Technical Data Bison
Subject to modifications in the course of technological advancement. Prototype Bison vehicles tested in Europe last winter.

Bison
  • Dimensions
    • Overall length 4,14 m / 13.6’
      Overall width 4,23 m / 13.9’
      Max. height 2,90 m / 9.5’
      Ground clearance 0,305 m / 1’
  • Weight
    • Weight (tractor with blade, tiller, tracks) 8910 kg / 19640 lb
      Weight (tractor only) 5780 kg / 12740 lb
  • Engine
    • Make Caterpillar
      Model C9
      Turbo diesel, electronic fuel system Euromot III A
      Number of cylinders 6 in line
      Displacement 8,8 l / 537 in³
      Power 261 kW (355 hp) at 1800 rpm
      Torque 1562 Nm (1152 ft.lb) at 1400 rpm
      Average fuel consumption 19 l/h / 5 g/hr
      Tank capacity 230 l / 61 U.S. gal
  • Transmission
    • Pump drive Stiebel
      Hydrostatic pumps Rexroth 140 cm³
      and motors Rexroth 107 cm³
  • Blade
    • 12-way blade with quick coupling system
  • Joystick
    • Ergonomically designed joystick
      The shape of the joystick allows ease of operation for large & small hands
      The ergonomic adjustment of the joystick functions can be made according to the individual needs of the operator
      The operation of the blade and tiller is made efficiently from one joystick control
  • Performance
    • Maximum speed 21,8 km / 13.5 MPH
      Turning radius 0
      Maximum climbing ability
      (depending on snow conditions)       		100%
      Side hill 100%
  • Driver’s cabin
    • Operator is positioned in center of cab
      Caterpillar operator’s seat with electrical adjustable suspension
      Second buddy seat optional
      Operator three-point safety seat belt
      Multifunction display screen mounted on the right hand control console
      Ergonomic lay out of control functions
      Operator armrests can be adjusted
      Passenger seat ( right side ) standard version
      Large storage area to the left side of the operator’s seat
      Additional storage compartments in both doors
      Cup holder located in the right hand armrest
      ROPS-tested
      Electro hydraulic lift
      Radio with a CD player, MP3 interface and stereo speakers
Bison
  • Steering controls
    • Microprocessor
      Can Bus system
      Forward-Neutral-Reverse steering levers
      Independent control of each track
      Integrated anti-stall technology
  • Suspension/Tracks
    • 2 front wheels mounted to crank arms and a steel torsion bar
      8 intermediate wheels on walking beams mounted to crank arms and heavy duty rubber torsion blocks
      Semi-close profile steel cross-links
      Aluminum cross-links optional
  • Lights
    • 2 Xenon front lights
      4 Front halogen lights
      2 Mid-height front driving lights
      2 Halogen work lights on the side doors
      4 Rear halogen lights
      1 Spot light
      2 Rotating beacon lights
      2 Directional blinkers
  • Tiller
    • Posi-Flex tiller with Bi Flex technology - Quick hitch system Hydraulic finishing wings - Patented Hydraulic snow chamber
  • Windshield/Windows/Mirrors
    • Heated windshield - Heated rear window - Heated side windows - Side vent window - Electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors - Interior rear view mirror - Heated front wipers
  • Electrical system
    • Voltage 24 V
      Alternator 140 A
      Batteries 2 x 12 V – 100 Ah
      Cold cranking amps 950
  • Special features of the Bison X
    • Blade operating range of 127 degrees
      Tiller range of motion is 151 degrees
      Rear lift frame is 11.8” longer in reach than the std Bison
      Std “Joystick in Joystick” for rear lift frame control system
      Proportional J/J for blade control system
For perfect pistes ...BisonX