Snow Plowing Tips

Before You Plow:

Get to know the terrain and plan best spots for snow piles. Mark or remove any hazards that could be buried under snow. If your blade is warm, let cool to prevent snow from freezing to it.

Snow Plowing Basics

Snow amount to clear per pass depends on depth and moisture; avoid overloading your vehicle. Start pass by accelerating slowly for tire traction and blade to gather snow, finish by reducing speed and braking gradually.

Snow Plow Safety:

Plow during low-traffic hours when possible and remain alert for pedestrians and vehicles. Always wear your seatbelt and look behind when backing up; don't rely only on mirrors or backup cameras. Avoid pushing snow onto neighbors’ property or blocking traffic visibility.

Plowing Heavy Snow:

Adjust pass width based on snow conditions and plow more often in heavy snowfall to prevent buildup, use caution in low visibility. For drifted or dense snow, use SNOWSPORT™ Hold Down Strap or Down Pressure Kit to add extra down pressure.

Snow Stacking Tips:

Drive straight with blade centered and plow same path to build taller piles, leaving room for new snowfall. Avoid moving old frozen piles. To stack on hardened piles, make new pile, then push onto existing one. Don’t use down pressure.

Best Way to Plow Gravel:

Make several passes with blade raised to pack snow using your tires and reduce gravel movement.

No Heavy Lifting:

Easily attach blade with SNOWSPORT™ Snow Plow Winch: pull up, secure cable and raise onto push frame. Keep blade down when clearing large areas, lift only to change direction or relocate.