Machine Heads Video: How to Get Into Snow Removal — What to Buy, How to Start and How to Scale

If you’re considering snow removal as a way to keep your machines and crews moving and earning money during the winter, there is a lot to consider before jumping in. In this Machine Heads video, host Wayne Grayson breaks down the business considerations, which questions to answer first and the differences between various snow removal tools.

Snow blade, V-blade, snow pusher, snow wing, snowblower — in this video, we break down all the major types of snow removal attachments, what each one does best and how to decide which tools make sense for the properties you plan to service.

We’ll also look at cutting-edge materials, hydraulic requirements, attachment sizing, wear items and the differences between clearing large parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and tighter commercial properties. Plus, we’ll walk through how to build a starter snow-removal fleet, when it makes sense to add another attachment and when growing demand may justify adding another machine.

If you’re getting into snow removal for the first time — or trying to make an existing winter operation more productive — this video will help you spend your equipment budget where it can make the biggest difference. Enjoy!