I started reading from the first post, but only made it thru a few pages. I dont live in the snow belt, but even a few inches seems to cripple transportation around here. While I have thought about getting a plow in the past, I never have really looked into it, simply because I just couldnt see any profit to be made. Lots of cold hours in the middle of the nite when I could be home by the fire. That is until I was talking to a buddy a little while ago. It seems that all the housing developments pay pretty good money for snow removal. One such development just about a mile from me pays $1000 for every event. They have about 4 miles of road. There are several such developments within 2 or 3 miles of where I live. This got me to thinking that maybe I should take snow removal a little more seriously.
since I dont have any snow removal equipment, I am trying to figure out which method would be best. Since for all practical purpose, I am retired, and will be completely retired before next winter, I have a little time to look for the right equipment. Since we seldom get more than 3 or 4 inches at a time I am considering just getting a 3/4 ton truck with a front plow. Might add a tank in the bed for ice melt. I figure I can cover the most ground in the shortest amount of time with a truck instead of a tractor. I looked at a few snow blower pics, but with the small amount of snow we get and contrary home owners not wanting any snow blowed in their yards or driveways, plus it doesnt look like a snow blower really cleans down to the pavement, I think a plow would be my best bet. anyways, I am more or less looking for some advice as to how to proceed before going out and buying anything. Suggestions as to type and size of plow, liquid ice melt or salts. How to charge, going for contracts or waiting on phone calls, that sort of thing. Most of these development roads are on the side of the mountain so they are pretty steep in places.