Snow Blade For Skid Loaders

Snow Blade For Skid Loaders TRACTORS Skid Steer Loaders 29-1-35 "Our new skid loader-mounted snow blade has a lot of capacity and can be adjusted hydraulically on-the-go into either a box pusher, straight blade, or V-plow. Also, it has a low profile which makes it easy to see what you're doing," says Julie Nistler, SnoVantage L.L.C., McGregor, Minn. The patented SnoVantage blade measures 32 in. high and is available in 16, 18, and 20-ft. widths. A universal attaching system allows mounting on all brands of skid loaders. The wings can be hydraulically moved 90 degrees forward or backward, or lined up with the center section. The rig has no plow shoes. Instead, a 3-in. wide, 1/2-in. high replaceable metal strip bolts onto the bottom of each blade section. "The end of each wing is curved upward at the bottom. When the wings are folded forwarded it works like a ski, allowing the center section to slide over surfaces instead of digging into them. As a result, you can glide over sidewalks and curbs without damaging them," says Nistler. "With no plow shoes, the blade weighs much less than conventional models. Our 16-ft. model weighs only about 1,200 lbs. whereas a conventional 12-ft. blade weighs about 1,400 lbs. The reduced weight, combined with the ski action, lets you move a bigger load of snow without spinning out." With both blades folded into a straight line, you can backdrag snow away from buildings or fences, says Nistler. "With the low profile, you can get within inches of curbs, building fronts, sidewalks and utility poles. You can clear a parking lot five times faster than with a conventional plow. Yet when the wings are folded in it's small enough to go through spaces only a few inches wider than your skid loader." She says another advantage of the fold-back design is that you can load the skid loader onto a trailer without having to place it sideways. The blade shouldn't be used on dirt because if dirt should ever get packed into the hinges they could break, notes Nistler. The 16-ft. model sells for $5,699; the 18-ft. for $6,199; and the 20-ft. for $6,699. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tim and Julie Nistler, SnoVantage L.L.C., 48034 207th Place, McGregor, Minn. 55760 (ph 888 526-5288 or 218 426-5288; email: tim @snovantage.com; website: www. snow vantage.com).

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