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Ficon snow removal and slip prevention system for SUVs

A snow removal and slip prevention system for SUVs, created by Finnish engineers

Winter is here – finally, the long-awaited snow has arrived. Suddenly, snow removal and slip prevention are relevant topics again, and various tools such as snow shovels, snow pushers, and snow removal equipment for machines must be checked and updated, if needed. It is also good to remind ourselves of tips on how to make streets and sidewalks safe for pedestrians. Read more on snow shovels and snow pushers here.

A classic tool for snow removal is the snow shovel. The historic plywood board has long been replaced by light ergonomic tools that take into account the worker’s well-being. Moreover – today, we are talking about another innovative step – a fully hydraulic snow removal and slip prevention system (plough and spreader), which is mainly installed on SUVs. Ideal for the maintenance of garden areas, sidewalks, and smaller side roads.

Innovation backed by years of Nordic experience

The new Ficon fully hydraulic snow removal system (plough) is powerful and reliable! The Finnish company Ficon is a good example of the highest level of engineering. The high-quality, light, and durable ploughs and spreaders are mainly intended for use on pick-up trucks.

Ficon technology is unique and different from others because the hydraulic pump is installed on the engine’s flat belt. Therefore, it is possible to install other accessories on the car, such as a proper winch, or other hydraulically controlled accessories.

The plough is easy to remove and install, so there is no need to drive the plough when it is not needed at the moment. Attaching the Ficon FC plough is easy and quick, the whole process takes only a few minutes.

The unique ‘pressure plough’, an 8-degree angle of inclination, and a ‘floating’ function

To achieve a better snow removal result, all Ficon ploughs are equipped with a ‘pressure plough’ function. Ficon is a good example of how a plough can be light, as with the help of powerful hydraulics, it is possible to apply the ‘pressure plough’ function even 24/7 without damaging the system itself or the SUV! With the Ficon FC snowplough, you can even remove packed snow, and you can use the plough and spreader intensively throughout your work without the risk of overheating.

The flexible or, in other words, ‘floating’ function enables the plough to move smoothly while taking into account the unevenness of the ground. The plough accounts for unevenness, and thanks to a possible inclination angle of up to 8 degrees, working is comfortable and the result is high-quality.

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Where to use an SUV snowplough?

Ficon snowploughs are versatile, good to use in snow removal for yards, parking lots, sidewalks, and other smaller roads. The joint of the frame of the plough is located under the car, and thanks to this, the counter pressure of the snow on the plough will not raise the front end of the car, and no additional pressure will be put on the frame of the vehicle when pushing snow.