Wisconsin Passes ATV Snow Removal Legislation

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

The State Of Wisconsin has passes a series of laws related to the operation of ATVs outfitted with snow removal equipment. Rather then go to extrmemes, the state has created a very reasonable set of rules for safety and operation that encourage the responsible use of all terrain vehicles as snow removal machines.
Some samples from the new laws:

“ATVs operating within 150 feet of a dwelling
devoted to human occupancy are required to
slow their ATVs to 10 mph under current law.

ATVs are required to have their headlights on at
all times while operating on any road. ATV
headlights must be able to illuminate an object
at least 200 feet away. Taillights must be visible
from at least 500 feet away during the hours of
darkness. Operators must be certain that their
snow removal equipment does not interfere
with these legal lighting requirements.

ATVs must have current Public Use
Registration while operating on public roadways,
public road right of ways or on public
sidewalks.

Children under age 18 are required to wear
helmets while operating ATVs off of private
property that is owned by their parents or legal
guardians.”

You can find the full set of guidelines in the PDF published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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Snow Removal in Boston Massachusetts

Posted on December 3, 2011 by admin

Snow Removal In Boston MassachusettsLiving in the city, it can be hard to own or store snow removal equipment. Short of a snow shovel, many residents have no other choice then to use a residential snow removal service to clear their driveways, walkways or parking spots. Finding a reliable snow removal service in Boston is tough as well- there are not enough companies with the capacity to keep up with the extreme demand that occurs when a decent snow storm occurs.

Driveway snow removal services also face the challenge of having a place to put the snow they remove. In the suburbs, finding a corner or empty space is easy. When property owners are legally responsible for keeping sidewalks clear in addition to clearing parking areas, the snow accumulation needs to be removed physically. Large snow removal contractors have trucks for offloading, or snow melting machines that can be used to decimate the snow. City plows have designated snow removal areas. Once the snow begins stacking up storm after storm, the small guy is almost forced to call in a professional snow removal service to get rid of the snow accumulation.

Many Boston snow removal firms have snow plows and snowblowers ready to go, but then are deluged by calls from those who can’t keep up with Mother Nature. Salting and sanding are additional services that are offered. In the case of a multi-tenant landlord, hiring one of the reliable, insured snow removal firms from the greater Boston area is the only choice that can reduce their liability exposure. By relying on their professionalism, insurance and licensing, property managers can assure the safety of residents and lower the risk exposure they face.

You can find a list of Massachusetts snow removal contractors in Boston and the surrounding areas by visitng our snow removal professionals directory.

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Husqvarna ST121E Electric Start Single Stage Snow Blower

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Husqvarna ST121E

Looking for a snowblower that's not enormous but is still able to handle a decent snowfall? The Husqvarna ST121E is a single stage machine with a 21 inch mouth, capable of clearing residential driveways and walkways but small enough not to take up the whole garage. This is not a toy, it has a 208cc 4 cycle engine for power, standard electric start and a headlight system for visibility while working. The Husqvarna ST121E's auger drive system propels the snow thrower on its 8 inch wheels. Single hand interlock allows the operator to drive one handed, while keeping the other free for the remote chute rotation system. The ST121E is Husqvarna part number 961830001.

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Fisher Snow Plows Featured on Science Channel Show How Its Made

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Fisher Snowplow logo–Press Release–

ROCKLAND, Maine (November 21, 2011)  Have you ever wondered how a snow plow comes to be? The producers of Science’s How It’s Made documentary television series will answer that question on Thursday, December 1, at 9:00 p.m. EST.

How It’s Made traveled to the Fisher Engineering manufacturing facility in Rockland, Maine, to video how FISHER brand snow plows are manufactured.

Science, a channel in the Discovery Communications network of cable programming, features television shows that are willing to go beyond the imagination and explore the unknown. Richard Burckardt, director of brand advertising and communications at Douglas Dynamics, is pleased to have Fisher snow plows featured on the Science Channel. How It’s Made is an interesting and informative television show, Burckardt says, It was a pleasure having their crew at our Rockland facility, and we look forward to seeing the finished product.

How Its Made is a show I could watch over and over (and I do, the reruns air around the time I usually eat dinner). Having Fisher snow plows as the subject of a segment is like combining peanut butter and chocolate. Looking forward to catching this tonight, and getting a good look at the manufacturing process behind one of the best plow companies out there.

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Ariens Compact ST26LE Two-Stage Snow Blower

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

Ariens-ST26LE-snow-blower-920015Ariens makes great snowblowers, and the ST26LE is no exception. With a 26 inch clearing width and a 249cc Briggs and Stratton engine, this two stage Ariens snowblower has the power to move plenty of snow. The decent sized mouth is matched with a serrated steel 11 inch auger and 12 inch impeller to chew into the snowpack, making quick work of medium to heavy accumulation. This is the 2010 model, so pricing has been reduced making for a steal of a deal on a dependable name brand snow removal machine – get it while you still can.

Electric start, interlocking controls and a pedestal mount headlight are included features on the ST26LE. The dash mount quick-turn chute control can rotate the chute a full 205 degrees to aim the snow output. The 13 inch tires are driven by a 6 forward and 2 reverse speed transmission. The overall size of this machine is smaller then similar models in this class from the competition, maximizing features and power while keeping the size and weight minimized. Ariens back up this model with a 3 year consumer warranty. The Ariens ST26LE is model number 920015.

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