Be Ready for the Snow with Snow Plows and Accessories

The best time to get ready for snow is well before it hits. As a snow removal business, you won't have time to troubleshoot and fix things when the snow is already on the road. Your customers will expect their lots and driveways to be cleared as soon as possible, no matter the conditions.

That's why, as a snowplow contractor, it's important to start your winter preparation early. It's more than just checking equipment; it's also about making sure you have the right plows, salt spreaders, and safety equipment to do the job.

At Enthuze, we're here to keep you ready for winter with options like 8ft snow plows and hitch mount salt spreaders.

Staying Ahead of Safety and Road Conditions

Winter is coming, and that means snowy roads and dangerous icy conditions on driveways and in parking lots. Be prepared to clear the way for your clients with Enthuze snow plows for pickups. Let's take a look at what else you can do to ensure that you're ready for winter weather.

Unlike most field services, snow removal is on-demand. A single large snowstorm can create most of a company's revenue for the year. It's not like landscaping, where the job can be rescheduled leisurely when equipment fails. Delays or unfulfilled contracts are a direct hit to revenue.

For example, maybe your company has around 30 to 50 contracts with various commercial lots or HOAs. One storm might require up to 12 hours of plowing across all trucks in your fleet. If a few trucks or plows break down, that can delay clearing by hours. It's easy to understand why customers in this field don't tolerate delays, since it directly impacts safety. That's why being ready is of the utmost importance.

Core Equipment Maintenance Tips

There are several core areas to consider when checking and maintaining equipment. Plows and salt spreaders are the main snow removal items, but truck systems and safety gear are also areas of concern. Let's take a look.

Snow Plow Inspection

One of the first things to inspect is your plow blades. Blades with cracks or dull blades can leave behind ice and snow, thus affecting performance and customer service. Check the cutting edge of the blade for wear and tear, and look for damaged sections. Any loose bolts should also be tightened since plowing can loosen them further.

Checking Plow Hydraulics

Perhaps the second most important part of a plowing system is the hydraulics. These lift and angle the plows, something that needs to happen multiple times during the plowing process. Check the hoses and fluid levels as part of your preseason preparation. Leaks can quickly sideline a plow during a storm.

Lighting Considerations

It's no secret that many of the biggest snowstorms come at night or in the early morning hours before the sun rises. If you have any light failures, the safety factor is drastically reduced. In some cases, you might not be able to use the truck in question. Check all lighting systems and ensure that there's a strong battery connection to keep them functioning.

Salt Spreaders

Salt spreaders are essential for efficiently dispersing de-icer on frozen lots and driveways. Before the winter season starts, it's crucial to check the spinner and auger mechanism, as well as check for moisture clogs, before using it for the first time. Ensure that the controller is properly calibrated for even distribution.

Truck Snow Plow Systems

Trucks involved in plowing snow have to regularly push heavy loads that put strain on the suspension and tires. Worn or uneven tread can reduce traction on icy roads, while worn suspension parts can make plowing difficult. A pre-season inspection should include checking brakes, suspension parts, and tires.

Stock Emergency Gear

The final thing to have ready for your fleet and crews before the storms hit is a good selection of safety and emergency gear. This might include first-aid kits, reflective vests, de-icer, portable battery chargers, flares, and the like. You never know when the best-maintained trucks might break down, so it's important to have a backup plan.

Replacing and Upgrading Snow Removal Equipment With Enthuze

When you need to replace or upgrade your snow removal equipment, you can count on Enthuze for a nice selection of plows and our hitch-mounted salt spreader. Enthuze offers four types of plows in the T-frame style with sizes between 82" and 88". The SNOMG plows come with a winch and remote, while the Snownado plow comes with an actuator and remote. Also available is the 88" SnowVerkill plow with a winch and remote. The Enthuze hitch-mounted salt spreader fits any 2" rear truck or SUV hitch and features 4.4 cubic feet of volume capacity.

Don't wait, get your snow removal fleet ready for the winter season with the maintenance checklist above and quality snow removal equipment from Enthuze. All Enthuze products are tested rigorously for the highest quality before using the Enthuze name.