also as reverse rotation units. Adjustable cutting height from 1/2” to 6”. Heavy duty design for longer service life.

Brand Name

Swath Width

264 in. / 6,705.60 mm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

5674 lb

Total No. of Knives

288 Qty

Knife Type

4 oz course cut

Max. Cut Width

1 in. / 25.4 mm

Attachement Method

Mid Mount Wings and 3-Point Mount Rear Unit

Tractor Power

48 PTO HP

PTO

540 PTO

Min. Tractor Weight

5,000 lb / 2,267.96 kg

Hydraulic Outlets

Self contained hydraulic system

Unique Features

Available in a single right hand and dual wing configurations, cutting up to a 22’ swath in a single pass. Piston-style pumps and motors offer smooth, efficient power transmission without the need for tractor hydraulics. Front mounted hydraulic tank positioning for maximum visibility and easy access to control valve/pump assembly. Wings are capable of mowing 40-degrees downward and 57-degrees upward and will reach a 14” horizontal lift. Designed for mowing large areas safely.

Options

Available with 3 blade configurations and also as reverse rotation units Available with 60”, 74” or 88” Single or Dual Wing Mowers Available with 62”, 74”, 88”, 96” or 112” Rear Mower Offset Model Available

SNOW GROOMING

CATEGORY

Rotary Mower Mid mounted boom mower with a horizontal reach of 30 feet and a variety of cutting head options, including a rotary head with the abilty to cut brush up to 5” diameter.

Company Information

Brand Name

Maverick™ 2

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

Model

30’ Telescoping Boom Mower

Dimensions

Max Reach

Knives

Attachment Method

Remote controlled track drive rotary mower with the ability to mow grass and brush up to 1.5” in diameter on slopes up to 50 degrees.

Company Information

Brand Name

RidgeRunner™

Manufacturer

Alamo Group (TX) Inc.

Location of Origin

Seguin, Texas

Website

www.alamo-industrial.com

Model

Remote Control Rotary Mower

Swath Width

Varies per application

Overall Width

4.92 ft. / 150 cm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

10,450 lb / 4,740.04 kg

Overall Height

2.82 ft. / 85.95 cm

Horizontal

30 ft. / 914.4 cm

Overall Length

4.67 ft. / 142.34 cm

Vertical

27.83 ft. / 848.26 cm

Total Weight w/ Head and Oil

992 lb / 450 kg

Down

19.67 ft. / 599.54 cm

Width

47.24 in. / 112 cm

From Center

Boom rotates 180 degrees to front / Boom rotates 180 degrees at rear

Length

56 in. / 142 cm

Deck Construction

10 Gauge Steel with 5/16 plate reinforcement

Cutting Height

Remotely adjustable from 1.9" to 7.5"

Blade Design

Twin bar with 4 swinging blades

Dimensions

Mowing Deck

Total No. of Knives

60 in. Rotary: Two Blades

Knife Type

60 in. Rotary: Double-sided Swinging Type

Max. Cut Width

5 in. / 127 mm

Type of Engine

Gasoline

Attachement Method

Mid-Mount

24 HP

95 PTO HP

Power Transmission Type

Electric

Tractor Power Min. Requirements

Rotary Mower

PTO

Max Slope

50 degrees

Min. Tractor Weight

Max Material Cut Width

1.5" in. / 38.1 mm

Max Speed

6.2 mph / 10 km/hr

Total Run Time on Standard Capacity Tank

4 - 5 hrs

Emergency Blade Shutdown Time

Less than 7 seconds

Type

Max Range

984 ft / 0.3 km

Hydraulic Outlets

Unique Features

10,000 lb / 4,535.92 kg Self contained hydraulic system Piston-style pumps and motors offer smooth, efficient power transmission on demand. Plate steel construction offers maximum strength and durability. Telescopic dipper section allows maximum reach while insuring safest ground clearances for attachments during transport. Durable, turret-mounted design offers superior maneuverability, stability, and strength. Front mounted hydraulic tank positioning for maximum visibility and easy access to control valve / pump assemblies. Quick Hitch™ system Battle Axe™ Head Flail Axe™ Head Ditcher Attachment BuzzBar® Head

Options

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Mowing Capabilites

Remote

Unique Features

Safe, efficient operation on slopes up to 50 degrees 24 HP Briggs & Stratton 8720 “Commercial Series” gasoline engine. Ability to mow in either direction saving time and fuel Open architecture design allows for easy roadside maintenance Remote Control of all mower functions including cutting height adjustments.

Options

2.6 gallon portable fuel tanks

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EVENT SERVICES

SIGNAGE/BANNERS

GROOMER MANUFACTURERS

SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT

4 Pine Design................................................57

Alamo Group (TX) Inc...................................57 Zuidberg North America..............................64

AllTrack Inc...................................................57 Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc............59 LiteTrax.........................................................60 MGS Incorporated........................................61 Prinoth LLC...................................................61

COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES/SYSTEMS

GROOMER PARTS/SALES/SERVICE

BRUSHING EQUIPMENT/SUMMER UTILITY

AtlasTrax Communications Corporation.....58

CUSTOM SNOWPARK & FEATURE DESIGN 4 Pine Design................................................57

DEALER - GROOMING EQUIPMENT/ PARTS/SERVICE

Alpine Guide Tire Co. ..................................57 FallLine..........................................................59 Hans Hall.......................................................59 LIF-TRACK......................................................60 Lulich Implement Inc...................................60 Mattracks, Inc...............................................60 MTN Snow Equipment Inc...........................61 Rainbow Rubber and Plastics, Inc...............61 Specialty Vehicles International LLC...........62 Track, Inc.......................................................63 Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation........................64

DEALER - LITE SNOW GROOMERS/ PARTS/SERVICE

Alpine Guide Tire Co. ..................................57

DEALER - SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT

FallLine..........................................................59 SUFAG Snowmaking.....................................63 TechnoAlpin USA Inc....................................63

DEALER - TRACTORS/TRACK CONVERSION SYSTEMS

Alpine Guide Tire Co. ..................................57 Mattracks, Inc...............................................60

DRAGS (TRAIL)

MGS Incorporated........................................61 MTN Snow Equipment Inc...........................61

DRAGS (TRAIL) – GROOMING VEHICLES/TRACTORS

AllTrack Inc...................................................57 Alpine Guide Tire Co. ..................................57 Dubie Welding..............................................58 FallLine..........................................................59 Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc............59 LIF-TRACK......................................................60 MTN Snow Equipment Inc...........................61 Prinoth LLC...................................................61 Rainbow Rubber and Plastics, Inc...............61 Sno Drive......................................................62 Track, Inc.......................................................63

INSURANCE

Security State Insurance..............................62

LITE SNOW GROOMERS MANUFACTURER

AllTrack Inc...................................................57 LiteTrax.........................................................60 Tidd Tech Snow Grooming Equipment........63

NORDIC/XC SKI IMPLEMENTS

GETSNO Equipment.....................................59 Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc............59 Specialty Vehicles International LLC...........62 Tidd Tech Snow Grooming Equipment........63

OILS/LUBES/FLUIDS

4 Pine Design................................................57 Alamo Group (TX) Inc...................................57 Mattracks, Inc...............................................60 Prinoth LLC...................................................61 Tube Shaper..................................................64 Zuidberg North America..............................64

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SNOWMAKING EQUIPMENT

CHS Snowmakers.........................................58 Demaclenko..................................................58 Leica Geosystems Inc...................................60 SUFAG Snowmaking.....................................63 TechnoAlpin USA Inc....................................63

SNOWMAKING PRODUCTS/ADDITIVES Demaclenko..................................................58 Leica Geosystems Inc...................................60 Snomax International..................................62

SNOWMOBILES, ATVS/UTVS

Specialty Vehicles International LLC...........62

SNOWTUBING EQUIPMENT

CHS Snowmakers.........................................58 SUFAG Snowmaking.....................................63

SNOW GROOMER DISTRIBUTOR

GETSNO Equipment.....................................59

SOFTWARE

TechnoAlpin USA Inc....................................63

TERRAIN PARK/TRAIL SYSTEM DESIGN 4 Pine Design................................................57

TERRAIN PARK SERVICES & IMPLEMENTS TRACK CONVERSION KITS

AllTrack Inc...................................................57 Alpine Guide Tire Co. ..................................57 Mattracks, Inc...............................................60 Sno Drive......................................................62

ON SNOW VEHICLE SALES (NEW & USED)

REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENTS

FallLine..........................................................59

ON SNOW VEHICLE PARTS

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Cirrus Ecological Solutions LC.....................58 Snomax International..................................62

SNOW TRAIL MARKING/FENCING

4 Pine Design................................................57 Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc............59

AllTrack Inc...................................................57 Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation........................64

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Zuidberg North America..............................64

Schaeffer’s Fuel Additives............................61

Specialty Vehicles International LLC...........62 4 Pine Design................................................57

FallLine..........................................................59

AtlasTrax Communications Corporation.....58 TechnoAlpin USA Inc....................................63

SAFETY/OPERATOR TRAINING

Alamo Group (TX) Inc...................................57

SHOP/BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

LIF-TRACK......................................................60 Sprung Structures........................................63

SHOP EQUIPMENT

LIF-TRACK......................................................60 Schaeffer’s Fuel Additives............................61

American Track Truck, Inc............................57 Gilbert...........................................................59 Mattracks, Inc...............................................60 MTN Snow Equipment Inc...........................61 Soucy Track...................................................62 Zuidberg North America..............................64

TRACKSETTERS

Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc............59 MTN Snow Equipment Inc...........................61

TRAIL DRAGS

Gilbert...........................................................59

WEATHER/MEASURING INSTRUMENTS TechnoAlpin USA Inc....................................63

WELDING SHOPS AND SUPPLIES

Dubie Welding..............................................58 LIF-TRACK......................................................60

WINCHES/WINCHING ACCESSORIES

Prinoth LLC...................................................61

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ASSOCIATION – COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE 4 PINE DESIGN PO Box 4101 Vail, CO 81658-4101 Phone: 970-376-0620 info@4pine.com www.4pine.com

• Custom Snowpark & Feature Design • Equipment Attachments • Event Services

• Terrain Park/Trail System Design • Terrain Park Services & Implements

ALAMO GROUP (TX) INC. 1502 E Walnut Street Seguin, TX 78155 Phone: 800-882-5762 Fax: 800-242-5266 mandrews@alamo-group.com www.alamo-industrial.com www.terrainking.com • Brushing Equipment/Summer Utility • Equipment Attachments • Safety/Operator Training

25 years experience in the industry

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm MST

Alamo Group (TX) Inc. is a market leader in the right-of-way vegetation management industry, and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial mowing equipment. Our facility is home to Alamo Industrial® and Terrain King™ brand equipment, parts, and services. We offer products for all seasons including boom, buzz bar, flail, rotary, sickle bar, and remote controlled equipment. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST

ALLTRACK INC. 4281 - 23 Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6Y2 Phone: 403-250-8856 info@all-track.ca www.all-track.ca

• Groomer Manufacturers • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Lite Snow Groomers Manufacturer

Fabricators of steel and plastic terrain park features.

• On Snow Vehicle Parts • On Snow Vehicle Sales (New & Used)

ALPINE GUIDE TIRE CO. 240 S Pine Ave. Sugar City, ID 83448 Phone: 800-473-3360 clydeh@alpineguidetire.com www.alpineguidetire.com

AllTrack is a OEM manufacturer of tracked off-road and snow grooming vehicles, and has been in continuous operation since 1968. We are also a aftermarket parts manufacturer for Prinoth, Pisten Bully, LMC, and Hagglund vehicles. We supply track belting, wheels, tires, grouser bars, complete track assemblies, load wheel recoating, and sprocket recoating services. Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm MST

Alpine Guide Tire Co. has supplied tires for the ski industry for over twenty five years. Our tires have been featured on original equipment machines and most others all over the world. We also supply tires and wheels for collectable machines. We can also supply some solid tires on some machines. Call Us!

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Dealer - Lite Snow Groomers/Parts/Service • On Snow Vehicle Parts • Dealer - Tractors/Track Conversion Systems

AMERICAN TRACK TRUCK, INC PO Box 260 Chassell, MI 49916 Phone: 800-900-0995 Fax: 906-353-6336 sales@americantracktruck.com www.americantracktruck.com • Track Conversion Kits

Manufacturers of DOMINATOR TRACKS. Rubber Track conversion systems for off-road transportation in snow, ice, wetlands, mud, and other challenging terrain. Suitable for most 4x4 passenger vehicles. Simple bolt-on installation in minutes, replacing tires and wheels. Perfect for trail grooming, trail patrol, search and rescue, ski hill maintenance, snow coaches, etc. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST

SNOW GROOMING

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE ATLASTRAX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

AtlasTrax provides automated location data on any equipment from groomers to snowmobiles. Our self-contained tracking units operate for a full season without the need for wiring, battery replacement or operator attention. Customizable reports and maps are available through smartphones and a web portal.

CHS SNOWMAKERS PO Box 492 135 Charter Ranch Road Garden Valley, ID 83622 Phone: 303-818-5923 jsawin@chssnowmakers.com www.CHSsnowmakers.com

CHS Snowmakers offers Niedner Snowmaking hose, Rogers hydrants, Drift snowmaking additive, mSnow Bumper Tubing, the Tube Shaper, Joka gloves, ski industry classifieds and Hot Shot Trucking across the USA.

CIRRUS ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS LC 965 South 100 West, Suite 200 Logan, UT 84321 Phone: 435-787-1490 Fax: 435-787-1495 nartz@cirruses.com

Providing environmental services to the ski industry for 16 years: NEPA compliance, wetland permitting, biological surveys, watershed/water quality analysis, stormwater permitting, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Quality service and cost management are our priorities.

555 Legget Dr., Suite 304, Tower A Ottawa, ON K2K 2X3 Phone: 613-656-0725 info@atlastrax.com www.atlastrax.com • Communications Devices/Systems • Remote Communications Devices

• Snowmaking Equipment • Snowtubing Equipment

• Environmental Consluting, Products & Services

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

DEMACLENKO 264 NH Rout 106 Gilmanton, WI 03237 Phone: 603-267-7840 sales.usa@demaclenko.com www.demaclenko.com

Demaclenko offers a full range of the products and services needed to make a powder-snow paradise of every ski area. Its products are engineered in-house and – with the long years of experience of engineers and service team – further developed in a continuous process.

DUBIE WELDING 654 S. Towline Rd. Gaylord, MI 49735 Phone: 989-731-0822 dwwelding@charter.net www.dubiegroomers.com

Over 40 years experience, specializing in custom fabrication & hard surface welding.

• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Welding Shops and Supplies

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With Dubie Welding & Fabrication, we want to provide our customers with flexibility, attention to detail, and dedication from inception to completion.

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• Snowmaking Equipment • Snowmaking Products/Additives

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE FALLLINE 4625 Aircenter Cir Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 800-325-5463 Fax: 775-827-6749 info@FallLine.com www.FallLine.com • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service • Dealer - Snowmaking Equipment

• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Signage / Banners • Snow Trail Marking / Fencing

GETSNO EQUIPMENT 1778 VT Route 105 Newport, VT 05855 Phone: 802-334-7779 info@getsno.com www.getsno.com www.snowrabbitgroomers.com

• Nordic/XC Ski Implements • Snow Groomer Distributor

Exclusive TUCKER SNO-CAT® distributer for eastern USA, Quebec & Maritime Provinces of Canada & exclusive USA & Canada distributor for all SNOWRABBIT snow grooming products. Contact us at info@getsno.com / 802-334-7779 about TUCKER SNO-CAT® products or about becoming a regional SNOWRABBIT dealer

Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

GILBERT 1840 boul. Marcotte Roberval, QC G8H 2P2 Phone: 418-275-5041 Fax: 418-275-2624 info@gilbert-tech.com www.gilbert-tech.com

• Track Conversion Kits • Trail Drags

Gilbert is a pioneer in the manufacturing of snow grooming equipment. Gilbert offers a complete range of snow groomers, grooming drags and track systems. This unique offering combines a two-track conversion kit, a front blade and a rear drag to enable farm tractors to be transformed into heavy-duty trail groomers. Equipped with all-rubber tracks, the RTS Series is built for greater versatility. Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

HANS HALL 4425 South 500 West, Suite D Murray, UT 84123 Phone: 801-820-7700 Fax: 801-415-6830 andy@hallusa.net www.hans-hall.com

Snow Groomer Tracks and Track Parts

9:00 am to 5:00 pm MST

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service

KASSBOHRER ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES, INC. 8850 Double Diamond Parkway Reno, NV 89521 Phone: 775-857-5000 Fax: 775-857-5010 contact@pistenbullyusa.com www.pistenbullyusa.com • Groomer Manufacturers • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Nordic/XC Ski Implements

FallLine has been manufacturing and supplying high quality products to the ski industry since 1981. FallLine is the source for Track Belts, Solid Sprockets, Sprocket Recovery, Tires and Comb. In addition to our snowcat maintenance products, we offer one stop shopping for racing/event, terrain park, ski patrol, lift operations, snowmaking, and rental shop departments.

• Terrain Park Services & Implements • Tracksetters

Kassbohrer is the world’s leading manufacturer of snowgrooming equipment. PistenBully 600E+ is the world’s only snowgroomer with diesel electric drive. The 400 ParkPro sets the standard in terrain park construction. The PistenBully 600W winchcat has a powerful 4.5 ton (metric) pull with activeboom for optimum steering control. Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm PST

SNOW GROOMING

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE LEICA GEOSYSTEMS INC. 5051 Peachtree Corners Circle Norcross, GA 30092 Phone: 202-567-1253 doug.brown@leicaus.com www.leica-geosystems.com http://bit.ly/1Nmzes9

Leica iCON alpine - 3D snow depth measurement and snow management Targeted slope management through accurate machine control extends your skiing season, improves productivity, reduces operating costs and allows you to work in a more environmentally friendly way. The tried-and-tested technology enables long-term, multi-season planning.

• Snowmaking Equipment • Snowmaking Products/Additives

LIF-TRACK PO Box 193 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-0193 Phone: 518-461-4519 Fax: 518-463-3241 gpavlick@liftechequip.com www.liftechequip.com • Shop Equipment • Shop/Building Construction • Welding Shops and Supplies

LITETRAX 1301 W 50 S Centerville, UT 84014 Phone: 435-753-8729 sales@litetrax.com www.litetrax.com

• Groomer Manufacturers • Lite Snow Groomers Manufacturer

Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

LULICH IMPLEMENT INC. 64850 Hwy 63 Mason, WI 54856 Phone: 715-746-2478 Fax: 715-746-2978 lulichim@cheqnet.net www.lulichimplement.net

Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

MATTRACKS, INC. 202 Cleveland Ave. East Karlstsad, MN 56732 Phone: 218-683-9800 Toll Free: 877-436-7800 Fax: 218-436-7500 sales@mattracks.com www.mattracks.com

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • On Snow Vehicle Parts • Dealer - Tractors/Track Conversion Systems • Track Conversion Kits • Equipment Attachments

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Lulich Implement is your #1 Soucy Track dealer in the Tri-state area since 2006. With parts on hand and qualified service techs, we keep you moving all year long. We offer a wide range of brush cutting equipment. Check out the Dubie Brush Cutter, cab extentions for New Holland Tractors, Cab Brush guards, 3 Point hitch, pintol hitches. Lulich Implement handles tire chains, many different styles to choose from. Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service

RUBBER TRACK CONVERSIONS

LiteTrax is the manufacturer of SnowTrax and MuddTrax, the premier low-ground pressure snow vehicles. These compact snowcats are fully hydrostatic. They are easy to operate, transport, and maintain. The SnowTrax 1100-TD2 is powered by a 45 hp Kubota Turbo-Diesel engine and the 2000-TD2 is powered by a 74 hp Hatz Turbo-Diesel Tier-4 final engine.

Mattracks, Inc. is the world innovator in rubber track conversion systems, rubber tracks for ATVs, UTVs, 4WD vehicles, tractors, trailers, construction and heavy duty equipment as well as custom applications up to 80,000lbs GVW. Designing, engineering, manufacturing and marketing worldwide in all seven continents, in over 100 countries and with over 100 models available. Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/ Service • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

LIF-TRACK the “All-Vehicle” snowcat lift. Service the whole fleet from ATV’s, cars and pickups to snowgrooming machines with its easily movable platform.

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE MGS INCORPORATED 178 Muddy Creek Church Road Denver, PA 17517 Phone: 800-952-4228 Fax: 717-336-0514 cmaxey@mgsmail.com www.mgsincorporated.com • Drags (Trail) • Groomer Manufacturers

Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

MTN SNOW EQUIPMENT INC. 750 Avoca Ave. Dorval, QC H9P 2X9 Toll Free: 877-686-7669 cstenger@mtnequipment.com www.mtnequipment.com • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • Track Conversion Kits • Drags (Trail) • Tracksetters • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

PRINOTH LLC 2746 Seeber Drive, Bldg B Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: 970-242-7150 Fax: 970-241-6722 dave.hunter@prinoth.com www.prinoth.com

• Equipment Attachments • Groomer Manufacturers

• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • Winches/Winching Accessories

RAINBOW RUBBER AND PLASTICS, INC. 113 Dries Road Reading, PA 19605 Phone: 610-685-2800 Fax: 610-685-7574 jrufe@rainbowbelts.com www.rainbowbelts.com • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

Manufacturer of quality replacement track parts for Bombardier/Prinoth, Pisten Bully, Tucker, LMC, Lamtrac and all off road vehicles. Complete track assembly. Manufacturer of the MTN drag.

Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

PRINOTH is the world’s leading snow groomer manufacturer offering a wide range of products for alpine, cross-country ski areas and snowmobile trail maintenance. PRINOTH’s line-up also includes park-dedicated products specifically designed to build the ultimate terrain park and snow-cross features. PRINOTH’s products are backed by a network of service technicians and complete parts support. Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm CST

Rainbow Rubber and Plastics, Inc. is a supplier of specialty track belting for snow grooming equipment and Magic Carpet conveyor lifts.

Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm

SCHAEFFER’S FUEL ADDITIVES 102 Barton Street St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone: 800-325-9962 Fax: 314-865-4107 phamilton@schaefferoil.com www.schaefferoil.com • Oils/Lubes/Fluids • Shop Equipment

MAXEY® Snow Groomers offer revolutionary designs and features such as a pivoting pan that allows the operator unsurpassed flexibility in creating the perfect trail. We offer several widths, lengths, and blade configurations to fit your trail grooming vehicle capabilities and trail grooming needs.

Schaeffer’s provides solutions to fuel lubricity and cold weather operability. Extreme pressures and temperatures in today’s fuel injection systems can create plugged fuel filters and fouled injectors. Our CarbonTreat® is the only fuel additive specifically designed for high-pressure common rail systems. It cleans existing deposits and prevents injector deposits from forming. Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

SNOW GROOMING

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE SECURITY STATE INSURANCE 34327 422nd Place Aitkin, MN 56431 Phone: 218-927-3712 robertc@ssimn.com

Security State Insurance takes pride in being knowledgeable about the specific insurance needs for snowmobile clubs.

SNO DRIVE Isanti, MN Phone: 763-300-3885 Phone: 612-325-2100 info@snodrive.com www.snodrive.com

Recondition drive sprockets and bogie wheels for Tucker Snow Cats and also convert rubber wheels to urethane wheels including custom molding.

SNOMAX INTERNATIONAL 8465 Concord Center Drive Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 800-724-0046 Fax: 720-895-0100 info@snomax.com www.snomax.com

Snomax® is an active protein that is derived from a biotech fermentation process much like making wine, yogurt, or cheese. Snomax® creates a change in the molecular adhesion properties of water in such a way that freezing occurs at higher temperatures and causes a rapid conversion from liquid to solid. Larger droplets freeze closer to the nozzles of snow guns, maximizing the quality and quantity of machine-made snow.

We work to explain coverage and deductibles, as well as finding the most competitive rates.

• Insurance

We also offer an alignment bar that trues the alignment on Tucker’s long track running gear which extends the life of the tracks and running gear.

• Groomer Parts/Sales/Service • On Snow Vehicle Parts

• Environmental Consulting, Products & Services • Snowmaking Products/Additives

SOUCY TRACK 5450 St-Roch St. Drummondville, QC J2B 6W3 Phone: 877-474-6665 soucy.track@soucy-group.com www.soucy-track.com

We design and manufacture track systems that represent the most versatile grooming option. As effective as a dedicated groomer, our track systems don’t require any tractor modification and enable you to do a wide range of work on your trails. With our ingenious four-track system, your tractor will get the traction, flotation and comfort you need for grooming your trails.

SPECIALTY VEHICLES INTERNATIONAL LLC 24238 Smiley Rd Nisswa, MN 56468 Phone: 218-967-8205 Fax: 218-963-4402 sales@polarisconversions.com Duratracks.com

The DURATRACK RANGER is an all-season, all-terrain track vehicle. DURATRACKS are fully integrated with the full-size RANGER chassis and suspension.

• Association – Commercial/Industrial • Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • Drags (Trail) – Grooming Vehicles/Tractors

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• Nordic/XC Ski Implements • Snowmobiles, ATVs/UTVs

You have to see it to understand it. DURATRACK is the only track system designed and built specifically for the Polaris RANGER for commercial use. DURATRACK comes with extreme-duty features you won’t find on any recreational track system.

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• Track Conversion Kits

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE SPRUNG STRUCTURES 5711 West Dannon Way West Jordan, UT 84081 Phone: 800-528-9899 info@sprung.com www.sprung.com

Manufactures of Engineered, Relocatable Tension Membrane Structures. Structures ideal for grooming equipment storage. Widths 30’-200’ by any length. Limited foundation requirements. By design, structures shed snow. Lease or Purchase.

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

• Shop/Building Construction

SUFAG SNOWMAKING Eagle, CO 81631 Phone: 970-328-5330 ext. 2 Fax: 970-328-5331 jay.bristow@mnd-group.com www.sufag.com

Your Snowmaking solutions: Turnkey Installation, Automation, Quality, Performance, Innovation, Service/Training and Maintenance contracts.

TECHNOALPIN USA INC 8465 Concord Center Dr. Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 720-895-2430 Fax: 720-895-0100 robin.smith@technoalpin.com www.technoalpin.com

The world’s largest supplier of snowmaking equipment and systems. A full line a fan guns and manual and automated stick guns many with onboard compressors. TechnoAlpin is also the global source for system design and installation.

SUFAG offers a full range of Fan and Lance based equipment that’s guaranteed to meet your needs. We offer comprehensive and innovative technical expertise to deliver your snowmaking system requests.

• Dealer – Snowmaking Equipment • Snowmaking Equipment

• Dealer – Snowmaking Equipment • Remote Communications Devices • Snowmaking Equipment

• Software • Weather/Measuring Instruments

TIDD TECH SNOW GROOMING EQUIPMENT PO Box 2036 Fraser, CO 80442 Phone: 877-843-3832 ttech@tiddtech.com www.tiddtech.com

The industry leader in lightweight snow grooming equipment. Manufacturer of the G2 Groomer and the Trail Tenderizer. Our implements groom fantastic Nordic ski trails, sledding hills, snow tubing runs, dog sled courses and more!

TRACK, INC. 9600 James Ave S Bloomington, MN 55431 Phone: 952-888-7372 Fax: 952-884-2936 lorenehanson@trackinc.com www.trackinc.com

Midwest Tucker Sno-Cat

You’ve got a Tidd or you wish you did!

• Lite Snow Groomers Manufacturer • Nordic/XC Ski Implements

Tucker Terra Dealer New and Used vehicles OEM parts, and service.

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • Groomer Parts/Sales/Service

SNOW GROOMING

2O16 SNOW GROOMING BUYER‘S GUIDE TUBE SHAPER 144 Gatewood Ct McGaheysville, VI 22840 Phone: 540-820-8849 coreybradburn@comcast.net www.tubeshaper.com

Tube Shaper is an implement that attaches to a grooming vehicles to form tubing lanes for snow tubing. It is a simple drag implement with no moving parts. It make two lanes in the width of a grooming vehicle. It is a simple, easy and fast to use implement.

TUCKER SNO-CAT CORPORATION 2872 S. Pacific Hwy Medford, OR 97501 Phone: 541-779-3731 Fax: 541-779-3735 john@sno-cat.com www.sno-cat.com

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation has been the leader in snow machine engineering and development since inception. Family inventors since the 1920’s, our proven history confirms you can trust a Tucker Sno-Cat® vehicle to deliver quality that is made in the USA. Nothing, we repeat, NOTHING compares to the performance and durability of a Tucker Sno-Cat® vehicle.

• Equipment Attachments

• Dealer - Grooming Equipment/Parts/Service • On Snow Vehicle Sales (New & Used)

Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

ZUIDBERG NORTH AMERICA 3105 Capital Way, Suite 1 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: 844-791-4674 Fax: 800-851-6536 ryan@zuidbergna.com www.zuidbergna.com

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• Snow Removal Equipment • Track Conversion Kits

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• Brushing Equipment/Summer Utility • Equipment Attachments

As a leader in both Track Conversion Kits, and Front 3 Point Hitches and PTO’s, Zuidberg is the perfect partner for your #forwardthinking snow grooming Tractor needs.

INTRODUCING: The MuddTrax

AN AFFORDABLE SOLUTION TO YOUR GROOMING NEEDS The SnowTrax 1100 series snow grooming vehicles by LiteTrax provide the comfort and flexibility of a large grooming vehicle as well as agility that is second to none. • Compact – 78” wide x 90” long x 76” high • Low ground pressure – .39 to .43 PSI • Powerful – 44HP Kubota Turbo Diesel • Comfortable – Our new 2016 models feature a roomy 62” heated cab • Reliable – New Direct Drive Hydrostatic Transmission with no chains or sprockets • Versatile – 2 or 4 person models, plus many accessories available • Affordable – a fraction of the price of a full-size snow grooming vehicle

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

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