From Brooms to Blowers, 14 Attachments for Clearing Snow

Editor's Note: This story was updated November 2, 2022, with new products.

Winter weather is close at hand, so it’s time to start thinking about snow-clearing equipment.

Contractors have a variety of attachments to choose from to equip their construction equipment or pickup trucks to remove snow and ice from roads, parking lots and other surfaces.

Here are 14 attachments to consider:

Bobcat angle broom snow attachmentBobcatBobcat’s hydraulically driven angle broom attachment can handle quick cleanup jobs without damaging pavement surfaces. The bristles’ waved design creates a cleaner path and can sweep more snow or debris in one pass. Reverse bristle rotation is available on the 68- and 84-inch angle brooms for sweeping leaves, snow and debris away from corners, curbs, buildings and obstacles. The standard orange heavy-duty bristles are designed for longer life and better visibility. The attachment is available for Bobcat’s M and R series compact track loaders and skid steers and Bobcat Toolcats.

Hilltip rotary broomHilltipHilltip’s new SweepAway rotary brooms can be used on pickups, tractors and other equipment. They are available in widths of 59 and 86 inches. They feature a 20-inch-diameter brush for a variety of applications. Mounting frames are available for trucks, tractors, loaders or forklifts. The mounts allow the brooms to be angled up to 25 degrees. The brooms require hydraulic flow of at least 11 gallons per minute. A Hilltip Power Unit can be added for equipment below 11 gpm. The brooms’ Kohler engine delivers 12 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow.