Media Platforms Design TeamBLADE AND TILLERS As the blade irons out bumps in front, the hydraulic-powered tiller (not pictured) leaves behind the finished product. Attachments include a 3000-pound half-pipe groomer with a 12-ft. radius for carving out terrain park fun.CAB Insulated and quiet, the cab, packed with controls, is so comfy that some drivers wear slippers to work. “It’s like riding around in a cloud,” Christensen says. Flying snow contributes to the effect.ENGINE The six-cylinder, 345-hp diesel Caterpillar C9 engine rides low under the cab (clearance is about 12 in.) and powers a series of Sauer-Danfoss hydraulics, from a 75cc pump for the tiller to 90cc pumps for each track. While official specs claim a top speed of 12.1 mph, cats have been clocked at 27 mph.TRACKS Steel and aluminum tracks, mounted to 5-ft.-wide rubber belts, provide the traction to climb slick inclines and push nearly 500 cu. ft. of snow – should the need arise to build one serious jump. And with zero-radius turns, maneuvering is never a problem.“The terrain you cover is amazing, and I am usually two mountain ranges away from civilization. Plus, the cat does all the work.”
