Choosing the right snow removal equipment is crucial for efficiency and effectiveness, especially in regions that face heavy snowfalls, and zero tolerance site. With various options available in the market, it’s important to make an informed decision about which brand is best for your application. Considerations must be made, such as what is your average snowfall per year, and profit margins, long-term plans, and operators; this blog compares Arctic Snow and Ice Products to its competitors, such as HLA, Metal Pless, Snow Wolf, and Kage; see why the Arctic stands out as the best investment for quality and performance from a contractors perspective not a salesperson.
Arctic Snow and Ice – A Benchmark in Quality
Yes, we aren’t the cheapest attachment on the market, nor do we try to be, but Arctic Snow and Ice Products have been known to hold there value; even after 18 years in operation, these attachments are still being used and here’s how! We understand that things go wrong. Every part of the pushers and plows has been designed to be fully replaceable. Never again will you hit something and have to write off the entire plow, this makes it easy to keep up the attachments as they wear and get damaged.
The founders took everything they knew about conventional snowplows and their shortcomings and designed their own pusher. One-piece moldboards were out. Rigid cutting edges were gone, and static side panels became a thing of the past. An innovative concept in pusher design, Arctic’s pushers were comprised of smaller, individual moldboard sections equipped with trip edges and mechanical side panels. Complete with steel cutting edges and a patented hitch system – he achieved his competitive edge, and a whole lot more.
Because the pusher was designed specifically to help build their own snow-removal business, it wasn’t until competitive snow-removal contractors approached him that he even thought about manufacturing the pushers for sale. No stranger to rising fuel costs, salt shortages, and soaring steel prices, Randy the founder recognized the positive impact the pushers had on Arctic Snow and Ice Control’s bottom line and wanted to offer others in the industry the same shot at success.
Contractor-developed and contractor-owned, Sectional Sno-Pusher™ was the first of its kind on the market and continues to lead the industry in value, performance and innovation. From scraping up hardpacked snow and ice on the first pass to minimized repair costs to drop-and-go operation, hands down, Sectional Sno-Pusher™ is the best investment your operation will ever make.
Comparison with Arctic Snow & Ice Competitors
Arctic vs. HLA
HLA is known for its diverse range of attachments, affordably priced, and great to get started at a low price, but when compared to Arctic, they fall short in quality and advanced engineering, Arctic’s design has way fewer moving parts which equal less problems and is much easier to fix and stock parts, possibly the biggest differentiator is its individual section moldboard design that allows the plow to contour to the grade of any surface for cleaner passes and has the ability to trip over obstacles up to 9” in height and down into depressions up to 9” deep, making them more efficient and cost-effective in the long run.
Arctic vs. Metal Pless
Metal Pless is known to be a premium option in snow removal attachments and offers live-edge technology, which is effective in getting a very nice tight scrape to the surface, it does, however, lack the ability to effectively remove hard-pack snow and ice and often comes at a higher cost with more complex maintenance needs, such as many grease points, tons of different sized hydraulic hoses and cylinders, Arctic’s simple yet robust designs ensure longer life spans and lower maintenance costs, for instance on there attachments that do require hydraulics like the Secional Sno-Wing, all the hoses are identical (except for the main hose whips that run to the machine) making it easy to maintain and stock parts if a replacement if required.
Arctic vs. Snow Wolf
Snow Wolf prides itself on offering versatile snow plows and its new Activeedge system that is a improvement over the standard one-piece edge, this system works but but has many moving parts that can fail over time and also doesn’t have the ability lift individually over higher objects. Arctic’s attachments are specifically designed to enhance the functionality of wheel loaders and skid steers, maximizing their snow-clearing capabilities with unmatched efficiency.
Arctic vs. Kage
Kage systems are innovative but can be over-engineered for standard needs. Arctic’s straightforward and highly effective tools offer quicker adaptability and easier use, which is essential for operators facing diverse and challenging snow removal tasks.
Why Choose Arctic? – Investment in Quality
Investing in Arctic Snow and Ice equipment means investing in quality that lasts. The initial higher cost is offset by the equipment’s longevity, fewer repairs, and operational efficiency. Customers report significant reductions in operational costs and increased clearing speeds, which translate to more jobs done in less time.
Common Challenges in Snow Removal
Choosing the right equipment can dramatically affect how these challenges are tackled. Arctic equipment is designed to minimize common issues such as snow left on the surface that turns into ice, ease of operation for new operators, inefficient plowing. For a deeper understanding of how Arctic tackles these challenges, check out our detailed analysis here.
Should You Choose Arctic Snow & Ice Attachments?
Arctic Snow and Ice Products offer unmatched quality and efficiency, standing out from competitors like HLA, Metal Pless, Snow Wolf, and Kage. By choosing Arctic, you are not just buying equipment; you are investing in a dependable solution that ensures productivity and profitability, no matter the severity of the winter season.
Ready to experience the Arctic advantage on your properties? Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about our Arctic Snow and Ice equipment offerings and how they can benefit your operations this winter season.