Snow Plows
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Snow Plows
Placed an order for the 2017 a month or so ago knowing delivery could be close to winter season. My big concern is no one from Western has returned my calls or emails in regard to frame brackets/receivers and the lighting modules. I hate to assume but will assume different brackets and lighting modules will be required on this new truck to use my plows.
Anyone with some insight on this subject would be appreciated.
Anyone with some insight on this subject would be appreciated.
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I've been researching the same. I did hear back from Fisher who as as non committal as possible. Your no response from Western would be preferable to the nonsense I got from Fisher. Anyways, I stopped into my dealer who's been in the biz for 40 years. He said in all the truck redesigns he's seen over his career, he's never seen Fisher miss once in having the mounts ready by the time the snow flies. So, while there is a first time for everything, I'm guessing this year will be no different. He said with the competition so tight between plow manufacturers, Fisher can't afford to not be ready. If someone beats them to it, they loose a ton of sales and may loose the customer for life. So, they always hustle and get it done. I'm betting the logic at Western is the same.
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In conversations with friends we discussed the plow issue. Someone had stated with speculation that it is in Ford's interest to make sure equipment manufactures are ready at launch.
I have been reading this forum daily since March and noticed that most of us already have an SD and don't NEED the 2017, but what about someone who does. Example, guy/gal needs a heavy duty truck for plowing/etc and wants to purchase the 2017 SD, checks with the equipment manufacturer and they state they will have something in about 6-9 months for the new model. Buyer chooses the GM or Ram. I think it is a valid point and hope Ford does too. If not I hope for no snow in season 16-17.
I have been reading this forum daily since March and noticed that most of us already have an SD and don't NEED the 2017, but what about someone who does. Example, guy/gal needs a heavy duty truck for plowing/etc and wants to purchase the 2017 SD, checks with the equipment manufacturer and they state they will have something in about 6-9 months for the new model. Buyer chooses the GM or Ram. I think it is a valid point and hope Ford does too. If not I hope for no snow in season 16-17.
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In conversations with friends we discussed the plow issue. Someone had stated with speculation that it is in Ford's interest to make sure equipment manufactures are ready at launch.
I have been reading this forum daily since March and noticed that most of us already have an SD and don't NEED the 2017, but what about someone who does. Example, guy/gal needs a heavy duty truck for plowing/etc and wants to purchase the 2017 SD, checks with the equipment manufacturer and they state they will have something in about 6-9 months for the new model. Buyer chooses the GM or Ram. I think it is a valid point and hope Ford does too. If not I hope for no snow in season 16-17.
I have been reading this forum daily since March and noticed that most of us already have an SD and don't NEED the 2017, but what about someone who does. Example, guy/gal needs a heavy duty truck for plowing/etc and wants to purchase the 2017 SD, checks with the equipment manufacturer and they state they will have something in about 6-9 months for the new model. Buyer chooses the GM or Ram. I think it is a valid point and hope Ford does too. If not I hope for no snow in season 16-17.
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Wow never really thought about it. But I sure hope with a late fall arrival of the new super duty that the plow companies have done their due diligence because I'm sure I'm not the only one that absolutely must have a plow on my 2017 by mid november.
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I know not everyone can do this, but I'm keeping my old truck through the winter for this reason. My '17 is ordered, but even if the conversion kit is available when the new truck comes in, I don't want to be rushing the install. I know my luck, we will be getting our first snow about 3 days after I get the new truck!! I'll convert the plow over in the spring then sell the old truck....or maybe just buy a new plow by then to go with the new truck! 😜
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Using my skid-steer with an 8' blade is pure heaven as far as plowing goes, but without heat it does not meet the creature comfort of a truck. I still prefer the skidsteer but I no longer have numerous contracts around the town. If I were to have a business again I would in no way consider a LWB truck. In fact I would look for a single cab short box to set up for the work. It provides much better visibility, maneuverability and the 70K vehicle would not be subject to the extra corrosives and stress the plowing operation brings. My F350 I used to plow with an old Western did a good job especially out in the country where drifts would accumulate. A good friend accomplished the same work with a Bronco II and a 6 1/2 foot blade and did a much better job with his residential customers. Deep snow took a little more effort but the job got done just the same.
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....along with Warn Winch, Weather Tec floor liners, Fifth Wheel Hitches, and the list goes on. Seems no one at this point has anything available or listed for the 2017. Been looking quite a bit.
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Ha Ha. It is just a thing we do if we want to get out of the driveway to get more adult beverages, or go to a show, or go to work. And some of us used to get paid by other people so they could get out of their driveway and some still do.
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I used to joke that I was going to put the plow on the truck and head south. When I got far enough and someone would ask me "What is that thing" I would call the movers and settle in that environment.
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That would be south Florida... But the intense heat and humidity is hell. I did the opposite, I drove until I found houses and businesses without Air Conditioning and then stopped... That ended up being in Alaska.
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That would be my preference as well Dak. Just biding our time until we move to Maine.