Does anyone have an easy way to remove snow from equipment after use

[not2old]

I hope to have my shop heated for next winter. Since the building inspector coerced me into eliminating the floor drain, I plan on using a shop vac to suck up any water. I have two of them, so the old one will be dedicated to this.

 

[bigtiller]

The idea of a warm snowblower icing up when it goes outside to blow snow is simply not a problem. It will still blow snow without worry.

For 27 winters, my snowblower has been in the garage at the ready. My garage has been a minimum of 45° all winter long everyone of those winters, and and I have never had ice or freezing snow become a problem.

 

[dh206]

Just wondering if anyone has an inexpensive easy way to remove accumulated snow after using the tractor blower etc. my uit is in a heated garage and when it snows enough every day to use the unit(s) it melts amd makes a small lake LOL.
I've tried a windshield scraper which is somewhat OK but is time consuming and leaves a lot behind.
Also tried compressed air which works somewhat well but again is a bit time consuming.
They flat air nozzles but I'm not sure if they would work that well LINKY Another version of a nozzle LINKY 2 .

So i thought I'd ask here TIA and

I use a whisk broom on my plow. Easy to maneuver and gets most of it off easily, though slush is harder than powdery stuff. Very fast.

 

[KennyG]

I hope to have my shop heated for next winter. Since the building inspector coerced me into eliminating the floor drain, I plan on using a shop vac to suck up any water. I have two of them, so the old one will be dedicated to this.

I also use the shop vac since I don't have a drain. I just have to be a little careful where I park so the melt doesn't get into areas I don't want it to.

 

[Oldtimermich]

Just wondering if anyone has an inexpensive easy way to remove accumulated snow after using the tractor blower etc. my uit is in a heated garage and when it snows enough every day to use the unit(s) it melts amd makes a small lake LOL.
I've tried a windshield scraper which is somewhat OK but is time consuming and leaves a lot behind.
Also tried compressed air which works somewhat well but again is a bit time consuming.
They flat air nozzles but I'm not sure if they would work that well LINKY Another version of a nozzle LINKY 2 .

So i thought I'd ask here TIA and

Try using a wisk broom and leaf blower... works for me.

 

[bdhsfz6]

The shop vac idea should work. Just have to wait awhile for the snow to melt and remember to clean it up before the puddle does any damage.

 

[furnone]

Just wondering if anyone has an inexpensive easy way to remove accumulated snow after using the tractor blower etc. my uit is in a heated garage and when it snows enough every day to use the unit(s) it melts amd makes a small lake LOL.
I've tried a windshield scraper which is somewhat OK but is time consuming and leaves a lot behind.
Also tried compressed air which works somewhat well but again is a bit time consuming.
They flat air nozzles but I'm not sure if they would work that well LINKY Another version of a nozzle LINKY 2 .

So i thought I'd ask here TIA and

Here's my setup, it works pretty good. 2 plastic mortar pans and a couple of wood blocks, a gutter scoop and broom that I clean as much as possible before bringing in to my heated garage. The pans catch most of the water. I just have to mop up a small puddle usually. If it's above freezing, I leave it out in the sun for a couple of hours to let it drip.View attachment IMG_0103.jpgView attachment IMG_0104.jpg

 

[heyinway]

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[ding beep]

what about using a "weed burner tourch" before putting it in the garage??melt most of it off before hand, then maybe only a "small puddle"??

My thoughts as well but didn't reply for fear of getting "flamed". Here's my thoughts:
Works well on chain drive, auger, chute etc.
Not so well on hoses, wiring, plastic parts etc.
Remembering to avoid flames near fuel tank, grease nipples, bearings, etc...Just my .02
I usually knock snow off while its still wet because--once it freezes--good luck!

 

[masseyrider]

I connect my pressure washer to the inside tap and wash her down.