October is drawing to a close, the leaves are turning red, hoodies are in season and the occasional toque is even starting to make an appearance. But for the owners and employees of snow removal companies, this means only one thing.
Winter is coming.
With snow fast approaching, now is the time to buy your fleet of snow removal machines and accessories.
So to help you get ready, here are five ways a telescopic forklift can help improve your snow removal business.
1. Compact option
Winter maneuvering can be a pain, especially when your snowplow can't make tight turns or stop at a moment's notice. But when it comes to the wide range of telehandler options available to you and your business, maneuverability isn't an issue. Take Merlo, for example, who always seem to be ahead of the game when it comes to producing compact, easy-to-drive machines.
Whether you're working on highway clearance, or making turns in a parking lot, Merlo produces telescopic forklifts that can squeeze around any corner and plow deep.
2. Speed
Nobody wants to sit out in the cold all night. That means your snow clearing machine has to be able to work efficiently and quickly. Speed is never an issue with Merlo's telescopic handlers, with snow clearing machines like the TF33.7 and P27.6 capable of speeds of up to 40 km/h.
"We get everything done 30% faster with our Merlo. 'Loaders' and ‘skid steers’ are old news!" - Coivic Contracting Ltd.
3.Reliability
We've all experienced those cold mornings, coffee in hand, windshield frosted, trying to regain the feeling at our fingertips before setting off for the day. Imagine that, at dawn, before going out to clear snow from every street, boulevard and highway in town.
If you're a snowplow operator, you know that being comfortable in your cab can make the difference between a great day and a horrible one. That's not an issue with a Merlo telescopic handler. With a spacious cab, efficient heating system and 360-degree visibility, you don't have to worry about having trouble seeing the road ahead. If you're a business owner, the best thing you can do for your employees is to give them a machine they feel comfortable in.
Regardless of whether you're using a compact, like the P27.6 Plus, or a larger option like the TF33.7, cabin comfort and efficiency are always at the heart of the Italian manufacturer's concerns.
4. The most affordable machines in the long term
Although Merlo machines have a higher-than-average initial cost, they immediately become the most affordable option when you consider their longevity and versatility.
Here's what one Manulift customer had to say;
"The front-mounted system has changed our way of doing things and improved our profitability. In terms of snow removal, I've never seen anything that performs as well as it does in terms of fuel economy: it's 40% cheaper than the competition" - Longue Pointe Chrysler
The cost-effectiveness of telehandlers becomes even more apparent when you consider that they are capable of working in any industry, whatever the season. Merlo's TF33.7 is a popular choice among snow removal companies. It works just as well on the street as it does on the farm.
Merlo's versatility saves you money by eliminating the need for other, more specific machines.
5. Reliability
Even though Merlo telescopic forklifts come from Italy, they're perfectly designed for Canadian winters, making them highly reliable machines you can count on to get the job done every day. Whether you're looking for a P27.6 or a TF42.7 CS, Merlo won't let you down.
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To find out more about how Merlo telescopic handlers can help your snow clearing operations, take a look at our wide range of products.
