Which Construction Equipment Handles Heavy Snow Best?
Upstate NY winters can make job sites challenging with heavy snow and ice. Skid steer loaders and wheel loaders coupled with attachments like snow pushers are generally the most effective equipment for clearing snow quickly and safely. Renting these machines from Rocrents helps keep your client’s properties safe and clear.
Skid Steers for Tight Areas and Fast Clearing
Skid steers excel in tight spaces and smaller lots. They push snow quickly, navigate corners, and make repeated passes without slowing down.
Example: Bobcat T76 (View Here)
- 74 HP turbocharged diesel engine
- 2,900 lb rated operating capacity
- Enclosed cab with heat
- High-flow hydraulics for snow attachments such as snow blowers
Ideal for: Residential driveways, walkways/paths, small commercial lots.
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Compact and large Wheel Loaders for Heavy Snow and Larger Areas
Wheel loaders are ideal for moving large volumes of snow quickly. They work best on commercial lots, long driveways, and open sites where efficiency and higher capacity matters.
Example: CAT 924K Wheel Loader (View Here)
- High-torque C7.1 engine with hydrostatic (hystat) drive for fuel efficiency
- 2.5-yard bucket — perfect for lifting and relocating heavy snow
- Quick coupler system for fast attachment changes
- Optimized Z-bar loader linkage for precise lifting and snow pushing
- Enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning for operator comfort
Ideal for: Parking lots, municipal sites, large commercial properties.
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Snow Pushers for Maximum Efficiency
Snow pushers reduce passes and speed up clearing on large surfaces. Rocrents’ fleet of Pro-Tech and ZMI, and ROCX snow pushers is durable and efficient for both compact and large wheel loaders, skid steers, and backhoes. They include a flexible rubber cutting edge and replaceable wear shoes.
These attachments clear parking lots, roads, and commercial properties quickly. Multiple sizes and configurations are available to handle winter’s toughest challenges with ease.
Ideal for: Parking lots, roads, commercial sites/driveways.
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Why Rent Snow Equipment from Rocrents?
Rocrents keeps contractors moving through Upstate NY winters with well-maintained, late-model machines and attachments:
- Winter-ready skid steers and wheel loaders of all types and sizes
- Durable rubber-edge snow pushers for large areas, bucket mount and skid steer mount
- Heated, enclosed cabs for comfort
- Fast delivery across the WNY area, and beyond
Whether you’re clearing a driveway or a commercial lot, we have the right machines and attachments for your winter projects.
Ready to tackle heavy snow? Get your quote today from Rocrents and keep your jobsite moving.