Kodiak Northwest offers the full hydrostatic model snow blower. Both the chassis and the blower head are powered by hydrostatic components. The blower head is a two-stage infinitely variable and reversible hydrostatic drive. The unit incorporates carrier drive load sensing and a head float system. Digital steering provides, front-wheel steer, rear-steer, crab steer and coordinate steer. All steering can be off the steering wheel or rear-steer from a joystick. All position sensors are inside the steering rams to prevent icing and impact damage. All shifting can be accomplished while in motion. Safety factors limit steering options to fewer than fifteen miles per hour.
The single engine hydrostatic model offers the following options:
- Horsepower options from 500 to 1000 hp
- Reel (Ribbon) sizes from 48 inches to 72 inches
- Impeller (fan) sizes from 48 inches to 136 inches
- Clearing widths from 108 inches to 136 inches
- Tonnage from 3000 tons per hour to 6000 tons per hour
- Engine Choices: Caterpillar, John Deere, Detroit Diesel or Cummins
- Transmissions: Funk, Grizzly Planetary
- Hydrostatic Components: Rexroth, Linde or Sauer-Danfoss
- Cab Size: Single man (60 inches) Two-man (72 inches)