Starter kit: what the first paid job needs
Snow removal is about being there before the customer wakes up. Equipment has to be ready in October, with spares on the truck.
| Item | Why you need it | Price on the maker's site |
|---|---|---|
| Plow truck or a plow on your pickup | Driveways and lots | Varies by brand |
| Walk-behind snow blower | Walks and small driveways | $1,349 (Toro Power Max 724 OE snow blower, Toro) |
| Snow shovels and pushers | Steps and tight spots | Varies by brand |
| Salt spreader, walk-behind or tailgate | Ice control | Varies by brand |
| Backpack blower | Light snow on walks | $700 (STIHL BR 800 C-E backpack blower, STIHL) |
| Ice chisel and scraper | Thick ice on walks | Varies by brand |
| Warm, reflective gear and traction cleats | Safety at night | Varies by brand |
Pro kit: what a busy shop adds
Add these when the calendar is full and the starter kit is slowing you down. Most snow removal companies buy them one at a time, when a job pays for one.
| Item | Why it pays | Price on the maker's site |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy-duty two-stage snow blower | Deep snow and long walks | $1,749 (Toro Power Max HD 828 OAE snow blower, Toro) |
| V-plow or wing plow | Bigger lots | Varies by brand |
| Skid steer with snow pusher | Commercial lots | Varies by brand |
| Liquid anti-icing sprayer | Pre-treating before storms | Varies by brand |
| Second truck | More routes per storm | Varies by brand |
Van stock: what you restock every week
Parts and supplies that let you finish on the first visit. Keep a short list on your phone and restock on the same day each week.
- Rock salt and ice melt. Every storm.
- Plow cutting edges and pins. Field repairs.
- Hydraulic fluid and hoses. Field repairs.
- Snow stakes. Marking drive edges.
- Shear bolts and spark plugs for blowers. Keeping blowers running.
What a snow removal kit costs
The 2 starter kit items we could price add up to $2,049 at the maker's listed price, out of 7 on the list. The rest vary too much by brand and size to give one honest number, so price them with your supplier.
The 1 pro kit items we could price add up to $1,749 at the maker's listed price, out of 5 on the list. The rest vary too much by brand and size to give one honest number, so price them with your supplier.
The plow truck swings the total most. Walk-behind crews can start with blowers and a pickup.
Prices are the ones shown on each maker's own site on the date in the sources. Dealers and sales change them, so treat them as a starting point.
Where to buy it
Most snow removal companies buy hand tools and small parts wherever is closest, and set up a trade account for the items they buy every week. Our snow removal suppliers list names the distributors and pro programs for this trade, and the Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro page compares the two big-box programs row by row.
With Koira: the office side of the kit
The kit gets you to the job. Koira runs the rest: estimates with signing and deposits, invoices and card payments and your day plan, all on the free Office plan. Start with the snow removal services list to set your prices.
Sources
- Toro: Toro Power Max 724 OE snow blower, checked October 9, 2026
- STIHL: STIHL BR 800 C-E backpack blower, checked October 9, 2026
- Toro: Toro Power Max HD 828 OAE snow blower, checked October 9, 2026
- Insureon: Insurance cost for snow and ice removal businesses, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.