Mid-size Alpine
Groomers
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An alpine groomer up to
400 hp used in grooming ski
areas, side hills and slopes
with up to a 35% slope
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Company
Information
Manufacturer Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc.
Website www.pistenbullyusa.com
Model PistenBully 100
Engine
Make Cummins
Type Diesel, turbocharged, aftercooled
Model QSB 6.7
No. of Cylinders 6
Displacement 6.7 L
Horsepower 253 hp / 186 kW
Maximum Torque 730 lb ft / 990 Nm @ 1,500 rpm
Average Fuel Consumption 2.25 Gal / hr
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 Gal / 155 L
Transmission
Type Rexroth Hydrostatic
Brakes Hydrostatic dynamic braking
Parking Brakes Two multi disk
Emissions Exhaust Emmission Standard EPA Tier 4 F / EU Stage IV
Tracks
Standard Track - Steel - Cleat Width 32 in / 820 mm alu combi
Side Hill Plate Included Yes
Carbide Ice Spikes Included Yes
Dimensions
Vehicle Width w/o Tracks 90 in / 2,300 mm
Vehicle Width w/ Standard Tracks 110 in / 2,800 mm
Overall Height 103 in / 2,620 mm
Overall Length Including Front Blade
and Tiller 303 in / 7,700 mm
Ground Clearance 12 in / 320 mm
Weights
Vehicle Weight w/ Tracks 11,000 lb / 5,000 kg
Total Admissibled Weight of Vehicle 16,530 lb / 7,500 kg
Blade and Tiller Weight Combined
Electrical
Voltage 24 V
Alternator 28 V / 120 A
Batteries 2 x 12 V / 100 A
Cold Start Rating 680 A
In-cab
Controls
Steering Wheel / sticks
Hydraulic Circuits - Front 6
Hydraulic Circuits - Rear 6
Lights
Front Cab 2 LED working lights; 4 Halogen headlights
Rear Cab 2 LED working lights
Top/Side Cab
Standard
Attachments
Standard Blade Type 12-Way with folding wings
Standard Tiller Type Tiller; width 3.2 / 3.5 / 3.8 meters
Standard Attachment #1 Tracksetter; 2 pan
Standard Attachement #2 Tracksetter; 3 pan
Performance
Max. Speed 15 mph / 25 km/h
Inside Turning Radius On its own axis
Ground Pressure w/ Standard Tracks
Unique Features
Most powerful engine in its class.
Four axis joystick (patented).
Agile with park blade for building terrain based learning features.
iTerminal with large screen.
New semi-axle technology.
Options
3.1 m aluminum tracks.
SNOWsat fleet management and snow depth measurement.
Terrain Park push frame.
Front high pressure hydraulics.
Personnel cabin; 5 man / 10 man.
Company
Information
Brand Name Gilbert Groomers
Manufacturer Gilbert Products Inc
Location of Origin Roberval, QC
Website www.gilbert-tech.com
Min. Pulling
Requirements Min. hp to Pull Drag 830 Series
Model 85 hp
Dimensions
Width 96 in
Length 243 in
Total Height in Transport Postiion 48 in
Total Dry Weight 3,363 lb
Blades
Total No. of Blades 6
No. of Flat Blades 0
No. of Curved Blades 4
No. of Serrated Blades 2
Blade Assembly Type Multi-link progressive release system
Blade
Adjustment
Assembly
Height Adjustment Type Screw type adjustment (additional space range)
Height Range of Blade Adjustability 3 in
Hitch
Assembly
Hitch Type Ram steer, pintle hook
Spring Loaded or Shear Bolt
Electric Actuator Attachment No
Hydraulics
Hose Material Rubber
Connectors Quick Connect
Total Number of Connectors 4
Electrical Voltage Required From Vehicle 12 V
Standard
Features
Side Rail Wear Bars Yes
Leveling Bar Yes
Rear Rudders / Anti-slip Stabilizers Yes
Sign Brackets Yes
Strobe Light Optional
Auxilary Lights - QTY Yes - 2
Tool Box Optional
Unique Features
Maximize the flow of snow.
Multi-blade tripping system for increased durability.
Slide plates keep more snow inside the drag.
Heavy-duty frame for longer life-time.
High compaction packing pan for perfect hard packed trails.
Options
Storage boxes.
Electric group: one beacon light and two working lights.
Auxiliary fuel tank: capacity of 260 L (70 Gal).
Extra channel guide to prevent slipping on hard surfaces.
Hydraulically controlled brushcutter on rear drag.
Mid-sized Grooming
Drags
Width must be min. 7’ and
max. 10’. Length must be
minimum 16’ and no longer
than 20’.