How much does a small Zamboni cost?
As the sizes and options of the Zamboni machines vary greatly according to each ice arena’s individual needs, so does the price. The Model 100 (a small tractor pulled unit) may be in the neighborhood of $10,000.00 or more and the full-sized machines can be up to or in the low six figures.
What is the smallest Zamboni?
Zamboni Model 100
The Zamboni Model 100 is a miniature unit which is approximately 1/10th the size of the 500 Series machines. It is ideally suited for small rinks with surfaces of 1,000 to 3,000 square feet. Its design adapts to several popular garden tractors.
How much is a Zamboni electric 552?
($160,000)
We had the chance to take the all-electric Zamboni 552 ($160,000) model for a spin at the East West Ice Palace in Artesia, CA, and the drive was, as expected, extraordinary. The Zamboni 552 boasts a massive 17.5 horsepower electric motor that gets it to 60 mph…
How much does a Zamboni cost in Canada?
Each new Zambini costs about $90,000, about one-third more expensive that a propane-powered equivalent, but is expected to cost about $7,000 a year less in fuel and maintenance costs.
Are all zambonis electric?
The machines built today by the Zamboni Company are almost exclusively alternative fuel powered, using propane and natural gas engines or electric power. All of our machine models provide a clean option and they allow a “green” choice for arena operators, based on their specific needs.
Are there electric Zambonis?
It’s not only cars that are available as electric vehicles (EV) in the modern world; zambonis are getting in on the action. The City of Mississauga very recently introduced eight EV Zambonis for local arenas this season as part of their plan to replace all 22 gasoline ones over the next decade.
What fuel does a Zamboni use?
propane
Most Zambonis use propane as their fuel source. Because propane has lower emissions, it’s ideal for indoor use. Propane is also efficient, making it an affordable choice for most hockey rinks and arenas.
How thick is the ice in a hockey rink?
approximately 3/4″ of an inch
The jersey is sometimes called a sweater because, during hockey’s early years, players actually wore sweaters and not the mesh-like jerseys of today. How thick is the ice? Ice is approximately 3/4″ of an inch thick and is usually chilled at 16 degrees fahrenheit. The thicker the ice, the softer and slower it becomes.