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How To Determine What Snow Plow Cutting Edge Is Best For The Job

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

May 30, 2013 6:30:00 AM

When purchasing a snow plow for the first or second time, the first thing that comes to mind when evaluating features likely isn’t the cutting edges. What comes to mind is probably a vision of a nasty blizzard and a long day of work and how much snow that snow plow will move when the big storm hits.  However, the cutting edge on your blade and what it’s made out of really can make a difference on the performance of your plow and your snow removal business. Generally, there are two different materials used for snow plow cutting edges: Polyurethane and Steel. These options differ in how they help you get your job done per the requirements set by yourself and your customer.

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Topics: Buyer's Guide

5 COMMON MISTAKES WHEN PREPARING YOUR SNOW PLOW FOR STORAGE

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

May 23, 2013 8:58:00 AM

The trees are budding and the threat of accumulating snow is now behind us.  For many snow plowing professionals this means it’s time to shift from snow removal to lawn care – from snow plow to lawn mower.  When checking off the storage of your snow plow from your spring “to do” list you will want to keep these common mistakes in mind and avoid them when preparing your snow plow for storage. 

 

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Topics: Maintenance

See How Easily You Can Adjust The Drop Speed Of Your Snow Plow

Posted by Jodie Gilroy

May 9, 2013 8:56:00 AM

Have you ever wondered what the drop speed of your snow plow should be?  It's a bit of trick question because the answer depends on what your drop speed preference is.  If you are a snow removal contractor you may want the plow to drop quick because "time is money". However, if you are a home owner plowing your own driveway and don't want to wake up the neighbors you may want to lower the drop speed of your plow.  No matter what your preference is, the instructions below will help you easily make the adjustment. 

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Topics: Buyer's Guide

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