What is better: A snow blower or plow?

The beauty of freshly fallen snow is stunning, with white crystals covering everything. Unfortunately, this includes your driveway and sidewalks, which require snow removal to ensure safety and ease of movement. There are many snow removal options, but you have to decide what is best for your property and you. Make sure that you do your research before buying a snow blower, plow, or other snow removal equipment. We can clear your driveways and sidewalks for you to get the best results.

Plow versus Blower

Snow shoveling is hard work and can only be done in areas where snow falls more than once per season. The snow blower and plow are the best options for snow removal for the rest.

Snow Plow

A snowplow is an accessory that is attached to the front end of a commercial vehicle, ATV or UTV. It uses a curved, angle blade to scoop out and remove snow. The information below will help you decide if a snow plow is the right choice for you.

Pros

• Speed: When the snow plow has the right vehicle behind, it can quickly and easily clear large quantities of snow.
• Capacity: A snow plow can be used for larger jobs such as long driveways, parking lots, or other large areas.
• Reliability: The snow plow is reliable and can be used for many years if it's attached to a reliable vehicle.

Cons

• Cost: A snow plow is heavy duty and is an expensive investment.
• Visibility: Visibility is reduced at ground level. This increases the risk of an accident or damage to property or the vehicle.
• Space restrictions: Do you have an area where your snow plow can be stored in winter and/or off-seasons? You must not only store the plow but also the equipment. The nature of the equipment places restrictions on the locations of snow piles.
• Damage: An increased speed, reduced visibility, and a powerful engine can lead to damage to your vehicle and lawn as well as structural components and surfaces like brick or loose stones.
• Limitations: A snowplow is limited in its ability to clear areas such as patios, decks, walkways or paths, and small to medium driveways.

Snow Blower

A snow blower can be used independently and is operated by the user from behind. Although there are many features and models to choose from, most snow blowers are similar in their basic mechanics. The rotating blade picks up the snow from the designated area and propels the item out the side.

Pros

• Size: Snow blowers are compact and easy to store in tight spaces.
• Visibility: Ground-level access allows you to see everything in front and around you.
• Safety: Users and their property will be safer if safety features are installed and can be operated by hand.
• Efficiency: Use for smaller driveways and walkways

Cons

• Exposure: While clearing your property, it will be exposed to the elements, including freezing temperatures and falling snow.
• Time: Clearing large areas with a snow blower takes longer than a snow plow.
• Capacity: Smaller single-stage snow blowers work well with fluffy and light snow. Because of their lack of power and design, this machine can be difficult to use with heavy or moist snow. Heavy snow can be blasted with a two-or three-stage snow blower.
• Depth: Single-stage snow blowers work best with snowfall up to 6 inches. You will need to purchase a larger machine, such as a two- or three-stage snow blower.