Kage Innovation rolled out the SnowStorm Blast, a fixed-side snow pusher with safety and performance features.
A part of the SnowStorm plow series, the Blast utilizes the proven moldboard technology of the Kage two-in-one SnowStorm snow plow and pusher system for 15,000- to 30,000-pound loaders and 100-plus-hp tractors and replaced the angle plowing and two-in-one function with a hydraulic free, entry level pricing option that includes extra float and a three-in-one connect feature. Without hydraulic hoses, there is one less thing for operators to worry about breaking on those long, late nights of clearing snow.
When used with Kage’s sectional contouring cutting edge, the AdvantEdge, the SnowStorm Blast mimics the performance of a sectional snow pusher, with finer-tuned contouring abilities and more stacking capability. The use of the AdvantEdge sectional cutting edge also increases the lifespan of the cutting edge up to 20 times that of a standard high carbon steel cutting edge as the spring-loaded sections control down pressure, and the material of the cutting edge sections are made of harder and more wear resistant Hardox steel or carbide materials, according to the company
Kage also replaced the fixed poly skid that are standard on its two-in-one system version of the SnowStorm plow with floating and oscillating poly skids on the Blast. This means, although the side panels of the box are fixed in place, snow pros still get the benefit of the cutting edge remaining in contact with the substrate even when pushing snow over curbs, if the box were tipped too far forward or backward or if the cutting edge were worn down. This also helps project the plow, machine, driver and infrastructure from excessive damage upon impact with hidden obstacles.
With the three-in-one connect feature, there should be no reason snow pros can’t attach your appropriately sized machine to your SnowStorm Blast as it is compatible with category II three-point hitches and loaders with quick attaches.
For maintenance purposes, operators can release the pressure on the floating skids with an easy access leaf spring tension lever. Nearly everything is bolt on, including the side panels, so most repairs can be done quickly and easily compared to welded parts.
Additional features include:
- 12-degree blade oscillation
- 90-degree trip edge
- Floating loader quick attach
- Triform box moldboard support
