Snow Removal

If you have lived in the Northeast through the winter season, you have likely faced the dilemma of the best way to remove snow.

Experiencing a nor'easter with strong winds, heavy snow, and extreme cold places increased emphasis on snow removal efficiency. Advantageous snow removal options exist for homeowners, business owners, contractors, and municipalities.

Snowthrowers/Snowblowers

Snowthrowers can be used to remove unwanted snow from driveways, sidewalks, roadways, railroad tracks, or runways. Snow removal mechanisms include an auger to break up snow and an impeller to blow or throw the snow. Snowthrowers vary in size and throwing capacity. Path size and necessary throwing distance to clear the path in one swoop are important considerations when purchasing a snowblower. One-stage machines are for light duty, while two-stage machines handle heavier duty jobs and wet snow.

Snowthrowers may be powered by gas or electricity. Electric versions are typically more energy and maintenance efficient, while gas versions are typically better suited for heavier duty jobs and can handle a wider range of surface textures. Attractive, but more expensive, features found on some snowthrowers include electric starters, headlights, and handwarmers. Comfort considerations also include the weight, height, and ease of maneuvering the snowblower. A self-propelling drive feature is helpful in reducing the labor intensity involved in snow removal.

Worldlawn Snow Thrower - 22" 6.5 HP Briggs and Stratton 2 stage electric start, self-propelled drive - $720.00

Worldlawn Snow Thrower - 24" 7.5 HP Briggs and Stratton 2 stage electric start, self-propelled drive - $820.00

Worldlawn Snow Thrower - 26" 9.0 HP Briggs and Stratton 2 stage electric start, self-propelled drive - $1149.00

All of the above models include lights.

Truck Plow

Driveways, parking lots, and streets can be completely cleared of snow from the warmth and comfort of your driver's seat with a truck plow. The Home Plow by Meyer mounts easily on many SUVs, light pick-up trucks, and utility vehicles. It is an affordable way to remove snow fast and leave your surface clean.

The Home Plow was designed with great features to make snow plowing plausible and simple for consumers. Made with the homeowner in mind, this option may also be effective for some business and municipality purposes.

The HomePlow™ by Meyer is made with conveience in mind

Hustler Mower Snow Attachments

Use your mower year round by choosing a model with a snow attachment option. The Hustler 3700 Out-Front Rotary Mower offers this type of versatility. Use the frontmount blade attachment to push snow or the snow blower attachment to throw snow. These attachments allow you to keep your driveway and sidewalks clear of snow. Contact PowerPro Equipment for more information on Hustler snow attachments.

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Tractors

Snowthrowers, truck plows, and Hustler mower snow attachments certainly beat the old-fashioned shovel when it comes to snow removal ease and speed. When it comes to big jobs requiring snow relocation or rougher terrain, turn to a tractor. TYM offers tractors and loaders in varying levels of horsepower.

Factory cabs available for most models, snow blades and blowers.

TYM offers a number snow of attachments
to fit their tractor models

Low rate financing up to 84 months on TYM's

Spreaders

Spreaders are used to keep roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks covered with salt or brine to prevent unsafe icy conditions. Salt and brine can also help make snow removal easier by preventing snow and ice from bonding with the surface. Magnum makes spreaders fit for a variety of situations.

Broadcast spreaders are a walk behind design and are versatile for year round use. These are great to use after snowblowing for sidewalks and smaller driveways or parking areas. Tailgate spreaders mount to the back of your vehicle. Magnum offers seven mounting options. Tailgate spreaders and the Home Plow make an ideal combination for residential, small business, and some municipality needs. Insert hopper spreaders are intended for ¾ ton pick-up trucks and larger. These spreaders handle larger capacity and are constructed with corrosion resistant materials to maximize time and maintenance cost efficiency.

Magnum walk-behind salt spreaders can
save a lot of time and prevent serious injury on
driveways and walkways

Magnum broadcast spreaders for trucks
and SUVs are ideal for covering larger walkways, roads, and other areas with salt.

Conclusions

Unless you are working with a very small area, the snow shovel has become relatively obsolete when it comes to the task of snow removal. Snow removal equipment has replaced the snow shovel and made snow removal and maintenance easier and more efficient for homeowners, businesses, and municipalities. Equipment is available for jobs of all magnitudes.