Catalog — Snow Blades

Snow Blades for Skid Steers in Canada

Skid steer snow blades sold in Canada — angle blades and straight blades for farm yards, commercial lots, and rural properties.

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Product records checked through March 2026

Listings on this page are representative model snapshots, not a guarantee that every size or option fits your skid steer. Before you buy, verify the exact machine fit, hydraulic flow, attachment weight, and coupler setup for the model you plan to order.

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Buyer's Guide — Snow Blades

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Snow blades angle and push snow efficiently in spaces where box pushers can't maneuver — around equipment, along building walls, through gates, and on irregular surfaces. Available in 6–10-foot widths with hydraulic angle adjustment, they're the most common first snow attachment on Canadian farms and acreages. The hydraulic angle function is the key advantage over a fixed straight blade — you can work snow to either side without stopping to repin, which matters when you're clearing around obstacles in tight yards.

Sizing Guide

72–78-inch blades fit most mid-frame machines and handle standard farm yard and acreage clearing work. 84–96-inch blades increase coverage for wider lanes and open areas. On compact machines, stay at 72 inches or under to maintain visibility and avoid overloading the coupler. Hydraulic angle is worth the cost over manual repin — the time savings in a real clearing operation adds up quickly.

Hydraulic Flow

Hydraulic angle requires standard auxiliary flow (10–18 GPM). Manual repin straight blades need nothing. If your machine lacks auxiliary hydraulics, you're limited to non-powered angle blades — functional, but much slower to reposition during clearing operations.

Brands in Canada

HLA (Canadian-made, strong warranty, available through Ontario dealer network), Virnig (heavy-duty construction, good resale), TMG Industrial (budget, fine for light farm use), Bobcat (proprietary coupler, dealer service). For most Canadian buyers, HLA is the accessible, well-supported Canadian choice at a competitive price.

⚠ Most Common Mistake

Using a snow blade on a large commercial lot where a box pusher would be more productive. Angle blades are ideal for tight clearing around obstacles. On open flat lots, a box pusher moves three to four times the snow per pass. Know which job you're buying for.

Snow blades angle and push snow efficiently where pushers can't stack. Available in 6–10 foot widths with hydraulic angle adjustment, they're a common first snow attachment on Canadian farms and acreages. All products listed here are available in Canada.

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Flow Requirement
Standard flow (hydraulic angle)
Typical Weight
300–800 lbs
Min ROC
750 lbs
⚠ Manual repin blades work without aux hydraulics.
Where to startA 72–78 inch hydraulic angle blade is the most common first snow attachment for Canadian farms and acreages — wider if you have open flat areas to clear quickly.
How to choose
⛄ Peak Season — Most dealers have full inventory. Buy now before mid-January shortages hit.
Quick Compare — Snow Blades (click column headers to sort · click to collapse)
Brand Model Width Weight Flow Canadian Source
Arctic Snow and Ice Arctic Snow and Ice Wide Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Berlon Berlon 72-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Berlon Berlon Industries 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 108-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 72-Inch Snow Blade Skid Steer 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 96-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 60-Inch Snow Blower for Compact Skid Steers 60 750 lbs Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 72-Inch Snow Blower for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs Manufacturer
Bobcat Bobcat 108-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 72-Inch Snow Blower Attachment 72 900 lbs Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 84-Inch Snow Blower Attachment 84 1050 lbs Bobcat
Case CE Case Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Cat Cat Work Tools Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Degelman Industries Degelman Speedblade 8 Foot Skid Steer Snow Blade 8 ft 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Degelman Industries Degelman Speedblade Skid Steer Snow Blade 15 ft 675 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Erskine Erskine 84-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Gehl Gehl Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
HLA HLA 3230 Snow Wing Blade 8 to 13-Foot Skid Steer 13 ft 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
HLA HLA 3230 Snow Wing Blade 9 to 14-Foot Skid Steer 14 ft 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
HLA HLA 108-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs Manufacturer
HLA Attachments HLA 108 Inch Wide Skid Steer Snow Blade 108 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 120-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 120 1300 lbs Manufacturer
HLA HLA 132-Inch Snow Blade for Large Skid Steers 132 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 3230W Skid Steer Snow Wing Plow 900 lbs 10–15 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs Manufacturer
HLA HLA 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
HLA HLA 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
HLA Attachments HLA 96 Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 108-Inch Snow Blower for Large Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs HLA
IronBull IronBull 108-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 108-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 48-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 48 675 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 60-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 60 750 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 72-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 84-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 96-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs Manufacturer
JCB JCB Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
John Deere John Deere SB72 72-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 72 900 lbs Brandt
John Deere John Deere SB84 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 84 1050 lbs Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro BL10B Snow Blade 120 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro BL11B Snow Blade 132 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro BL6B Snow Blade 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro BL7B Snow Blade 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro BL8B Snow Blade 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere Worksite Pro BL9B Snow Blade 108 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Brandt
Kubota Kubota Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Metal Pless Metal Pless 72-Inch Live Edge Carbide Snow Blade 72 900 lbs Manufacturer
Metal Pless Metal Pless LE 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Metal Pless Metal Pless PlowMaxx 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Metal Pless Metal Pless ReverseMaxx 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 84 1050 lbs Manufacturer
Metal Pless Metal Pless VX Snow Blade for Skid Steers 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
New Holland New Holland Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Paladin Attachments Paladin FFC 114 Snow Blade 72 Inch 72 650 lbs Manufacturer
Paladin Attachments Paladin FFC 115 Heavy-Duty Snow Blade 96 Inch 96 1,393 lbs Manufacturer
Skid Pro Skid-Pro 60-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 60 750 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Skid Pro Skid-Pro 72-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Skid Pro Skid Pro 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Skid Pro
Skid Pro Skid Pro 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Skid Pro
Skid Pro Skid Pro 96-Inch V-Blade Snow Plow 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Skid Pro
SnowWolf SnowWolf Skid Steer Snow Blade 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
SnowWolf SnowWolf UltraPlow 8-Foot Skid Steer Snow Blade 8', 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB108 108-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 108 1300 lbs Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB48 48-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 48 675 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB60 60-Inch Snow Blade for Compact Skid Steers 60 750 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB66 66-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 66 825 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB72 72-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 72 900 lbs Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB78 78-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 78 975 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB84 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 84 1050 lbs Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SSB96 96-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 96 1200 lbs Manufacturer
Virnig Virnig V60 108-Inch Snow Blade for Large Skid Steers 108 1300 lbs 10–15 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 60-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 60 750 lbs 10–15 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 84 1050 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Virnig Virnig V60 96-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 72-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers 72 900 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 96-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Large Skid Steers 96 1200 lbs 10–15 GPM Manufacturer

Snow Blades — 84 Products

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Berlon 2 models
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Blue Diamond 6 models
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Bobcat 6 models
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Degelman Industries 2 models
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HLA 10 models

Straight Snow Blade

HLA 3230 Snow Wing Blade 8 to 13-Foot Skid Steer
HLA🔵 Mid
10–15 GPM

HLA 3230 Snow Wing Blade 8 to 13-Foot Skid Steer

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA's 3230 Snow Wing is a hydraulic wing snow blade that expands from 8 to 13 feet wide using powered wing extensions. The adjustable width lets…

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HLA 3230 Snow Wing Blade 9 to 14-Foot Skid Steer
HLA🔵 Mid
10–15 GPM

HLA 3230 Snow Wing Blade 9 to 14-Foot Skid Steer

🟢 Standard Flow

The HLA 3230 Snow Wing in the 9-to-14-foot size class is suitable for larger skid steers and wheel loaders managing substantial commercial properties.…

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HLA 108-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
HLA🔵 Mid
108 in

HLA 108-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA Attachments' 108-inch (9-foot) angle snow blade is sized for large-frame skid steers and compact wheel loaders on wide Canadian commercial lots…

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HLA 120-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
HLA🔵 Mid
120 in

HLA 120-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA Attachments' 120-inch (10-foot) angle snow blade for skid steers and compact wheel loaders is sized for wide-open commercial and municipal…

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HLA 3230W Skid Steer Snow Wing Plow
HLA🔵 Mid
10–15 GPM

HLA 3230W Skid Steer Snow Wing Plow

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA's 3230W is a wing snow plow for skid steers with 180-degree rotation and a 2-year warranty. Distributed through HLA dealers and Langner Equipment…

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HLA 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
HLA🔵 Mid
72 in

HLA 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA Attachments' 72-inch angle snow blade is the entry-level commercial snow blade in their skid steer lineup — suited to mid-frame machines clearing…

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HLA 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
HLA🔵 Mid
84 in

HLA 84-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA Attachments makes angle snow blades for skid steers — designed for farm yards, commercial properties, and acreages where a blade's ability to…

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HLA 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
HLA🔵 Mid
96 in

HLA 96-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

HLA Attachments' 96-inch angle snow blade for skid steers covers more ground per angled pass than narrower models — ideal for open commercial lots and…

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HLA 108-Inch Snow Blower for Large Skid Steers
HLA🔵 Mid
108 in

HLA 108-Inch Snow Blower for Large Skid Steers

🟡 High Flow

HLA Attachments' 108-inch snow blower is one of the widest skid steer snow blowers available, designed for large-frame machines doing high-production…

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HLA Attachments 2 models
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IronBull 10 models

Angle / Trip-Edge Blade

IronBull 108-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
108 in

IronBull 108-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The IronBull 108-inch hydraulic angle snow blade is IronBull's largest snow clearing blade, designed for large-frame skid steers handling major…

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IronBull 108-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
108 in

IronBull 108-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The 108-inch-inch snow blade angles and pushes snow from laneways, yards, and parking areas across Canadian winters. IronBull attachments are…

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IronBull 48-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
48 in

IronBull 48-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The IronBull 48-inch hydraulic angle snow blade is a compact snow clearing attachment for smaller skid steers on tight lots, pathways, and residential…

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IronBull 60-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
60 in

IronBull 60-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The IronBull 60-inch hydraulic angle snow blade suits compact to mid-frame skid steers clearing driveways, farm yards, and small commercial lots.…

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IronBull 72-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
72 in

IronBull 72-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The IronBull 72-inch hydraulic angle snow blade handles driveways, farm yards, and light commercial lot clearing on mid-frame skid steers. The…

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IronBull 84-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
84 in

IronBull 84-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The IronBull 84-inch hydraulic angle snow blade is suited for mid-to-large-frame skid steers clearing commercial lots, farm operations, and municipal…

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IronBull 96-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers
IronBull💚 Budget
96 in

IronBull 96-Inch Hydraulic Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The IronBull 96-inch hydraulic angle snow blade provides wide clearing coverage for large-frame skid steers on commercial lots, farm sites, and…

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John Deere 8 models
John Deere SB72 Snow Blade skid steer attachment
John Deere🔵 Mid
72 in

John Deere SB72 72-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

John Deere's SB72 is a 72-inch angle snow blade in their Worksite Pro line for skid steers, suited for farm yards, driveways, and light commercial…

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John Deere SB84 Snow Blade skid steer attachment
John Deere🔵 Mid
84 in

John Deere SB84 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

John Deere's SB84 snow blade is the 84-inch Worksite Pro angle blade for larger skid steers and CTLs clearing commercial lots and larger farm yards.…

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John Deere BL10B snow blade attachment on skid steer
John Deere🔵 Mid
120 in

John Deere Worksite Pro BL10B Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

The BL10B is the largest blade in the Worksite Pro lineup — 10 feet of cutting width suited to high-capacity commercial snow contracts on large open…

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John Deere BL11B snow blade attachment on skid steer
John Deere🔵 Mid
132 in

John Deere Worksite Pro BL11B Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

The BL11B is John Deere's 11-foot (132-inch) snow blade in the Worksite Pro line — the widest snow blade in the BL series and designed for large-frame…

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John Deere BL6B snow blade attachment on skid steer
John Deere🔵 Mid
72 in

John Deere Worksite Pro BL6B Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

The BL6B is a 6-foot hydraulic angle blade built for compact skid steers working farm yards, acreages, and residential driveways. It angles left or…

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John Deere BL7B snow blade attachment on skid steer
John Deere🔵 Mid
84 in

John Deere Worksite Pro BL7B Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

A 7-foot trip-edge angle blade that bridges the gap between the compact BL6B and the commercial BL8B. The BL7B suits mid-size skid steers on farm…

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John Deere BL8B snow blade attachment on skid steer
John Deere🔵 Mid
96 in

John Deere Worksite Pro BL8B Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

The BL8B is the most popular size in the Worksite Pro blade lineup — wide enough for efficient commercial work, narrow enough to fit standard parking…

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John Deere BL9B snow blade attachment on skid steer
John Deere🔵 Mid
108 in

John Deere Worksite Pro BL9B Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

At 9 feet, the BL9B is built for high-volume commercial snow removal on large lots, loading docks, and industrial pads where clearing speed matters…

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Metal Pless 5 models
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Paladin Attachments 2 models
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Skid Pro 5 models
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SnowWolf 2 models
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TMG Industrial 8 models
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Virnig 6 models
Virnig V60 108-Inch Snow Blade for Large Skid Steers
Virnig🔵 Mid
108 in

Virnig V60 108-Inch Snow Blade for Large Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The 108-inch-inch snow blade angles and pushes snow from laneways, yards, and parking areas across Canadian winters. Virnig Manufacturing (Minnesota)…

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Virnig V60 60-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
Virnig🔵 Mid
60 in

Virnig V60 60-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The Virnig V60 60-inch angle snow blade clears driveways, farm yards, and acreages on compact skid steers. Hydraulic angle adjusts ±30° from the cab…

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Virnig V60 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
Virnig🔵 Mid
72 in

Virnig V60 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

The Virnig V60 72-inch angle snow blade handles driveways, commercial lots, and farm yards on mid-frame skid steers. Hydraulic angle adjusts ±30° from…

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Virnig V60 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers
Virnig🔵 Mid
72 in

Virnig V60 72-Inch Snow Blade for Skid Steers

🟢 Standard Flow

Virnig's V60 72-inch hydraulic angle snow blade is for Canadian farm and acreage operators needing a compact, reliable snow blade on mid-frame skid…

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Virnig V60 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade
Virnig🔵 Mid
84 in

Virnig V60 84-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

Virnig's V60 84-inch snow blade is a heavy-duty hydraulic angle blade for full-size skid steers working Canadian commercial and farm snow removal.…

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Virnig V60 96-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade
Virnig🔵 Mid
96 in

Virnig V60 96-Inch Skid Steer Snow Blade

🟢 Standard Flow

Virnig's V60 96-inch snow blade is their wide-format hydraulic angle blade for large-frame skid steers on commercial winter maintenance contracts. The…

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Werk-Brau 2 models
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Arctic Snow and Ice
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Case CE
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Cat
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Erskine
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Gehl
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Kubota
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New Holland
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Frequently Asked Questions

What size snow blade for a mid-frame skid steer?
72–78 inch hydraulic angle blades are the most common fit for mid-frame machines and cover standard farm yard and acreage clearing. On compact machines, stay at 72 inches or under to maintain visibility and avoid overloading the coupler. 84–96-inch blades increase coverage for wider lanes but require a larger-frame machine with enough weight and hydraulic output.
Is hydraulic angle worth it over a manual repin blade?
Yes, in almost every real-world application. Hydraulic angle lets you reposition the blade from the cab without stopping, getting out, and repinning — which in a typical farm yard clearing session adds up quickly. The time savings over a full season easily justify the extra cost. Manual repin blades are only worth considering for very occasional use where cost is the primary constraint.
Do snow blades need a trip-edge in Canada?
Any blade working on pavement, concrete, or uneven surfaces should have a trip-edge. Canadian frost heaves and cracked pavement will slam into a blade without a trip-edge and transfer the full impact to the coupler and machine frame. A proper steel trip-edge absorbs the hit and pivots back under spring tension. On pure gravel or dirt, less critical — but it's still good protection.
Are snow blades available in Canada with Canadian manufacturer options?
Yes. HLA is Ontario-made with strong dealer support across Canada — the most accessible Canadian-made option. Virnig ships across Canada with heavy-duty construction. TMG Industrial is a budget option from BC. Bobcat blades come through their dealer network. For most Canadian buyers, HLA offers the best combination of Canadian support and value.
Snow blade vs snow pusher — which should I choose?
Snow blades are for tight spaces, irregular terrain, and any situation where you need to work around obstacles and push snow to either side. Snow pushers move 3–4× the volume per pass on flat open lots but can't maneuver as precisely. The practical answer for most Canadian operators: a snow blade for farm yard and acreage work with obstacles, a box pusher for open commercial lots. If you only own one, the blade is the more versatile choice.
Can I use a snow blade for sand or gravel in summer?
Yes — snow blades are structurally identical to dozer/grading blades and work fine for light grading, sand spreading, and windrow management in summer. The main difference is cutting-edge hardness: snow blades often use softer mild steel edges optimized for not gouging pavement. For heavy grading in rock or gravel, a dedicated dozer blade with AR400 edges is better.
How do I maintain a snow blade?
Grease all cylinder pin fittings and pivot points before each snow season. Inspect the cutting edge for wear and replace before it's worn through to the blade frame — a thin edge transfers impact directly to the frame. Rinse salt off after every use or before extended storage. Check hydraulic angle cylinder hoses before each season — cold-cracked hoses fail at the worst time. Store in a dry location off the ground.

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Most Canadians source skid steer attachments through local dealers, online distributors, or direct from manufacturers like TMG Industrial and HLA Attachments. Prices and availability vary by region — use our dealer guide to find the right source for your province.

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