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Seamless Transition from Snow Plow to Box Plow
The SNOWKAGE box hooks onto a skid steer snow plow to instantly create a revolutionary containment system. This is done in seconds without leaving the cab – no pins, bolts, or hinges.

The KAGE system takes the advantages of a snow plow and a pusher box and combines them into one fast and seamless operation. Operators can windrow or backdrag with the plow normally, then grab the SNOWKAGE box to push out their piles or windrows. Then they can go back to plowing – without leaving the cab. The KAGE system reduces plowing frustrations and hassles.

KAGE SnowFire users have stated that using the SnowFire system has enabled them to clear snow up to 4 times faster than other systems they’ve used.

Snow Scraping
Scrape snow like a champion with the KAGE SnowFire plow and pusher system. Equipped with a universal DOT or Highway punch, you can attach nearly any cutting edge you wish, including steel, carbide and poly. It’s even compatible with KAGE’s sectional cutting edge – the AdvantEdge. The cutting edges are set at a 65-degree attack angle for optimal scraping.

The scraping ability of the plow is not hindered by the ‘shoes’ of the SNOWKAGE which purposely allows enough play to keep the cutting edge on the substrate with minimal down pressure needed. This means that you are always scraping down to asphalt in one pass.

With built-in contouring features such as oscillation and a trip edge. You can be sure that constant contact will be achieved. The up to 12 degrees of oscillation allows you to plow along side slopes as well as angle plow with the cutting edge remains flat on the plowing surface – even with the containment box attached. Try doing that with a bucket!

The trip edge mechanism on the snow blade also operates normally with or without the box in place. This allows you to scrape up and over curbs without losing contact or dumping the load of snow. Unlike plows with a full trip, only the bottom 8 inches of the plow springs back nearly 70 degrees when coming in contact with immovable objects, keeping the vast majority of your snow moving forward with the machine. Once it’s clear of the curb, the trip edge automatically springs back to the 65-degree attack angle.

Snowplow Angle Function
The KAGE SnowFire plow and pusher offers some of the industry’s largest and most versatile plow angles with up to 35 degrees of angle plowing.

The angle plowing function is great for plowing snow away from curbs and windrowing. You don’t even have to take off the snow box to do so. This is a huge advantage over fixed snow pushers in that you can maneuver the load around turns without losing half of it!

Add in the curvature of the moldboard and you can roll snow off to the side easily without having to stop. Operators have found the 90 degree turn capabilities of SnowFire on a skid steer to be critical for precision plowing.

Snow Stacking
SnowFire plow stacking snow using Bobcat skid steer The KAGE system with the containment box attached provides outstanding snow stacking capabilities. The snow box contains large quantities of snow even while being pushed up snowbanks with the skid steer boom. And without a bottom on the pusher box, there is no need to dump the snow. It simply falls out at the top of the push when you back away from the snowbank.

The skid steer or wheel loader boom combined with 31-inch-long pivot frame provide extra reach for higher stacking.

The KAGE system is great for cleanup operations, as well as break-out during a heavy snow fall. The applications for the KAGE system combined with the skid steer versatility are virtually endless. In contrast, fixed snow pushers reduce skid steer efficiency and versatility. The normally wide range of sites that skid steers can be used at is greatly diminished, and little things like cleanup along curbs becomes a chore. When KAGE box is dropped off, there is no change to the performance of the snow plow.

The Blade & Box

Tri-Formed Box For Strength
The KAGE Moldboard has a plow structure like no other in its class. The full length Tri-Formed Box structure gives it the most torque resistance and rigidity. Designs like this have been used in the highway plows for years. We take snow plowing seriously – whether you are using a skid steer, front end loader, tractor or telehandler. Even the moldboard sheet itself is no run-of-the-mill mild steel. No this is 10ga GRADE 50 steel, which among other things has a higher tensile strength, meaning it is harder to dent and tear, prolonging the life of the finish and plow itself.

Heavy Duty Snow Plow Powder Coating
KAGE SnowFires feature powder coated snow blades with a baked-on powder coat and primer at 400+ degrees which safeguards all of the steel components and keeps the snow blade looking great for years.

We don’t like the look of rust streaks or deteriorating pockets of corrosion, and we guess neither do you, so we eliminate all of that through a proprietary method of applying seam sealer to all un-welded joints prior to the finish getting baked on.

This substantially increases the life of the entire finish and overall long-lasting quality appearance. Not to mention our two-tone powder process that gives you the striking KAGE Blue and black combination, signifying Lasting KAGE Quality.

8″ Plow Blade Trip Edge
The Blade features a tall, 8″ safety trip-edge that comes standard with all SnowFire plow and pusher system. This prevents accidental damage when encountering hidden obstacles by tripping back nearly 70 degrees. The trip edge consists of a 5/8 inch thick high carbon steel cutting edge mounted to a 3/8 inch thick angle iron base angle.

The 8-inch height allows the blade to easily travel over and scrape snow up and over the curb without losing contact.

Powered by and adjustable number compression style return springs and pivoting on 7 total 1 inch trip pins, it trips when you need it, and stays put when you don’t. It also returns to its original position once it gets past the obstacle.

Blade Down Pressure
Snow plow down pressure pressure? Bring it on! Trip edge snow blades like this are meant to take the abuse so common to heavy equipment plowing, withstanding more than 6,300 pounds of down pressure.

Aggressive Attack Angle
The attack angle of the cutting edge is an aggressive 65 degrees so that it scrapes cleanly over the widest variety of surface and in the most conditions.

Replaceable Plow Cutting Edge
Our cutting edges are also a result of the highway department standards and will fit up with any ‘standard highway punch’ design, available almost anywhere. No-one wants more downtime, so just replace the edge as needed – no need to move, rotate, flip or flop!

Mounted standard onto the trip edge is a high carbon steel cutting edge that 6 inches tall. KAGE also offers poly cutting edges for the SnowFire as well as a sectional cutting edge upgrade that uses either steel or carbide cutting edges.

If you prefer to use cutting edges from another manufacturer, you can do that as well – as long as they use the standard DOT bolt pattern.

Hydraulics System
Protective Sleeves & Advanced Couplers

First, we put protective sleeves made of abrasion resistant cloth on all of the hoses – standard. This reduces the likelihood that the hose gets worn by dragging on the ground or getting pinched by the pivot points on loader arms.

Next we include a Stucchi APM Series male and female coupling that will connect by hand with residual pressure of 300 bar or 2900 psi locked in the hydraulic circuit. It will connect with residual pressure without releasing any fluid into the environment. (The mating circuit will need to be without residual pressure.)

Finally, this system is completed with fixed fluid restrictors, an adjustable hose-placement tie-down block and two corrosion-resistant Nitro Rod plow cylinders. This robust system complements the rugged features and operation of this system in any environment old man winter can produce.

Severe Plowing Angle
Angle plowing with a skid steer at low speed? Absolutely! No question that this is efficient, and it’s made even better with the severe 35 degree max angle that the plow can achieve. The best part is that the hydraulic power angling is adjustable even while on the move. So while you have the capability of angle plowing at 35 degrees, you can plow at a smaller angle if you so desire.

Angle plowing is extremely helpful for pushing snow away from curbs, windrowing and much more. This is commonly done simply using the snow blade alone, but with the SnowFire system, you can still angle plow while pushing snow with the containment side panels in place as well.

This is much more productive and efficient than plowing with trucks!

Snow Plow Blade Oscillation
Well the next thing is oscillation. This prevents situations when your blade doesn’t stay flat on the plowing surface, whether due to uneven pavement, angling or improper boom adjustment.

The KAGE Blade always stays flat on the plowing surface, from tip to tip whether fully angled or straight – even with down pressure applied! It’s simple for operators, just drop the blade onto the pavement and go. You don’t have to worry about one side digging in as you angle or drive over bumps.

Keeping consistent lateral contact with your plowing surface is crucial to a clean and efficient plowing pass. Plus you’ll save yourself time and money from excessive wear or damage to both the plow and substrate.

SNOWKAGE Transforms Simple Blade Into Box Plow
So simple, yet so genius. The simple design of the SNOWKAGE gives it a bullet proof structure that befuddles the destructive tendencies so many snow removal operations can produce.

The durable side panels quickly and easily attach to the snow blade when you want to use a pusher to contain the snow and then equally as easily remove when all you need is the snow blade for windrowing or back dragging.

The containment box is designed to allow for some operator error when attaching so you can practically do it in your sleep. Plus, it won’t hold your cutting edge off the ground.

Flexible Polyurethane Skids

Polyurethane skids are flexible, rather than rigid steel shoes. Finally, something that doesn’t get bent up! They also feature 4 slots in the rear that allow the skid to self-adjust upwards as the cutting edge of the plow becomes worn. This ensures that the plow is always scraping and cleaning like it should.

Poly skids are gentler on delicate surfaces than steel skids or shoes. If you should happen to hit a curb, the skids will flex and absorb some of that impact rather than grind against and gouge the curb like a steel material will do.

Low Maintenance
Every detail of the SnowKage flows right into the overall theme of low maintenance and simplicity. We choose our materials carefully to make sure the snow box is Overbuilt By Design. And, whenever it is reasonable to do so, the SnowKAGE is bolted together, making it easy to replace smaller parts with basic tools in the event of damage, rather than having to replace large units or make repairs that require welding.

The polyurethane bumpers help protect the finish on the front of the blade where the box comes in contact with it. Meanwhile, the pre-punched 10-inch-wide snow catches prevent spillage while pushing and allow the operator some lateral flexibility while attaching the containment box.

Pusher Replaceable Side Panels
Replaceable side panels are standard and just bolt on easily in case of replacement.

Midnight Edition

The Kage Innovation SnowFire Midnight Edition snow plow and pusher is a special edition blackout version of the original snow plow. Replacing the recognizable “blue plow” is a gold and black diamond plate appearance that is sure to provide a classy edge look.

Made in the USA
The SnowFire Midnight Edition 2-in-1 snow blade and box system celebrates KAGE Innovation’s rich tradition of being made in the USA with a special gold plate on the top of the moldboard.

Blackout Coloring
You’ll notice that this special edition containment snow plow and box system has replaced the standard yellow poly skids with black poly skids. The Midnight Edition features a black moldboard, black side panels and black supports. It has even changed the color of the hydraulic hoses from yellow to black.

15th Anniversary
The commemorative snow plow and pusher features the 15th anniversary logo on the black along with the gold diamond plate pattern in various areas of the plow.

Skid Steers

Universal Skid Steer Mount
SF-skidsteer-mountThe Universal Skid Steer Mount is the standard for the SnowFire System. This couples to any modern skid steer in seconds. Then just couple the hydraulic couplers to the machine auxiliary hydraulic and you are ready to roll snow!