5 Upfits to Help Contractors Prepare for Winter

As the temperatures drop, contractors face new challenges that can impact productivity and safety. To ensure that your team keeps working efficiently throughout the winter, it’s critical to equip your rental fleet with upfits that can handle cold-weather conditions.

At PTR, we offer a variety of custom upfits designed to help contractors tackle the unique challenges of the cooler months. Here are five essential upfits that will keep your fleet winter-ready and your projects on track.

1. Snowplows

Snow and ice can quickly bring any job site to a standstill, but with the right plow attachment, you can keep working despite the weather. Whether you’re clearing access roads, driveways, or job sites, plows are an essential upfit for maintaining smooth operations during winter.

Our plows are designed for heavy-duty use, ensuring your fleet can push through even the thickest snow with ease. By equipping your work trucks with plows, you’ll save time, keep your team productive, and avoid project delays caused by winter storms.

2. Salters and Spreaders

Icy roads and job sites can be hazardous for both your crew and your equipment. Installing a salter or spreader on your flatbed rentals allows you to distribute salt or sand across surfaces, ensuring safer traction for both vehicles and workers.

These upfits are especially critical for contractors who need to access remote job sites in challenging winter conditions. PTR’s spreaders are built for efficiency, helping you cover large areas quickly and evenly, reducing the risk of accidents, and ensuring that your team can keep moving no matter how icy it gets.

3. Winches

Winter conditions can make towing and recovery more difficult, especially when dealing with slippery, uneven terrain. Installing winches on your fleet provides a reliable solution for pulling equipment or vehicles when stuck.

Whether navigating through muddy construction sites or snow-covered roads, a high-capacity winch is an invaluable upfit for overcoming obstacles and ensuring the safety of your crew and equipment.

4. Truck Toppers

Winter weather can be hard on equipment and tools, especially when exposed to the elements for extended periods. Our truck toppers provide a simple but effective solution for keeping your valuable tools and materials protected from snow, rain, and freezing temperatures.

These covers shield the truck bed of your pickups from harsh conditions, preventing snow and ice buildup, while also offering security for your equipment when it’s not in use. By protecting your gear, you’ll extend its life and avoid costly repairs or replacements due to weather damage.

5. 3-in-1 Welder/Generator/Compressor

Having access to power on remote job sites is always important, but even more so during winter months when cold weather can increase equipment demands. PTR has multiple brands of 3-in-1 welder/generator/compressor systems ready to be installed on your work trucks.

These upfits are a game-changer for contractors who need versatile power solutions on the go. 3-in-1s provide the ability to weld, generate power, and run compressed air, all from one convenient system. Whether you’re running power tools, making repairs, or inflating tires, the welder/generator/compressor combination system ensures that your team has the power they need, regardless of the weather.

Winter can present unique challenges for contractors, but with the right upfits, your fleet can continue to perform at its best even in cold and harsh conditions. From plows and salters to protect your job sites to truck toppers and 3-in-1 power systems that keep your tools running smoothly, these upfits provide the support you need to stay productive all winter.

PTR is dedicated to providing customized solutions that meet your specific needs, so your team can stay working on the job site, no matter the season. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help winterize your rental fleet and keep your operations moving forward.