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HELP!
I have a 2013 F-350 FX4 crew cab Diesel and Im stumped about a new plow purchase! I currently have a 8 1/2 V-plow and Im buying a new plow on Monday. The plow dealer said they dont recommend a 9 1/2 V- plow but it can be done? He is the one who brought this up to me by the way. And of course naturally that got my wheels turning yes pun intended hahahaha.
I need some professional input here!
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Jim Strock; 03-15-2018 at 02:06 PM.
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I have an 8.5 v plow in my 2006 F350 (5.4l). Have wings for it that make it 9.5. Thats what I would suggest just because its more versatile.
The dealer is probably worried about the weight since a diesel engine is heavy. If you have the heavy duty springs, you should be fine though. Maybe people run the 9.5 plows with diesels.
Thank You, but believe it or not it's cheeper to buy a bigger plow, than to buy the wings. I just left the ford dealer and they said I'm fine running the 9'6" plow. So, I guess I answered my own question!
I personally ran a 86 with wings. That way when you need to fit in smaller places(garage door openings, repair shops,etc.) the wings can come off and you are good to go. A 96 even in vee form is a huge plow. But its your choice.
Definitely the 9.5. I've had the 8.5 and hated every second of it. Don't turn while pushing snow and the plow angled, your back wheels will just pull all the snow back where you pushed it away from
I've often wondered if a larger diesel truck is better for a plow than a gas, or does it matter?
Also, what about single rear wheel -vs- dually? Does it matter?
I know someone who uses a Ford Ranger with a plow on the front.
Does the large plow width (9.5') create a problem on the streets around traffic?
Transmission wear and tear?
One more... Concerned about the added weight on the front end. How much do they weigh?
I've often wondered if a larger diesel truck is better for a plow than a gas, or does it matter?
Also, what about single rear wheel -vs- dually? Does it matter?
I know someone who uses a Ford Ranger with a plow on the front.
Does the large plow width (9.5') create a problem on the streets around traffic?
Transmission wear and tear?
One more... Concerned about the added weight on the front end. How much do they weigh?
Comments?
As far as power is concerned you will loose traction long before you loose power, single vs dually not really an issue unless you are carrying weight, anything that sticks out in front will cause an issue but you will get use to it, the transmission will hold up fine as long as you drive it sensibly and come to a complete stop before shifting and make sure the transmission engages before you press on the pedal, the above mentioned plow weighs around 1000lbs so it will cause pre mature wear on front end parts.
The above comments are from experience as this is how i make my living. I would recommend a f350 or heavier because of the gvw but a f250 would do fine.
Hope this helps
I have an F 350 DRW 4X4 WITH THE 6.4 Diesel. It is a 2008. I bought it new back then. It's a Great truck. I have the 9 foot plow, not a v plow, and it dies weigh 1000lbs. I live in New Hampshire. When it gets really cold, you can have issues with the fuel filters, freezing or gelling. Let me tell ya, that just sucks! Buy a gas motor, and forget the dual wheels. You can tow and put a sh** load of weight in the single rear wheels too. So, forget about the dually and the diesel.
Yup. I agree , but when you have a dually you really need the longer plow. Otherwise, it doesn't really match your foot print. Like when the plow is angled, you need the longer blade because the rear is so wide. You really need the bigger plow
Single rear axle will make plowing easier, because IF the plow fits so will your truck.
It also has more weight per SQ IN of rear tire.
I use a 7.5 straight plow with wings on my F350. I have about 1000 lbs of future firewood in the bed to increase rear traction. (It could use more)
I have about 3/4 of a mile of gravel driveway on a steep grade through dense trees, I can plow right to the closest tree/stake rock without worrying
the rear axle/fender will hit anything.
Backing/turning with the dually would be tougher, the rear tire (super cab w/8' bed) does run in to the bank, but it's dry powder here
at 9k feet in the San Juan Mountains of SW CO.
ATS HD X-code springs with extra 1-in arch. Just pulled it out of the garage hadn't put the bumper or front chains back on yet.
03-15-2018, 02:05 PM
