We just finsihed recieving winter here in Tahoe in just one week. I have Holder 9700 with pronovost, trackless MT5 with sno-quip blower and TC "C" with SB200.
Each machine has has pro's and con's. The short answer is my operators and myself prefer TC. However, I cannot make the switch 'till IR makes two major improvements - more horsepower and PTO w/ 3 pt.
A new Holder or trackless will set you back 80K min + 20K for blowers. Next try to find service or parts during a blizzard.... Finally the SB200 just doesn't cut 3+' at lake level and 5-7' just 700-1100' feet higher.
I am working with a manufactuer to improve the blower (sim. to zaugg) with hydraulic power instead of PTO. We'll see how this works in late March to mid-april.
Will IR market commercial users with more HP (75) at a minimum and or PTO w/ 3 pt hook-up?
Waiting to make a major equipment change in Tahoe,
SSR
Each machine has has pro's and con's. The short answer is my operators and myself prefer TC. However, I cannot make the switch 'till IR makes two major improvements - more horsepower and PTO w/ 3 pt.
A new Holder or trackless will set you back 80K min + 20K for blowers. Next try to find service or parts during a blizzard.... Finally the SB200 just doesn't cut 3+' at lake level and 5-7' just 700-1100' feet higher.
I am working with a manufactuer to improve the blower (sim. to zaugg) with hydraulic power instead of PTO. We'll see how this works in late March to mid-april.
Will IR market commercial users with more HP (75) at a minimum and or PTO w/ 3 pt hook-up?
Waiting to make a major equipment change in Tahoe,
SSR