A fresh snowfall looks nice, but it also holds a secret. Underneath that powder are obstacles determined to slow or even damage your skid steer snow blade. They could even end up causing you an injury during a collision.
As you plow, you could end up running into any number of these unseen dangers, including:
- Manhole covers
- Uneven pavement
- Potholes
- Misplaced parking stops
- Unmarked landscaped spaces
By following snow clearing best practices — and using a trip edge snow plow from Prime Attachments — you can plow safely and efficiently.
The Hidden Danger Under the Snow
What happens when a snow blade for a skid steer strikes an object hidden in the snow? The results can range from being minorly annoyed to having your life changed.
If you are moving quickly across a seemingly open parking lot and suddenly hit an immovable object, you could dent or shear off the bottom of your plow. Depending on the extent of the damage, you’ll either need to stop work to readjust your blade or to bring in an entirely new machine. That’s expensive. It’s frustrating. And it doesn’t feel particularly badass.
In a worst-case scenario, you could be thrown around — or out of — the loader’s cab. The result of this fall could be a few minor scrapes and bruises, or you may suffer from catastrophic injuries.
You could try and avoid these hidden dangers altogether by moving more slowly and deliberately across an area being plowed. However, a snail’s pace can significantly lengthen the time spent on a jobsite…which directly correlates to the number of jobs you can complete during a snowfall. Consider taking a look at different blade options for your skid steer instead.
Plow Safely With a Trip Edge Snow Plow
Skid steer snow blades with a trip edge are the ideal winter-weather tool for a truly badass snow removal team.
A Prime Attachments trip edge skid steer snow blade uses a four-spring-loaded system along the blade’s cutting edge. When a hidden object is struck, the system activates, and the blade tips forward. The tip essentially disengages the blade from the work, saving it (and the driver) from any real damage.
When you have a snow plow trip edge installed, your skid steer enjoys benefits like:
- Faster, more efficient operations
- More snow moved with fewer passes
- Safety for you, the driver, if you contact a low obstacle
- Less damage to the blade — and the road
- Longer equipment lifespan
A snow plow trip edge blade arms skid steer drivers with the tool they need to move across a surface with quickness and confidence.
The Prime Difference
In addition to a trip edge, Prime snow blades can be fitted with easily adjustable skid shoes. These are used to elevate the blade off the ground. It’s an ideal option for uneven areas or areas that have gravel or similar ground cover.
Improve Your Safety and Efficiency with Prime
No matter how well you pre-mark an area to be plowed, there is always some hazard that will present itself. You can’t just stop plowing, but what you can do is plow safer and smarter with a trip-edge snow plow.
The American-made snow blade with a trip edge from Prime Attachments stands up to unavoidable job-site impacts while protecting the attachment and the operator. Visit the Prime Attachment Shop to order your skid steer snow blade with a trip edge today.
