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As the snowy months of winter roll in, stocking your shelves with all the snow removal tools a customer could need is essential. Hardware Retailing recommends these six snow removal products for clear paths and parking lots this winter.
Shovels
This heavy-duty snow shovel from SnowEX can push 30 inches of snow at a time, making clearing a driveway or parking lot quick. The shovel has a 54-inch nylon handle, weighs six pounds and comes in a bright yellow shade.
The Stealth XL Shovel from DMOS is made with 6061 aircraft-grade aluminium for a lightweight and durable scoop. The shovel features a telescopic handle, allowing users to select a shovel length between 40 and 62 inches and fold the shovel into a compact form for storage.
Snow Blowers
This single-stage snow blower from Toro blows a snow path 18 inches wide by 12 inches deep up to 25 feet. The snow blower includes rubber paddle technology to reduce clogging and is ideal for driveways and parking lots holding up to nine cars.
Power Smart’s electric start snow blower includes a powerful 212cc engine that clears 1680 lbs of snow per minute and throws snow up to 35 feet. The blower includes an LED light for snow removal in the dark and a compact, foldable design for easy storage.
Ice Melt
Ready Go Ice Melt is a professional-grade, no-salt, no-chloride ice melter that is safe for all surfaces, including concrete, stone, pavers and decking. The product keeps water from freezing down to -2 Fahrenheit and covers 100 feet per cup of ice melt.
This pusher and spreader for ice melt from Everyday Supply Co. includes adjustable side and front baffles for directional control of spread, is made with a powder-coated steel frame for durability and includes c9 pneumatic tires for traction. The pusher also includes a spike pattern that tears up clumps of salt or ice melt.
