ASK ME ANYTHING! SNOW PLOWING Q&A! (PRICING, EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS)

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hope you guys be hyped the Ask Me Anything Q&A! Something different! If you have other snow related questions leave them in the comments below!

[@clayfire2025]

Hey Brian, first off love the videos, secondly I’m a little stuck, I’m 16 and looking to get into snow plowing. I’m currently just shoveling driveways, but might be wanting to get into commercial accounts. I know at that point I’m going to need insurance and I’m wondering do you think it’s possible for me to get the insurance that I need as a 16 year old?

[@farverlawncare]

I modified a plow to mount on my zero turn and it actually works great! The maneuverability is the best part and you have control over both tires like a diff lock. The weight is all the the rear as well which is a plus. Hey Brian! I love your content I’m 16 and I just bought an 02 f250 with a Meyer straight blade. I’ve only used it twice but I absolutely love it! We used to use snow blowers but man is the truck a game changer! Thanks for all the info keep the videos coming!

[@Dale.Nienow]

Great video Brain, love the Q&A! 10 mins of pure knowledge!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Dale!

[@christopherjilek5467]

We run Westerns and they have performed well for us. We have a local dealer which also helps for acquiring replacement parts like cutting edges. Definitely prefer the V plow over the straight plow because we have to deal with a lot of drifting snow. Great video Brian!!! Appreciate your dedication to making such great content.

[@jamesnm21]

Watch Stan dirt monkey's video on the western cutting edge. He recommends replacing with a winter equipment aftermarket edge that lasts much longer.

[@tariemiles1808]

I got a question about pricing when it comes to city houses. I will mostly be doing sidewalks and walkways

[@stevenclark5450]

Brian, just starting residential snow removal using a snowblower and shovel. Please send any videos on pricing, equipment, and removal tips.

[@funhavin5394]

Is there a reason to reverse the whole length of the push? In other words, (in my opinion) - start and push in forward direction, turn around and push in forward direction back to start. I would think you could reduce the non productive time by plowing in both directions. Understood, short pushes - but this seems quite far.

[@sean7976]

My previous employer ran mostly westerns, I prefer boss because they are all interchangeable from around 2000 to present) vs western that has multiple different wiring harnesses. I prefer my DXT but straight blades definitely have there place, they are cheaper up front, cutting edges are $100-200 vs $450+ and there are less moving parts. For a fleet I would have 80% straight blades. I also only get an avg of 55 inches a season.

[@brossshorts]

U said no wings on the 9.2 worried about the width....people drive payloaders with 14-16 foot boxes during snow. Should be good with a 9.2 and wings lol.

[@midweststriping8439]

How are you liking the F14? Was actually looking at a pull plow or compact loader with a snow box. I saw the f14, and now I'm torn on what one to go with.

[@maltaislandsacpingandlawncare]

Oldwesternplow 7,6 rocking pretty good!!

[@bladezllc]

Love that picture in picture video format! Great video Brian 👍

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Bladez!

[@horticology9343]

I live in SC and still watched lol. Never see more than a day of snow here 🤣

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Haha, enjoy it though!

[@danielcoleman8990]

Western wideout is the 👌

[@JJJMEL123]

I would add have good insurance. Guys don't understand one slip and fall can ruin you

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yup!

[@monicatorre1985]

Hey Brian’s lawn maintenance how much do you charge for that commercial property. It would be nice if you would make a video of how much to charge commercial plowing

[@cameronwilliams6611]

Good Job Brian

[@andrewmeredith9283]

Just bought a Ram 1500 pickup truck off a friend of mine and it came with a snow bear plow I was wondering if it was a good plow to use for snow removal

[@josephscully4548]

Love your content Brian, planning on get into it up here in Alaska!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks!!

[@Peenurpool]

I just got done plowing my route after 22hrs... I’m exhausted but watching plowing vids for some stupid reason haha..

[@mojazzn9091]

Good morning Brian, What is reasonable Liability Insurance coverage cost for Lawn Care and Snow plowing yearly

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Great video Brian really enjoyed it! Any plans to get a backblade for the new truck when it comes in? It seems like you could really benefit from one especially with all the loading docks

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I think so! It would be awesome to have the new 180Z on the back of the new truck, and the original Drag Pro on Thundah for the residential rig!

[@brandonknowles99]

Love my fleet of western's but damn the welds aren't the best

[@IAmDrewselum]

Whats up Brian. Yo what kind of suspension is best for a plow? In your opinion.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Mine is bone stock besides plow prep package from the factory.

[@Alex.AL_26]

How is the house build coming along? have not heard any updates in a while.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey Alex, we actually ended up postponing it until later this summer. Cost was up due to inflation, and we just pumped the breaks. Hoping to break ground late summer though!

[@chadbord]

what source do you use to get hourly snow accumulation?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Variety of weather apps!

[@LawyerAB]

Hi Brian, Thank you the information. I have a question for you please: I want to open a snow removal company in Toronto. What type of company should i open? ( Sole or incorporated) Thanks…

[@billypruitt9112]

How big is the snow plow blade

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Ours is a 9'2".

[@billhull6842]

A few questions Do you spray either Pam cooking spray on the blades or do you apply that wax that they talk about. I have 20 accounts and I can make about $700 each snow fall. If I have to salt, then the price goes up. I am charging $25/bag and everyone if fine with that. I ma sure Toro is good brand I use Aarien snowblower. I got a $3500 36" snowblower for $1200. That was a steel.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I do not personally do any pam or fluid film on the plow, no sir.

[@billhull6842]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance ok Just something to think about. Pam cooking spray works good and keeps the snowblower from clogging up in wet snow. It is cheap and easy to use.

[@geraldtreptow2590]

Is the next truck called lightning?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That would be the Tesla 😉

[@kepnerfilms6246]

What was last year residential price?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

$399 for existing and then $449 for residential. This year it was $449 and $575 for new signups!

[@ThrifterGuy]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance I'm a little confused on how you make money on 575. Not to get personal. So let's say I was charging 575. Is that per month for residential or per season?

[@matthewmcnulty698]

Brians lawn maintenance what Were Your Longest times to do a residential job and. Commercial and how long were. You in. The. Truck and how are Liz and the baby

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I think my longest plow run was 13.5 hours, couple weeks ago, had to do the whole route solo. Residential only take 10-15 minutes to tidy up. Thanks Matthew!

[@matthewmcnulty698]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance oh ok. Your welcome

[@stevew9993]

Yo! 👊

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yo!!

[@macmorrow1463]

Hey @brianslawnmaintenance was that $575/ Season for residential? or monthly?

[@macmorrow1463]

I'm trying for $350/ month minimum in Saskatchewan