November 18, 2015
How Snow Pusher Manufacturers are Driving Snow Removal Forward
Big problems require innovative solutions, and there are few problems as big, or persistent, as winter weather. New York City alone can spend upwards of $10 million a year on snow removal, and the total cost of winter weather damage in the US since 1980 is estimated to be a whopping $38 billion. Given these figures it’s easy to see why snow pusher manufacturers are so committed to developing tougher and more efficient snow removal equipment. Pro-Tech has always put a particular emphasis on innovation. Here are some of the ways that snow removal technology has improved since the company’s founding in 1991.
The Right Edge for the Job
Snow falls on all different surfaces and in all kinds of densities. That’s why Pro-Tech developed two different edge types to make tackling varying varieties of snow safe and easy no matter how rough or large the space. The classic Rubber Edge Sno Pusher utilizes SBR extruded rubber with the perfect balance of stiffness and flexibility, and it effectively set the standard for other snow pusher manufacturers upon its introduction in 1993. 20 years later, its younger brother, the Steel Edge Sno Pusher, took the toughness and cutting power of a metal edged blade and streamlined the design, minimizing the number of moving parts and trading springs and levers for a corrosion resistant polyurethane hinge.
Easy and Secure Connection
Securing a snow pusher to a prime mover comes with its share of hassles. Conventional shackles and binder kits can loosen or even break after sustained use, and are a pain to install. Enter the Bucket Clamp, the latest innovation in snow pusher connections. The reinforced clamp utilizes a simple built-in ratchet system to quickly secure the pusher directly on to the bucket, preventing slippage and providing greater control to the operator.
Tackling New Turf
Sports fans in high snowfall areas are no strangers to delays and cancellations of their favorite games, and the particularities of artificial turf made clearing snow with conventional box pushers virtually impossible for the longest time. It wasn’t until the recent introduction of the Turf Pusher that sport facility management across the country were offered the solution they’d been waiting for. Durable yet lightweight, and smooth enough to clear snow from turf without disrupting the crumb rubber, the Turf Pusher is a game changer. Literally!
Snow pusher manufacturers are always looking for new ways to make your winter safer and free from hassle. What are some innovations you’d like to see in the future? Let us know in the comments.