Winter is in full gear, and cold and snowy weather is impacting regions across the Northern Hemisphere. Given the extreme weather events, preparing for the winter months is essential. When there’s too much snow for manual shoveling, a tractor is the best solution, especially for large property owners.
Using your tractor to clear snow can be a quick and cost-effective solution compared to hiring expensive snow-clearing services. TYM compact tractors, for instance, combine maneuverability, performance, and hydraulic systems necessary for efficient snow removal.
Let's delve into the various types of snow removal attachments available for your tractor.
Types of Tractor Snow Plows
Choosing a tractor snow plow isn’t just about blade size or price.
1. Front-End Loaders
The front-end loader is a versatile attachment that can be used to plow and pick up piles of snow. An advantage of using a front-end loader is that there’s no added cost in purchasing a new attachment, especially one that can only be used for just a few months out of the year. Although you might be more accustomed to working on dirt or rocks with your front-end loader, this versatile attachment can also be used to plow and pick up piles of snow.
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2. Snow Pushers
Snow pushers are the simplest attachments that can help you clear snow off your property, designed to purely push snow forward. They can push more volume than front-end loaders and are equipped with steel or rubber scraper edges to protect the surfaces they operate on. Also, there are no moving parts with snow pushers which mean that maintenance costs are low.
3. Angled Plows
For those looking for more efficiency, plows are the better option for clearing snow. Angled plows are equipped with hydraulics that can angle the plow to push snow out to the side. This feature comes in especially handy when operating in tight spaces like driveways. Although plows and snow pushers are simple and easy to operate, they require considerable power when dealing with large amounts of snow.
4. Snow Blowers
Snow blowers are attached either on the front or the rear of the tractor and are powered by the PTO for added efficiency. While they’re more expensive and mechanically complicated than front-end loaders or angled plows, these attachments are designed to be the most efficient tool to clear snow as quickly as possible. As snow blowers don’t rely on the tractor’s powertrain and forward motion to remove snow, the operator can clear large areas swiftly without making multiple passes.
There is a number of factors to consider such as the size of the property, budget, and the average snowfall in your area.
Key Considerations for Choosing a Snow Plow:
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- Straight and Angle Blades vs. V-Blades: Fixed straight blades are ideal for pushing snow forward, while V-blades offer more flexibility for angling and breaking through deep snow.
- Trip Edge vs. Full Trip: Trip edge designs allow only the lower edge of the blade to give way when hitting obstacles, reducing shock to the tractor and operator with minimal spillage.
- Front-Mount vs. Rear-Mount: Front-mounted plows are more intuitive for operators and better for precision work due in large part to visibility of the blade. There is often a better line of sight to rear mounted tractor snow plows.
- Quick-Attach Systems: Look for plows that offer fast and secure mounting to reduce downtime during equipment changes.
- Hydraulic angling and lifting systems allow for smoother operation and better control, especially in commercial applications.
- Match the plow size to your tractor’s horsepower and weight class.
- Wet, heavy snow requires more robust plows with higher pushing power.
Attachment Methods:
- Loader Arm: Generally through the use of a universal skid steer quick attach plate, this is the fastest attachment option, but offers the highest risk of damage to your machine, limits turning capabilities due to the flimsy nature of tractor loader arms and the placement of the weight of the plow being so far in front of the tractor.
Victory Snow Plows: Efficient Winter Maintenance
Snow plows are essential tools for winter maintenance, ensuring clear paths and driveways. Victory Tractor Implements offers a selection of front-mounted snow plows suitable for skid steers and tractors with quick attach loaders.
Victory snow plows are ideal for private estates, large gardens, agricultural fields, and other properties. With our snow plows, you can achieve the best results, even under extreme weather conditions.
Blades range in size from 70″ to 94″ working width and are specifically designed for skid steers, compact tractors, mid-sized tractors, and large tractors.
Victory Tractor Implements is known for providing high-quality snow plows tailored to meet your snow removal needs. Our snow plows are designed for seamless performance, durability, and ease of use. With Victory, you can be confident in a job well done and value that cannot be matched.
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Our snow plows are manufactured overseas using modern engineering practices in state-of-the-art facilities. All our products are dispatched directly from our warehouse in Southern California.
Victory Tractor Implements sources the highest quality tractor snow plow blades and blowers direct from the manufacturer, cutting out the middleman and delivering the savings straight to you. Our reduced overhead means we are able to provide high quality machinery at a fraction of the cost!
All Victory products are backed by a warranty, ensuring peace of mind with every purchase.
Ensure your tractor or skid steer’s horsepower falls within the recommended range specified in the product details. The hydraulic hoses supplied with the snow plow are equipped with 1/2″ flat face couplers.
Consider the working width, horsepower requirements, and specific features you need.
Compare Snow Plows
| Product Designation | SS-SP-180 | SS-SP-200 | SS-SP-220 | SS-SP-240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Skid Steer Quick Attach | Skid Steer Quick Attach | Skid Steer Quick Attach | Skid Steer Quick Attach |
| Tractor HP Range | 35-60 HP | 40-65 HP | 45-70 HP | 50-75 HP |
| Working Width | 70” | 78” | 86” | 94” |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 72″ x 28″ x 26″ | 80″ x 28″ x 26″ | 88″ x 28″ x 26″ | 96″ x 28″ x 26″ |
| Weight (Net lbs.) | 435 | 456 | 477 | 498 |
| Shipping Crate (inches) | 74x26x32 | 82x26x32 | 90x26x32 | 98x26x32 |
| Shipping Weight (lb.) | 568 lb. | 589 lb. | 610 lb. | 631 lb. |
KAGE Innovation Snow Plows:
One of the most overlooked yet critical components in a tractor snow plow setup is the undercarriage system. KAGE Innovation’s Under-Hitch Universal Tractor Undercarriage System is a standout in this category.
- SnowFire Series: Designed for compact and mid-size tractors with horsepowers in the 40 to 100 range, this series of 32 inch tall plow offers hydraulic-free snow pushers as well as snow blade and box combos for tractors. The SnowFire tractor snow plows offer a range of attachment methods including 3 point hitch, skid steer attachment plate and KAGE’s unique direct hitch system.
- SnowStorm Series: Built for 100+ horsepower tractors, the 36 inch tall SnowStorm tractor snow plows are also available as no-hydraulics snow pushers and 2-in-1 plow and pusher systems.
- SnowDozer Series: Designed for 300+ horsepower tractors SnowDozer series plows are perfect for municipalities and large commercial lots.
- ShadowBlade: A 33-inch tall reversible pull-wing plow blade that mounts to a CAT II 3-point hitch. It’s ideal for rear clearing and complements front-mounted systems for dual-direction plowing.
KAGE Innovation doesn’t just build plows-it engineers solutions. KAGE products are born from real-world experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal.
A tractor snow plow is more than a winter accessory-it’s a productivity tool. Whether you’re managing a fleet or clearing your own property, investing in the right plow system pays off in time saved, reduced wear, and better results.