Selecting Equipment

Where you plan to plow, and the conditions under which you will be plowing, determine to a great extent the type of vehicle you'll find most useful. In general, three types of vehicles are available as the power source of snow clearance. Each type has certain inherent advantages depending upon the particular situation.

Four-wheel drive UTILITY VEHICLES and TRUCKS have proven most effective in general snowplowing situations. They have excellent traction and maneuverability and are extremely easy to handle.

Two-wheel drive TRUCKS, particularly those of 1 1/2 to 3 tons, are best for straight line road clearance and in large open areas.

TRACTORS are effective for trapped areas in which visibility is limited, plus a rear grader blade can be used in conjunction with the Diamond Snowplow.

Diamond Snowplow's custom design for specific vehicles provides the advantage of easy, fast attaching and detaching. This feature permits utilization of vehicle versatility as weather conditions and job requirements demand.

20 m.p.h. is a maximum snowplowing speed under ideal conditions, assuming the driver is familiar with the roadway or area to be cleared. Under unfamiliar or hazardous conditions, or if there is poor visibility, we recommend reduced speed and extreme caution.

Careful analysis of the area you intend to clear of snow will direct you to the types of equipment you'll require. Check Table 1, Average Hourly Snow Clearing Capacities, for recommended equipment depending upon the area in which you'll be working.

Then, match the vehicles you already have with the snow removal equipment you need. If your vehicles do not have the capacity to clear all major access areas within two hours, you should increase clearing capacity with additional equipment or arrange for assistance through a contract plowing service.

AVERAGE HOURLY SNOW CLEARING CAPACITIES* TABLE 1

• Based upon regional interviews with knowledgeable contractors (6" snowfall cleared by operators with average ability).

**Based upon recommended maximum plowing speed of 20 mph. ~ Not recommended for use, except in very large areas of this type.

Use 1 1/2 ton figures if necessary.