To judge whether a skid steer snow brush is of high quality, the key lies in whether the data meets actual needs. Traditional products often get stuck frequently in snow over 15cm due to insufficient power, while YG Machinery’s products solve this problem through three core designs.
First is efficient snow removal capacity. Its brush diameter can be 660mm or 800mm, equipped with up to 68 brushes, with a maximum snow removal thickness of over 150mm. Combined with a brush speed of 380r/min, the working speed can be maintained at 10-30km/h. This means one equipment can clean 12,000 square meters per hour, equivalent to the workload of 20 workers. Second is adaptability to extreme environments. The brush is made of polypropylene + steel wire composite material, which remains flexible even in -30℃ extreme cold, with a service life of over 300 hours, 3 times that of ordinary plastic brushes. Third is dual power options. The hydraulically driven model uses BM5/BM6 series motors, suitable for loaders with hydraulic systems; the self-powered model is equipped with a 22-37kW diesel engine, and its 50L fuel tank supports 4 hours of continuous operation without relying on the vehicle’s power source.
Skid Steer Snow Brush Parameter
| Model | YG2.0m 660 hydraulic | YG2.5m 660 hydraulic | YG2.5m 800 hydraulic | YG3.0m 600 hydraulic | YG3.0m 800 hydraulic | YG3.5m 660 hydraulic | YG3.5m 800 hydraulic | YG2m 660 Automatic Power | YG2.5m 660 Automatic Power | YG2.5m 800 Automatic Power | YG3m 660 Automatic Power | YG3m 800 Automatic Power | YG3.5m 660 Automatic Power | YG3.5m 800 Automatic Power |
| Effective working width (mm) | 2000 | 2500 | 2500 | 3000 | 3000 | 3500 | 3500 | 2000 | 2500 | 2500 | 3000 | 3000 | 3500 | 3500 |
| Brush diameter (mm) | 660 | 660 | 800 | 660 | 800 | 660 | 800 | 660 | 660 | 800 | 660 | 800 | 660 | 800 |
| Number of films to be printed (±2 films) | 40 | 52 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 68 | 68 | 39 | 51 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 67 | 67 |
| Maximum snow removal thickness (mm) ≤ | 100mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 150mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
| Dimensions (Length, Width, Height) (mm) | 2200*1700*890 | 2680*1750*1020 | 2680*1820*1160 | 3180*1730*1020 | 3180*1820*1160 | 3825*1730*1020 | 3825*1820*1160 | 2200*2000*1455 | 2700*1970*1510 | 2700*2050*1700 | 3200*1970*1560 | 3200*2040*1700 | 3720*1970*1560 | 3720*2040*1700 |
| Weight (kg) | 610 | 660 | 710 | 780 | 850 | 950 | 1050 | 930 | 1160 | 1210 | 1240 | 1290 | 1300 | 1350 |
| Compatible car models | Pickup trucks/mini loaders | 3300-3800 wheelbase | 3300-3800 wheelbase | Wheelbase of 3800-4700 and above | Wheelbase of 3800-4700 and above | Wheelbase above 4500 | Wheelbase above 4500 | 3300 wheelbase | 3300-3800 wheelbase | 3300-3800 wheelbase | Wheelbase of 3800-4700 and above | Wheelbase of 3800-4700 and above | Wheelbase above 4500 | Wheelbase above 4500 |
Wide Application Scenarios: Full Coverage from Municipal to Airport
The adaptability of skid steer snow brush goes far beyond a single road scenario, and different specifications can accurately match the needs of various industries. Global snow removal equipment market data shows that municipal and airport purchases in North America and Europe account for over 60%, and these scenarios have different requirements for equipment.
In municipal road scenarios, skid steer snow brush with 2-2.5m specification is most commonly used. Its left-right deflection function of ±30° can easily clean snow on the edges of sidewalks and main roads. Highway maintenance prefers models with 3-3.5m width, which can quickly handle compacted snow on ramps and service areas when used with snow shovels. In precision scenarios such as airport runways, equipment must have the feature of “no ground damage”. YG’s composite brushes have been specially treated, leaving no scratches on asphalt and concrete surfaces during cleaning. In addition, industrial parks and commercial parking lots pay more attention to installation efficiency. The equipment adopts a quick-connection structure, which can be installed and disassembled in 2-3 minutes, realizing flexible reuse of “snow removal in winter and idleness in summer”.
Success Case: Snow Removal Efficiency Revolution in Minnesota, USA
Minnesota in the central part of North America has a winter snowfall period of up to 5 months. The blizzard in December 2024 once closed the state’s highways for more than 12 hours. Mark Anderson, the local maintenance director, completely changed the passive situation after choosing YG Machinery’s skid steer snow brush.
Previously, Mark’s team used traditional rotary snow brush. When facing wet snow over 20cm thick, they could only advance 3 kilometers per hour and needed 4 people to cooperate. After replacing the equipment, a single person can complete all operations through the electric control platform in the cab. The high-strength snow baffle of the brush effectively prevents snow from splashing and blocking the line of sight. During the blizzard emergency that year, the snow removal team composed of 10 skid steer snow brushes opened the core highway sections in the state in only 4 hours, reducing the time by 67% compared with previous years. Mark said: “After the equipment was put into use, the quarterly labor cost was reduced by 50%, and the maintenance cost was also reduced by nearly 70% due to the wear-resistant brushes.”
Selection Guide: How to Match Your Specific Working Conditions?
Many users easily fall into the misunderstanding of “the bigger the better” when purchasing, but in fact, different scenarios require accurate parameter matching. The following are practical suggestions summarized based on more than 300 customer cases.
For narrow areas such as communities and factories, prioritize the 2m hydraulically driven model. Its wheelbase is suitable for pickup trucks with 3300-4000mm, and it has more flexible steering. For large-area operations such as highways and airports, the 3.5m self-powered model is more suitable, and its 37kW engine can easily handle compacted ice and snow. If the winter temperature in your area is often below -20℃, you need to confirm whether the equipment has dual-motor synchronous drive technology to avoid power imbalance in low temperatures. In addition, in rotary brush snow removal scenarios, it is recommended to match with a polyethylene spreader to spread snow-melting agent immediately after snow removal to prevent secondary freezing.
Skid Steer Snow Brush FAQ
Don’t worry. This snow roller brush adopts a quick-connection structure, no welding or chassis modification is needed, and it can be installed and disassembled in 2-3 minutes without affecting the vehicle inspection.
It is recommended to adjust the working method according to the snow type: maintain high-speed operation for loose snow, reduce speed for compacted ice and snow and pre-treat with a snow shovel to avoid excessive brush wear.
The answer is yes. The self-powered model is equipped with an air-cooled diesel engine, no external cooling system is needed, and the start-up success rate reaches 100% in -30℃ environment.
Winter snow removal allows no carelessness. An efficient and reliable skid steer snow brush can make your snow removal work twice as effective with half the effort. As a professional machinery manufacturer, YG Machinery can provide you with full-process support from selection to after-sales. Whether you are a municipal maintenance department or a private contractor, you can find a suitable solution. Contact us now to get an exclusive quotation and technical parameter sheet.
