Winter Equipment
We supply a broad range of heavy duty commercial winter gritting and snow clearing equipment.
Winter Equipment
OUTCO is the sole UK distributor for BOSS winter equipment, North America’s premium brand of highly resilient gritting and snow clearing equipment: tough gear for tough conditions. From gritting spreaders to a range of snow ploughs, we stock all the BOSS winter equipment to service the winter industry’s requirements including all spares, and a full maintenance and a full servicing provision.
OUTCO (formerly GRITIT) are the UK’s award-winning winter gritting and snow clearance experts. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier for outdoor infrastructure and compliance delivering quality, and more than anything else reliability. Our nationwide winter gritting service has an established, market-leading track record of providing award winning specialist winter services
OUTCO specialise in providing a reliable and high-quality snow clearance service for commercial and industrial properties. Our unmatched expertise and dedication is guaranteed to keep your car parks, walkways and access routes clear and safe, even in the harshest of winter conditions
OUTCO has the capability to spread or supply a wide range of traditional and specialist de-icing products. Available products range from traditional salt and grit types to low corrosive or eco-friendly products, all supplied in bulk or bagged. OUTCO de-icing products cater for all surfaces, including metal car parks and stairways, airport runways, train stations and sensitive ecological areas
OUTCO is the sole UK distributor for BOSS winter equipment, North America’s rugged brand of highly resilient gritting and snow clearing equipment: tough gear for tough conditions. From gritting spreaders to a range of snow ploughs, we stock all the equipment to service the winter industry’s requirements including all spares, and a full maintenance and servicing provision
OUTCO’s managed grit bin solution provides strategically placed grit bins with a salt top-up service including the required tools. This service offers additional peace of mind ensuring your site is always safe and ice free. We also supply grit bins, shovels and scoops for outright purchase as well as grit bin refills as and when you need
BOSS Winter Equipment
Gritting roads, car parks and footpaths demands precision to ensure maximum effectiveness. BOSS gritting machinery is engineered with accuracy in mind. Innovative BOSS technology allows for controlled and even distribution of grit, minimising wastage while maximising traction on icy surfaces. This precise grit application is essential for maintaining safety on the UK’s often treacherous roads and footpaths, given the UK’s winter weather can change from one moment to the next. BOSS gritting machinery is specifically designed to adapt to these rapid shifts seamlessly. Equipped with real-time weather monitoring and automatic controls, BOSS machinery can continuously adjust the amount of grit dispensed based on realtime conditions. This adaptability ensures that car parks, roads and footpaths remain safe and clear, no matter how unpredictable our winter becomes.
When a sudden frost or snowfall strikes, a rapid response is essential to prevent accidents and maintain traffic flow. BOSS gritting machinery is built for swift action. Their equipment is designed to cover large areas efficiently, reducing downtime and minimising disruptions. Such rapid response capability is vital for keeping facilities and sites running smoothly, even in the face of winter’s challenges. Safety is also paramount when it comes to winter road maintenance – BOSS gritting machinery is equipped with advanced safety features that protect both operators and pedestrians. From anti-skid technology to operator-friendly controls, BOSS ensures that their machinery not only gets the job done but also prioritises the well-being of everyone involved.
Gritting is not just about maintaining safety; it’s also about minimising the impact on the environment. BOSS gritting machinery embraces environmental responsibility through efficient grit distribution and eco-friendly practices. By optimising grit usage and minimising waste, BOSS winter equipment contributes to sustainable winter maintenance efforts. Winter’s demands can be relentless, and BOSS understands that winter equipment must withstand the test of time. Their equipment is built to be rugged and durable, capable of enduring the harsh conditions of UK winters. This longevity ensures that operators can rely on BOSS machinery for years to come.
BOSS equipment
BOSS is the number 1 snow plough brand in the USA and are global leaders in designing and manufacturing snow ploughs & high-performance salt spreading equipment. BOSS has a growing reputation in the UK for the highest quality and most reliable winter equipment and are known for their powerful and accurate snow ploughs & salt spreaders. The harsh winters of northern USA have been the testing ground for BOSS’s design and development for more than 30 years.
BOSS salt spreaders
As with all BOSS equipment, all BOSS salt spreaders disperse de-icing materials quickly and efficiently. All Boss spreaders feature:
- Powerful electric high torque motors, sealed against weather and dust
- Durable, corrosion-resistant feed systems that deliver consistent distribution
- A poly hopper that is built to last and with a low profile for better visibility
- Variable speed control and overload protection
- 2-year warranty
- A wide selection of de-icing salts and grit can be used. We can advise on the best choice for the conditions and environmental concerns.
BOSS snow ploughs
Straight blade snow plough
The BOSS Sport Duty snow plough range has been specifically designed to fit UK vehicles. The extra-rigid moldboard and trip-edge technology ensure that only the cutting-edge trips when you hit an obstacle, so you won’t lose the load you’re pushing. When winter is at its worst, the job calls for more than muscle, which is why BOSS engineers smart, tough, innovative solutions to make snow and ice removal fast, easy and efficient. With a variety of tripping technologies and features to make your job more productive, BOSS has what today’s professionals need to take on winter and restore order.
UTV snow plough
Whether it is snow removal in tight spaces or clearing trails and sidewalks, UTV ploughs are engineered to perform through even the worst weather conditions. BOSS full-size UTV ploughs are available in straight-blade and V-plough options. And because they are re fully hydraulic, you do not have to mess with chains, winches or pulleys. Innovation with you in mind is how Boss backs you up.
ATV snow plough
Along with the durability, toughness and reliability you expect from BOSS full-size ploughs, ATV ploughs feature exceptional manoeuvrability for hard-to-reach places and tough terrain. The fully hydraulic system delivers maximum efficiency with no winches, chains or pulleys. Available in both straight-blade and V-plough options, BOSS ATV ploughs offer easy to use controls to help you restore order in tough winter conditions. The BOSS ATV is the most compact plough but with all the power and built for exceptional ground clearance in tough off-road terrains and hard to reach places.
As the United Kingdom faces its annual battle against winter weather, the importance of reliable and efficient gritting machinery cannot be overstated. BOSS, a trusted name in winter equipment, has taken on this challenge with its exceptional gritting machinery. In this concise blog post, we’ll delve into why BOSS gritting machinery stands out as a crucial asset for combating the UK’s winter woes.
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OUTCO Services
OUTCO provides a complete range of winter maintenance to keep outdoor estates free of snow and ice, ensuring sites remain safe, compliant and operational even through the harshest of winters. From gritting to snow clearance, our winter services come with a full audit trail and automatic indemnity for protection against claims
Services to keep the grounds of your estates well-managed, tidy and appealing. With our PPM or one-off Grounds Maintenance contracts we believe that well-managed grounds and communal areas are central to enhancing the consumer and employee experience
Full service maintenance and replacement solutions for estate infrastructure, keeping your assets fully maintained, operational and up to specification 365 days a year come rain or shine.
Case Studies
The external car parks and walkways at Fosse Shopping Park have a high footfall from both customers and staff. Not only do many people pass through the public areas on a daily basis but there is also a high volume of traffic. The shopping park has a responsibility to its customers and staff to keep its grounds clear of snow and ice in order to minimise any slip-ups or accidents. During the winter months the car parks and walkways need to be cleared long before the shops open so that the employees can arrive safely
It is essential that Heathrow remains compliant, safe and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This becomes even more of a necessity during the winter months. OUTCO delivers 24/7 winter gritting and snow clearance service to Heathrow each winter season.
OUTCO provided a robust, consistent solution that ensured the sites remained safe and operational throughout winter. For the first time in many years, not one snow and ice related claim was received from the prisoners unaccompanied through the gates. This worked particularly well and provided us with greater flexibility with regard to service times.
News
Today’s outdoor estate is rapidly changing with data & technology, learn how winter gritting has been transformed for businesses. With the space of smartphones, consumers demand for convenience & easy access. Discover the impact the “consumerisation of IT” has on winter gritting
A trend towards accessing any service with greater convenience and immediacy on any device has proliferated in recent years. Here, Jason Petsch, CEO of OUTCO, explains how consumer-style technology is changing winter gritting in the UK.
The summer of 2022 will be remembered as being a hot and dry one, in which temperatures in the UK reached a record-breaking 40.3C at the peak of the heatwave. These hot temperatures are becoming more common and often trick us into presuming that the winter will be mild, without any need for winter gritting services. Not true.
We are absolutely thrilled that our market leading service and telematics app, ‘Pulse’ has been shortlisted for ‘App of the Year 2023’ in this year’s UK Business Tech Awards
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OUTCO is delighted to be shortlisted as the Property Tech Company of the year 2023. Great recognition for our Tech Team and especially for our unique in-house technology NIMBUS to be validated at this level. Great recognition for our Tech Team and especially for our unique in-house technology.