Dive summary:

• Not all plowing is created equal, nor is the equipment to do it. There are some questions to ask before deciding what the right gear is for the winter work ahead.
• The basic question is whether plowing will be focused on residential driveways or on large parking lots, side roads and similar big jobs.
• Other considerations are the type of truck, the shape and material of a plow and making sure the plow conforms to the front-axle-weight specs for the truck to which it will be attached.

From the article:

Snow removal equipment purchases, like many other purchases, offer several options to consider. ...