Homemade version of the Tidd Tech Trail Tenderizer

This is my homemade version of the Tidd Tech Trail Tenderizer.  I built it 12 years ago, but have been modifying and adding to it ever since (and it's still not done!).

Some of the features I've added:

  • Electric actuators for the teeth, track setter, and front renovator.

  • Goose neck hitch.

  • Spring loaded teeth on the main bed and wings.

  • Spring loaded internal runners to keep the Tidd Tech tracking straight.  

  • Orange "Indicator Rods" on the teeth, track setter, and front mount. 

  • Wings and flaps that fold-up inside the profile of the Tidd Tech.

  • Snow sweeps that capture snow from the edge of the trail and move it to the track area.

  • Track setter that uses a fiberglass rod for down-force and can be positioned on the left or right side by pulling one pin.

  • Rear Stand & Lights on the back.

  • Front Mount that provides a common platform for attaching the front renovator, front rake, track renovator, and powder board.

I separated the frame and the bed of the Tidd Tech for some of the pictures.  This makes it easier to see some of the details, as the middle of the Tidd Tech has a lot of levers and bars.  These pictures are out of date - they do not show the Front Mount.

 

Electrical Setup

Gooseneck Hitch

Spring Loaded Teeth

Internal Runners

Orange

"Indicator

Rods"

Wings & Flaps

Snow Sweep

Track Setter

Rear Stand & Lights

Front Mount

Front Renovator

Front Rake

Track Renovator

Powder Board

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