Snow Plow Truck
Compare configurations
Compare snow removal truck configurations
Start with snowfall depth and type. Check road width and space for windrows, then the operating speed and attachment interface. The de-icing material and required route service level also affect the snow-removal system.
| Configuration | Snow-removal system | Weather and road task | Route fit | Main advantage | Not suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front-Mounted Snowplow | Front blade pushes snow to the selected side or windrow | Routine snow accumulation on roads and open paved areas | Repeat road-clearing routes with space for displaced snow | Simple, continuous snow displacement while driving | Deep drifts or sites with nowhere to place the windrow |
| Snow Blower | Powered blower collects and throws snow away from the travel path | Deep, compacted or windrowed snow requiring relocation | Airports, mountain roads and confined snow-removal sites | Moves snow beyond the immediate blade line | Routes without safe discharge clearance for thrown snow |
| De-Icing Material Spreader | Metered spreader distributes the confirmed salt or de-icing material | Ice prevention and treatment rather than physical snow removal | Planned anti-icing and de-icing service routes | Controls application rate and spread width | Removing accumulated snow without a plough or blower |