Kage Innovation
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersOsceola, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Kage Innovation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kage Innovation
- Legal name
- Kage Innovation
- Website
- https://kageinnovation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kage Innovation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Snow Plow Equipment
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Lawn & Garden Tractors & Home Lawn & Gardens Equip (3524)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Snow & Ice Vehicles (Snowcats, Snow Groomers, Snow Blowers) (IMAHAIAH)
Keywords
Where Kage Innovation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Osceola
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kage Innovation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: One-time sales of snow plow systems, snow pushers, and attachments for skid steers, tractors, and wheel loaders. Products range from $5,700 to $20,900 for complete systems.
- Replacement Parts: Sales of replacement parts including cutting edges, hardware, poly skid kits, and wear components. Parts range from $2 to $900+.
- Direct Equipment Sales: Direct sales to end customers through company website and sales team.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SnowFire System Complete (Blade & Box) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SnowFire Blast Pusher |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SnowFire Compact Tractor Blade |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Steel Cutting Edges |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Poly Cutting Edge Systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | WingLine Laser Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | KAGE Klawz Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SnowStorm System (Blade & Box) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | High-End System Configurations |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kage Innovation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KAGE Innovation designs and manufactures commercial-grade snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment attachments for heavy equipment carriers including skid steers, compact tractors, mid- and large-size wheel loaders, and agricultural tractors. Flagship offerings are the 2-in-1 plow systems (SnowFire, SnowStorm, SnowDozer) that switch between blade and box/pusher modes from the cab, complemented by lawn care attachments (Wheel Kaddy sulkies, GreatER Bar, KAGE Katcher), tractor undercarriages, cutting edges, snow tires, brine sprayers, and laser guides.
Product overview
Kage Innovation is a manufacturer of professional snow and landscaping equipment featuring a portfolio of specialized attachment systems. The core product lines include the SnowFire, SnowStorm, and SnowDozer 2-in-1 Plow Systems (combining blade and box/pusher functionality in one machine), the ShadowBlade rear wing plow, and various snow removal accessories. For lawn care, the company offers the Wheel Kaddy sulky systems, GreatER Bar grading equipment, and KAGE Katcher grass collection systems. These products are designed as attachments for heavy equipment including skid steers, compact tractors, compact wheel loaders, mid-size wheel loaders, and agricultural tractors. The product ecosystem includes mounting undercarriages, cutting edges, snow tires, brine sprayers, laser guides, and marking stakes to support the core plow systems. The company sells directly and through authorized dealers with financing options and a money-back guarantee.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SnowFire: Snow plow and pusher system for skid steers and compact equipment
- SnowStorm
- SnowDozer
- ShadowBlade
- KAGE Klawz
- LiquidRage
- AdvantEDGE
- SnowBlaze
- WingLine
- Buddy Strap
- GreatER Bar
- Wheel Kaddy
- KAGE Katcher
- Under-Hitch
Products and services
- SnowFire Plow System 2-in-1 snow plow and pusher system for skid steers, compact tractors, and compact wheel loaders. Combines blade and box functionality switchable from the cab in seconds.
- SnowStorm Plow System 2-in-1 snow plow and pusher system for mid-sized wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, tele-handlers, and agricultural tractors starting at 14,500 lbs operating weight.
- SnowDozer Plow System Large-capacity 2-in-1 plow system for large wheel loaders, providing heavy-duty commercial snow removal.
- SnowFire BLAST Snow Pusher Trip edge snow pusher for skid steers providing enhanced snow containment and pushing capability.
- SnowStorm BLAST Snow Pusher Snow pusher for mid-size tractors and wheel loaders designed for heavier snow removal operations.
- SnowStorm BLAST STEEL Snow Pusher Heavy-duty steel floating box pusher designed for mid-size tractors and wheel loaders including XCMG loaders.
- SnowFire Xtreme Plow System Floating 2-in-1 plow system with live edge technology for compact equipment, available with the X-Treme Pro Kit premium option.
- SnowDozer Wing Plow Hydraulic wing plow attachment for larger tractors and wheel loaders, extending snow clearing width.
- ShadowBlade Rear Snow Blade Rear-mounted wing plow for tractors with wing extension capability for rear snow blade applications.
- Under-Hitch Tractor Undercarriage Universal tractor undercarriage and front 3-point hitch system enabling mounting of KAGE plow systems on various tractor models (Kubota, John Deere, etc.) via digitally scanned bolt-on mounts.
- KAGE KLAWZ Snow Tires Full steel radial snow tires for skid steers providing ultimate traction and control in snow conditions.
- LiquidRage Sprayer Brine sprayer system for skid steers and tractors used for pre-treatment of surfaces before snow and ice events.
- Poly Rotor Paddles Poly snowblower paddles for Toro snowblowers providing wear-resistant snow clearing components.
- Snow Stake System Flexible snow plow marking stakes kit for identifying plow edges and boundaries during snow removal operations.
- WingLine Laser Guide Patented laser-guided plow positioning system helping operators see wing plow location for improved visibility and accuracy during snow removal.
- AdvantEDGE Cutting Edge Sectional carbide cutting edge system for snow plows extending cutting edge life and improving durability.
- SnowBlaze Shovel Steel cutting edge snow shovel for manual snow removal with enhanced durability.
- Buddy Strap Shovel Sling Assist handle and sling system for snow shovels that reduces operator fatigue during manual snow removal.
- GreatER Bar Grading bar and land plane for skid steer and dirt equipment applications, used for ground leveling and preparation.
- Wheel Kaddy Sulky System Walk-behind mower sulky system available in 500, 250, and 360 models that allows operators to ride behind walk-behind mowers.
- KAGE Katcher Grass Catcher Automatic dumping grass catcher and leaf collector for lawn mowers that collects grass clippings and leaves during mowing operations.
- Grass Deflector Lawn mower chute blocker that deflects grass clippings and debris away from the operator and surrounding areas.
Companies that use Kage Innovation
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Kage Innovation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Kage Innovation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- SourcewellcoreSourcewell is a government agency that provides cooperative purchasing solutions for education, government, and nonprofit organizations. KAGE has been awarded a contract by Sourcewell, allowing these entities to purchase KAGE products through the cooperative purchasing program.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kage Innovation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SnowWolf: SnowWolf manufactures commercial-grade snow plows, pushers, and wing attachments for skid steers, wheel loaders, and tractors — the most direct niche peer to KAGE's SnowFire/SnowStorm/SnowDozer product family. Overlapping customer base of professional snow contractors and similar commercial-grade positioning make SnowWolf the closest comparable.
- Hiniker Company: Hiniker manufactures snow and ice control equipment including plow attachments for skid steers, wheel loaders, and tractors, plus snowplows for trucks. Direct overlap with KAGE on skid steer and loader-mounted snow equipment, with a similarly Midwest US manufacturing footprint.
- Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution: Pro-Tech manufactures snow and ice removal equipment — including Sno Pusher skid steer attachments and containment plows — that competes head-to-head with KAGE's SnowFire BLAST and SnowStorm BLAST pushers in the commercial snow contractor segment.
- Boss Snowplow: Boss Snowplow (a division of The Toro Company) is a major manufacturer of snow and ice removal equipment, primarily truck-mounted but with a growing skid steer and compact equipment attachment portfolio that overlaps with KAGE's commercial-grade offerings.
- ABI Attachments: ABI Attachments manufactures a broad line of skid steer and tractor attachments — including snow pushers and other grounds-maintenance equipment — that competes with KAGE in the dealer channel serving landscaping and snow removal contractors.
- Blue Diamond Attachments: Blue Diamond Attachments is a large manufacturer of skid steer attachments spanning snow, dirt, and landscape categories, with a similarly broad multi-category catalog to KAGE and overlapping dealer-based GTM to commercial contractors.
Broad incumbents
- Douglas Dynamics: Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) owns Western, Fisher, SnowEx, and Blizzard — the dominant US snow and ice control equipment portfolio. As a public, well-capitalized holding company, it is the broad incumbent against which KAGE's niche attachment strategy must compete for dealer shelf space and contractor mindshare.
- Prinoth: Prinoth manufactures snow groomers and tracked utility vehicles for ski resorts, municipalities, and industrial snow management. While operating in adjacent snow removal categories, Prinoth is more relevant as a benchmark for specialty snow equipment brand-building than as a direct competitor.
- Meyer Products: Meyer Products manufactures snow plows and ice control equipment, primarily for trucks and light commercial vehicles. While Meyer is more truck-focused than KAGE, it shares the same professional contractor end-customer base and competes for winter equipment dollars at the contractor level.
- SnowEx (Douglas Dynamics): SnowEx, a Douglas Dynamics brand, produces snow and ice control equipment including salt spreaders and skid steer-mounted equipment. It overlaps with KAGE on skid steer-mounted snow attachments and competes for dealer relationships with KAGE's authorized dealer network.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kage Innovation financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kage Innovation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Kage Innovation funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kage Innovation M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kage Innovation
What does Kage Innovation do?
KAGE Innovation designs and manufactures commercial-grade snow removal and lawn maintenance equipment attachments for heavy equipment carriers including skid steers, compact tractors, mid- and large-size wheel loaders, and agricultural tractors. Flagship offerings are the 2-in-1 plow systems (SnowFire, SnowStorm, SnowDozer) that switch between blade and box/pusher modes from the cab, complemented by lawn care attachments (Wheel Kaddy sulkies, GreatER Bar, KAGE Katcher), tractor undercarriages, cutting edges, snow tires, brine sprayers, and laser guides.
Is Kage Innovation a public or private company?
Kage Innovation is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Kage Innovation founded?
Kage Innovation was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Kage Innovation based?
Kage Innovation is headquartered in Osceola, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kage Innovation make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts and direct Equipment Sales.
Who are Kage Innovation's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SnowWolf, Hiniker Company, Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution, Boss Snowplow, ABI Attachments and Blue Diamond Attachments. Broad incumbents are Douglas Dynamics, Prinoth, Meyer Products and SnowEx (Douglas Dynamics).
Does Kage Innovation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kage Innovation.
What industry is Kage Innovation in?
Kage Innovation's product category is Commercial Snow Plow Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAIAH, Snow & Ice Vehicles (Snowcats, Snow Groomers, Snow Blowers). Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 3531.