10/13/2026
Your lawn care trucks are about to become snow removal trucks. Is your fleet ready? โ๏ธ
If your crew mows in the summer and plows in the winter, the same pickup hauling a mowing trailer has to be ready for a first snowfall no one can predict. A cracked hose or chewed wire is a cheap fix in October, but it can become a much bigger problem at 3 a.m. in January.
Here's a quick timeline:
๐ง September: Pull plows and salt spreaders out of storage, inspect them, and run them.
๐ง October: Get every truck and plow fully serviced, and book repairs early.
๐ง Early November: Winterize your mowers and handheld tools before the first frost.
Trucks that pull double duty also need front suspension, frame mount, and electrical checks, since a plow adds weight up front and draws a lot of power.
The hard part is keeping maintenance on track through long, snowy shifts. With the Linxup and Fleetio integration, engine hours, mileage, and check engine codes sync automatically, so service gets scheduled based on real usage instead of guesswork.
Get the full prep checklist ๐ https://www.linxup.com/blog/lawn-care-to-snow-removal-fleet-equipment-prep-checklist