Cat 160H Snow Wing

In the construction industry, it is crucially important to know how to correctly operate the equipment you use. The motor grader is a multi-purpose machine that allows the operator to relocate snow and clears path for roads. The key component of to perform this task for the machine is the snow wing. Snow wings are the essential attachment required to perform this task, as clearly evidenced by its name sake. Proper use of this heavy construction equipment will allow you to easily complete the job and maintain overall safety.

A motor grader snow wing is an attachment manufactured to be mounted on a vehicle, used for removing heavy snow and ice from all surfaces, most importantly, roads. This attachment is very useful especially in wintry regions and is widely seen on winter service vehicles. Another such location that the snow wing receives attention from are airfields.

Hydraulic Snow Wings significantly improve the snow removal process. Not only that, the snow wing is extremely compact, relatively lightweight, and has an adjustable height. It is perfectly ideal for clearing trenches, ditches and cleaning streets. When snow gathers above a certain threshold, motor graders will then be broken out with attached snow wings to remove said layer of ice. This is why for Europe and North America, snow wings are widely employed for their function. During winters, many airports will inevitably be sealed with thick layers of ice, leading to authorities closing all operational activity and canceling flights. In this case, the machine is brought on to speed up the recovery. Sorry angry travelers, it is not a miracle worker.

Some security checks before operating a snow wing:

It is very important that a highly adept professional operates the machine because the risk of accidents is multiplied during the winter season. A qualified driver has the proper knowhow and experience operating equipment. It goes without saying he should have some authentic certificates for driving said heavy equipment. He should perform all the operations safety checks before driving the motor grader. The essential safety checks include ensuring that all the parts and attachments are functioning accurately, all protection and emergency gear being present. The operator has to complete the safety check by manually walking around the motor grader and it is important that he visually examines the equipment as well as making sure that the blade of a snow wing is in an elevated position before starting the machine. This will not only protect him from dangerous situations but also protecting a very costly piece of equipment. The companies that are providing heavy equipment for sale also give these instructions to the end users that they must be experienced and professional so that they can operate the machine properly

Here at Mico Equipment, we offer highly reliable snow wings for sale at a very low cost. Together with other kinds of attachments, you can equip your motor grader to perform virtually any task.