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| Meyer Home Plow |
If you're looking for a new way to clear snow from your home, a snow plow can be a great option to takeover or compliment what you're doing now. Most people think of municipal or commercial trucks
driving through their neighborhoods clearing the streets leaving it safe for drivers. However, there are a variety of
ways for the typical homeowner to employ the use of plow blades to cut down on
time spent clearing snow. Snow plows come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on
the equipment you already own, you have several options to strap on a plow
– riding mowers, ATVs, snow blowers, or your own personal car or truck.
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| Tractor Snow Plow Blade |
A commonly used option is attaching a plow blade to your
riding mower. If you have a large enough
area to clear that you're considering a plow, chances are you have a lawn you're already mowing
with a zero turn mower or lawn tractor.
So why not make the most of that riding mower? These plow blades require the installation of a sub frame, but many consumer grade
models include this with the blade; larger garden tractors may require a separate
purchase. They start at around $310; a
good investment to get the most out of your riding mower (as opposed to having it
sit in the garage all winter).
Another great way to get more use out of the equipment you already own is
by attaching a plow blade to your ATV or UTV.
ATV snow plows require mounting kits, but some manufacturers include them with the plow blade. Given the additional power, traction, and ruggedness
provided by an ATV, they are a little more versatile than going the tractor
mount route. Many of these have the ability to be used year round, so you can
also move dirt and gravel in spring, summer, and fall.
Two-stage snow blowers are great at removing lots of snow in
a short amount of time. However, they do
not clear all the way down to the pavement, leaving a small layer of snow. Conversely, when there is only a small amount
of snowfall, a two stage snow blower loses its effectiveness by not being able
to pull in all the snow. In comes the
slush plow, which attaches to the front of a two stage and utilizes the snow
blower’s drive system to effectively produce a self-propelled snow plow. This setup works very well for moving snow
and slush up to 5 inches.
Residential snow plows are gaining in popularity with
expanded compatibility, increased ease of use, and a competitive market driving down costs. Some manufacturers like Meyer Home Plow have plow blade setups not much unlike what you’ll find the
commercial guys using, apart from the durability (these are not designed for
commercial use). But if you have a lot
of driveway to clear, they are a huge time saver.
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| Nordic Auto Plow |
Another option is one of the more innovative inventions of
late when it comes to snow plow blades, the Nordic Auto Plow line. These plows are designed to simplify the
process and create a more universally fitting product that does not require
hitches or hydraulics for installation & use. They utilize straps & hooks to attach to
the front or rear of cars & light SUVs (yes, even coupes &
sedans). This is one of the most
affordable ways for a homeowner to quickly and easily clear large amounts of
snow in a short amount of time. Running
at about $570, a Nordic Auto Plow will be a less expensive option than many
2-stage snow blowers.
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