I love watching your videos ....when im out in the snow I wear weighters....no.snow in your boots, YOU DONT NEED dbl. SOCKS, OR TO KEEP switching out boots/shoes....always warm, never wet ....and you dont need really anything on under them....I've been doing that for.the last 5 yrs....they are still holding GREAT !!!

I love these snow videos showing the equipment off and the new stuff. A buddy of mini has the older snowrator. He says it's mint. He calls it his ATM. He can haul like 3 or 4 on his trailer and salt in the truck. He does 200 driveways with it. It's mint for it.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

That is BA 👊

Look like great machines but there’s one major problem they all share as they talk about features in 8 below zero temperatures as they can hardly move - it is too cold to operate these machines in the Winter timeframe. We have and use on each Winter storm John Deere Multi-Terrain front end attachments and these are loaded with nice seats, heaters, air conditioning, radios, great lighting, have flashers on top, comfortable ergonomics, huge fuel storage, are super reliable, easy to use, have great trade in value and built extremely well. We can go all day and all night in our John Deere sidewalk machines (that’s what I call these handy tools) when using them because of operator comfort. We own Boss truck plows but we will not change over to these Boss sidewalk machines when we are extremely satisfied with what John Deere has brought to the table. One advantage of these is a smaller footprint and perhaps a couple more attachments but I am too old (my younger operators don’t want the cold either) to be outside in below zero windchills for any length of time for operation of machines like these. Sorry but no sale if relying on us Boss or any company not able to provide some degree of warmth (hand warmers doesn’t cut it) to the operator.

Great video Stan. I’m currently looking into the multi force for some versatility for a municipal workforce, this is definitely worth a look also. I ended up purchasing a Bobcat L28 articulating loader based on information and ideas I got from your video’s, the options I purchased with that will be shared with the toolcat we have had for several years. Thanks again I wouldn’t have looked into some of these machines if it wasn’t for your videos. We cover over 1000 acres in parks and dozens of municipal building grounds along with other duties with 15 staff members and your advice and product testing is extremely helpful.

@kennyplay5982

2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to look at that

@spstoopst4363

Жыл бұрын

Multiforce surely has the versatility going being able to mow with it. Just don't bother with the snowblower and if it starts running rough in the cold/leaking moisture from pump...throw a towel over the top of the engine.

Love the channel! Started watching a while back as I’m fascinated with the lengths y’all have to go to remove snow and the amount of money spent to do it. The cost of vehicles, gas, equipment, loaders, tractors etc. I’m so glad I don’t live in a freezing climate like that, don’t understand why anyone would want to. 8 degrees? Snow? We’d shut the whole state down, we are so unequipped to deal with any of that and yet y’all are “just another day at the office”. Hats off to you boys up there! I couldn’t do it.

It’s so cool to see a company like boss that takes the feedback and uses it to better their products

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Holding down the game like that 👊

@trentcarlson4857

Жыл бұрын

Now a Toro Company.

I don't like the idea of the salt falling on the front of the machine. I see the salt working its way front to back though the entire machine

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I was hesitant about that and asked. They said the machine used a anti salt paint system.

@firebry23

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey until you chip it and the rust spreads underneath like a cancer. Look what happens to anything that's powder coated.

@mariochavez8573

Жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey and how long is that supposed to last. LoL

@dickabbas6972

Жыл бұрын

I didn't either but it would be traction compound for the machine.

@petekesilewski2869

Жыл бұрын

The rep also said the frame is made of stainless steel.

Stan, I actually work at Toro, as a lowly drafter, but one of the project I've been helping on recently is this Snowrator Mag. It is so cool to see it in action and I always love watching you videos, especially ones featuring products by TTC.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, thanks for being here 👊

Stan it’s cool as I said before during blizzard conditions I want Inclosed cab like on my s70 bobcat like the little vplow . They should design a front shield to protect operator like on some walk behind snowblower would help a lot especially with the heat vents on machine 👍

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea 👍

@tommye9057

2 жыл бұрын

Even the s70 is a toe killer in the cold

@M.TTT.

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommye9057 yea, need heated socks or super insulated hunting boots

@jamespetrich5610

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. -20 with wind you can't survive a half and hour... and im out for 15 hours

@codeyknepper5651

2 жыл бұрын

It didn’t get any better than the Ventrac 3200 and 3400! Sidewalk work sitting down inside a heated cab listening to some music. O yea, and it’s a year around machine with all kinds of attachments. To bad they quit making the transmissions for them forcing Ventrac to discontinue them.

Much improved over the original for sure! Glad to hear that they added some sort of heat for hands! However, that style of throttle is very prone to failure. My 2018 ditch witch sk1550 has a push button throttle and they are notorious, for getting stuck, wearing out. Buttons like that are not designed to be pushed hundreds of times in one night, plus since its electrical its prone to corrosion issues. Nice touch but they should have some sort of manual throttle as back up because that button is sure to leave you hanging at one point!

@M.TTT.

2 жыл бұрын

ah yea, thats the problem with new machines, they add more and more electronic junk we don't need.

@tomijorg

Жыл бұрын

@@M.TTT. Htey try too make it easier, but reallity is that they make it worse for us in the end. A wireguided thottle backup would go a loooooong way.

Magic snow disappearer machines. So love seeing prototypes and hearing their creators talk about them.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much 😁 Glad you enjoyed!

wow, that broom really cleans things up. if there’s an event going on like a wedding, that broom will really make the sidewalk nice nice.

Nice vid guys. I live 2 miles from the BOSS plow factory in Iron Mountain, Mi. I watched the company grow right from their beginnings. 1st class operation.

Yankee ingenuity comes through again! Built tough and smart. Maintenance is a big thing and seems easy on these.

Excellent Stan, really enjoying seeing videos of new products being tested/put to work.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Good. That’s why I do them. 👍

Interesting, Thank You. Looks well designed and functional. I hope it works well and sells. Good luck

I think you guys have something there seems to me every city needs these kinds of snow removal equipment hope you hit it big

That front salt bin shows that the company has a very robust Planned Obsolescence department.🤣

The salt spreader on the front in my opinion is a great way to accelerate rust issues. No way I would buy that attachment... Exact path over all your machine to speed up corrosion issues.

@danc2207

2 жыл бұрын

mounted on top of the battery and all the electrical connections too. Like spilled salt wouldn't work its way down through melting snow all over all those components.

Fun. It really took care of the snow. It shot it out really far. You have the most fun "toys." I enjoy all of your videos. Thank you. ☺🙏

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

They really are a blast lol. Help making my job a whole lot more enjoyable that’s for sure! Glad you’re here 👍 God Bless

I also think the salt box on front is a big mistake. The salt dust will ruin all the wiring and moving joints. Thank for the videos I'm always looking for a better way. Your honesty in business is why I subscribed

And no snow chains or wheel weights, even with that plow. Very impressive!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

You got it! Pretty beastly 👊

We don’t much snow in Arkansas, so I would never have a need for a machine like that. But holy cow Stan. That machine is sooo impressive. And a great combination of attachments. I was really impressed with how good of a job that broom did. And the blower really shot the snow a good distance. Keep up the great videos

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Glad ya think so too 😁👌

Pretty efficient setup! Thank you for sharing! 🤯

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it & thanks for bein here 🙏

the mini skid world is exploding. love it

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😁🙏

I love the idea that I could pull up with a trailer with a unit like that with all of the different attachments to handle anything. Blow out with the blower and clean up with a blade or brush or any combination. That would be a dream come true. I see the possibilities for other attachments for summer use with that slick front attach and hydraulics 👍👍👍👍👍

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssir that would be so awesome 🙏

All I can say is Wow ! Love watching these kind of videos, actually I love all your videos. Great video. Thank you !

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother always glad you’re here 👊

Cool little machine. That would work great for small jobs! As well as big ones clearing sidewalks!

What a couple of sidewalk snow- beasts !! Could easily imagine a minimally skilled operator could get those units into areas previously hand-shoveled or walk-behind blowers. Time savings on a site, seasonal- help retention alone , I would think, would pay for those units. Look well built, good shop maintenance programs easily last the unit’s financial life cycle. In my humble opinion. GREAT VIDEO, Thanks !

Man you get to play and see all the cool and fun toys.

That little thing is a Beast. Definitely an impressive little unit too. Good stuff Stan👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

True that 👌😁

If I were single I would be buying a lot of stuff you review on your channel! Good to see some of the tools and equipment you don't see normally.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they’re usually brand new to me too! Pretty awesome stuff coming out

Great video - and those are some great units with excellent features.

Much appreciation for braving minus 8 degrees about demonstrating these beauties for us.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Getting more n more use to it everyday 🥶

I'm impressed by the traction, my multiforce would spin out trying to push that much on top of ice.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the traction on this thing surprised me as well, pretty cool!

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Now that’s more like it. Nice piece of equipment. Thanks for your contact you got it.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Enjoyed this look into snow removal world Thanks for the ride

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Snow blower with a coffee holder...I'm sold.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah pretty much 👌

FANTASTIC PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ‼️‼️ A SHIELD TO STOP BLOW BACK WOULD BE MUST HAVE.

This machine is fantastic. Everything you could want or need for snow removal and the Koehler engine is a great feature.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

You got it 👊

This was a wonderful video of the machines and in use they are a beast

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Facts 👏

Once again you always bring the cools ideas I wish I had one of these instead of my snowblower

love this a must have for our new snow removal business in buffalo ny

Now that's a piece of art that people just go ahead and follow you all the time since it would be awesome

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

😂👍👍

These are amazing for condo association with lots of small driveways.. I've always used a skiddy or Kubota tractor to do the driveways. This would cut the time in half if not more. The manovrability is insane. But i can't justify the price tag.

Yes, yes, yes! This is exactly what I asked for. I love you Stan. In a purely platonic way.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks buddy 👍 Gotta keep spreading the love! This world definitely needs it 😊🙏

Reminds me of the Grandstand by Toro! Thanks for sharing!!!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

I could see that

Always love the review vids Buddy!!!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man happy to hear that 😊

Killer snowblower and the attachments are awesome 👌

So I know the guy said that you just tip the cowling up when the drop spreaders on to get to the battery what happens if the battery is dead and your drop spreader is Full of salt, it would seem that you would want a quick disconnect for that drop spreader to make it easier to access under the cowl if the spreaders full

Love these videos. Keep going man. You definitely have to be in the snow belts to make these pay. Nice unit

"It's easier to ask forgiveness than for permission." Looks kinda fun. Thank you for sharing Stan

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir thank you for being here 🙏

Love the broom option .we have a ton of brick sidewalks in are older Town Squares. Were a plow may lift bricks the broom is perfect

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Good point

What an incredible little machine

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

I’m saying!

Cool! Next just needs a mower deck and small bucket attachments for some options to utilize in summer for better ROI.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Cool idea! That would be sickkk

Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! 😁

😂Dude you talk Canadian. I love it.💗 From Canada.

Dang that small things got some power and can move some snow. Even though that V plow moved some snow but it didn’t have a pretty roll to it. The blower can chuck the snow out there. Great find Stan

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir pretty amazing to me!

@kevinj5823

2 жыл бұрын

Stan I saw the Volvo electric mini loader, you need to demo that, it would be fun to exercise it to the full extent, and I’m sure you know what I mean.

Thanks stan!!!!! Have a blessed day!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron right back atcha!

This seems to be game changer for the side walk game. Sorta like the little ventrack on steroids lol

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah well said 👏

Thanks stan. Because of your video I have pretty much convinced the boss to steer away from our ventrac and grab one of these new boss snowrators this coming plow season

That salt spreader on the rear should make it so it mounts in the middle and can be used as a seat as well at times when your legs get tired or whatever

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

That’s smart.

@mikethorntonr1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey lol I come up with a couple good ideas once in a while I have one for dump truck for pintle hitches I want to patent because every paving company would buy them instead of either having to take on and off there hitches or only having certain truck with hitches because hitches always hit the pavers lol

That's impressive, well thought out design.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it too 😊

They look a lot more like a Ventrac now. We have a last years version of a Snowrator, and I wasn’t impressed by it. Really slow IMO. Seems like this is much better. I’m just glad I run a loader and have heat and air ride seats.

I like the heat vents but would also like to see heated grips like they have on snowmobiles!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh good thinkin 👍👍

I'm picking mine up This Friday. I'm 69 and doing my best to keep up with the young guys. Eating right and Machines like this Helps alot. I got out of plowing I live 50 Mike's away from my accounts now I'm going back to Driveways more towards The Day. More driveways not parking lots. Small ones maybe. Maybe just go around and help someone . I turned down my Triumph Rocket 3 R for this Sr Mag Boss. It's as Cool ! The same price too. But the Mags safer and earns its keep. Thanks for Your video!!!!

Great product. Company been in business for years. They started with rototillers. I have an ARIENS GT 17 tractor with a 48 inch blower its a beast. I love it.built in the 1980's

As a plow and sweeper it's awesome. I assume the V Plow angles as well. I'd want a V Plow with power wings for side walks and hard composite cutting edges for damage free snow removal. Damage free snow removal is becoming a thing for sidewalks up here and composite cutting edges are going to be a part of it. Cheers 🇨🇦

Hey Stan, that was an awesome video brother, loved it, stay warm and good to see your doing better brother💪👊

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man & you too! God Bless 👊

I love when you're testing awesome equipment I want to see you test one of those plows that go on the front of the truck where it folds down to pull back sidewalks it's like a standard straight blade and snow plow but you fold it down and you can pull back sidewalks and areas that you don't want to build up snow piles

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds sweet I'll try and check it out!

Being from So Cal, this stuff is always interesting. Not sure how I'd feel if I had to be out in the cold doing it lol thanks for the video.

Hi, thanks for the great video. I'm hoping we're done with snow here in PA. I'm looking forward to sunny days and hot weather. It won't be long until folks are complaining about the heat. But I never hurt my back shoveling sunshine. :-)) Shalom/gw

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Haha true! & I’m feeling about the same right back now. The days are getting longer though! Warmth is on the way 🙏🌞

Pretty slick for small spaces. Sidewalk crews and small drives.

Wow, that thing moves especially with the right operator.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Really nice machine love the broom

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Same 😊

I suggest demonstrating how well you can tilt the snowblower box to get the box's cutting edge to peel the snow off the pavement and not leave unpeeled "pack" behind.

Finally you are getting into real professional equipment!... Strap on a Boss and you will never look back!

This is an excellent redesign they only missed two things, as a sidewalk contractor you need an elf shoe on the front of that v-plow otherwise it's going to catch every single expansion crack in the sidewalk, the only other thing they missed was the right controls should be on a joystick, the old single lever won't cut it in 2022 if you fix these two things this thing will be a 10/10

Brother it’s been a long time since I’ve watched your vids. You’ve greyed a bit but I’m glad to see you still at it!!

I’ve been asking for this demo for the past two winters now! We ran the original snow rators before Boss bought out the design and they ran a Honda engine. We loved these machines and they are 4x4 and have snow dedicated tires instead of the Toro’s 2wd system. You get so much traction that on dry pavement it actually caused the machine to bounce up and down and wheel skip off the ground kinda like a skid steer might, but on wet snowy ground you can do 360’s non stop it just slides but bites immediately when you continue going straight, made it so much fun to fly down a sidewalk spin around in 2 seconds flat while simultaneously turning the blade the opposite direction and make your next pass. We also used these machines in all our commercial lots instead of skid steers, you’re able to get right up against curbs and push it all out in like 3 passes and all around garage doors on complexes and push it out so trucks don’t have to go anywhere near those things and have like 6-10 feet of room between them and the curb or building! I was able to get within an inch of the side of a brick building without hitting it and it leaves accounts looking so crisp! Obviously I’d prefer being in a skid loader, but for what these are they get some fricken work done, and no need to mess around with a salt bag and scoop down sidewalks, just throw the spreader on and boom done. Machines like this remind me how much I love machines in general and how easy they can make our lives. Only time we had to grab a shovel was for apartment stairs. 😁

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s fricken awesome!! Stoked to hear you like them too 😊 Keep having fun 👊👊

I imagine that this toolset would be really good for Campus type environments with multiple pedestrian paths joining buildings. Those sorts of organisations typically want a groomed appearance as well so the combination of tools that the Snowrator offers the complete solution.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

It’d probably be great for that!

My biggest problem is the lack of bags you can properly place in the hoper. Only 3 if u are patient. Old ones have no empty inductor. I have to load up 6-8 extra bags to be fast on my sidewalks. All it needs is a shelf or a rear holder

Wow, that thing moves and scrapes some compact snow.👍 p.s." leaf blower attachment"

More than I want to spend but I like seeing what's available.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Feel it 👍

These machines are obviously for people with big properties or for business owners that plow parking lots and such during the winter months. Those prices are pretty steep but for professional use I think they are needed.👍

I like these tools. If I could afford one I would buy one. Very nice!

Thanks for braving those elements Stan to get us this peek into newest snow removal products. I am amazed at what they come up with today option wise. I like its similar to but not a copy of the snow force line. Really surprised how the broom worked on that thouroghley packed ice/snow. Pretty clean look never expected that. I wonder if a tracked version would have any advantage or disadvantage compared to wheels. My snowplow days are gone now for about 5 yrs now & never would have done the sidewalk projects i was wide open parking lots no hand work., After close to 20+ yrs of the snow & multiple surgeries/screws this body does not go out in that crap anymore lol. Body just said enough even just sitting in cab of loader or hoe/pickup plowing. Its a younger man's game now for me . Always appreciate the solid professional look you put into your videos & subject matter. Keep warm my friend !!!

Looks good …. Nice work, BOSS

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

👊

Awesome machines thanks

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Glad ya like it!

Wow, just wow. It seams like they put a lot of thought into the production of that. Its surprisingly less expensive then I thought. It takes money to make money and when time is money I want that. The heat is also a plus

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

It’s very well built In my opinion

Thats a lot of money but badass machine. That broom is serious! Wish we got more snow here in Indianapolis

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

We got plenty here in MN! Take it 🥶

Cool looking piece of equipment.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Works like a little beast to.

I work at the Toro plant in Windom MN that makes these!!! Awesome unit!!!

Great video Stan keep making the videos i love snow and removing it have a great day be safe.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

I do too while simultaneously being sick of it lol. You too buddy!

This looks like a blast, tbh. A little overkill for personal use though, which is all I would need it for. Also, being in the UP, I'm not actually sure how well it would keep my yard clean. Thanks for the walk-through on it though!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Fun but yep. Overkill for a yard.

I kind of had the same idea last year, so I made a wooden plow that bolts onto my snow thrower. I can push the snow into piles and then take off the plow and blow it.

If I had one of those, I'd be doing every bit of Sidewalk on my block... both sides! My neighbors would leave presents at my door! Look how far it throws!!!

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah right 😊

That is a pretty nice machine.

Sweet piece. Once I hit the PCH I will get one, thanks DM.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

How awesome. And that broom attachment could be utilized for so much more.

@Dirtmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

A few other attachments would make this a year round unit.

@turtleinwhalmart8114

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey that’s what I was thinking also. Heck even a set of forks. Small jobs in established yards.