The Snowplow Blogger

The All NEW BOSS Snowrator- BOSS Designed Features and Improvements

Jul 8, 2019 1:35:00 PM

The Snowrator has been on the market for a few short years. You may have owned and operated one or be familiar with a similar vehicle. If you are familiar with the L.T. Rich Snowrator model, below are several new BOSS features and improvements that are being released on the BOSS Snowrator this coming season!

SNOWRATOR SNOWPLOW

4' BOSS Hydraulic Snowplow with a 20" tall poly skin blade.
NEW BOSS Attachment System
BOSS Snowrator snowplow offers all BOSS ATV Plow accessories and common parts with BOSS ATV plows for better parts availability and convenience of service.

ICE CONTROL AND OPTIONAL SPREADING EQUIPMENT

Snowrator features both pre-treatment and de-icing capabilities with a standard 20-gallon pre-treatment brine system and available optional auxiliary brine tank and two de-icing solid material spreaders.
Updated fully-potted Broadcast Spreader controller provides on-board diagnostics for troubleshooting, eases operation.
EXACT PATH 1.5 cu ft Drop Spreader with a BOSS exclusive salt chute to precisely distribute salt at the optimum width and pattern minimizing damage to turf while reducing salt contact with the plow attachment system.

VEHICLE

BOSS chassis provides greater protection from puncture to standard brine tank and features new removable rear plate for easier maintenance access to tank.
Rear fenders and splash guards help to protect operator from slush, salt, snow and other debris for operator comfort.
Vehicle hardware now features nylon locking nuts to prevent loosening due to vehicle operation for improved reliability.

ELECTRICAL

Snowrator electrical system now features weather-resistant connectors to improve reliability.
Hydraulic hose ends now feature a coating with 7X greater corrosion resistance.
Joystick Hydraulic manifold is now painted to reduce corrosion.
Eliminated terminal block replaced with a power/ground harness reduces corrosion to electrical system and allows for plug-and-play with optional equipment.
Increased gauge of power and ground cable gauge to improve performance.

CONTROLS

Responsive hydraulic lever turn control operation offers ease of maneuverability with zero turn radius and 4-wheel drive for traction in any conditions.
Rear reference bar makes operation easier by giving operator an additional hand-hold support feature.
Front reference bar is now notched to prevent bar from slipping and offers a method of limiting vehicle speed.

LED work lights for clear visibility on the job.

SERVICE

Improved parts availability via BOSS Snowrator Dealer Network and via online at ShopBOSSplow.com.

ACCESSORIES

20 Gallon Auxiliary Brine Tank
Broadcast Spreader
EXACT PATH Drop Spreader
Plow Wing Extensions
Plow Box Wings
Urethane Cutting Edge
Material Carrying Trays
Shovel Mounting Brackets
5-Gallon Bucket Mounts

For more information on the BOSS Snowrator visit www.bossplow.com/snowrator/snowrator or watch this vehicle in action here.

Topics: Buyer's Guide

DRAG PRO Rear Plow Intended Uses

Posted by Katie Roell

Jun 18, 2019 1:49:00 PM

Rear plows are emerging in the snow industry as a tool to increase productivity putting the front and back of your truck to work. Back into driveways, drop the plow, and pull forward saving you time. Clean up the passes with the front of your plow and move on to the next job. This year BOSS introduced the Drag Pro available in 8’ fixed and two hydraulic wing options available in 8’-12’ and 8’-16’. Rear plows offer a wide range of uses saving you time on the job.

Topics: Buyer's Guide, BOSS Pros Speak, Best Practices/ Tips

Put Your FORGE Spreader to Bed

Posted by Katie Roell

May 13, 2019 2:41:00 PM

How to store your BOSS FORGE stainless steel spreader?

Topics: Maintenance

2019-2020 New Products

Posted by Katie Schinderle

Mar 21, 2019 9:57:55 AM

More than 2,000 companies descended to Indianapolis for North America's largest work truck event-The Work Truck Show 2019 hosted by NTEA. Early March the Indiana Convention Center hosted thousands of visitors who flocked the show to view the latest equipment, products and technology companies have to offer in the truck equipment sphere.

Topics: Buyer's Guide

How to Train Your Snow and Ice Removal Rookies

Posted by Rachel Perpich

Jan 22, 2019 10:17:00 AM

As the winter begins to creep up on us, you might start thinking about expanding your snow removal team with a few more employees for the upcoming season. If you’re lucky you might find some seasoned professionals to help you out, but most likely you’ll end up with a crew that’s new to the snow and ice removal game. They’ve got the spirit and attitude, but they might lack some of the basic knowledge that you want all of your rookies to have before sending them out for their first jobs. No matter what, they'll have to start somewhere. Here are some helpful tips that you can use to train your new employees and create the best snow and ice removal team your contractors have ever seen.

Topics: Best Practices/ Tips

Prepare Your Equipment for Battle

Posted by Katie Roell

Jan 11, 2019 2:28:42 PM

Topics: Best Practices/ Tips

Rubber Edge vs. Steel Edge Box Plows

Posted by Rachel Perpich

Jan 9, 2019 4:00:15 PM

New to our 2018 arsenal of heavy equipment products, rubber edge box plows have hit the market. These box plows are available in lengths of 8’ and 10’, and feature the same design structure of our steel box plow to help you get the job done quickly to restore order for your customers.BOSS SK BOX PLOW W/STEEL EDGE

Topics: Buyer's Guide

How to Attach and Detach Your BOSS Drag Pro Rear Plow

Posted by Katie Roell

Dec 27, 2018 8:49:49 AM

The new BOSS DRAG PRO™ brings all of the power and productivity of BOSS plows to the back of your truck. The DRAG PRO™ mounts from the rear, allowing you to pull snow from the back while driving. Back into driveways, drop the plow, and pull forward – save time. Expand the wings in a parking lot, and take more snow with each pass than you’ve ever been able to with a ¾ ton truck. The weight of the rear of the vehicle means the Drag Pro scrapes more cleanly and efficiently than traditional plows, especially in wet snow. Pair with a BOSS vee, straight or EXT plow for the ultimate expanding plow rig, and a huge boost in productivity. It’s an innovative, productivity-boosting tool from BOSS that’s built to BACK YOU UP. Available for 4WD, 3/4-Ton and 1-Ton vehicles.

Topics: Buyer's Guide

Benefits of Curb Guards

Posted by Rachel Perpich

Dec 27, 2018 8:27:48 AM

The concept of a curb guard might seem simple, but it is still a product that could potentially save you (or your crew) from having to invest extra money in fixing damages to your cutting edge, plow or curb. There are basic advantages to owning a curb guard for your plow, which consist of prolonging the use of your products before they need to be replaced. But there are also other advantages that you may not have previously considered.

How to Estimate Your Spreader Material Needs

Posted by Taylor Peiffer

Jul 30, 2018 8:14:38 AM

Winter is behind us, but as many seasoned snow and ice management professionals know, the snow business requires attention even during the summer months. Depending on your situation, this could mean getting an order for deicers in now. But first, you must determine what kind of deicer you require and how much of it.

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