Use this when: you are matching a pusher box and its edge to a compact loader, skid steer or tractor. Short answer: there is no universal width table, because machine ratings differ. This worksheet lists what to measure, where to find it and the decision each number drives.
| Measure or look up | Where to find it | What it decides |
|---|---|---|
| Machine width over tires or tracks | Tape measure on your machine, plus the operator manual | Whether the pusher is wider than the machine, which affects the clear path behind it |
| Rated operating capacity and tipping load | Operator manual or data plate | Maximum safe load; snow density varies, so a full box can be heavy |
| Hydraulic flow and mount type (quick-attach style) | Operator manual, current attachment | Whether a pusher with a wing, a pivot or a hydraulic angle will fit and run |
| Lift height at the pivot | Operator manual | Whether you can stack snow without raising the load past safe limits |
| Pusher box width and mouth height | Maker’s spec sheet | Cleared strip per pass and how much snow the box carries |
| Cutting edge length and hole spacing | Measure the old edge; see the bolt-pattern article | Which replacement edge fits; copy hole spacing, not just overall length |
| Surface type and obstacles | Walk the site | Rubber, steel or a wear strip; see the pusher-edge comparison |
How to use the numbers
Width is a handling decision before it is a clearing decision.
- Start with what the machine can safely carry, not the width you want. A full box of snow is the load that matters.
- Check the width against the site: narrowest gate, bay or dock door, straight and angled.
- Pick an edge to match the box and the surface, ordered by measured hole pattern and thickness.
- Write the sheet down, one page per machine. The next person who orders an edge will not remember the measurements.
Boundary: no capacity or width numbers are given on purpose. They depend on the machine model and the manufacturer’s current ratings. Always follow the operator manual.
