Besides, what engine is in a snow cat?
The engine in the PB600 is a 400 HP Mercedes diesel with 1900 ft lbs of torque, the engines in the PB300s are Mercedes 926's with 330 HP and 1300 ft lbs of torque. This is more than adequate power to get groups quickly to the tops of the runs. They aren't racing machines, but they can sure climb.
Likewise, how much does a snowcat cost? The cost of a snowcat starts at $300,000 per cat, and the manpower and maintenance expenses that accumulate on a daily basis really add up over the course of a season. However, it's an investment in the experience for the customer, and one that the mountain operations staff takes seriously.
Accordingly, how fast can a snowcat go?
He has a tent bolted to the roof, so he can spend the night, and eight tow ropes rigged up, so his buddies can be dragged behind like a surreal troupe of winter waterskiers—though the 1969 snowcat tops out at 5 mph. “It's kind of a mobile base camp,” he says. “It's definitely not about trying to get anywhere fast.”
What is a snowcat used for?
A snowcat is an enclosed-cab, truck-sized, fully tracked vehicle designed to move on snow. Snowcats used for snow grooming are also called 'piste machines', 'trail groomers' (in North American English) or 'piste bashers' (in British English) because of their use in preparing ski trails ("pistes") or snowmobile trails.
