MTN Trail Drags
Loch Lomond Equipment Sales is a factory-authorized dealer in Canada for MTN Trail Groomers (also known as Drags).
What are MTN Trail Drags for? How Do MTN Trail Drags Work?
MTN Trail Drags are famous for winter ice road and snowmobile trail grooming applications. The drags smoothen and keep winter ice roads and snowmobile trails flat by "shaving off" high spots and filling in low spots. The result is a smoother, flat, and hard-packed/compact surface.
MTN Trail Drag — an explanation.
MTN Trail Drags have a compaction and vibration advantage. Since they feature wheels and are dragged on snow, they produce a vibration that freezes ice roads and trails faster than normal.
A customized Prinoth Bison Trail Groomer pulling an MTN Trail Drag.
Trail drags are highly recommended in Canada for keeping trails and winter ice roads flat. They have been in use successfully for years by many northern communities in place of tires. Their cutting blades chop off bumps and drags carry the snow to fill in lows. The big pan (located at the rear) compacts the trail.
MTN Trail Drag — how they work and their benefit.
Top Features of an MTN Trail Drag
Why Should You Buy an MTN Trail Drag as opposed to other drags or using a tire?
MTN drags come with many features that set them apart from other drags. The most notable features include;
1. Superior Independent Tripping Blades
The MTN trail drag comes with six fully independent blades that trip when they come across obstacles and get back into position. This retracting blade feature offers up to 9-inches of clearance and prevents the entire drag from bouncing off or shuttering components when it hits stationary objects like rocks or protruding tree stumps that are common in low snow and rough terrain.
This safeguard also protects blades from unnecessary damage and results in smoother trails by reducing the drag from bouncing when there are obstacles.
Besides tripping, the blades have been designed with slightly different profiles. Every row has blades with a different profile which directs the snow to the middle of the drag as they shave off the tops.
2. Full-Length Side Rails & Extra-Heavy Main Frame.
The MTN drag also has raised side rails running the entire length to carry more snow and ensure most (if not all) lows in the trails or winter ice roads are filled adequately. The design ensures snow collects in the centre area (known as the pan). The collected snow is then deposited into hollows and dips in the trail as the drag moves over the top. This process is what evens the trail.
When an operator drags other items, such as an old tire, the tire moves over the hole in the trail but doesn't have any snow to deposit. Therefore, dragging tires won't fill in holes in a trail resulting in a bumpy ride for people using the trail or ice road.
The rails also make the drag stronger and more rigid. The unusually heavy main frame made of tubular steel also adds unmatched strength and puts this drag ahead of most drags in the market today. The combination of the tripping blades which lift effortlessly over hard, immovable objects plus the solidly built frame provides you with a trail drag that will last years and years.
3. Superior Wheels (Centre or Rear-Mounted)
Depending on your preferences, the MTN Trail Drag can come with centre-mounted wheels that come with notable benefits, such as offering a shorter turning radius. It's also easier to maneuver tight spaces when backing up over deeper snow banks or off trails. Centre-mounted wheels also have some cons.
The advantages and disadvantages of the wheel placement on your MTN Trail Drag.
The rear-mounted wheels (which are also available) offer better clearance when loading and offloading the drag for transportation.
4. Hydraulic Drag Adjustment
The drag also has automatic adjustment features that allow operators to set how much digging is done. This feature offers more custom ice road construction and trail grooming freedom. Hydraulic controls allow the operator to make all adjustments from within the warmth of the groomer cab using a joystick.
5. Custom MTN Trail Drag Features
Loch Lomond Equipment Sales can also offer custom MTN drag features. For instance, the drag can come with high-quality brush cutters mounted to cut low-hanging branches.
Pros and cons of where you mount the brush cutter on the MTN Trail Drag.
We offer two hydraulic brush bar sizes (the 7'4" and 8'6" at an extra cost) that can be pre-installed (welded in place) or provided as an add-on feature. You can also select a manual or hydraulic brush cutter. The brush cutter can be adjusted to lean in or out. Installation position can be done as per the customer’s preferences (backend or rear) as demonstrated in the video below.
Hydraulic or manual brush cutters for de-limbing while trail grooming with MTN Trail Drags.
The MTN Trail Drag can also come with supports for signage and mounts for toolboxes.
6. Superior Lighting
The drag also comes with warning lights, rear-facing LED strobe, and work lights that are bright enough for snowmobile track and winter road grooming applications at night.
7. Superior Steering (4-Adjustable Skegs)
Skegs help the drag track straight, to keep it travelling in a straight line. This feature makes the MTN Trail drag a high-performance drag that won’t dart aimlessly in the snow.
8. Size Variety
You can also buy an MTN trail drag with varied width (4 to 12 feet) and varied length (8 to 20 feet) long. The small-sized MTN drags can be pulled with ease by an Argo or snowmobile, while Prinoth trail groomers can pull the large ones.
9. Other Notable Features
MTN Trail Drags have many other notable features that other manufacturers commonly overlook. For instance, they have a grease fitting on every movable component allowing smooth quiet, and frictionless running at all times.
The pan has also been designed high up to allow easier backing up. Other notable features include reflective striping, which makes the drag visible in dark or low light conditions. Cutting edges also feature double springs for easier adjustments. The drag also has a double cylinder that makes it easy to lift the wheels. MTN Trail drags are extremely operator-friendly and stand out as the highest-quality drags in the industry.
10. Other Reasons to Buy the MTN Trail Drag
Highly Endorsed: The current president of the NWOSTA (North Western Ontario Snowmobile Trail Association) swears by the MTN drag. The endorsement speaks volumes about the kind of trail drag MTN makes and its suitability in Ontario and Manitoba.
Why Buy an MTN Trail Drag from Loch Lomond Equipment Sales?
1. Loch Lomond Equipment Sales is a Factory-Authorized Dealer for MTN Trail Groomers
We are authorized by MTN to sell MTN Trail Drags in Ontario, Manitoba, and other parts of Canada. When you choose Loch Lomond Equipment Sales, you are assured of getting the real product and new original parts. As authorized dealers, we have notable advantages like direct factory access to brand-new genuine parts. We also have a direct connection to MTN, which gives us the unique capability to address any MTN Trail Drag issue that you may have.
2. Technical Support
Our MTN Trail Drag customers can contact us for comprehensive equipment training, preventative maintenance, and other critical instructions (from safety to productivity).
3. Ample Experience
We have been selling MTN Trail Drags and other winter road construction equipment and snow grooming equipment for over a decade (since 2008). We have the capacity and resources to deliver the best equipment and services linked to trail drags and other winter road construction equipment like snowcats, XTVs, UTVs, and more! Snowmobile and skiing sectors in Ontario and Manitoba have counted on us for over 13 years.
4. Licensed Technicians
We support every product line we represent. Our technicians are trained in all matters regarding MTN Trail Drags. We can facilitate operator training, troubleshooting, repairs, and customization. We can also rebuild MTN Trail Drag components if needed.
5. Winter Demo Track
During the winter months, you are welcome to come out and try an MTN Trail Drag on our test track.
How Much Does an MTN Trail Drag Cost in Ontario and Manitoba?
Please contact Martin Antoniak for more information as prices vary depending on customizations.
Get a new MTN trail drag for sale in Ontario or Manitoba from Loch Lomond Equipment Sales - a factory-authorized MTN trail groomer dealer in Canada. CONTACT NOW for purchase or further enquiries.
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