(ARA) - Let's face it, most Americans in the snowy north don't look forward to snow removal. Whether you rely on a shovel or a snow blower, removing snow is time-consuming, back-breaking work. Plus it's cold! So give your back a rest this year and get your SUV to take on the brunt of the work.

That's right, get rid of the shovel and forget about the snow blower. Install a personal snowplow on your vehicle instead. Personal snowplows -- built specifically for consumer use - can attach to most four-wheel drive light trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Understanding the Benefits

One of the most popular benefits to equipping your vehicle with a personal snowplow is health and safety. Each year, numerous health-related injuries occur as a result of snow removal. Muscle and back problems are common occurrences while, not as frequent but much more extreme, some individuals suffer heart attacks. Others slip and fall on the ice. A personal snowplow is a surefire way to move snow safely, all from the comfort of your vehicle.

Another essential benefit is time savings. Depending on the size of your driveway, a personal snowplow can reduce snow removal time from two hours down to 10 minutes. Whether you're clearing freshly fallen snow or wet and heavy slush, a snowplow can tackle the job more efficiently than a snow blower and shovel combined.

For individuals currently contracting with a snowplow professional, another benefit is additional independence. By being responsible for your plowing needs, you no longer have to wait for your contractor. When there's a snowstorm, simply hop in your vehicle and take care of your own snow plowing, on your own schedule.

Wading through the Possibilities

As you begin searching for a personal snowplow to meet your needs, you'll quickly learn that information is hard to find since much of the industry is focused on meeting the needs of commercial snowplow professionals. However, one of the best places to get information is from your local truck equipment dealer.

These types of dealers specialize in aftermarket accessories and can provide you with lots of information about plow options, as well as features and benefits. Once you find a plow that fits your needs and accommodates your vehicle, you can purchase it through this same dealer. As an added benefit, the dealer can install the plow and the required electrical components to your vehicle.

Although several consumer snowplows are on the market, only one - the Suburbanite personal snowplow - complies with all federal standards and vehicle manufacturers' weight ratings. It is manufactured by Western Products, a leader in the commercial-quality snowplow industry.

The Suburbanite is unique in that it is one of the easiest snowplows to attach to your vehicle and operate. It features a hand-held control system that enables the plow to be raised, lowered and angled - all from inside the vehicle and just like the professional snowplow contractor.

Manufactured from durable polyethylene, the plow blade is sturdy but lightweight, engineered specifically for use on SUV's and compact trucks with lighter axles. In addition, when the plow is not in use, it can be easily removed from your vehicle.

For a list of vehicles compatible with the Suburbanite, or for more information about Suburbanite personal snowplows, visit www.suburbaniteplows.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content