SIMA show is dedicated to highlighting the NEWEST snow fighting equipment coming in 2021. A back plow for the FRONT of a truck, new spreaders, de-icing equipment, skid steer mounted snow throwers and more.
I really appreciate you showing the good & bad of all products you showcase. Wish the dealers would be as transparent as you are. It’s always “Contact your dealer” never “sure how can I help?”
Always enjoy going to the shows to see what’s new in the market. You taking us along is much appreciated. Your questions are inquisitive and educational. Your background in construction brings an additional level of knowledge of what to look for. Thanks Stan !
I rewatched this video because I am dreaming about the Muskox. I have only seen snow once this year. The big snow storm you got last week completely miss me. Finishing up on a mini demo job and I have a garage to tear down by hand next week!!!
The SnowLion had my attention when they showed the shrunken down version. Such a unique innovation that'll help with sidewalks and other constant ice prone areas. I'd want one once they're able to be run with a compact tractor and a PTO hydraulic power pack. Snowblowers have to be one of the most essential things for you in the winter I bet.
Float mode is fantastic! Super comfortable to ride, power is phenomenal. I tried it out at a storage unit we have and it cleared the whole front office area of wet heacy snow with EASE!
I remember going up a mountain and a snow plow that had at least a 6foot tall x 8 foot wide plow barreling at my 2 wheel drive Ford ranger. 😆 Great memories. Thank you
Some super cool stuff there. Love that Snow Power fellow, great attitude, always looking to improve his product. And that skid steer snowblower is sick. To be able to back drag and snowblower, very cool.
My father in-law actually has that plastic push shovel you were playing with. They go to Florida every winter, so I have used it quite a bit. Works good for a couple inches of fluffy snow. Great video, thank you.
That Ventrac stand on with snowblower, the tank you put de-icer in and it comes out at rear wheels and also that hand gun hanging on right side you can spray door ways or steps all right off the machine…they’re really nice machines!!!
Stan, you were probably the only person that walked up to that Snow Lion table showing genuine enthusiastic interest and asking relevant questions about their product. I'll bet Qiwei gets a dozen phone calls from operators watching this video inquiring the line. Same with the rest of the equipment you took time to feature.
Thank you. You noticed that. They put time and effort into their equipment and they are trying to show it like anyone else. I try to give everybody respect 👊
Thanks!! Cool to see all the “urban” stuff for snow removal. I’ve always wanted to try work urban snow removal. My snow plow business is pretty rural. Its more about good snow tires, strong tire chains, V plows, and snow blowers. Would love to go to SIMA event, someday.
I worked for a company that switched from Boss V blades to the Western Prodigys and I enjoyed running them. Ease of use as a straight blade with the productivity of a wide out. The wings are controlled using springs and cables with the angle of the blade. The wings can be manually pinned backed to get the widest blade possible.
love all the videos glad you at least looked at the prodigy been running one for 3 years and absolutely love it and yes it is a mechanical wing setup that works great for wind rowing and capturing snow to move it would love to see something like that on one of your sidsteers
I can't believe Dave said 15 years is a long life for a tractor. My grandfather's Massey Ferguson 50 inline 4cylinder gasoline was made in the 1950's it cranks up right now lol. It's a simple design made from real metal. Bolt a seat to a beefy transmission and your ready to work 😂.
I sort of liked everything, but I think having the half of the cylinder on that first plow charged with Nitrogen (basically air but more stable across temperature changes) for a faster compression on impact to help keep things in good condition is a fantastic addition. It's so simple but seems like it can do a lot to help extend the life of a pretty expensive bit of metal.
Hot Damn Stanley! The next best thing would be there with you! Love working the snow. The three stage blower looked awesome! They're extremely efficient if you have a wall in the way of plowing that you could throw the snow over the damn wall especially when more storms are coming
Used an HLA Snowwing 7-13 on 907H Caterpillar endloader for years. Great setup. Great product. Today I probably buy a Western Prodigy based off of cost and ease of use.
Stan. This weekend I was finally able to get up to my cabin and take a good look at the driveway and I definitely over sold how bad it is. I thought it would be terrible but since there was no rain this year all the driving on it has helped it not be so bad. Also I totally thought the rocks were bigger but after I went rock picking I saw that most of them were a little bigger than my hand but there is a few big ones but not the size you probably want. Sorry about getting you super excited to come out. But maybe if I can still convince my dad (who is way easier to convince than my grandma) then maybe you can come shoot a video or two with my tractor if you want. Anyways I was super excited to finally get up north and I spent 99% of my time on the tractor doing things like grading out an old barn pad to mowing a field in three hours. I also found out that the tractor makes a great bulldozer for making trails to deer stands. I also started school today and holy cow will I have to put my nose to the grind stone and get good grades. Hope you had a great Labor Day Stan.
If it works out and I can help you fix your road just let me know. Now worries about it. I always have plenty of projects going. BUT the most important thing is your serious about school. Your grades may not be the most critical thing but its your attitude of success that really matters.
The yellow push-blade, the walk behind model. I own one. I like it. Best for small amounts of snow. It's held up well. One note, put thread-locker on all threads. Finding bolts in the snow is the only issue I've had. I use it on my 20'x40` driveway. During a snow storm, I find it works best if I move 1/2" or less. So I go out frequently. As always Stan, I appreciate your videos.
@@Dirtmonkey The bolts keep falling off, but as Brian said, some thread-locker will help. Apart from that it's a decent tool for 1-2 inches of light snow, less if it's wet snow. Once you go over that, the wheels don't really have enough grip to move the snow to the side, because it's so light.
Hey! I just want to say thanks for all you did for me , you put an old dream back in my head, and now , watching your videos, i decided to start my own landscape business here in quebec city(canada) ! so thanks for all you did for me with all of your videos !
Thanks Stan! Been waiting for this video as I couldn’t make it to the show. Lots of great info. I run the Western Prodigy on my trucks. Love the simplicity. Doesn’t stack quite as well as a “V” but pretty good. Excellent scrape ability.
Haven’t run the stand on ventrac unti but my boss has one and he tells me how much he loves it. Said it just glides through a few feet a snow like butter
I haven't watched in a few month a but getting closer to snow season, this is super cool!! Thinking of maybe getting a go pro or 2 to mount in the truck and do some videos myself. Keep up the good work man
I applaud you..even though that booth looked dead and there was just 2 guys that barely spoke english with brochures..you still walked up and figured out what they were selling lol
lotsa good upcoming products and info in this one Stan! Too cold up here for brine most of the season. The icebreaker is interesting ....too bad for the language barrier. I'm a skid steer guy and that western is pretty sexy!!!!
I love to see all the cool stuff when it comes to snow moving. I only have experience with 2 snow plows a blizzard and a western I liked them both but honestly I liked the blizzard more for the productivity and the western more for ease of hookup otherwise I have a single stage blower on my lawnmower that I use now
I like that system Garret…I’ve contemplated it myself!? But looks and sounds like it’s so worth it, as it cuts down time, ex; on site daily Maintence, wear n tear and soooo on…pretty much just check the fluids in the morning and jump in and get to work👍
@@Dirtmonkey Even during winter the coldest it may get to is minus-5 degrees Celsius. Currently at the End of Summer we are reaching a top off 32 degrees Celsius with average overnight temps around 17 C. Be safe Aussie Jeff
18:34 shows something I am used to see over here in Austria a lot... Kahlbacher Snowblowers... okay, it is a Austrian Company producing those attachments... but still nice to see them in the states as well 👍
This is good timing, we're moving soon, and the apartment we're looking at is asking us to clear an entire city block of snow every winter, Spent the day looking at cordless snow blowers (Ego because you did a video on their stuff before).
Hey Stan. The ventrac ssv is an absolutely crazy machine. A little pricy BUT its worth its weight in gold because it wont rust being that its stainless steel. I just bought one this year. They will push more snow than you could imagine they would for the size that they are.
I really like the nitrogen dampner set up a had on that one plow cus I do a cemetery and the roads are really ruff. I run a western I love it other than the left and right rams will fold like a pop can if you hit a ruff spot on the side that is full extended
Western plows hands down Super reliable. Extra fast hook up And the chain system just in case something goes wrong you can short chain it to get it home. Have had mine for 8 years and just 1 bad solenoid A light bulb. And regular maintenance.
Stanley, wow This video was amazing. Last night I actually printed off my customer snow removal sheet from last year and started to review the customers, thought about depleting the bottom and increasing my rates. I was interested in the dual auger snow blower that is attached to a tractor or bobcat. That was a good video. I even re watched the part in the video on how to watch my hands 5 times!!! I think I have figured it out. But I might need more help. lol
Stan we use nitrogen in The Drifters on our top hammer drills. We use it to cushion the impact to let r-parts wear longer. But this guy is right nitrogen is more forgiving than oil and cheaper than oil you just have to seal it tighter to make it work. It also works better in cold weather than oil does
I run the 8'9" Western Prodigy on my 60hp tractor. It's a fine plow and an ok pusher but it works well for my length of road clearing and parking area clearing. I wish I got the oscillating frame mount option tho.
