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SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT AND ICE MAN Snow and Ice Management Equipment Arctic compact- duty Sectional Sno-Plow Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products added compact- duty (CD) plows to its Sectional Sno-Plow lineup. Compatible with small skid- steers, compact tractors and small wheel loaders, CD plows are perfect for clearing small parking lots, sidewalks and larger driveways. Unlike traditional one-piece moldboard plows, the Sectional Sno-Plows fea- ture a sectional moldboard design. Each 24-inch-wide section is also equipped with its own spring-loaded trip edge and polyurethane cutting edge to further allow precision plowing. This design allows each section to move up and down independently, enabling the plow to effectively contour to uneven surfaces and remove snow in dips and depressions on the first pass. Every CD plow is backed by a 2-year limited warranty. Ariens Professional 36 Sno-Thro Ariens Company offers the Professional 36 Sno-Thro with a 342cc Ariens Polar Force engine by Briggs & Stratton. The Pro 36 Sno-Thro easily removes snow from sidewalks and large areas with its 36-inch clearing width. The all-steel, 16-inch serrated auger and 3-blade, 14-inch steel impeller enhance clearing ability. A 50-foot discharge range ensures that snow lands outside of the clearing path of the machine. Automatic traction control optimizes maneuverability; and, with no levers or triggers, steering is effortless. The Sno-Thro also features a 120-volt electric start with recoil back-up, a 3.2- quart fuel capacity, 6 mph forward and 2 mph reverse speeds. New UTV plows from The Boss snowplow The Boss UTV plows are avail- able in 2 models, the 6-foot-6- inch Power-V XT and the 6-foot Poly Straight-blade snowplow, and feature many of The Boss' smart technology systems for improved plow durability and performance. A high-performance, fully hydraulic system offers high blade lift height for unmatched snow stacking capability. The hydraulic pumps are fully enclosed to protect against corrosion and hydraulic freeze-up. Operation of the hydraulic and electrical system is done with the touch of a button from inside the cab. A sloped-profile undercarriage does not hinder ground clearance or inhibit trail riding when the snowplow is detached. 22 Arbor Age / November/December 2011 Grasshopper's snow removal system The Grasshopper Company's zero- turn FrontMount power units serve as the heart of a complete snow removal system comprised of commercial snowthrowers, dozer blades, rotary brooms and V-plows. Applying zero-turn maneuverability to snow removal saves time and labor. With Grasshopper snow removal imple- ments, there is only one engine to maintain, saving you time and money. Grasshopper's exclusive QuikConverter implement system lets users install and remove implements in minutes without tools. An optional winter enclosure (for 700 and 900 Series) and 16,000 BTU/hr heater (for liquid-cooled models) protect oper- ator from the elements. Honda HS1336i snowblower Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is introduc- ing the Honda HS1336i snowblower — the first Honda hybrid snowblower design available for the U.S. market. The hybrid configuration of the HS1336i model combines a gasoline engine that simulta- neously drives the snowblower auger/fan apparatus (clearing and throwing the snow) and charges the battery, with the electric motors (2 in parallel) con- trolling the track drive forward propulsion. Equipped with the Honda iGX390 4-stroke engine, the operation of the HS1336i snowblower results in lower fuel consumption and lower emissions as compared to a conventional snowblower. The all-new hybrid model also boasts superior control/ease-of-use; powerful operation/snow throwing; lower noise and vibration; reliable operation; and enhanced technology. Husqvarna Trac Drive Husqvarna dual-stage snow throwers boast a heavy-duty auger, a high-speed impeller and a standard halogen headlight for greater visibility in less-than- favorable conditions. Powerful LCT "SnowKing" engines on both units provide the performance neces- sary for deeper snow drifts and greater transport speeds. The 1827EXLT features a 27-inch operating width, while the 1830EXLT (pictured) features a 30-inch operating width. Both units boast 414cc displacement, heated handles, electric start, power steering, stamped high-strength auger, and a deflector extension. www.arborage.com