What are Different Types of Snow Removal?

The most common tool for snow removal, especially in a large capacity, is the snowplow. This can be a large pickup truck with a plow permanently attached, like those used for most states in the Department of Transportation. Alternatively, snow removal can be completed with the help of a personal size pick-up truck or sports utility vehicle (SUV) with a smaller plow attached to the front. Another tool that is sometimes used for snow removal, especially in parking lots and in the country, is a backhoe or loader. Snow blowers are an increasingly popular choice for snow removal, especially when there is abundant snowfall. Working similarly to the blower hose of a vacuum cleaner, a snow blower removes all loose snow that has not yet become impacted. By removing the loose snow from the top of the area, the property owner or other designated individual can more easily remove the rest of the snow with a shovel or plow. It also removes all loose snow to allow a visual inspection of the ...  more

The most common tool for snow removal, especially in a large capacity, is the snowplow. This can be a large pickup truck with a plow permanently attached, like those used for most states in the Department of Transportation. Alternatively, snow removal can be completed with the help of a personal size pick-up truck or sports utility vehicle (SUV) with a smaller plow attached to the front. Another tool that is sometimes used for snow removal, especially in parking lots and in the country, is a backhoe or loader.  more