This machine is ideal if you're working in an enclosed arena or if you're arena is looking for a green alternative to a gas powered machine. Powered by two 12-volt deep cycle batteries (included). Two 12 Volt deep cycle batteries (included with purchase)īattery Charger, integrated into our machine. 290 Lbs.Ģ4" Width, 45" Height, 42" Length comes fully assembled with fiberglass motor and battery covers Prevents ice shavings from coming in contact with the operator The handle operates a synchronized wheel assembly to maintain a uniform angleįour 6" wheels provide stable control and maneuverability on and off iceĭirects ice chips towards center of rink where your ice resurfacer can collect it An extension cord is all that is needed to recharge your ice edgerĦ Classic cutters mounted to a cutter plateġ8" of surface contact for precise and quick cutting, largest cutting path of any cordless electric edger in the industry to make your job easier.Īdjustment handle located within convenient reach of operator. There are two important considerations to think about when replacing your batteries. First, it is important to use the correct battery. The recommended battery is a heavy-duty deep cycle type battery. Please note that a marine battery is typically a hybrid between a starting battery (SLI) and a deep cycle battery. While the marine and car batteries are often cheaper, they are not recommended for this application. The second important note is that the connections to the batteries must be checked regularly for tightness. The proper torque is between 65 and 70 ft/lbs. If the connections become loose there may be arcing between the cables and the battery, this is extremely dangerous and could cause failure of the battery(s) or the motor.July 13, I know about that too. The new green ice resurfacers use electricity instead of propane which is what traditional ice resurfacers use. It definitely is better for the environment, but it's also much more expensive than a Zamboni. And I think it was also said that the green ice resurfacers have some technical issues that have to be dealt with. So I don't think that they are going to replace Zambonis yet. My university has an ice rink and the university owns both a Zamboni and a small electricity run resurfacer. They use the small one to perfect the corners and hard to reach parts of the rink. But they haven't replaced the big Zamboni with a green resurfacer. When I was in middle school, I remember our neighbor had a backyard ice rink that they made by letting water freeze over in winter. They even had a miniature ice resurfacer that they attached to their ATV grass mower. It would scrape off the top part of the ice and then they would pour more water on top for a fresh new layer. I know that Zamboni had been ruling the ice resurfacer market for a long time. But I read recently in the paper that the ice rinks used for the Olympics will now be using ice resurfacing machines that run on electricity and that are better for the environment. If these new resurfacers have been preferred for the Olympics games, I think it won't be long until most Zamboni resurfacers are replaced with the green alternative. I think this is a great change, we need to prefer equipment that is less damaging to our environment. It's unfortunate that Zamboni didn't think of a more environment friendly ice resurfacer before its competitors though.
I went ice skating last week for the first time.
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