After more than 80 years of manufacturing snow equipment in Japan, Wado is expanding into the global commercial snow market. Known for decades as a manufacturer behind Honda snow blowers in North America, Wado is now introducing its own lineup, led by a 45-horsepower, 46-inch commercial snow blower built for heavy-duty snow removal.
For more than 80 years, Wado has been building snow equipment in Japan. Now, the company is taking that experience to a broader market with a new focus on commercial snow removal.
The Wado name may be unfamiliar to many contractors in the U.S. and Canada, but its equipment may not be.
For decades, Wado manufactured Honda snowblowers sold throughout North America. That behind-the-scenes manufacturing relationship gave Wado extensive experience developing and building snow equipment for demanding winter conditions.
Now, Wado is stepping out on its own.
A Snowblower Built for Commercial Work
Leading the company’s expansion is Wado’s flagship commercial snowblower, featuring 45 horsepower and a 46-inch cutting width.
The machine is designed for heavy-duty commercial applications where maneuverability and snow-moving capability are critical.
That’s particularly important in areas where conventional snow removal equipment can have limitations.
Large plow trucks, loaders and dump trucks are essential tools for many snow contractors, but they aren’t always the right equipment for every location. Tight spaces, pedestrian areas, congested properties and locations where large equipment can’t safely or efficiently operate can present a different challenge.
That’s where a high-capacity, walk-behind snowblower can provide another option.
A single operator can work in areas that would otherwise require multiple smaller machines, while the blower’s ability to move heavy snow helps contractors tackle accumulation in places where larger equipment simply can’t reach.
Built From Real-World Experience
Wado’s approach to equipment development comes from decades of working in the snow.
The company didn’t build its products around a hypothetical need. Its equipment evolved from the demands of people who actually had to move snow.
Over the years, feedback from local users helped shape the machines, with an emphasis on durability, performance and commercial-grade construction.
That history is a significant part of what Wado is bringing to the North American market.
The company has spent decades refining its manufacturing process in Japan, producing equipment designed to withstand demanding winter conditions. Now, Wado is taking those lessons learned in Japan and expanding its reach worldwide.
Expanding Beyond Japan
Wado’s move into the global market represents a new chapter for a company with more than eight decades of manufacturing experience.
While the Wado name may be new to some snow professionals in North America, its history in snow equipment manufacturing is not.
The company’s commercial snowblower lineup gives contractors another tool to consider when traditional plows and larger equipment aren’t practical, particularly when working in tight, congested or pedestrian-heavy areas.
For Wado, the goal is straightforward: take decades of experience building snow equipment and bring that experience to snow professionals around the world.
To learn more about Wado, visit their website.
