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SnowEx SP-8500/8550:
Snow & Ice
Control
Solutions for
Municipal
Supervisors
Designed for use with pickups (8-foot
beds or larger), flat-bed trucks and
dump-bed trucks, the V-Maxx 8500 from
SnowEx features a patented multi-angle
hopper combined with an inverted “V”
salt/sand baffle and attached vibrator
that allows for continuous material flow,
no matter what is being spread. From
100-percent salt to 100-percent sand, the
V-Maxx can spread a combination of
material effectively and efficiently.
The V-Maxx 8500 comes with a 2.2
cubic yard capacity polyethylene hopper
to eliminate corrosion concerns and
constant maintenance. It is powered by a
½-horsepower, high-torque commercial
continuous-duty 12-volt electric drive
system, and it produces an impressive
1,800 inch-pounds of torque at the auger
transmission output shaft. This fully
electric design means there are no engines,
pulleys, sprockets, belts or chains, which
provides for low-maintenance, worry-free
operation. The only difference between the
SP-8500 and SP-8550 is the 8550 spreads
295 to 680 pounds of material per minute,
double the rate of the V-Maxx 8500.
The independent spinner/auger controller
makes the SnowEx V-box-style spreader
user-friendly. The cab-mounted controller
allows for both independent spinner speed
and an infinitely adjustable ratio between
the spinner and auger, maximizing material
use. Spread width is variable between 5 to
40 feet. A digital system LED display with
status monitoring and system protection
is standard as well as an auto-reverse
function in the event of auger jams.
Furthermore, as with all SnowEx V-boxstyle
spreaders, the V-Maxx 8500 is built
with a Quick-Pin hitch for fast and easy
spinner assembly removal. Compared
with some competitive models that require
the spreader assembly to be unbolted
or for the entire spreader to be removed
from the truck’s bed before being able
to tow, the Quick-Pin hitch allows the
conversion to take place in a matter of
seconds. The feature effectively makes the
service vehicle more useful, not having to
be dedicated to one function, while also
simplifying off-season spreader storage.
Product Highlights:
• Patented polyethylene hopper to
eliminate corrosion
• Longitudinal auger for superior material
flow
• Independent spinner and auger controls
• Quick-connect drop chute spinner assembly
SnowEx, an authority in ice control, has a
full line of salt spreaders, sand spreaders,
de-icing sprayers, and snow brooms with
capacities to meet any size and need.
Salt-Traxx Digital Job Tracker
SnowEx’s new Salt-Traxx is an innovative
tracking device that works with select
models of V-Maxx spreaders, including
the SP-8500. It plugs into the spreader’s
existing controller and records useful
jobsite data, such as time spent and amount
of salt used. This information is saved to
a standard removable USB memory stick,
and at the end of the day, all information
can be uploaded to a personal computer
in a format compatible with Microsoft
Excel. With the Salt-Traxx, snow and ice
professionals can closely evaluate their
operations and create better documentation
for billing and liability purposes.
SnowEx is a product division of TrynEx
International. Other TrynEx brands
include TurfEx turf care equipment and
SweepEx broom attachments.
For more information, contact Alberta
Traffic Supply, an authorized SnowEx
dealer, or visit www.AtsTrafficGroup.com
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