The four most effective types of snow removal equipment
What is the best snow removal equipment for Montreal winters?
Fall is long behind us, and we’re now knee-deep in the winter months of February. If you are in the snow removal business and you didn’t prepare every single piece of equipment you rely on before all of this snow and cold landed, you’re probably kicking yourself right about now. For all snow removal contractors, this article is for you.
Good winter vehicle, accessory and parts maintenance and preparation assume that snow removal professionals must have effective snow removal equipment to meet the demands of their homeowner, commercial and institutional clients. Having the right tools to get the job done is essential to maximizing the profitability of a snow removal business in terms of time and money. With soaring gas prices, not being on the ball when it comes to having all of your ducks lined up in a row could cost you.
Read on to learn about the best snow removal accessories and equipment to remove snow from sidewalks, streets and parking lots.
Sidewalk Snow Removal Equipment
The four pieces of snow removal equipment you won’t be able to live without
1. Heated cab
A heated snow removal cab is essential to the driver’s comfort. Additionally, find out if the cab is soundproof. Being able to work with solid tempered windows as against cheap and flimsy windows makes a massive difference when out driving at 2:30 in the morning. Having a heated cab not only ensures that the driver will stay warm while working but will also help keep 360 and peripheral views nice and clear thanks to its properly managed interior climate. Speaking of windows, if possible, also opt for a window de-icing option if it is not included in the snow plow you are considering.
It is possible to adjust the seat for comfort while driving. In addition, most cabs have an audio system, which will allow the operator to listen to the radio while working.
2. Salt and crushed stone spreader
After the snow removal job, spreading salt and crushed stone helps melt the snow. Traction can also be simplified with the addition of a sand trailer.
Many snow removal contracts include the application of salt after sidewalk plowing. This snow removal accessory significantly improves snow melting efficiency and saves the owner time.
3. Traction tracks
This is a must for the ever ready and ice weary snow removal contractor. You simply do not know when the snow or ice will be such that your or another person’s wheels simply don’t grip. This equipment can help wheels that have lost grip due to moderate and heavy snowfall. Traction tracks are also excellent when dealing with certain narrow spaces like sidewalks.
4. Directional hydraulic snow shovel
One of the significant advantages of a hydraulic directional snow shovel is that it can move the snow in the direction the driver wants.
Keep in mind that your shovel must also have a snow blade to increase the strength of the accessory. In addition, a blade system that can be activated as needed will allow you to dislodge an icy surface while making a “soft” roll. The reversible blades will allow you to follow the imperfections of the sidewalks when driving forward or backward.
Finally, this hydraulic tracked excavator system is often compared to the movement of a human arm, which it mimics with joints and cylinders.
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