Every winter, heavy snow in northern US often troubles municipal and property companies. Old snow clearing equipment is slow and prone to breakdowns. It not only affects traffic but also increases operating costs. John from Minnesota, USA, once faced this dilemma—until he chose YG’s snow sweeper. Today, let’s see how this snow sweeper solved his problems.
John is the manager of a municipal service company in Minnesota. He is mainly responsible for winter road snow clearing in 3 local cities. His team manages snow clearing for 20 km of main roads, 15 schools, and 8 community squares. Every year from November to March, it is their busiest period.
What Specific Problems Did He Face?
Low efficiency of old equipment: The old snow clearing machine could only clear 1,500 square meters per hour. During heavy snow, 20 workers + 3 machines had to work non-stop for 12 hours to open the main roads;
Easy breakdowns in low temperatures: Winter temperatures in Minnesota often drop to -9℃. The old equipment frequently failed to start, and each repair would stop work for 3 days;
High maintenance costs: Annual maintenance costs for old equipment exceeded $15,000, and work was often delayed due to lack of spare parts.
“We urgently need a reliable snow sweeper that can withstand low temperatures and improve efficiency while reducing costs,” John said during his first consultation.
In December 2023, with snow depth reaching 40 cm. All of John’s old equipment broke down, causing 3 schools to close and 2 main roads to be blocked. This crisis made him decide to replace the equipment. He found YG Machinery by searching “high-efficiency snow sweeper” on Google.
John’s team used the YG snow sweeper in three core scenarios:
Urban main roads: 2.2-meter clearing width, paired with anti-slip tires to prevent road slipping after snow;
School campuses: Reduced clearing speed to 5 km/h to protect sidewalk tiles and avoid snow splashing on students;
Community squares: Activated “mute mode” to reduce impact on residents’ rest.
“The multi-scenario adaptability of this snow sweeper completely exceeded our expectations,” John commented.
Strong startup in low temperatures: YG snow sweeper is equipped with a -35℃ anti-freeze engine. In the extreme cold of Minnesota, the one-time startup success rate is 100%, solving the “freezing” problem of old equipment;
High efficiency & cost savings: It can clear 6,000 square meters per hour, 4 times that of old equipment—what used to take 12 hours to clear main roads now takes 2 machines 3 hours;
Durable & easy to maintain: The body is made of anti-corrosion steel, and spare parts last 2 years longer than the industry average. It is also compatible with John’s team’s existing commercial salt spreader, allowing direct salt spreading to melt ice after snow clearing, eliminating secondary work.
Snow clearing time reduced by 75%: Main road snow clearing shortened from 12 hours to 3 hours; school area snow clearing shortened from 8 hours to 2 hours;
Operating costs reduced by 40%: Maintenance costs dropped from $15,000 to $6,000 per year; labor costs decreased by 2 people per winter due to improved efficiency;
Customer satisfaction improved: Resident complaints received by the municipal department dropped from 12 per month to 0, and schools even sent thank-you letters.
John’s True Evaluation
“In the winter of 2024, we added 3 more YG snow sweepers. It not only solved the snow clearing problem but also helped us win service contracts for 2 more local cities. If your team also needs a reliable snow clearing machine, YG is definitely the first choice.”
Is winter snow a problem for you? Choose YG Machinery, just like Mr. John. We have many snow sweeper models. This includes a snow blower walk behind and larger units. We also have many snow throwers for sale. Are you looking for a snow sweeper? Contact us for a free quote. Get your custom solution. Our team is ready to help you.
