In this episode of SnowPlowNews, Mike Stevens and Al Hoskin discuss Arctic Equipment’s plans to move into the U.S snow and ice market, Arctic is a Canadian manufacturer of a full line of winter, snow and ice removal equipment.
Arctic Equipment has been in business since 1969. In that time, they’ve earned a reputation for combining brains with brawn to manufacture some of the most rugged, thoughtful and technologically advanced snow fighting equipment on the market. You’ll know the Arctic plow by it’s bright orange color.
Arctic Equipment’s Product Line Includes Corrosion Resistant Galvanized Steel
While Arctic does build a poly line, we’ll focus here on their rugged galvanized steel equipment. Galvanized steel offers improved corrosion resistance and durability and has been a mainstay with Arctic. The already sturdy steel is hot-dipped with a zinc coating to enhance it’s durability and provide years of profitable operation.
Canada’s Arctic Equipment manufactures light and medium duty snow plows for pickup trucks. They have focused these efforts primarily on the landscaper market.
They also produce the Arctic HD-S heavy-duty snowplow as well as a V-Plow and Wingblade for the heavy-duty truck market.
Arctic Equipment has more than plows. Their V-Box salt & sand spreaders come in 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft models. If you don’t need something quite that big, they have a line of galvanized steel tailgate spreaders too.
Arctic Plow Partner S Light & Medium Duty Snow Plow
These units are built out of 12-gauge reinforced steel. They have a shorter, 20 inch moldboard and come in three sizes.
- 12-gauge hot rolled galvanized steel
- Adjustable height with 2inx2in trailer hitch mount
- Self-contained hydraulics & controls
Reinforcing arms - Full trip
Arctic HD-S Heavy-Duty Snow Plow
Built from heavier, 10-gauge steel, the heavy-duty line is intended for the ¾ ton, 1-ton and larger truck market. They have a more substantial, 27 inch moldboard and come in four models varying primarily in length and weight. They are designed to reduce wear in critical points and to increase fuel efficiency.
- Fully reversible, high carbon steel cutting edge
- Reinforcing ribs
- Hot rolled, galvanized 10-gauge steel
- 4 heavy-duty tension springs
Arctic Equipment is serious about quality. Their 7-year snow plow warranty is an industry leader. It includes a 3-year bumper to bumper on material and manufacturing defects and 4 additional years on structural integrity.
Check out the following links for more information on Arctic Equipment’s line of galvanized snow plows and salt spreaders.
Brent Jarvis for SnowPlowNews