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VIKING-CIVES and ACCU-CAST
Winter Maintenance Equipment pg 22
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Prairie Hydraulic Equipment
- Viking-Cives and Accu-Cast
Viking –Cives Group has been manufacturing
Snow and Ice Equipment for forty years.
With manufacturing facilities in Canada and
the United States, Viking-Cives continues to
bring innovative solutions to an ever changing
industry. Prairie Hydraulic Equipment,
having the same focus and values, is proud to
represent these products and systems, and has
been for almost fifteen years.
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CUBEX – Aries Sewer and Pipeline
Inspection
Aries manufactures a complete line of
Sewer and Pipeline Inspection Equipment
meeting the needs of all inspection
requirements. Whether you are a small
municipality or large sewer contractor
there is an Aries product or system that is
available to meet your needs.
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Accu-Flo - Bulk Water Metering System
Accu-Flo Meter Service has introduced
a state-of-the-art Bulk Water Dispensing
System that offers users the flexibility
to pre-pay their water requirement with
Accu-Flo’s ‘TopKAT PLUS’ management
system. The system incorporates a
stainless steel turbine meter, electronic
display (with preset), and Gasboy’s
industry leading TopKAT PLUS controller.
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Sandale – now a McElroy Certified
Rental Distributor
In September of 2012 Sandale joined
the McElroy Certified Rental Program,
allowing customers to choose a superior
fusion rental experience and to secure a
premium rental machine. According to
Sandale, there are many advantages why
its Certified McElroy Rental equipment
fleets are a step above other rental options.
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CUBEX
Aries Underground
Inspection and
Rehabilitation
Equipment
By: Scott Rose, Canadian Regional
Manager, Aries Canada Ltd.
Aries Industries is a leading North
American manufacturer and International
leader of Inspection and Rehabilitation
Equipment for underground infrastructure.
Founded in 1985 and based out of
Waukesha, Wisconsin, Aries also has
regional U.S. offices in Fresno, California
and Pompano Beach, Florida. Canadian
operations are based out of Mississauga,
Ontario. Cubex Ltd., based in Calgary,
is the authorized Aries distributor from
coast to coast in Canada. Cubex offers
complete Sales, Service and Parts support
out of regional offices in St. Jean, Quebec;
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Brantford, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba;
Langley, British Columbia, Edmonton and
Calgary, Alberta.
With an ever-increasing focus on the
importance of monitoring and maintaining
Canada’s buried infrastructure there are
many options available to inspect these
buried and sometimes forgotten assets.
The terms “I & I” (Inflow and Infiltration)
have become popular buzz words in
the Sewer and Water Departments of
Municipalities, large and small.
Aries manufactures a complete line of
Sewer and Pipeline Inspection Equipment
meeting the needs of all inspection
requirements. Whether you are a small
municipality or large sewer contractor
there is an Aries product or system that is
available to meet your needs.
•Portable Push Camera Systems – Aries
Seeker, available with a mini pan and tilt
camera with Built in Lens Wipers
•Portable Mainline Inspection Systems
•Inspection Cameras; from mini self
levelling, straight viewing cameras to
pan, tilt and zoom mainline inspection
cameras; to the one of a kind Aries Mini
Pan and Tilt Camera with built in Lens
Wipers
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•Inspection Transporters for pipes of
all sizes. Steerable and non with features
that include; built in locating beacon;
back up lights and camera; remote
and manual camera lifts; on screen
diagnostics and more
•Lateral Inspection Systems that
can inspect 150’ up a lateral from the
mainline
•Customized Inspection Systems
and Vehicles outfitted by Aries. Hi
Cube Vans/Trucks; Trailers; Sprinter
Vans; Cargo Vans; Retrofits of existing
inspection vehicles; ATV mounted
portable enclosures
•Profile Measurement Systems; laser and
sonar profiling
•Data Collection Management; Software
programs to meet your requirements
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Other equipment manufactured by Aries
includes;
•Lateral Reinstatement Cutters
•Chemical Grout, Test and Seal Pipeline
Rehabilitation Systems; Aries is an
industry leader in Chemical grouting
holding annual ‘Grout Schools’. For
more information on the next Grout
School visit: www.ariesindustries.com
•Deep Well-Bore Hole Cameras and
Systems; It was an Aries camera that was
used to help rescue 33 miners in Chile.
•Gas Cam; portable inspection of a live
natural gas line
excellence” is the Aries Corporate mission
statement. This philosophy and approach
is strongly embraced and supported by
Cubex.
While Aries products are designed to work
in one of the toughest applications around,
having local aftermarket parts and service
support is key. Local support of Aries
products from Cubex offices not only in
Alberta but across Canada gives customers
the reassurance that if something goes
wrong there is a Cubex facility close by
that can service their needs.
Visit the Aries website at www.
ariesindustries.com, or contact your local
Cubex office for further information.
Aries and Cubex pride themselves on the
relationships built and maintained with
their customers. “Building Customers
for life through service and reliability
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HOT from the USA
New ‘Cut Level 5’
Armory Sleeve and
Antzer Plus glove
Glove Connection, a Southern Nevadabased product developer and distributor
of personal protective equipment (PPE)
to companies throughout the Western
region of the United States, is the first to
introduce two new Cut Level 5 products to
its portfolio: the Armory protective sleeve
and the Antzer Plus glove. Cut Level 5 is
the highest protective rating available in
the PPE industry today.
Crucial in industries where employees
regularly come into contact with glass,
sharp metals and other hazardous
materials, the high-visibility Armory
sleeve and Antzer Plus glove provide
exceptional dexterity and are impervious
to liquids and prevent lacerations. Made
with cutting-edge proprietary materials
and reinforced with steel wire, the Armory
and Antzer Plus are manufactured,
according to Glove Connection, to the
most stringent Cut Level 5 standards
upheld in the industry today. Moreover,
the Antzer Plus glove even allows wearers
to operate smart phones with their fingertips.
“We evaluated the market and discovered
a need for reliable and versatile Cut Level
5 products, so we took it upon ourselves
to develop the Armory and Antzer Plus,”
explains Drew Stevens, co-owner, Glove
Connection. “We have tremendous interest
from a variety of industries for PPE that
meets Cut Level 5 specifications.”
With ongoing growth in the renewable
energy sector, companies charged with
installing solar panels on solar farms in the
Southwest are among Glove Connection’s
fastest growing customer base. Workers
engaged in this effort depend upon PPE such
as the Armory sleeve and Antzer Plus glove.
More information is available from:
www.GloveConnecton.com
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Commercial Truck Equipment
Amco Veba, Atlas
and Tadano Cranes
Amco Veba
Commercial Truck Equipment (formerly
Danco Equipment) introduced the Amco
Veba line of articulating truck cranes
into the Western Canadian marketplace
in 1996, and has enjoyed great success
at establishing the product as a superior
quality, competitively priced solution for
numerous applications.
Amco Veba has been designing and
constructing articulating cranes since
1980. As a world-renowned articulating
truck crane manufacturer, Amco Veba
takes great pride in its extensive Quality
Control System and capabilities, as well
as its commitment to provide the highest
levels of product support. Amco Veba is
one of the very few manufacturers to own
its hydraulic cylinder and metal-working
supplier. This affords “State of the Art”
techniques in the manufacturing process.
Using a 3-dimensional CAD system, Amco
Veba designs each individual component of
the crane. It is able to manipulate the crane
within the CAD system in order to test its
movements and ensure it has functional
geometry. By software analysis, every
point of the crane is examined for stress to
ensure each component is adequate. Data
is sent to an outside engineering company
for independent verification of calculations.
Every new crane is designed in accordance
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with these established standards, to insure
safety and compliance.
Atlas
Commercial Truck Equipment (formerly
Danco) has been marketing the German
built Atlas articulating cranes in Western
Canada for over thirty years. Its proven
quality has earned the product a reputation
of excellence in the industry, providing
cranes for a wide variety of applications.
With highly motivated employees, and a
great deal of commitment and expertise,
ATLAS Maschinen GmbH develop
successful crane technologies. Numerous
customers, engineers and experts all around
the globe have made their contribution. The
result is a robust line of cranes that enables
operators to work more effectively and
safer than ever before. As Atlas grew so too did its dealer and
service network, worldwide. Commercial
Truck Equipment is proud to be part of
this network, and to provide the sales
and service support demanded by crane
operators throughout western Canada.
Tadano
Nobody has built more hydraulic cranes
over the past sixty four years than Tadano.
Tadano’s high performance lineup of cranes
have earned their outstanding reputation
by continually meeting customer needs
through innovative advancements in
State-of-the-art operating systems and field
proven design features.
Established in 1948, Tadano Ltd. is today
one of the world’s largest manufacturers
of hydraulic cranes, with a diverse product
range that includes truck cranes, truck
loaders, aerial platforms and related
products and equipment. Consistently in the
forefront of crane technology, Tadano enjoys
an equally solid reputation for reliability and
service in the more than ninety countries
where its products are marketed.
Looking ahead, Tadano continues to build
customer confidence worldwide through a
network that includes FAUN GmbH as a
production base in Europe and local partners
for sales throughout the United States,
Canada and Asia. While stepping up R&D in
current fields, Tadano is now also diversifying
into ecology-related and other areas.
Amco Veba, Atlas and Tadano cranes
have successfully met the needs of large
and smaller municipalities as well as
infrastructure contractors world-wide.
For more information on cranes contact
your local Commercial Truck Equipment
branch, or visit; www.comtruck.ca
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Accu-Flo
New Fully Automated Bulk Water
Dispensing System
Are you effectively controlling access
to your water distribution system, such
that you know who has access to your
system through hydrants or bulk water
filling stations? Are you still utilizing the
antiquated “honor” system and providing
minimal compensation to your utility? Due to environmental concerns and
the depletion of natural resources
many municipalities, contractors
and fleet operators are finding it
both prudent and profitable to
meter their bulk water sales.
(card) accessibility. For small bulk account
customers a Gasboy ‘Keytrol’ keyed access
system can be included for monthly billings.
Further customization is available to meet
the individual requirements of larger bulk
water suppliers – with TopKAT PLUS.
Accu-Flo Meter Service has introduced
a state-of-the-art Bulk Water Dispensing
System that offers users the flexibility
to pre-pay their water requirement with
Accu-Flo’s ‘TopKAT PLUS’ management
system. The system incorporates a
stainless steel turbine meter, electronic
display (with preset), and Gasboy’s
industry leading TopKAT PLUS controller.
The system is designed for ease of
installation and operation, and all systems
are supplied complete with actuators and
auto drain valves. Accu-Flo also provides
an installation service providing customers
with a ‘turn-key’ fully installed system.
With Accu-Flo’s system, you control
who has access to your water distribution
system because you authorize their
accounts. You have the peace of mind in
knowing that you have a detailed record
of all transactions and know who, when,
where, and what
volume of water
was withdrawn
from your
system. The system is
extremely userfriendly, and can
be adapted for
users requiring
coin, key or tag
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The system can include a lightweight,
sturdy checker plate hydrant cart with the
following features:
•lockable meter side, with Plexiglas view
•lockable tool side
•complete with backflow valve
•bottom drain
•quick couple
•stands up for convenient storage and drain
•handle and wheels for ease of movement
•bottom bumpers
For further information contact Accu-Flo
at: 1-800-921-ACCU (2228), or visit
www.accuflo.com
RPM217 Detachable Snow Blower
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Sandale Utility Products
Sandale Utility Products
is now a McElroy Certified
Rental Distributor
Sandale’s Growth
Sandale Utility Products (a division of
Emco Waterworks) was acquired in 2003.
Sandale was originally established in
1990, primarily a supplier of polyethylene
pipe and fittings to the natural gas market.
Sandale expanded with ten locations
across Canada providing a variety
of products to service the industrial,
refineries, municipal, irrigations,
environmental, telecommunications, gas
gathering and gas distribution markets.
Continued expansion of Sandale’s product
offering led it to become a distributor of
Tulsa, Okla based McElroy Manufacturing
fusion machines in 2007. This allowed
Sandale to develop an always growing
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rental fleet allowing its customers the choice
to purchase or rent equipment to fuse from
1” to 63” diameter HDPE pipe products.
Sandale Alberta, along with being a
distributor of high density polyethylene
pipe and fittings, carries electrofusion
equipment and fittings, pre-insulated pipe
systems, custom HDPE fabrication, poly
valves and valve boxes, Philmac fittings
and valves, Victaulic HDPE mechanical
joining systems, ADS Hancor, poly
manholes, tracer wire, squeeze off and
cutting tools.
With the increase of the fusion sales and
rental business, Sandale also increased its
staffing in order to service its expanded
customer base by providing on site fusion
services - with factory trained fusion
technicians ready to travel to any job site,
Sandale also provides fusion training schools
and on-site training for its customers.
With Emco’s culture of investing in its
people, Sandale continued to expand its
personnel and their training. The company
invested in having staff trained at McElroy
Manufacturing’s University, a facility
that provided training for troubleshooting
and rebuilding McElroy machines of all
sizes. Sandale’s first McElroy Certified
Master Mechanic was on staff in Calgary
in May 2009, and another on staff at its
Edmonton location in early 2010. This has
allowed Sandale to service its own rental
equipment, as well as McElroy machines
in service from the rest of the industry.
Sandale joins
McElroy Certified
Rental Program
•Factory-trained inspectors examine
each machine after each rental. If
repairs are required, McElroy factorytrained mechanics are on-hand to
perform the repairs.
In September of 2012 Sandale joined
the McElroy Certified Rental Program,
allowing customers to choose a superior
fusion rental experience and to secure a
premium rental machine.
•Certified McElroy Rental distributors are
audited to ensure that each fleet meets the
high expectations of the Program.
According to Sandale, there are many
advantages why its Certified McElroy
Rental equipment fleets are a step above
other rental options:
•Certified McElroy Rental equipment are
subject to better overall care. McElroy
distributors adhere to a comprehensive
checklist for every rental machine in
their fleet.
•Machines in the rental program are
constantly maintained to be in the
best condition possible – all parts of
the machine, from top to bottom, are
checked. These checks include electrical,
hydraulic, facer, heater and much more.
When a repair is needed only genuine
McElroy parts are used.
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•Certified McElroy Rental offers more
security and reliability, giving customers
the ability to get jobs done, without
costly downtime and delays.
TracStar 900 Joins
Fleet
The newest addition to Sandale Alberta’s
vast rental fleet is the TracStar 900. This
unit will butt fuse pipe from 12” IPS
to 36”OD (340mm to 900mm) - above
ground or in the ditch.
Main TracStar 900 features:
•Track-mounted, self-contained, selfpropelled, all-terrain
•Carriage can be easily removed for inditch use
•Also available as an automated fusion
machine
•4-jaw or 3-jaw capable for improved inditch fusion
•For confined spaces, can be converted to
top-loading heater and facer
•Dual Speed Tracks
The TracStar 900 is mounted on
independently controlled, self-propelled
tracks and features a wireless remote
driving control. The T900 is hydraulically
powered to assist all fusion functions,
including the operation of the jaws, pipe
lifts, heater and facer. The machines
allow for butt fusion of most fittings
without special holders or removal of
outer jaw. Mitered inserts are available for
fabricating elbows.
For further information contact your local
Sandale location, or visit: www.sandale.ca
•On-board generator for powering heater
and other devices
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Viking-Cives
Prairie Hydraulic Equipment: 7824-56 Street, SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4S9
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Telephone: 403-279-2070 Toll Free: 1-800-363-0091 Fax: 403-236-2658 www.prairiehydraulic.com
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Alberta Traffic Supply
BlinkerSigns: Smart Signs,
Brilliant LEDs
By Jeff Adolf, Alberta Traffic Supply
In regards to traffic safety, many
challenges face traffic engineers,
highway transportation departments
and municipalities on a daily basis.
Whether urban or rural, intersection
and crosswalk safety is at the top of
the list. Factors such as higher traffic
volumes, bicyclists, pedestrians,
road construction, the aging driver,
distracted driving and potentially
adverse road conditions affect
motorists’ behaviors behind the wheel.
There are many safety countermeasures
available to combat high-risk intersections,
crosswalks and work zones - larger or
additional signage, flashing beacons placed
on traffic signs, overhead flashing lights,
rumble strips and portable display signs.
More costly countermeasures include
intersection realignment or reconstruction
of the intersection into a roundabout.
These safety measures do work in certain
situations, but other solutions exist that
are cost effective, eco-friendly and more
importantly, deliver results.
Visible road signs fulfill a need in traffic
safety. What if it were possible to take
any given regulatory, warning, school,
MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices) or custom sign and
make it even more brilliant than it already
is? In critical situations where motorists
need timely recognition of a traffic sign,
day and night, rain or shine, even during
power outages, BlinkerSigns fulfill the
demand. Solar Powered BlinkerSigns take
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a bright reflective sign and make it even
brighter. As more drivers are increasingly
distracted by their high-tech gadgets, the
low-tech traffic sign has gone LED to
attract more attention and contribute to
making our roadways safer.
Pedestrian Crossing BlinkerSigns with Ped Button
Activation
BlinkerSigns are a revolutionary
development of solar-powered traffic
signs that utilize flashing super-bright
Luxeon Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
and 3M DG³ reflective sheeting for
maximum conspicuity. These incredibly
bright LEDs flash (in unison) around
the sign’s perimeter once per second,
commanding the attention of drivers - day
and night. Patented Day-Viz technology
automatically adjusts LED brightness for
optimal day and night visibility. Perfect
at new or high-accident intersections,
pedestrian crossings, dangerous curves,
school and work zones or wherever
increased visibility can save lives - all
without any costly installation. These
signs heighten motorists’ awareness and
increase motorists’ compliance. Flashing
LED BlinkerSigns are an effective safety
countermeasure at appropriate locations
where the number of crashes or crash
rates are higher than expected or where
excessive speeding or intersection ”blowthroughs” occur.
• EZ-Installation anywhere in just minutes
These eco-friendly signs are self-powered
so they need no electric service, and they
can be installed anywhere without the
need for expensive trenching and wiring.
They can be installed onto new or existing
posts in a matter of minutes, and can be
integrated with an Intelligent Transportation
System (ITS) or operate as a stand-alone
ITS. BlinkerSigns can be synchronized
with each other and are programmable to
work with solar time clocks, push buttons
and motion detectors using solar and
wireless radio signal technology. Optional
110V systems are available, if desired.
BlinkerSigns are MUTCD compliant, and
are available in a choice of standard or
custom legend. Perfect for foggy, cloudy, or
rainy days, BlinkerSigns can be seen up to
two miles away.
• MUTCD compliant, ITS compatibility
(Stop and Yield TAC compliant)
• No trenching, concrete or wiring needed
• 24/7 and web programmable systems
available
• Wireless synchronicity
Benefits of BlinkerSigns include:
A growing number of municipalities and
private companies are turning to solarpowered road warning and school safety
signs to inform the public, and to save
money and energy. Various field testing
has found statistically significant speed
decreases of vehicles approaching such
a sign, which suggests drivers are more
aware of the BlinkerSign and more prone to
slow down or stop. An independent study
undertaken by the Texas Transportation
Institute concluded a 52.9-percent
reduction in “blow-throughs” where the
LED-enhanced stop signs are used.
• High-intensity LEDs command attention
day and night
Popular BlinkerSign flashing LED traffic
signs include Stop, Yield, Pedestrian
Crossing, School Zone, Wrong Way,
Chevrons, Railroad Crossing, Advance
Warning, Wildlife Crossing, Emergency
Vehicle and Speed Limit. Virtually any
sign can be converted into a BlinkerSign
including private property or parking signs.
Brilliant LED technology makes
roads safer. The brilliant innovation of
enhancing traffic signs with LEDs is
helping to reduce accidents and save
lives across the country. By providing
drivers notice much further in advance
than conventional signs, these signs allow
motorists to react sooner.
For more information about solar powered
LED BlinkerSigns, contact Alberta Traffic
Supply at 1-800-661-7346 or visit:
www.AtsTrafficGroup.com
Wrong Way BlinkerSign System
Dynamic Curve Warning BlinkerSign System
Wildlife Warning BlinkerSign System
Emergency Vehicle & Firehouse Warning BlinkerSign
System
The DNA of a BlinkerSign
Advance Traffic Control BlinkerSigns
BlinkerSigns are visible up to 2 miles away!
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HOT from the USA
Here’s a Simple and Affordable Tool to
help Consumers Reduce Outdoor Waste!
Landscaping is a big drain on water
resources across the country, typically
accounting for 60 to 70 percent of
residential water consumption. To make
matters worse, homeowners typically
over-water their lawns by 20 to 50 percent.
But a California company has developed
a innovative solution to the problem: a
simple, low-cost irrigation controller that
helps eliminate outdoor water waste.
Water agencies in California and across
the United States have been encouraging
consumers to purchase weather sensitive
irrigation controllers because overwatered
lawns are the single biggest source or
residential water waste. Smart controllers have
not been widely used by consumers because
they are too expensive and too complicated to
use. The typical smart controller costs $200 or
more, while WaterDex retails for less than half
that amount.
WaterDex is easier to use than either
standard or smart irrigation controllers
because it overrides both kinds of
devices with a simple and ease to use
dial. Consumers simply visit WaterDex.
com and enter their zip code to find the
appropriate watering index setting for their
WaterDex dial. WaterDex then turns the
sprinklers on and off on its own, based on
the selected watering index setting.
Consumers can sign up to receive
automatic emails that notify them of
the latest recommended watering index
settings for their zip code. WaterDex also
comes with a wireless remote control that
can be used to control the device from
virtually anywhere in the home.
More information from:
www.WaterDex.com
The device, called WaterDex, overrides
existing residential irrigation controllers
and provides consumers with an easy
to use dial that can be set on a daily,
weekly or monthly basis to zip code
specific watering indexes, which are
compiled using historic and realtime
evapotranspiration data. Developed by
Irvine-based Rockrose Technology LLC,
WaterDex has gotten the attention of the
organizers of the WaterSmart Innovations
Conference and Exposition, who have
invited Rockrose co-founder Matt
Davenport to give a formal presentation
on the WaterDex product during the Oct.
3rd to 5th conference in Las Vegas.
The conference is organized by the
Southern Nevada Water Authority in
cooperation with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program
and other public and private partnerships.
“This is terrific exposure for WaterDex,”
said Matt Davenport, a Rockrose cofounder and horticulturalist, adding
that more than 1,000 water agency
professionals from across the country are
expected to attend the conference, which
is the largest conference of its kind
focusing on water efficient technologies.
Davenport said WaterDex is a powerful
tool that could help water agencies
across the country as they look for
ways to reduce residential water waste.
“WaterDex not only has the ability to
help consumers reduce their water bills,
but if enough people use the product it
could significantly reduce water waste
at a time when water agencies across the
country are facing increasing shortages,”
Davenport said.
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Viking-Cives Winter
Maintenance Equipment and
Accu-Cast Sand and Liquid
Systems
Viking –Cives Group has been
manufacturing Snow and Ice Equipment
for forty years. With manufacturing
facilities in Canada and the United
States, Viking-Cives continues to bring
innovative solutions to an ever changing
industry. Prairie Hydraulic Equipment,
having the same focus and values, is proud
to represent these products and systems,
and has been for almost fifteen years.
Viking manufactures numerous Plow
Harness systems that are design to meet
regional and application standards with
mounting hardware designed specifically
for each type of truck chassis.
Plow Blades
Prairie Hydraulic Equipment Ltd. (PHE)
has been manufacturing and distributing
Sanding and Liquid controls for road
maintenance applications for over twenty
five years. PHE started developing its own
control systems in the early 1990’s and
continues to introduce products under the
Accu-Cast brand name.
Plows and Plow Harnesses
Together Viking-Cives and PHE combined
their innovative products and systems to
provide road maintenance solutions to
municipal and rural customers, as well as
large highway contractors - from light duty
applications to large highway requirements.
One-way Plows, Power Reversing
Two-way Plows, Underbody Scrapers,
Underbody Salt Saver Finger Plows, Flex
Plows, Extendable Front Plows, and Sidemounted Wing Plows and Airport Plows.
From concept to delivery commitment to
its customers is total, as well as aftermarket
product and technical support. Shop and
field technicians are fully trained and
experienced on all its products and systems.
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Viking and PHE distribute Kueper Plow
Blades offering a variety of Carbide and
Rubber options coupled with advanced
Kueper blade technology. These blades
come in standard lengths and bolt patterns
to fit all North American manufactured
plows.
“V” Hopper Sanders
Viking manufactures a full line of Front or
Rear Discharge sanders. Slide-in sanders
or Fame Mount sanders from 6.0 cubic
yard to 20 cubic yard capacity in Stainless
Steel or Corten Steel.
Tow Plows
Viking has over 300 Tow Plows in service
going into the 2012-2013 winter season.
There will be eight units working in
British Columbia amongst three of the
province’s highway contractors. In Alberta
there are four units working on the ring
roads around Edmonton and Calgary.
The Viking Tow Plow is available in left
or right hand configurations and with
options including an 8yd Sander or AntiIce System.
The Tow Plow greatly increases plowing
capability while reducing operational
costs, allowing for clearing path widths of
26ft and higher - depending on main tow
vehicle plow configuration.
Various options tailored to customers’
needs are available such as different
lighting options specific to regional
requirements, tarp systems, vibrators,
cab shields, discharge chute and spinner
configurations
Combination Sanders (“U” Body)
Viking’s Proline Series bodies offers
features such as Full Radius Design, Auto
Chain Adjustment, Front or Rear discharge,
with capacities from 6.0 cubic yards to 20
cubic yards and available in Corten Steel,
Aluminum and Stainless Steel.
configurations, Cross Conveyors, Side
mounted Discharge Conveyors, Belt and
Conveyor Chain options, etc.
Roll-Off Systems
Viking manufactures multi-use roll-off
systems with options including Sanders,
Liquid Tanks, Flat Decks and Refuse Bins.
Accu-Cast Products
Under the Accu-Cast Label, PHE offers
a variety of in-cab controllers from onoff manual through to full proportional
closed loop systems with one of the most
comprehensive list of standard features in
the market. Other products such as Accu
Cast Power Float, Hydraulic Valve and
Tank Packages, Prewet Packages, AntiIce Packages, Road Temperature Sensors,
Guidance Lasers, AVLS (GPS) Solutions
and many more are available.
Also, various options tailored to
customers’ needs are available such as
different lighting options specific to
regional requirements, Tarp systems,
Material Screens, Vibrators, Cab
Shields, Discharge Chute and Spinner
Viking manufactures and distributes a full
line of plows from light-medium duty to
heavy duty:
Future editions of EQUIPMENT REVIEW
will focus on these products individually,
and in greater detail.
For further information contact Prairie
Hydraulic Equipment.
Front Plows are available with various
cutting edge lengths from 10ft to 24ft.
These are available in full trip and trip
edge configurations. Side mounted wings
from 8ft to 12ft cutting edges.
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DEL EQUIPMENT
SWENSON
SPREADERS AND
DUMP BODIES
• Designed for ¾ ton trucks + with 7’ or
8’ bed
Del Equipment Limited is distributor for
the Swenson line of spreaders and dump
bodies. For almost seventy five years,
Swenson has been designing equipment
to meet customers’ unique needs.
Swenson’s philosophy is that there is no
one-size-fits-all solution. From customer
service to manufacturing Swenson
focuses on delivering top quality service
and products, all designed to meet the
needs of the customer.
• Commercial Grade 10.5hp Briggs Engine
drives drag chain and spinner disk
• Wireless Controls virtually eliminates
frustrating installation issues
• Integral fork pockets allows for quick
installation or removal of spreader from
your truck
• Pickup Truck Spreaders
• Medium Duty Truck Spreaders
• Tailgate Spreaders
• Liquid Anti-Icers
• V-Box Spreaders
• A full line of Electric-driven Spreaders
• Dump Bodies
Swenson is dedicated to providing custom
and highly reliable snow and ice control
systems, and is expert in equipment,
materials and solutions to Snow and Ice
Control demands.
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The Chameleon Contractor Body is an
all-purpose, all-season, all-in-one truck
body. This rugged performer not only
increases day-to-day productivity, but also
maximizes the equipment investment yearround by generating off-season revenue
with the included spreader attachment.
• Standard inverted V keeps weight off
the drag chain for optimal performance
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Often customers are asked to compromise
on equipment based on what a
manufacturer offers and not what is the
best solution. Swenson prides itself on
providing a wide range of
spreaders, dump bodies
and liquid applicators that
is customized to meeting
customers’ exact needs.

The Electric
Powered LPV
Spreader (Low
Profile V-box)
is specifically
designed for
1/2 ton to 1-ton
pickups, and since
the overall height
is 25% less than
typical pickup
truck spreaders,
rearward visibility
is significantly
increased. The
LPV has been developed with fieldoperators and field-tested to be one of
the quietest and most efficient electric
powered spreader available. The LPV is
powered by a sealed, 12V electric motor
and has fewer parts, resulting in less
maintenance and less downtime.
MATERIALS
Swenson believes its understanding
of materials and the role they play in
customers’ application and transportation
needs is critical. It is able to recommend
product solutions that are compatible with
their material needs, This experience in
materials allows it to provide the right
solution to get the best results.
SOLUTIONS
Listening and understanding to what its
customers need is the reason Swenson is
able to provide solutions for virtually any
application. Its experience has allowed the
company to develop solutions that range
from environmentally friendly products to
special products for unique applications.
• Maintenance free front idler roller
provides trouble free drag chain operation
Product Line features a full line of
standard and custom built products
including:
• Receiver-Mounted Tailgate Spreaders
vehicles greater than 20,000 lbs. (GVW).
In addition to being customizable to
respond to specific needs and applications,
EV-Select is also delivered with a strong
set of value-added standard features to
ensure optimum productivity from the
start, as well as a speedy ROI. All EV
Series spreaders are similar in design and
powder coated at the factory to insure the
longevity of investment. The Swenson
‘Value Advantage’ is realized by the fact
that customers can choose the drive train
that best fits their specific needs.
Designed to install quickly and easily, the
Chameleon Contractor Body can provide
years of trouble-free, low-maintenance,
multi-tasking service – while increasing
efficiency and profitability. It can fill a
wheel barrow full of mulch in less than
ten seconds, or a one-yard skid loader
in under a minute. Changing operations
between jobs is also done quickly. It takes
just two men less than ten minutes to
completely convert the unit from flat bed
to spreader and be ready to spread salt
or sand. Its rugged, 10-foot bed has 12”
fold down sides for skid loading while the
unique three-way tailgate design provides
excellent ease of operation for rear loading
and bulk dumping.
• Two internal and four external baffles
allow for precise placement of materials
The EV-Select spreader series is
designed to be used coast-to-coast and
allow municipalities to maximize their
vehicle productivity year round on
Steel PV spreaders
with engine, electric or
hydraulic drive.
For more information contact your local
Del Equipment branch, or visit:
www.caytec.com
Brief specs (enginedriven model)
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“Whether at work on the job site or at home,
these new box plows are built with BOSS’
commitment to quality to provide skid steer
operators with the versatility they need in size
and weight to meet the task at hand.”
BOSS Expands
Plow Lineup
New B-8 and B-10 Box Plows for Skid Steers
BOSS Snowplow has expanded its growing
plow lineup. For skid steer applications,
BOSS has introduced the B-8 (8’ 4”) and
B-10 (10’ 4”) box plows adding to its growing
box plow product lineup. The new B-8 and
B-10 box plows feature a universal coupler
fitting all skid steers for easy attachment.
No special control is required, operators can
simply use the existing skid steer control.
“Professionals who want to broaden
their fleets with just the right box plow
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featuring the BOSS durability and
dependability they’ve come to expect can
now choose from our expanded family of
products,” said Mark Klossner, marketing
director for THE BOSS Snowplow.
“Whether at work on the job site or at
home, these new box plows are built with
BOSS’ commitment to quality to provide
skid steer operators with the versatility
they need in size and weight to meet the
task at hand.”
The B-8 and B-10 models trip-edge design
protect the plow and skid steer when
obstacles are encountered, maximizing
performance and protection from impact.
Adjustable trip springs let the operator
adjust trip-edge tension. To keep the blade
on the ground at the optimal scraping
angle while negotiating rough terrain,
these plows feature a built-in float and
pivot system. This feature also makes
the box plow easier to maneuver for less
experienced operators. A unique bolt-on
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wing design will keep these plows in
extended operation for many years. If a
wing is bent because of impact, a new one
can easily be bolted on.
Heavy duty plow shoes are made of
abrasion resistant steel providing wear
resistance to keep the plow performing
at its best. Both plows feature BOSS’
exclusive SmartShield finish to deliver
durable corrosion protection and a longlasting, high-gloss shine.
BOSS DXT Snowplow
BOSS Snowplow has also announced the
addition of the Power-V DXT. Inspired by
the proven design of the BOSS Power-V
XT Snowplows, The BOSS Power-V DXT
was designed from the ground-up to be
one of the most fully featured snowplows
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that BOSS has ever produced. The all-new
Power-V DXT features a dual-trip design,
which combines both the BOSS trip-edge
and full moldboard-trip technologies.
The dual-trip design of the DXT delivers
enhanced plow protection when striking
hidden obstacles – from manhole covers
to frozen snow banks, a broad level of
protection not available from many other
vee plows.
The BOSS DXT combines heavy-duty
push frames, cross-bracing and reinforced
moldboard to minimize blade twisting
and enhance durability. The DXT features
46.5-inch flared blade wings with an
enhanced curl design that moves snow as
efficiently as possible. With the 10’ multiposition design, the DXT can quickly and
efficiently switch positions to break trail,
windrow or stack snow.
The BOSS DXT also comes standard
with The BOSS SmartHitch2 attachment
system which allows operators to attach
and detach the DXT quickly and easily in
three simple steps – plug, flip and click.
The Power V-DXT provides extended
wear resistance and comes with built-in
curb guards and snow catcher.
For more information contact Alberta
Plows at 403-932-5063, or visit:
www.albertaplows.com
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