Winter is here. The cold bites, the darkness comes early and the job awaits regardless of the weather. For drivers working in snow, cold and late hours, it's often the small details that make the difference.
With the right equipment, heat is close, light is where it's needed and chains are ready when the snow surprises. Smart solutions that make everyday life easier - every winter day.
AP Glove box with warm work gloves
Install the AP glove box A4525 on top of the truck's muffler and take advantage of the waste heat – this will keep your gloves dry and warm throughout the working day.
Dimensions: 180x180x300mm (LxHxD)
If installation is not possible, choose the AP Glove Box K10068-223 with built-in Mistral heater instead, which can be placed where it is most useful.
Dimensions: 200x200x330 (LxHxD)
Mistral G2
Power: 250W
Current consumption 12A
Voltage 24V
Protruding cable length: 1 m
Mistral comes with a user manual and assembly instructions.
Mistral fan heater
Winter is here and it's time to get rid of frozen straps and icy tools.
Retrofit your toolboxes with the CE-marked Mistral fan heater and the contents will stay "midsummer warm" all year round.
Power : 250W
Power consumption 12A
Voltage 24V
Extending cable length: 1 m
Mistral comes with a user manual and assembly instructions.
LED lighting
Toolbox lighting, does it make a difference, really?
See the post below where we show the difference with and without lighting in a toolbox. Sure, darkness can be cozy in the run-up to Christmas, but not at work.
Snow chain holder
We offer a large selection of storage
of snow chains.
Choose the way that is easiest and most practical in your
everyday life. You can see all variants here on alfpettersson.com
Rules for winter tires and snow chains in the Nordics
The rules on winter tires and snow chains differ between the Nordic countries. To make it easy to compare, we have produced a clear table showing what applies in each country.
| Country | Winter tires | Snow chains |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Mandatory for heavy vehicles 10 Nov - 10 Apr (regardless of road conditions). | No general requirement to carry. May be used when necessary (proposal for winter requirement discussed but not decided). |
| Norway | Mandatory winter tires for heavy vehicles during the winter season. | Mandatory to carry snow chains for vehicles >3.5 tons 15 Oct - 31 Mar, regardless of road conditions. |
| Finland | Mandatory winter tires 1 Nov - Easter Monday. | No requirement to carry snow chains at all times. Allowed if necessary. |
| Denmark | Winter or all-season tires with snowflake symbol are required for winter road conditions (snow, ice, slush). | No requirement to carry snow chains. Allowed if necessary. |
| Iceland | Mandatory winter tires during the winter (period varies depending on road conditions, often 1 Nov - 15 Apr). | Snow chains are allowed and sometimes necessary in mountain areas, but not a general requirement to always carry. |
Sources: Swedish Transport Agency (se), Fornakra.se (no), Traficom (fi),Ministry of Transport (dk)
