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A plow allows the operator to windrow and control which side he or she is plowing the snow to; while a pusher is mainly used for containing and stacking the snow.

Snow pusher size affects the amount of snow removed and the type of precision you need. Long pushers can move more snow the first time, but can leave behind significant amount as you go higher. That's because they will always rest at the highest point on a surface.

The main difference is that snow shovels have a flat, rectangular blade whereas snow pushers have a longer, narrow curved blade designed to push the snow. Snow shovels are best suited for small areas and walkways, and snow pushers are best suited for driveways.

Best Uses for a Snow Pusher Trying to clear this heavier snow by lifting and tossing it aside in that way can lead to back problems for many users. Instead, if you are looking to clear large amounts of snow, it is recommended that you consider using a snow pusher.

You'll want to go with a bucket in wet snows on softer surfaces because the elongated bottom will skim better than a pusher. If the snow conditions are dry and the surface of your drive or lot is hard and solid, the pusher is what we'd recommend.

A wider pusher will be more difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. A 96” pusher will push longer and turn a lot easier than a 120” pusher. An 84” pusher may not clear snow quite as fast as a 120”, but it will be more effective in tight areas. A small-to-mid-sized skid steer will effectively handle an 84” or 96” pusher.

In many or most cases, skid steer, backhoe or wheel loader operators with angle plows will majorly outperform snow pushers efficiency-wise.

Snow pushers (also known as box plows, containment plows, or box style plows) are designed to move snow by pushing it straight ahead. They do this by being constructed with a curved moldboard that lies perpendicular to the direction of travel and a sidewall at either end that keeps the snow contained.