Ok so before anyone jumps the gun, let me explain my question. If you owned a house with a large enough driveway / parking area to use a plow or a large snow blower, but didn't really have the need for a big exspensive plow like a fisher or meyers. Would you consider using this plow? Or have you used this plow already and what do you think? Here is the link to the product I am asking about.

http://www.agricover.com/index.php/p.../category/C24/

and check out the video:

http://www.agricover.com/videos/SnowSport-HD-Hi-Res.wmv
or
http://www.agricover.com/index.php/home/page/videos/

 

I know a guy that has one. It works OK for pushing light amounts of snow, but the key word is pushing. You can't back drag with it. That makes it useless in some situations.
Think about where you intend to use it. Can you push straight through?

 

Looks like plowing around obstacles might be a pain - you can't lift the blade except manually lifting and locking in place. Any situation where you would want to lift/drop repeatedly is out.....

 

depends if you can get a reg. plow and stay in a warm truck resale would be better

 

This might be a better choice for a homeowner.

http://www.superplow.com/homeowners.php

I've considered it (my driveway is 1/8 mile long) but I have a guy who charges me $15 per plow session as needed. I figured between the cost of the plow and the wear & tear on my truck it wasn't worth it for me to get a plow.

 

I'll stick with my ATV plow. Gives better options for up/down and angle. Although I do like Redford's option better.

 

ok so seeing as this plow cost as much as a reg fisher plow, what does everybody think of this companys plow?

http://www.snowbear.com/page/Persona...ows_-_TruckSUV

they have 5 different models, just not sure yet of cost.

 

First thing to catch my eye is the attaching hardware - looks like a reverse trailer hitch, and you hafta say "Why?". Why turn the mounts around and leave the ugly square bars sticking out from under the bumper? Why not have the receiver portion truck mounted???

 

[QUOTE=redford]This might be a better choice for a homeowner.

http://www.superplow.com/homeowners.php


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I have been looking very carefully at my options of a "real" front mounted plow, the snowsport utilty plow, the snowbear plow, the superplow pull plow, and a snowman pull plow. All seem better then the next and all have their purpose. but I have to agree that any plow other than a "real" plow on the fron of my truck would be a waste. I can not afford a "real" plow, and for what I will use it for does not seem worth the expense. However I have really taken an interest in the pull plows. I have seen them on the road being used with a front plow, but the idea of just being able to use only a rear mounted pull plow is great. The videos and comments on these plows from other site forums have me convinced this is the way to go. I never wanted to mount a "real" plow because of the damage they do to a truck. But a pull plow is a great alternative. I like the superplow because you can plow forward and reverse. But the down fall is no trip mechanism. While the SNOWMAN pull plow can not plow in reverse, it does have a trip mechanism.


http://www.superplow.com/
http://www.snowmanplows.com/

 

i would stay away from a pull plow i think you will be way more likely to get stuck also i personally do all i can to stay away from buying trucks that have plowed, however the damage from plowing is not generally in the front end, the frame of these trucks are very strong and plowing whether in front or back add the same amount of stress to the frame they are not connected to the linkage or other components generally included in front end (these parts are strained more with plowing of any sort frnt or rear) the most damage from plowing is seen from the added stress to the transmission motor differential and transfer case. a pull plow will not releave that stress and will still put stress on the frame just now it will be throwing your back end around insted of being pused and controlled much better by having the truck behind it.

 

[QUOTE=SUPERDUTY_08]Ok so before anyone jumps the gun, let me explain my question. If you owned a house with a large enough driveway / parking area to use a plow or a large snow blower, but didn't really have the need for a big exspensive plow like a fisher or meyers. Would you consider using this plow?

For a single driveway a snow blower would be the best solution. A truck mounted plow takes time to mount and dismount, takes space to store when not in use, and requires regular maintenance. All of this for one driveway?

If you do decide to get a plow, try to get one that has good spare parts support (all plows require maintenance and repair!). A standard plow will also have resale value if you decide that you no longer need it.

A SD truck works best with a full sized plow. I have an 8' HD Fisher plow for my truck and it is about the minimum size that is really useful. These plows can take a while to install and remove depending on how lucky you are in getting things lined up. Once installed it is best to do a lot of plowing to make up for the time spent hooking it up.

If you do get a plow, you will look forward to the next snowstorm so that you can get to use it.

Lou Braun

 

SUPERDUTY_08- "I never wanted to mount a "real" plow because of the damage they do to a truck."
The plow won't damge the truck. Crap happens, but usually it's the driver that damages the truck.
I'd still check your local newspaper, and Craig's List, for a Meyer/Fisher/Western plow, but after watching the video's you posted, the rear plows seem to work. Which makes sense-they've been used on tractors for the last 100+ years...

 

Try to find a good used brand name plow. You will be happier. I found a Uni mount Western 2 years ago for $1200, it had everything that I needed to put it on a superduty.

There are deals out there, just look hard and you will find a deal that suits you.

Toyman

 

Superduty_08. I live in dover DE and I am selling my myers 8 1/2 ' plow.... if intrested let me know. It should bolt on to your truck....
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...4&postcount=23

 

I still say get an ATV with a 52 inch plow. It takes a couple more passes to clear the driveway, but then you can take it off real easily and them go play with it....Or hire yourself out to do sidewalks and tight areas to some of the local companies that plow commercially.