Scrapbook

*ECONOMICAL* BRUSHING: The Sur-Trac^TM groomer mounted "BRUSHBAR" limb cutter... ...hard at work every time you groom your trail!
Economical brushing tool, drastically reduces manual brushing. Clean cutting, no maintenance, easy operation.	Branches get snagged by the aggressive hardened blades, and are sliced as the groomer moves forward.	Solidly mounted to the drag body, the blade is always trimming the outside trail edge.	Not a "one-pass" solution, the blade catches a few more branches each time around the trail.	Heavy Duty industrial blades easily and cleanly slice through 3-inch branches. Blades are reversible for longevity.
The branch blade is over 8 feet high and with the added height of the 3-point hitch travel it reaches up over the cab.	Branches simply fall on top of the drag frame. Small branches that are pulled into the drag are usually covered up by the snow.	Great visibility allows the operator to easily monitor the blade.	Cutting thickly overgrown trails for the first time may require frequent unplugging... but it will keep cutting quite well in spite of heavy volume	When not required it simply folds in so as not to be in harms way. There are several angle positions and changing between positions is safe and easy.
HIGH CAPACITY BRUSHING: The Sur-Trac^TM groomer mounted TREE LIMB CUTTER... ...no more hoisting chain saws over your head!
Just one more reason to choose a Sur-Trac^TM groomer... the most efficient and operator friendly (and volunteer friendly!) groomer available!	Alamo "BUZZBAR" Saw Blade Head - 7'-6" cut!!!	Here's a 3-blade version. The BuzzBar is available in 2, 3 and 4 blade format.	We've adapted an Alamo unit to fit the front of our Sur-Trac^TM groomers. The fact that we have a "Wrap-around Frame" design permits such loads without compromising structural integrity in the least.	"Torture-Testing" in the July heat, severely overgrown trails ( summer 2002). The unit performed flawlessly!
Designed to be used in the winter, the cutter simply mounts in place of the front blade. Drag remains attached for regular steering action. Operating range is from 90deg up to 90deg down.	It will be no problem to cut over 14 FEET high from the trail-sides, in only 2 PASSES! Brushing problems are now a thing of the past with a Sur-Trac^TM groomer.	the BuzzBar "reaches for the sky". Now THAT oughta be high enough!	Fact of the matter is that all bush trails eventually need maintenance... this unit will replace SEVERAL volunteers	A BuzzBar mounted on a new series TS115A groomer.
A BuzzBar mounted on a new series TS115A groomer.	A BuzzBar mounted on a new series TS115A groomer.		The original prototype version was a "ROTARY" cutter.	original "ROTARY" style
On April 23/03 Mike Witzeling of SnowTrack LLC brought up a group of clubs from MI & WI to check out the BuzzBar in action.	April 23rd, and a fresh layer of snow. Welcome to Canada, eh?	Checkin' out under the hood. Nods of approval at the simple drive design.	View from the "Demo Wagon". Ian towed them around while Warren sliced & diced. A great way to see it in action.	Everyone was amazed at how clean it cut and at the absence of any flying debris!
*NOW AVAILABLE!!! T*he Sur-Trac^TM MEDIUM Format "TLA" series groomer (7-foot category groomer). ... all the attributes of the large format Sur-Trac^TM in a smaller package! Will be shown at the ISC2006 Convention, Vermont (June 2006)
Want the reliability and trail quality of a Sur-Trac groomer but can't fit one through your trail system? ...Now you can!	7'-4" wide with 24" tracks ~ or ~ 8'-4" wide with 30" tracks.	The TLA is much smaller than its "Big Brother", the TSA.	The TLA has the same track system design as the prior TS110 series.	Available in 80hp, 90hp and 100hp sizes.
The TLA drag features the same design concept and advantages as the large-format Sur-Trac^TM drags.	Deluxe New Holland factory cab is standard .	The TLA series uses the new-style HD2000 "Skid Steer" bogie tires, just like the highly successful TSA large format series.	Built as ruggedly as the larger TSA units, it will operate under the same conditions.	Check out the TLA series Sur-Trac^TM groomer. You won't be disappointed!
Welcome to the Ebert Welding Sur-Trac^TM SCRAPBOOK. ...photos of units in action, the clubs and people we meet, and the "day-in-the-life" moments at Ebert Welding. If you have any great Sur-Trac^TM groomer shots to contribute by all means send them to us! Just email them to ian@ebertwelding.com, or mail photos for us to scan. (And be sure to check out the GROOMER DISASTER photos* below... lotsa fun!)*
Doug Wilson of Mountain Grooming Equip "in action" at the New Hampshire grooming show at the Balsam's in Dixville Notch.	TS115A prototype - 2004	Layin' a gorgeous ribbon in Pembroke. Nice trail Mark! (yea you know who you are!)	The new TS-A series WideTrack... 36" tracks, only 9'-6" overall width!	The 36" WideTrack has almost 60% more flotation than the standard 29" track
Just another pretty drag/trail photo.	Nice Trail shot from Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve	Another nice shot from Haliburton Forest... they have an awesome trail system!	Playing in the snow!	Still playin'!
Some of the TS110's arriving for 2003 production.	So.... can a Sur-Trac groomer climb a steep hill?... ... you bet it can!	Dave climbing the "Boland Hill" in Elliot Lake ON	Doug at the summit of "Huntington Gap" in VT (goes from elev. 600ft to 2,600ft in 7 miles of trail!)	Ian at the summit of "Dixville Peak" in Colebrook NH (Dammit! Forgot the camera in the truck!)
The "SnowTrack tour group" from MI & WI checking out a TS110 while at Ebert Welding.	Plus a treat, they got to see some interesting new features going on our drag for the first time.	Hey Jerry!... you look like a rock star getting on that tour bus! - just look out for the other Jerry! (Mike W. sure knows how to travel in style!)	Chris from the Sault Ste Marie Trailblazers gives the TM125 a run.	Just what you want to see in your rear-view mirror!
In Feb/02 Warren, Claude & Ian from Ebert Welding headed off on a whirlwind 2 week tour of the Northern US. First stop, Brantigham NY for a demo.	Once the groomers were out & running, it was time to take care of a brake problem on our float!	Many thanks to the Brantingham club for their generous hospitalty!	After Brantigham it was off to Bill Cook's Groomer show in Newport Ctr. VT.	Several groomer manufacturer's showed off their units. It was a great "Ride & Drive" show.
Operator's from VT, ME, NY, & even NH were there for a hands-on experience with a groomer of their choice. (isn't that Rick Engasser driving the TM125?)	All of us from Ebert's had a blast! Here Warren & Claude are "hard at work".	Bill Cook did everything he could to sell Ian a SnoCat... too bad Ian forgot his wallet at home!	Nancy however seemed right at home in the blue beast! (side note - Nancy took the TM125 for a test run and broke the record for highest grooming speed all weekend!)	Talk about a scenic location. Many thanks to Bill & Nancy Cook for putting on such a great show!!!
Claude from Ebert's was "swept up" by the new Sur-Trac drag.	After Cook's show it was off to Jackman ME for a training session with the local club and their TM125.	The grooming gang in Jackman ME... They love their Sur-Trac TM125!	Then it was on to Miramichi New Brunswick to deliver the TM125 that they so graciously allowed us to use on our trip through the northern US. Thanks guys!	After spending the day with the Miramichi Sno-Goers Warren, Claude & Ian headed back to Northern Ontario for a well deserved break.
On January 4/5-02 we attended the New York State Grooming Show hosted by the Salisbury Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club Inc.	Our TS110 Sur-Trac groomer proved to be quite an attraction, and was kept busy on the test track.	Michelle Johnson's reaction was typical of everyone who drove the TS110... very surprised at it's agility, comfort and features.	Michelle's smile tells the story! (By the way, within 15 minutes she was running the TS110 like she'd been driving it for years).	Mike Witzeling of SnowTrack LLC was there to help spread the good word on Sur-Trac groomers. Thanks Mike!!!
Doesn't the TS110 look good in front of the Salisbury Ridgerunners' clubhouse? (Wadaya think, Mike, John, Fred?) THANK YOU Salisbury Ridgerunners for an awesome show!	Right after the NYS show it was off to the Folsom Trailblazers in Strykersville NY to conduct training on their new TS110. As the photo shows, there'll be no lack of volunteer operators!	Many thanks to Scott Graph (standing on tracks) of the Folsom Trailblazers for the incredible hospitality and dedication to grooming.	TS110 Promo shot.	Production 2001.
Dubreuilville's "Groomer Guy" (in cab) checking out a TM125at the 2001 OFSC show in Timmins (... they bought one).	Sur-Trac groomers... now available in 3 convenient sizes!	A load of snowmobile trail bridges heading for Foleyet Ontario.	70 foot single span bridge going to Fauquier Ont.	We manufacture these bridges, and can supply all decking as well... Heck we'll even install them!
Joe & Jamie of the Golden Corridor Snowdrifters, Kirkland Lake ON.	Golden Corridor Snowdrifters' TM125 in action.	Russ, Norm & Peter at Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve, with 8160 6 cylinder groomer.	Phelps Snowmobile Club WI... Just can't wait for winter!	Who needs snow?!... Don't think it'll be too good for the sleds, though.
Golden Triangle Snow. Assoc (Stratford Ont area) Sur-Trac Fleet.	Multiblade Drag.	Randy from Wausau Trailmates (Wisconsin) gives the TS110 the thumbs up.	Trailmates drag.... nice garage guys!	Rock-hard trail in Kirkland Lake.
Nice trail shot.	"Picasso" Paul painting pretty parts.	Crossing the Miramichi River in Doaktown, New Brunswick.	Don Wheaton's first time driving the groomer... didn't even touch a rail!	Now THAT's a bridge!
Ebert's in-house drafting station (Warren's responsability).	Always lots of spare parts in stock.	The original tractor front axle is shipped with each unit.	Our first units shipped, back in 1991.	EW parts manager, Mario Loranger.
Great bird's eye view	Thanks to Marc Lafond for going "out on a limb" for that great bir'ds eye shot!	Future groomer operator!... little miss Dietrich.	Interesting perspective.	Colette and Louise, part of the office team.
Yard filling up with groomers to be (2000 production).	Work in progress... building drag.	Work in progress... making drag steering frame.	Machinist Theo Van Leer... ever so serious.	Work in progress... mechanic's bay.
All tractors undergo a controlled break-in on our dynamometer.	The dyno test not only breaks in the groomers, but brings out any minor leaks before they're shipped.	John Goodfellow of Huronia Southern Zone knockin' down those drifts.	10 ton Bridge frames ready to ship.	Is it a UFO?... naaa - just a Sur-Trac groomer.
Racing in Eganville Ont, hosted by Keetna Club.	Highland Rovers of Emsdale packin' a fresh snowfall.	Nice trail shot.	Haliburton County (HCSA) hard at it.	HCSA's Bob Picard and Paul Daigle performing pre-season track maintenance.
Nice trail shot.	Mike Witzeling's view from TS110.	O.P.T.A. - Way up in Sioux Lookout, North-Western Ontario.		Boland River bridge in Elliot Lake ON.
Great idea! Dave of the Elliot Lake Snowbirds built a cross-country ski setter for their new Sur-Trac TM130.	The new TS115A... also available in 36" Wide-Track!!!	Ian meets "Bombardier Boy" at the NHSA.	Superior Snowmobile Club's grooming fleet in Greenland Michigan	Superior Snowmobile Club's grooming fleet in Greenland Michigan
Groomer operator in training?? Samantha lays a sweet trail at Grandpa's	Baraga, Michigan
The TC45D small format groomer	While not in the "high speed" grooming category, its diesel lugging power, great traction, great hill climbing ability, and especially great trail results certainly make up for it.	Built around a New Holland compact diesel unit, it retains the advantages of the ag tractor design.	The TC45D shares the same design principles of larger Sur-Trac^TM units.	The TC45D drag is also drastically reduced in size and weight, but features the same design concept and advantages as the large-format Sur-Trac^TM drags.
Comfy heated cab, swivel seat, tilt/telescopic steering, 2-range hydrostatic tranny with single speed powershift.	Not just a lightweight "packer" vehicle, the TC45D can handle the heavy load demands of aggressive grooming.	The end result... a harder, denser, flatter, more sled resistant trail than possible with a lighter unit... yet still in a compact package!	Our prototype exceeded all of our performance expectations at the Salisbury Groomer show in New York... right in the middle of a Nor'Easter!	Deep snow?... no problem!

...GROOMING DISASTERS!!! (or, ..."what some volunteers go through to keep the trails smooth") the following section is dedicated to all who have ever "enjoyed" the challenge of surprise "on-trail situations". These photos are not meant to demean any one or any product (obviously, as we feature our own units as part of the fun!). These things can happen to any club... so check out the photos to see what all groomer operators fear most. If you've ever been in a similar situation, take heart in the fact that you are not alone. Enjoy.
PS... if you have any photos of your own club's "fun groomer moments" and would like to share them, just email them to us with a description and we'll post them here. We'll even edit the photos to hide club names and people's faces to protect the "innocent".
...and to think we just washed it!	...but it LOOKED safe...	gee... they said turn right at the birch tree... well RonTOF, good thing ya knew when to turn the key off!	Extensive product testing!	... I guess 8 inches is NOT enough!
OK Luc, now what??	...ouch	...and people think only groomer operators have all the fun! Well here's some trail-building fun for ya!	Jeez Bill... Ya coulda just opened a side window?? (Delivery Fun at South Seguin, Parry Sound)	...uuh, I think ya dropped something...
...going...	...gooooing...	...GONE!	There are easier ways to wash these things y'know...	... need a push, bud?
Sinking is bad enough... but in a sewer pit?!?...YUCK!	This diver deserves a medal for his dedication!	Hmmm... do I unload off the back or the side?...	Bow-legged groomer!	This gives new meaning to "warming up the groomer"!
I guess Sno-Plane groomers don't float either! Driver got out OK, after kicking out a window 20 feet down!	up...up...	...and AWAY!	...oooh those nasty swamps!	So... ...where does this go?
Nope!... No trail down here!	eeeeh... maybe there AIN'T enough ice yet.	They say a mud bath does wonders for the skin!	No, no!... use the BUCKET to dig the hole!	This is gonna HURT!
Time for a tow.	Anybody seen my drag?!?	Left!... No... Right!...No... BOTH!	Catchin' some rays (the hard way!)	I get by with a little help from my friend.
Is it hot in here or what?!	Hey! This groomer has a basement!	I found it!!!	Up, up, and away!	I think I'll stop... HERE!
Hey Wait! You forgot something!	OK... so NOW what?	ummm, this ain't going so well.		email your "disaster" photos to ian@ebertwelding.com (any markings/faces on photo will be "doctored" to retain anonymity

Jean-Guy's Photo Gallery Jean-Guy Hallé operates a Sur-Trac TS110 groomer for the "Club Motoneige La Coulée Verte" in Albertvile Québec. Jean-Guy also has a keen eye for a good groomer photograph, as the following photos indeed show! Merci Jean-Guy pour les belles photos!











And now, it's time for some FUN...