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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.

By 1949, Zamboni created a prototype of his ice-resurfacing machine that could complete the work in fifteen minutes. Mass production of the machines began in 1954, and they received international exposure when used at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California.

It's the machine that's used to periodically smooth out the surface of the ice so it's easier to skate on. Some Zambonis are hand-pushed devices, while others are vehicles with a driver. During professional ice hockey games, a Zamboni is used to clean and polish the ice between periods.

They determined the machine's top speed to be 9.7 mph and that the machine would go from 0 to ¼ mile in 93.5 seconds.

The shape of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine is a federally registered trademark. 10. Zamboni machines have a top speed of about 9 miles an hour.

Salaries usually range between the 25th percentile ($26,000) and the 75th percentile ($32,500). NHL Zamboni drivers are the top earners, landing in the 90th percentile. They are typically paid in a range from $29,000-$31,000, sometimes earning up to $37,500 annually.

9 miles per hour A Zamboni is capable of speeds up to 9 miles per hour, but most operators prefer to go less than half that fast. Turning at higher speeds can nick the ice.

The Zamboni is a mechanical ice resurfacer. It works by scraping the ice surface and collecting the snow (which is later discarded). Next, it "cleans" the ice, by putting down water which flushes the grooves deep in the ice, loosening any dirt or debris.

The first ice resurfacer was developed by American inventor and engineer Frank Zamboni in 1949 in the city of Paramount, California. As such, an ice resurfacer is often referred to as a "Zamboni" as a genericized trademark.

The shape of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine (like the shapes of the Jeep® grille and the Coca-Cola® bottle) is a federally registered trademark. In 2000, the Zamboni machine was immortalized as an authentic Monopoly® board game token in the NHL version of the game.

The heated water, according to Tharaldson, is about 140 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit (60-63 centigrade); "the hotter the water," he says, "the more even a surface you'll get--it melts that top layer when you cut across [the ice]."

Salary Ranges for Zamboni Drivers The salaries of Zamboni Drivers in the US range from $10,010 to $144,689 , with a median salary of $27,119 . The middle 57% of Zamboni Drivers makes between $27,119 and $66,292, with the top 86% making $144,689.

Get a certification The National Hockey League (NHL) accepts this certification for ice resurfacing drivers who tend to the ice during professional hockey matches. You can apply by completing an application on the organization's website.

This particular Zamboni is a model 525, worth just shy of $100,000. Empty, it weighs 3,143 kg (6,930 lbs.) but when filled with water, it's a hefty 4,240 kg (9,530 lbs.). It's powered by a GM 3.0-litre, 65-horsepower motor that's fed by natural gas contained in two large tanks at the rear.

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.