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PRINOTH presents the NEW HUSKYThe first “Tier 4 Final” Snow Groomer in the World
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SNOW HOW by PRINOTHWatch your Efficiency Rise. Watch your Costs Fall.
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Werner AmortPresident, PRINOTH AG
Dear readers,
It is now time for the fourteenth edition of
PRINOTH World, all in the name of the motto
“Best Prepared for the Future”. Dealing with
the future, has always been a central task
for PRINOTH. Our goal is to already think
today about tomorrow, only this way we
can optimally prepare for new challenges
that impact our industry and provide our
customers with the best vehicles and
solutions. Particular focus will be given
to several important topics, starting with
CLEAN MOTION by PRINOTH, a pioneering
future corporate philosophy, not only
synonym with low energy consumption and
sustainable environmental protection but
it also creates vehicles boasting efficiency,
excellent performance, and a long product
life cycle. With the market introduction of
the NEW HUSKY, which is the first vehicle
to follow new emission standards “Stage
IV/Tier 4 final”, the cleanest exhaust
emissions for mobile machinery, PRINOTH
sets new standards in terms of performance,
sustainability and profitability. With this all-
rounder, slopes and trail grooming are not
only prepared efficiently but also sustainably.
PRINOTH is setting new standards in terms
of performance, sustainability, and cost
effectiveness. Groundbreaking technology
and wide-ranging services help ensure that
our vehicles can be used sustainably in
natural environments. The use of cutting-
edge technology is at the heart of the CLEAN
MOTION strategy, a key element in optimizing
workflows. With this in mind, PRINOTH
has developed the analysis and consulting
concept known as SNOW HOW that allows
operating costs to be reduced while raising
performance levels, even further. Besides
these news, you will learn more about the
park-professional BISON XPT, and about the
LEITWOLF’s mission at Vail/Beaver Creek for
the World Ski Championships among many
other interesting topics.
I wish you an enjoyable reading!
IMPRESSUM
Responsible for concept, editorial and photos: PRINOTH AG, Brennerstrasse 34, I-39049 Sterzing, tel. +39 0472 722 622, fax +39 0472 722 618, www.prinoth.com.Copies: 10,800 copies. Publication: biannual.Responsible for the content: Marketing PRINOTH, marketing@prinoth.com.Cover picture: The NEW HUSKY at Seiser Alm in South Tyrol, Italy
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In each article marked with a spyglass, future is the main topic.
PRINOTH thinks already today about tomorrow. Who relies on
PRINOTH is equipped for the future. Slope management without
regard to the environment and the future is yesterday’s news –
PRINOTH is best prepared for the future!
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CLEAN MOTION
by PRINOTH
PRINOTH snow groomers are the perfect solution whenever
technological requirements and respect for nature are particularly
important. CLEAN MOTION by PRINOTH is a pioneering
philosophy, which is not only synonymous with low energy consumption and sustainable
environmental protection but it also creates vehicles boasting
efficiency, excellent performance and long service life.
RINOTH’s snow groomers are getting
more and more powerful, maneuverable and
versatile while raising the bar in terms of effi-
ciency and environmental protection; they are
the perfect solution whenever technological
requirements and the respect for nature are
particularly important.
“Best prepared for the future”
In fact, this year, PRINOTH is the first manu-
facturer in the world to offer vehicles equipped
with the newest engine technology that fol-
lows the new emission standards “Stage IV/
Tier 4 final”, the cleanest exhaust emissions
for mobile machinery. These new models offer
more engine power and higher torque while
reducing exhaust emissions by up to 91%.
Groundbreaking technology and wide-ranging
services help ensure that PRINOTH vehicles
can be used sustainably in natural environ-
ments. With this strategy, known as CLEAN
MOTION, PRINOTH is making a key contribu-
tion to sustainable environmental protection.
“SNOW HOW – increased perfor-
mance, lower operating costs“
The use of cutting-edge technology is at the
heart of the CLEAN MOTION strategy. Another
key element is the optimization of workflows.
With this in mind, PRINOTH has developed
the analysis and consulting concept known
as SNOW HOW even further. A combination
of software solutions and tailored consulting
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services allows operating costs to be reduced
while raising performance levels. This service
package provides the ideal tools that enables
customers to use their snow groomers eco-
nomically and efficiently.
These include RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, a
highly effective tool for recording and eval-
uating relevant vehicle data, SNOW DEPTH
MEASUREMENT based on the tried-and-tested
iCON system developed by Leica Geosystems,
using a 3D model of the terrain without snow
to provide the basis for accurately measur-
ing snow depth. There are also two consult-
ing programs completing the service package:
MOUNTAIN CONSULTING and INDIVIDUAL OP-
ERATOR TRAINING. Experts from PRINOTH visit
customers at their own ski resorts, where they
work closely with the local management team
and vehicle operators to improve workflows,
reduce energy consumption – and emissions
in the process. PRINOTH also provides its cus-
tomers with training schemes for operators to
help them fine-tune their approach to slope
grooming. These, draw on the international
expertise gained by PRINOTH’s experts over
many years to improve operating results on a
sustainable basis.
“Stage IV/Tier 4 final – key
technologies for clean, fuel-
efficient and powerful engines“
The relevant difference between the Tier 4 in-
terim and the Tier 4 final engine for our final
customer is that the NOx emissions decrease
even more. The customer has an ecological
Marcel Looze, Marketing Manager at FIS International Ski
Federation.
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vehicle at his disposal. This new engine type
has also an influence on the handling, es-
pecially on the operating liquids, which are
further limited. In addition to the Adblue liq-
uid, now only sulpher-free Diesel can be used.
Shortly, in order to comply with the Tier 4
regulation, the engine system is even more
complex. The common rail injection, which
increases the combustion process and the en-
gine running characteristics, reduces the NOx
emissions even more. The pressurized fuel fills
the pipeline system, which is constantly un-
der pressure. Thanks to this high pressure, the
fuel is finally atomized. Small fuel drops have
a larger surface in relation to the volume. On
the one hand, this favors the speed of the
combustion process while on the other hand
it implies a little amount of particulate mat-
ter in the emissions. “Introducing the first Tier
4 final to the snow proves PRINOTH’s commit-
ment to innovation and solidifies its position
as the number one snow groomer in the World,”
says Oskar Schenk, Chief Sales Officer/
Member of the Board.
PRINOTH – FIS:A True Win-Win Situation!
The world’s top freeskiers and snowboarders
will definitely reap the benefits of a newly an-
nounced partnership as PRINOTH was named
as the Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard
Service Provider for FIS World Cup events
through the 2015/16 season. “We were look-
ing for professional support on the course
design for Snowboard and Freestyle events.
Through our Race Director Freestyle Ski Cross
Martin Fiala, we got in touch with PRINOTH,”
says Marcel Looze, Marketing Manager
at FIS International Ski Federation. “We
discussed the opportunities and found out
there was a true win-win situation. We ap-
preciate the expertise that PRINOTH brings
to the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard World
Cup events. Not only material wise but also in
terms of knowledge. In cooperation with our
skilled race directors, we believe to have the
best combination of two big worlds. A strong
cooperation like this one brings the Freestyle
Ski and Snowboard World Cup really to the next
level!” “In conclusion, PRINOTH and FIS aim
to take this Partnership to the next level, ex-
tending the focus to include individual training
that will help FIS course builders and designers
to share their knowledge. We saw firsthand at
the Course Builders Workshop the experience
and knowledge that an established company
like PRINOTH can provide, and we are looking
forward not only to continue this initiative
through this new partnership but also to ex-
pand it even further to reach more profession-
als in the upcoming years”
Thank you very much, Marcel Looze!
Improved efficiency thanks to major savings in time and costs for greater economy.
Perfect pistes. You can rely on a perfect pistewhatever the snow conditions.
Reduced emissions. Reduced harmful emissions thanks to innovative technologies.
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PRINOTH presents the NEW HUSKY
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The first “Tier 4 final” Snow Groomer in the World to meet the current cleanest exhaust emission standards for mobile machinery -
Peak performance, reduced emissions and outstanding cost efficiency.
he heart of the NEW HUSKY is a
pioneering 170 Kw/ 231 hp diesel en-
gine. It provides 27 percent more torque
and drastically reduces emissions, making
this Snow Groomer the clear front runner
in its market segment. The NEW HUSKY not
only meets the current cleanest exhaust
emission standards for mobile machinery,
“Stage IV/Tier 4 Final”, but thanks to its
extraordinary driving characteristics and
to its powerful engine, this Snow Groomer
is ideal for the preparation of cross-coun-
try pistes besides small skiing areas, pistes
for beginners and ski-domes, improving
the quality of slope and track preparation,
making it particularly environmentally
friendly and even more efficient.
The first model of the NEW HUSKY, was
already sold three months before its of-
ficial presentation in Antholz/Anterselva
– South Tyrol, Italy to the skiing area
Lillehammer Olympiapark AS in Norway.
The Snow Groomer, absolutely represents
something new in terms of ecological
quality in the preparation of cross-country
and ski run slopes. With this NEW prod-
uct, PRINOTH is setting new standards in
the sustainable use of Snow Groomers. It
also provides environmentally friendly
technologies and comprehensive services.
Through this strategy, which is known as
CLEAN MOTION by PRINOTH, on the one
hand the company is striving to meet its
objective of low fuel consumption and
sustainability, and on the other hand also
of high performance, long life and effi-
cient use of the vehicle.
“Innovative technologies and
compact structure“
The NEW HUSKY is impressive in every
aspect. The higher torque significantly
boosts the vehicle’s pushing perfor-
mance, increasing the quality of the
Grooming results. Furthermore, the
four-cylinder diesel engine is the first
in the world to meet the current clean-
est exhaust emission standards for mo-
bile machinery, “Stage IV/Tier 4 final”.
This means that it reduces nitrogen oxide
emissions by 91 percent and particulate
emissions by 87.5 percent. The narrow
corners and the steep and short inclina-
tions of the terrain are not a problem
for the NEW HUSKY. The perfect view
thanks to its compact structure, the
special lightning LED system and the
reduced acoustic level allow the opera-
tor to concentrate even better on the
terrain characteristics and on the ideal
maneuvers. Despite, the advanced tech-
nology and an exclusively innovative
motor, the NEW HUSKY is easy to use and
more efficient to operate and maintain
and the improved ergonomics and mod-
ernized control system help optimising
workflows and reducing the number of op-
erating hours.
“On World Tour“
With the NEW HUSKY, PRINOTH reaffirms
its role as technology pioneer in the
Snow Grooming Sector. The NEW HUSKY
was officially presented on the 23rd of
January 2015 during the Biathlon World
Cup in Antholz/Anterselva-South Tyrol,
Italy. It was definately a success for the
NEW HUSKY, that was presented to the
thousands of spectators that attended
this important World Cup event. A World-
wide demo-tour is awaiting the newest
PRINOTH model, right before its presence
at Interalpin, the International Trade Fair
for Alpine Technologies, taking place in
Innsbruck, Austria from the 15th to the
17th of April 2015. The NEW HUSKY in full
demo mode also in North America! North
American fans of the HUSKY are pleased
to get their hands on the NEW HUSKY dur-
ing demo tryouts in snowmobile clubs and
cross-country ski areas.
Innovative technology and compact design
Top-class comfort in the cabin
CLEAN MOTION – Sustainability
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BISON XPT - No. 1 in Park Building
Innovative and unique-park features, make the BISON XPT market leader in the construction and
preparation of parks.
T he BISON XPT is the master in park con-
truction. The vehicle, was developed from
PRINOTH engineers together with the best
park construction experts from SPT (Snow
Park Technologies) and adapted to the special
requirements of snow park preparation. SPT
are the leaders in building and maintaining
the most progressive and innovative terrain
park offerings in the world of snowsports.
Their team is comprised of the most experi-
enced and talented freestyle park and pipe
innovators in the world, whose dedication
and passion for snow sports has redefined the
winter landscape. Their experience and pas-
sion combined with our technical know-how
have set new standards in the park scene.
“Engineered by park pros for
park pros”
The obvious advantages of this partner-
ship also won over Chris Gunnarson,
Head of California’s Snow Park Technol-
ogy “Our relationship with PRINOTH spans
back to since we began designing courses
and parks back in 1997. For SPT, this part-
nership is of paramount importance - we
are only as good as our cats are, and we
think that PRINOTH’s machinery has re-
ally given us the ability to push what is
possible on snow. Since SPT began, the
company’s primary focus has been to con-
stantly improve the winter action sports
experience. In order to achieve this goal,
you need the best equipment possible –
and that is where PRINTOH comes in, the
machinery and services that it provides
allows SPT to go into any situation and
know that we have the best tools avail-
able for the job.”
“PRINOTH and FIS: Internation-
al events as the perfect stage
for the BISON XPT”
PRINOTH was named as Official Freestyle
Skiing and Snowboard Service Provider for a
selection of FIS World Cup events. The FIS
World Cup tours of Ski and Snowboard Cross,
in addition to the World Cup tours for both
Slope style and Half Pipe in Freestyle Skiing
and Snowboard are included in the partner-
ship. For these events, PRINOTH will provide
its snow groomers and share its technology to
successfully contribute in the course design
process. Nicholas Roma – FIS Park Builder
at numerous World Cup events, Olympic Games
and Grand Prix’s, about the BISON XPT and the
cooperation FIS - PRINOTH: “When PRINOTH
introduced the BISON XPT I saw a great snow-
cat that was built with the driver in mind and
started to give us the tools to make what we
do every day even better. My expectations of
the BISON XPT were met on many levels and
I was very excited to drive the cat for the first
time, the pushing and climbing abilities are by
far the best of the best, I truly enjoy building
courses with this cat. I like the blade reaction,
as well as the movement and functionality of
the joystick. The agility and quickness of the
movements are hands down the best in the in-
dustry. The blade is sharp and strong and has a
great design for ripping through any snow con-
dition we face on the hill.” “I really enjoyed
the opportunity to use all of the new machines
from PRINOTH at the World Championships this
year. For this season, the new partnership be-
tween FIS and PRINOTH has changed our job
for the better. As we travel the world building
World Cup events, we often encounter some
very difficult building situations. Weather, tim-
ing, snow quantity/quality, challenges we face
everyday, we often have to work twice as hard
not to make any sacrifices to the courses in
order to achieve the best racing conditions pos-
sible. With this partnership, we are now able
to showcase the best cats with some of the
best operators on some of the biggest events
in the world. I love to have the support of
PRINOTH, pushing us to build the most innova-
tive courses and features for the world’s elite
SBX/SX athletes. We are building some really
fun and challenging shapes, progressing each
season to challenge and excite the athletes,
having PRINOTH on our side will give us the
chance to bring many new and exciting courses
all over the world - PRINOTH has the cat for the
job, every time. I am looking forward to the
future relationship with PRINOTH and FIS; it
is together that we can build the best courses
each season for the athletes to use and the
world to see!” The BISON XPT is working in
numerous snowparks and pipes throughout
the world as well as in other worldwide events.
PRINOTH Exclusive supplier supplier of the FIS Ski Freestyle & Snowboard World Championship
15-25 January 2015 - Kreischberg, Styria (AT)
Winter XGAMES Aspen
2-25 January 2015 – Aspen, Colorado (USA)
Burton US Open
2-7 March 2015 – Vail, Colorado (USA)
Red Bull Kronplatz Cross
27-28 February 2015 – Kronplatz/Plan de Coro-nes, Südtirol/Alto Adige (IT)
Red Bull Double Pipe
12-14 March 2015 - Aspen, Colorado (USA)
FIS Snowboard Cross World Championship
13-15 March 2015 - Veysonnaz (CH)
Burton Peace Park Combines elements of a slopestyle course, a half pipe, hips, and a big air jump - Grand Targhee Resort, Alta (USA)
DEWTOUR - Most important freestyle compe-tition tour in the World that takes place in several USA Resorts throughout the year
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SNOW HOWby PRINOTH
Watch your efficiency rise.
Watch your costs fall.
P RINOTH provides you with the most
up-to-date snow groomers which have
been tried and tested worldwide. But
that’s not all, we also provide you with
the knowledge necessary to improve per-
formance and reduce operating costs. For
these reasons we developed SNOW HOW
by PRINOTH, an analysis and consultancy
concept that combines software tools and
bespoke advice that guarantees higher
productivity and better slope quality for
operators of ski resorts, ski jumps, and
cross-country ski trails.
“ SNOW DEPTH MEASUREMENT”
Efficient snow management for better
slopes: In collaboration with the Swiss
company Leica Geosystems, PRINOTH has
developed a satellite-based system that
makes it possible to visualize snow depth
and measure it to the highest degree of
accuracy. Leica Geosystems, one of the
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world’s leading developers and manufac-
turers of measuring instruments, is work-
ing with PRINOTH to set new standards
in snow management. Based on the tried-
and-tested Leica iCON alpine system, the
software has been specially adapted to
meet requirements in the snow. This sys-
tem uses a 3D model of the terrain without
snow to provide the basis for accurately
measuring snow depth.
“The system in detail ”
The driver is shown the exact snow depth
and the terrain profile in real time on a
monitor installed in the snow grooming
vehicle. This means that during the prep-
aration stage he can respond directly to
the GPS-antenna and angle-sensor data
which is evaluated in real time. Snow
management is thus optimized from pro-
duction to distribution and preparation.
SNOW DEPTH MEASUREMENT can be used
for slopes, parks and pipes as well as ski
jumps. It is a satellite-based system which
provides accurate measurement results.
Reference data must be created in addi-
tion. The Leica Ready Kit is pre-installed
in the vehicles by PRINOTH at the factory.
The system configuration and final com-
missioning at the customer’s premises is
carried out by Leica Geosystems using the
iCON alpine system.
“PRINOTH and Leica
Geosystems on their
strategic partnership”
“The Leica Geosystems team is excited
about our strategic partnership with
PRINOTH, which enables us to provide
innovative and technologically sophisti-
cated measurement systems to ski slope
operators,” says Johan Arnberg, Presi-
dent of the Machine Control Division.
“By integrating the iCON alpine machine
control system into PRINOTH’s world-re-
nowned snow groomers, we are helping ski
resort operators to reduce costs, increase
efficiency, and foster respect for the en-
vironment.“
Dr. Andreas Muigg, Head Product Man-
agement at PRINOTH, says: “We are
proud to announce this strategic partner-
ship and are confident that this system
is the best solution available on the mar-
ket in comparison with other snow depth
measurement systems. Thanks to the pre-
cise sensor technology, the real-time dis-
play, and the unique measurement system
below the blade, the driver can act – not
just react – immediately.”
In addition to SNOW DEPTH MEASURE-
MENT, there are three other elements
that make up the PRINOTH SNOW HOW
concept, which we will present to you
in detail in the next edition of PRINOTH
World. Stay tuned! Here’s a sneak pre-
view:
11%
Kosteneinsparung
* Die hier angeführten Zahlen beziehen sich auf Erfahrung-
swerte von SNOW-HOW-Anwendern. Die tatsächlichen Einspa-
rungen können je nach Größe und Organisation des Skigebi-
etes abweichen.
ing modules that cover the whole season.
From performing maintenance work on snow
groomers and making snow reserves to posi-
tioning anchorage and deflection points, this
program reveals plenty of opportunities to
reduce costs and optimize processes.
INDIVIDUAL OPERATOR TRAINING
Customized driver training for greater
efficiency
This consultancy program is customized to
perfectly meet the unique needs of each
individual driver, with detailed training
on everything from vehicles and their op-
eration to slope quality. The customized
program combines theory and practice to
instantly achieve important objectives.
Fuel savings and reduced working times
can be implemented swiftly, new drivers
can be brought up to speed more quickly,
and economic use of vehicles helps to
reduce costs.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT is a highly ef-
fective tool for recording and evaluating
relevant vehicle data. Users can rapidly
identify service life, unnecessary journeys,
and many other areas where there is po-
tential for savings, as well as implement-
ing the appropriate measures for improve-
ment. A recorder is installed in the driver’s
cabin of the snow groomer, recording and
storing all the data on the driving perfor-
mance and the vehicle. A detailed report
gives a clear and simple overview of the
areas where savings can be made.
MOUNTAIN CONSULTING
A consultancy program for your team,
held at the ski resort over several days
MOUNTAIN CONSULTING is a training pro-
gram on intelligent snow grooming, adapted
to the individual needs of each ski resort.
The program is divided into several train-
12%
Ressourceneinsparung
15%
Effizienzsteigerung
Watch your efficiency rise. Watch your costs fall.
A satellite based system for visualization and highly accurate measurement of snow depth.
We Instruct your Driver.
Planning certainty at the start and end of the season.
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ge the battery, ensure to use a suitable char-
ger with overload protection, overcurrent
protection and reverse polarity protection.
If batteries cannot be removed from the ve-
hicle, the battery must at least be removed
from the electrical circuit of the vehicle by
removing the battery poles. In this case too,
a regular check with a battery tester is ne-
cessary. When charging the batteries direct-
ly on the vehicle, they have to be removed
from the electrical circuit of the machine to
protect the on-board electronics (disconnect
terminal clamp).
I t is very important to pay attention to
correct maintenance, especially during longer
standstill periods like summer; The batte-
ries should be removed from the vehicle and
stored in a dry and cool place. We suggest to
store them in a place with controlled air tem-
perature (10 - 15C °). Furthermore, the state
of charge should be regularly tested with a
battery tester giving information on:
+ the available starting power in percentage
+ the battery voltage
+ the status of the battery (good/bad/replace)
+ charge recommendation
Should the battery tester recommend to char-
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Servicetips
Maintenance during summer.
The most important visitors such as ex-
perts and potential clients were there, “the
quality of those visitors went beyond the
quantity” and that is what mattered. We
closed deals with 10 to 15 contacts of high
importance, and we are very proud. Alto-
gether, it was a great exhibition, with inter-
esting networking and conversations, from
which we definitely benefit. Our presence
at Biogas positively generated deals, hav-
ing participated was such an advantage and
a success for PRINOTH’s used vehicle sector!
along and take advantage of our deal.
Training material is included, and upon
successful completion of the training, par-
ticipants will receive a certificate and a
special souvenir.
The participation to PRINOTH’s trai-
ning is offered to all customers who re-
cently purchased a PRINOTH snow groomer
or already own one. If you are interested
in participating, you can register at the
Mechanics Training
2015 Training Schedule for Europe.
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Biogas Tradeshow 2015
Review of the World’s largest International Convention and Trade Fair for
renewable Energy through Biogas, 27– 29 January in Bremen, Germany.
From the 3rd to the 4th December 2014,
the fair DeLuTa was held in Münster, Ger-
many. More than 200 supporting members
presented their latest products and innova-
tions. PRINOTH together with his German dis-
tribution partner MAISRAUPE presented the
Agripower vehicles. It has an excellent thrust
performance, which has long proved in its in-
dustry sector. Despite its very low weight, the
Agripower vehicle has a unique compression.
Our presence at the DeLuTa was a great suc-
cess. As now the only groomer between all
the farm equipment, the curiosity and the in-
terest of the audience was great.
Deluta Tradeshow
2014
German contractors Meeting -
Review of a successful Trade Show.
The angles of the blade reach 90° to achieve a better material absorption. Rubber summer tracks instead of the winter tracks and a bigger cooling system.
PRINOTH presents the Agripower vehicles.
BISON
Language: German, ItalianCW 43: 19-21 Oct, 2015 (Mo – We)
BEAST
Language: German, ItalianCW 43: 21-23 Oct, 2015 (We –Fr)
Traditional HUSKY
Language: German, ItalianCW 44: 28-30 Oct, 2015 (We –Fr)
NEW HUSKY
Language: German, ItalianCW 46: 11-13 Nov, 2015 (We –Fr)
LEITWOLF
Language: German, ItalianCW 45: 2-4 Nov, 2015 (Mo – We)Language: GermanCW 45: 4-6 Nov, 2015 (We –Fr)Language: GermanCW 46: 9-11 Nov, 2015 (Mo – We)
PRINOTH GmbH – Austria
Caroline Ginther
caroline.ginther@prinoth.com
PRINOTH AG - Switzerland
Daniela Lutz
daniela.lutz@prinoth.ch
PRINOTH AG – Italy
Selene Ruzzante
selene.ruzzante@prinoth.com
e will be running an optimized
training school to teach you everything
you need to know about your snow groo-
mer. In a new, integrated and practical
session with our customer-dedicated en-
gineers, you will learn all about hand-
ling, maintenance and repairs - from
first-hand experience and tailored to
your snow groomer. We will take care of
accommodations and meals, so just come
following subsidiary. We are looking for-
ward to your participation!
en.prinoth.com/Snow-Groomers/Service-
Parts/Training
The choice alternative - like new! PLATINUM
snow groomers are demonstration models
with very few hours of operation and satis-
fy the highest customer demands. PRINOTH
provides them with a warranty of one year
or 1,000 operating hours.
Your used snow groomer in top condition!
GOLD snow groomers are always in top con-
dition. This is due to careful reconditioning
by using detailed checklists and a visual
reworking. PRINOTH provides them with a
warranty of 600 operating hours during the
first season.
Let‘s hit the slopes! Your SILVER snow groo-
mer is tested for performance. Any defecti-
ve parts are repaired or replaced. The snow
groomer is immediately ready for operation
and use. For PRINOTH vehicles, we provide
you with a warranty of 150 operating hours
during the first season.
Your most economical choice! You will take
care of possible repairs and function cont-
rols yourself.
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Attractive Deals on Used Vehicles.
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PRINOTH Used Vehicle online portal,
where current and top revisioned Used
Vehicles are being offered. In our online
portal it is easy for customers to select a
wide range of searching criteria so that
they can find exactly the right model
for their needs. PRINOTH’s used vehicle
center in Telfs near Innsbruck, Austria, is
open all year round! Appointments to view
our vehicles can be arranged with your sales
contact person. What are you waiting for? Try
it and become the owner of a fully revisioned
PRINOTH snow groomer.
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RAPTOR 300
Optimal flexibility…
with the intelligent modular design.
n this vehicle, the current features
and benefits of the new generation have
been considerably enhanced and supple-
mented with advantages from the latest
generation of mulchers. Aside from the
unique key selling points offered by all
PRINOTH vehicles, such as maximum effi-
ciency and service life, this model places
particular emphasis on adapting to meet
a various range of customer requirements.
The modular design has been further de-
veloped, allowing the RAPTOR 300 to be
fitted with two different mechanical drive
systems for the attachment. Customers
can therefore choose between a highly
flexible power take-off with a CAT 3 inter-
face and a robust power belt transmission,
which offers an unlimited lifting height.
With three different types of under-
carriage available, the vehicle can be cus-
tomized to suit any requirements in terms
of ground pressure, traction, and overall
width. Like the RAPTOR 800, this 275 hp
machine features a ramped-up delta un-
dercarriage on the rear. The advantages
this offers, such as self-cleaning and a
smoother backward motion, have already
been widely acclaimed.
The ground pressure is very low, en-
abling the vehicle to work on very soft
and marshy ground as well as on steep
slopes. The RAPTOR 300 is designed for
frontal gradients of up to 45° and lat-
eral inclinations of up to 30°. PRINOTH
also considers comfort as a top priority at
all times. The pivoting undercarriage sets
new standards in this regard, as does the
new cabin, which considerably reduces
operating noise, comes with a variety of
configuration options and provides an ex-
tremely comfortable and ergonomic work-
ing environment. The vehicle’s modular
design makes service and maintenance
much more efficient, and great attention
has been paid to ensure easy access to
maintenance components.
With the RAPTOR 300 a groundbreak-
ing innovative step was achieved.
O
2015 – Market launch of the RAPTOR 300
he most significant winter sports and
skiing event in the world, second only to the
Winter Olympics, the FIS Alpine World Ski
Championships took place in Vail and Beaver
Creek, Colorado from February 2 to February
15, 2015. The 2015 World Ski Championships
represented the largest and most impressive
collection of ski racing talents in the World,
it hosted 700 of the World’s best ski racers
representing more than 70 nations with an
estimated 750 million worldwide television
viewers and an onsite media and broadcast
entourage of approximately 1,500 members.
“A very special edition“
PRINOTH – recognized number one manu-
facturer and supplier of snow groomers for
the past twenty years and leading company
in the production of innovative and reliable
equipment for the preparation of slopes
since the early sixties – was proud and ex-
cited to be chosen as the Official Partner and
Supplier of snow groomers of the 2015 FIS
Alpine World Ski Championships. PRINOTH
delivered a special blue edition of the LEIT-
WOLF, that prepared the World Champion-
ships courses throughout the event providing
perfect slope conditions with high efficiency,
optimal grooming results and without com-
promise, which was exactly what an event
like Vail/Beaver Creek 2015 needed.
“LEITWOLF – sets new stand-
ards in slope preparation“
Alex Swanson and Richard Burgett, re-
sponsibles for the preparations of World
Championships courses. Interviewed this
winter about the LEITWOLF, now also avail-
able in North America.
“The most complete machine I have ever oper-
ated, this is the new generation and PRINOTH
is setting a high standard”, says Alex Swan-
son, World Cup Cat Coordinator, 2015
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships “the
power tiller on the LEITWOLF has continued
to impress me and I have operated it in many
varied conditions. Preparing the snow surface
for the race courses is a complex and time-
consuming process, but with the tiller, every
aspect of this process was shorter and easier,
it is very aggressive now and does a great
job in conditioning and processing snow. The
parallel feature was awesome, I used it in
many conditions both in the air and on the
snow and I was very pleased as it was so use-
ful, not to talk about the Joystick, so many
features fitting into so few buttons!” Alex
concludes by saying that “an event such as
Vail/Beaver Creek 2015 is a demanding event
on equipment and it’s challenging for opera-
tors. I put this machine to every test I could
and I pushed the limits and parameters. The
LEITWOLF handled every situation with ease.
Every part of this machine has changed the
way I look at grooming and the way I ap-
proach tasks, I can finally do everything I ever
wanted to do with a winch snow groomer. Not
only was the LEITWOLF ideal for an event like
the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships but
also new standards for operators and will for-
ever change the way we prepare the surface,
moreover in 22 years of operations I have nev-
er seen such a complete machine, PRINOTH
has really thought this design through and it
shows, it is truly a modern marvel and I hope
to operate it soon on my home mountain
Jackson Hole Mt. Resort, United States.”
What Richard Burgett liked about the LEIT-
WOLF was “the agility and the power, it is very
user friendly and easy to understand, it gets the
job done! The tiller, what a great implement,
very aggressive if you want it to be or gentle if
needed. The overall performance is actually the
amazing part, I pushed wet heavy snow and did
not slip a track at all, and I never got stuck once.
I was very satisfied, the LETWOLF is definitely
out pushing any snow groomer out there in the
market, and I wish that all snow groomers work-
ing for such an event were LEITWOLFs.”
“PRINOTH, Reliable Partner“
With the World Ski Championshisps of Vail/
Beaver Creek, PRINOTH has shown and proven
once again, its quality as reliable partner of
big and important events and continues writ-
ing its successful story even after Sotchi 2014.
Innovative technologies, impressive groom-
ing performance and the drivers’ know-how,
put in practice during numerous major sport-
ing events, mean that PRINOTH’s snow groom-
ers can guarantee perfect racing slopes. What-
ever the conditions are, PRINOTH transforms
slopes to offer world champions the ultimate
ski and snowboard experience.
A SpecialWorld Ski
Championships
PRINOTH Official Partner and Supplier
of the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championship
of Vail/Beaver Creek.
ENGINE PANTHER T6 PANTHER T8 PANTHER T12
ENGINE C4.4 C7.1 Acert C7.1 Acert
EMISSIONS STANDARD Stage III / Tier 3 Stage IV / Tier 4F Stage IV / Tier 4F
POWER @ 2200 RPM (HP) 107 kW (143 hp) 168 kW (225 hp) 186.5 kW (250 hp)
TORqUE @ 1400 RPM (LB – FT) 556 N · m (410 lb · ft) 1,092 N · m (805 lb · ft) 1,214 N · m (895 lb · ft)
PAYLOAD (LB) 5,443 kg (12,000 lb) 7,257 kg (16,000 lb) 11,340 kg (25,000 lb)
SHIPPING WEIGHT (LB) 6,874 kg (15,154 lb) 8,680 kg (19,096 lb) 12,474 kg (27,500 lb)
GROUND PRESSURE(UNLOADED, 6’’ GROUND PENETRATI-ON – PSI)
154 g/cm³ (2.19 PSI) 157 g/cm³ (2.23 PSI) 207 g/cm³ (2.94 PSI)
FORDING DEPTH 1,000 mm (39 in) 1,000 mm (39 in) 1,300 mm (51 in)
MAXIMUM SPEED 15 km/h (9.3 mph) 10 km/h (6.2 mph) 10 km/h (6.2 mph)
FUEL TANK (GAL) 175 l (46.2 gal) 245 l (65 gal) 245 l (65 gal)
DEF TANK (GAL) N/A 27 l (7.1 gal) 27 l (7.1 gal)
CAB CONFIGURATION Narrow/Wide Narrow/Wide Narrow
A winning line up: The PANTHER carriers Comparing specifications of the most productivity-oriented carriers on the market
Fans from all over the World.
Thank you Vail/Beaver Creek!
Award Ceremony.Perfect pistes groomed by PRINOTH.
LEITWOLF – blue edition Vail/Beaver Creek.
nother winter season is coming to an
end and although the season was not always
very snowy, memories of exiting and eventful
moments remain and we enjoy looking back
at them. However, a major highlight of this
year’s winter season is coming up: Interal-
pin 2015. Information on PRINOTH’s product
range innovations, new items from PRINOTH’s
Shop at bargain prices and more are waiting
for you. Mark this event on your calendar –
we are looking forward to seeing you there!
Would you like to always be quickly updated
and informed about PRINOTH’s new products?
No Problem! Visit our Fan pages on Facebook
and Instagram and you will never miss out
on important information. During the last
months, we have again received countless
pictures from you. Thank you for these great
ADear Club Members
A very special PRINOTH fan!
DRIVERSCLUBimages! Among other things we also received
pictures of this Driver who is totally in love
with his BISON – that’s literally under the
skin. A true fan!
Your Marketing Team
NewChannels
Instagram & Facebook Fanpage for the Tracked
Utility Vehicle business unit of PRINOTH.
ince October 2014, PRINOTH’s Tracked
Utility business unit has its own Facebook
fanpage. There, you will find a lot of informa-
tion on the latest vehicles such as the PAN-
THER T12, information about new projects
and many pictures portraying the vehicles in
action! In a very short period after the page
went live we had over 500 likes and now there
are already over 1000.
We also recently created an official
PRINOTH Instagram profile. Instagram is
S
he first centralized demo of the NEW
HUSKY took place on the Seiser Alm in Italy
on the 3rd of February 2015. Drivers from
different ski resorts had the chance to
test, for the very first time, PRINOTH´s
newest snow groomer and share infor-
mation with experts and other drivers.
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certainly one of the most important plat-
forms for PRINOTH to reach its followers.
It’s incredible how many of you are already
active and are “following” PRINOTH on In-
stagram! For those who do not know the
Instagram page yet: please have a look at
it and discover many breathtaking shots -
search and follow prinoth_snowgroomers!
Last winter we started a special
activity on the Snow Grooming Facebook
page; The PRINOTH Advent Calendar. We
invited you to send us your pictures of
snow groomers from which we then built
the PRINOTH Advent Calendar. Every day
we received many pictures! It was defini-
tely not easy to select one of the many
pictures we received because they were all
awesome. Over 1000 photos were sent to
us to proceed with this activity – unbe-
lievable! Thank you very much for having
participated and supported PRINOTH’s Ad-
vent Calendar.
The PRINOTH Drivers Club can really
be recommended. Anyone winning a
new member for the club will receive
a reward from us: an exclusive thank
you gift. The application form is
Member-get-member
www.prinoth.com
available at:
under the Drivers Corner section.
And don’t forget to give us your
address too! We are looking forward
to lots of new members!
The NEW HUSKY and the LEITWOLF con-
tinued their journey, demoing in other
countries of alpine regions, Scandinavia
and North America.
Worldwide PRINOTHCentralized Demos
The NEW HUSKY started its Worldwide Demo Tour while the LETWOLF is continuing it.
Follow us on Instagram under prinoth_snowgroomers.
New Facebook fanpage PRINOTH – Tracked Utility Vehicles.
NEW PRODUCTS ON THEONLINE- SHOP
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PRINOTH AT THE FIS DOUBLE WORLD-CUP IN KREISCHBERG
PARKS AND PIPES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ELITE
PRINOTH was the Official and Exclusive sup-
plier of the FIS Freestyle Ski & Snowboard
Double - World Championship from the 14th
to the 25th January 2015 at Kreischberg lo-
cated in Styria, Austria. At the Double World
Championship, the challenge was to not
only provide one or more perfectly groomed
piste but also halfpipe, kicker, slopestyle
courses and cross tracks that have to be
built up and kept in perfect conditions. The
small event area and the constant changing
snow conditions did not make it easier for
the FIS builder. “We had the challenge to
rebuild the course several times and we had
a great experience with PRINOTH machines”,
mentioned FIS Freestyle Ski Cross Race Di-rector Martin Fiala at the end of the com-
petitions. At the 25 events altogether, nine
PRINOTH vehicles were operating for the
world cup ski-resort ensuring perfect pistes
results – at peak times! Despite the lack of
snow and the extremely difficult conditions,
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open. There are lots of cool products – not only for the snow groomer operators,
but also for the tracked utility vehicle operators.
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icons at the top right corner of the website will
take you directly to our Online Shop.
all the competitions could take place and
the world champions were celebrated in style.
“We started here on January the 2nd with a great
fleet of PRINOTH machines to build the world
championship course. We had a variety of snow
conditions throughout the way, we have seen
everything from +17°C to -10°C and a little bit
of rain, but the construction has gone very well
and I really enjoyed working with PRINOTH,”
reflected FIS Builder Nick Roma during the
PRINOTH get-together on the 24th January
2015. Thanks to their maneuverability and
high mobility, powerful blade and power
tiller, the BISON X and BISON XPT models are
perfect for the construction of snow parks.
An EVEREST with a special half pipe shredder
was used for the shaping of the half pipe.
The remaining slope grooming at Kreisch-
berg was left to the LEITWOLF and the BEAST
models, which have proven themselves with
their increased area coverage.