Snow Plow Service

[JayZeus]

Worth investing in a snow plow and a gritter and approaching businesses on industrial estates, retail parks etc?

I know it would only be a seasonal business but with the snow seemingly getting worse year on year could snow plowing soon become as big of an industry as it is in parts of the US?

Obviously there are already snow removal services in the UK, but there is definitely room for more.

Good idea or am i getting way too ahead of myself over a couple of days of snow?

 

[unet]

I dont think there is a market for it to be honest

 

[benjihubbs]

I think that you are getting a bit ahead of yourself, but theres no harm in planning for the future, or at least starting small before taking the plunge and buying a snow plow.

 

[adventurelife]

We got hit by the snow weeks ago. Private contractors getting £600 per hr for snow clearing with their private vehicles.

It does not stack up as a stand alone but it is a nice sideline if you have the vehicles involved in another business and they can be adapted when the snow comes down

 

[Mark77]

Hi

I have a new grounds maintenance business specializing in commercial maintenance. We have had over 2 weeks of being at a standstill due to snow and are considering offering gritting / snow removal as an additional service next year. I think that as a stand alone business idea it does not really merit our climate, however I think its a no-brainer as an add on service. Commercial premises in particular have a duty to keep their car parks & walkways safe - so the marker for the service is there.

 

[cjd]

Came back from Salzburg last week - snow clearing there is extremely efficient but most of it is done with equipment attached to ordinary or dual purpose vehicles. Snow ploughs on jeeps, snow blowers on street cleaning machines etc. It isn't big stuff at all and the base 'tractor' can be used all year round for other jobs.

 

Came back from Salzburg last week - snow clearing there is extremely efficient but most of it is done with equipment attached to ordinary or dual purpose vehicles. Snow ploughs on jeeps, snow blowers on street cleaning machines etc. It isn't big stuff at all and the base 'tractor' can be used all year round for other jobs.

We have had loads of equiries for snow plough attachments for quad bikes.

But would you believe the manufacturer can not supply them ,.and they are a Canadian company.

http://www.atvquadshop.co.uk/plough.htm

Earl

 

[Merchant UK]

We have had loads of equiries for snow plough attachments for quad bikes.

But would you believe the manufacturer can not supply them ,.and they are a Canadian company.

http://www.atvquadshop.co.uk/plough.htm

Earl

I run an engineering Company and i'd be happy to "Knock up" a demo plough for a quad bike

there are companies like Northern Tools that do a range of attachments for Quads, never seen a plough though??

You get some drawings done earl i'll knock one out for you, as a demo and we'll see if we get any orders

 

I run an engineering Company and i'd be happy to "Knock up" a demo plough for a quad bike

there are companies like Northern Tools that do a range of attachments for Quads, never seen a plough though??

You get some drawings done earl i'll knock one out for you, as a demo and we'll see if we get any orders

Afraid we only do Can Am quads and the demmand is for universal fitting ploughs.

This company already does them I believe.

http://www.seltekwarehouse.co.uk/acatalog/snow-plough-quad.html

This is the kiddy for when the going get tough but to bloody expensive.

http://www.atvquadshop.co.uk/snowplough.htm

Earl

 

[Merchant UK]

Yeap looks expensive, But i would say no more that £50 worth of materials and about £100 for labour would probably knock you up something similar, with a hard rubber eadge to protect the blade.

What would be the icing on the cake is a multi used bracket attachment to the front of the quad, which could use the plough itself or a variety of other attachments, enabling it to be used all year round

Looking at those links earl we're looking at over £500 including vat, may still be worth drawing up a prototype??

Gerry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZNFm3f7wDo
http://www.rocketquads.com/Logic-Agricultural-Parts/Logic-S221-Snow-Plough/prod_393.html
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Snow-Plough-P...ts_Accessories_SM?hash=item1c0f35221d&afsrc=1

 

[QUADS R US]

hi thare is some ploughs for quads but price is hi if u could manufacture copy some and price is ok u may get some sales as side line;;;colud be intrested

 

[saxondale]

We got hit by the snow weeks ago. Private contractors getting £600 per hr for snow clearing with their private vehicles.

knock a zero off ............

 

[QUADS R US]

hi again was thinking if u could manufacture a mini salt spreader attach a lister engine that u get in cement mixers,,,to operate it,that tows behind quad, again good price u have a deal,,,,, logik alraedy does this,,,,sorry dond know how to put site on no all that good with computers thanks

 

[QUADS R US]

if somebody could manufacture a mini gritter that tows behind quad at a good price

 

[gritbinsales]

Worth investing in a snow plow and a gritter and approaching businesses on industrial estates, retail parks etc?

I know it would only be a seasonal business but with the snow seemingly getting worse year on year could snow plowing soon become as big of an industry as it is in parts of the US?

Obviously there are already snow removal services in the UK, but there is definitely room for more.

Good idea or am i getting way too ahead of myself over a couple of days of snow?

Good idea, I was asked Wednesday if I offer this service

If you do intend to offer this service I would be interested in talking with you

 

[Rufford]

Worth investing in a snow plow and a gritter and approaching businesses on industrial estates, retail parks etc?

I know it would only be a seasonal business but with the snow seemingly getting worse year on year could snow plowing soon become as big of an industry as it is in parts of the US?

Obviously there are already snow removal services in the UK, but there is definitely room for more.

Good idea or am i getting way too ahead of myself over a couple of days of snow?

No i don't think it's a goer. I also object object councils spending money on side roads when (a) salt only works to perhaps -3 degrees and (b) we can't afford it. Still to much money draining way against high taxes general and business rates.

 

Well I suspect any money may well be better spent on driver education for bad weather conditions.

I have been driving for 55 years started on motorcycles ( possibly the best training there is for telling road conditions )

In all that time I have never got myself stuck in snow,even though the snow was far worse than the conditions today.

Its either got to be the types of vehicles made today or insufficient training .?

P.S I can't remember London buses not running nor the trains.?

Earl

 

[oldeagleeye]

I am on a bit of a slope not too steep but the road was just a bit slippery the other day when a neighbour opposite about 30 years old backed out in a new audi his front wheels started spinning. Then all of a sudden there were half a dozen people standing screaming go get the shovals.

I walked over and told the guy to try pulling off in 2nd or 3rd. He stalled first time as he didn't keep the revs up but then he was off. Looking quite amazed like the rest of them. Fools. As we old codgers know higher gear first and even a bit of cardboard or an old rug will bet you going and I learned that at 17.

It will also get you out of a muddy fiield in a mini at 2 in the morning if you know what I mean.

Rob

 

[saxondale]

In all that time I have never got myself stuck in snow,even though the snow was far worse than the conditions today.
Earl

you can drive in 20 plus inches of snow in a normal 2 wheel drive car?











rubbish.

 

[oldeagleeye]

you can drive in 20 plus inches of snow in a normal 2 wheel drive car?

rubbish.

OH YEA OF LITTLE FAITH SAXON

Don't you know that every year Earl gets his red suit out. Hitches up Rudolf and off he goes on his sleigh delivering all those little presnts to little children. That's how he makes his money. He has the concession on dolls houses.

20 inches of snow then is nothing. He flys thru the sky. Top man

Mind you I am getting more than a bit concerned about his facination with red lately. He seems to be confusing communism with plain and simple humanity.

Rob

 

you can drive in 20 plus inches of snow in a normal 2 wheel drive car?











rubbish.

Ya see thats what I mean about road conditions , only an idiot would try to drive through 20" of snow in a 2 wheel drive vehicle.:|

Earl

 

[sherco]

A guy i share a yard with is an agricultural contractor, he has 6 John Deere tractors fitted with snow ploughs by the highways department...they have not left the yard as highways department have said they have no money in the budget to pay him, he did approach retail parks etc but trying to find out who was going to pay him turned into a bit of a nightmare...and he could see it being far to much hassle so he didnt bother. This guys loves chasing the pound and if he gave up i would steer clear from retail park snow clearing.

 

[saxondale]

Ya see thats what I mean about road conditions , only an idiot would try to drive through 20" of snow in a 2 wheel drive vehicle.:|

Earl

how`d you put pictures on this forum?

 

[supafix ltd]

Ive been doing it for 3 years now, the Snowploughing and gritting is a huge part of my business now, its actually one of the most rewarding too. (still not charging £600 p/h though!) id say go for it. and the work is there if you look for it!

 

[cmcp]

it's funny reading old threads