best snow plow
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best snow plow
i am looking for advice on which plow set up and options would be best for me? i have a 2006 250 6.0 cc with leveling kit and 35's. the plow would be used 5 or 6 driveway/lanes per snow. also should i get a joystick or control pad. any advice is appreciated thanks
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It really depends on what most of your plowing is going to be,,,
Dirt and paved driveways,,, an 8' Western or Meyers,,The type where the whole plow trips,,and large springs return it to uprite posistion,,,they seem to scrape good,,,yet seem to also be easier on dirt or turf.
Mostly paved larger, wider lots a 9' Plow is a good way to go,,,less trips,,wider for turning corners, Heavier,,,Fisher plow's do good at this type,,,Rugged,,just the cutting edge trips,,,,lol,,they love to chow on turf though,,,will roll it up,,,,OOOPPPSSS,,!!
V-plows surely would be a great way to go,,,I have no experience with them,,,,more to go wrong,,,Heavy,,and more $$$$.
Im thinking my next plow will prob be a Fisher 9' Stainless X Blade, or an XLS they have wings that extend,,and scoop.
Dirt and paved driveways,,, an 8' Western or Meyers,,The type where the whole plow trips,,and large springs return it to uprite posistion,,,they seem to scrape good,,,yet seem to also be easier on dirt or turf.
Mostly paved larger, wider lots a 9' Plow is a good way to go,,,less trips,,wider for turning corners, Heavier,,,Fisher plow's do good at this type,,,Rugged,,just the cutting edge trips,,,,lol,,they love to chow on turf though,,,will roll it up,,,,OOOPPPSSS,,!!
V-plows surely would be a great way to go,,,I have no experience with them,,,,more to go wrong,,,Heavy,,and more $$$$.
Im thinking my next plow will prob be a Fisher 9' Stainless X Blade, or an XLS they have wings that extend,,and scoop.
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For the type of use that you intend, an 8 ft straight blade plow will work just great. These plows are easy to use and are rugged and reliable.
For a Super Duty truck you would want to avoid the lighter duty or home owner plows and go for the heavy duty units. The best brand is the one that has the best local dealer support.
Since your truck is a couple of inches higher than stock, make sure that the plow you get has enough adjustment to compensate for the lift. The plow's a-frame needs to be level when the plow is installed. Fisher plows have a decent amount of adjustment.
Recommend getting the plow professionally installed. That way you know it will be set up right.
Also consider what you will use as a counter weight in the back of the truck when the plow is installed. A typical plow requires a 600 lb weight added to the rear of the truck's bed. Lots of sand bags work OK and can be loaded by hand. If you are lucky enough to have machinery to do the lifting, a portable weight makes life easy. I use an 800 lb block of steel as a counter weight (it is a bit rusty but it was free..).
Lou Braun
For a Super Duty truck you would want to avoid the lighter duty or home owner plows and go for the heavy duty units. The best brand is the one that has the best local dealer support.
Since your truck is a couple of inches higher than stock, make sure that the plow you get has enough adjustment to compensate for the lift. The plow's a-frame needs to be level when the plow is installed. Fisher plows have a decent amount of adjustment.
Recommend getting the plow professionally installed. That way you know it will be set up right.
Also consider what you will use as a counter weight in the back of the truck when the plow is installed. A typical plow requires a 600 lb weight added to the rear of the truck's bed. Lots of sand bags work OK and can be loaded by hand. If you are lucky enough to have machinery to do the lifting, a portable weight makes life easy. I use an 800 lb block of steel as a counter weight (it is a bit rusty but it was free..).
Lou Braun
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I am very curious about max lifts on a Truck.
Is there a max lift height of a Truck that will allow for a plow? or,,, is there a plow on the morket that will work with a lifted Truck? (lifted upto lets say,,, 10")
Is there a max lift height of a Truck that will allow for a plow? or,,, is there a plow on the morket that will work with a lifted Truck? (lifted upto lets say,,, 10")
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Northern VA is around $3500 for a standard duty 8' straight plow with wiring harness, isolators, control and under-carriage installed OTD.
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I suppose that's not too bad for a sturdy unit. I would imagine that a XLS or extremeV or similar would be close to double that.
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I bought my plow with my truck from the original owner. It is a Sno-Way plow, 8' lexan blade, steel frame and scraper, down pressure and I love it. Works great, older model w/joystick. Goes on in minutes and comes off faster. Fully self contained so when it comes off there is no ugly pump or brackets on the truck.
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We don't know where you are, which makes a difference in terms of how often this gear will be put to use.
For your stated application an 8' or perhaps an 8'6" straight blade will do nicely. SnoWay, Boss, and Fisher are al solid nameplates. Meyer and Western have a lot of market share and AirFlo is interesting too.
Fancy hydraulics (wings and such) but are available for more $$.
Plows are like all other things, you get what you pay for. Dealer support for parts is important as is proper care and maintenance (for both plow and truck)
The bosses here get mad if I refer you to other boards, but there are several. Google either me or snowplowing and you'll find them.
Your hiccup will be the lift. Not all brands swallow that well. Not all installers know how to properly align a plow on a lifted truck. Do your homework and budget accordingly.
Good luck.
For your stated application an 8' or perhaps an 8'6" straight blade will do nicely. SnoWay, Boss, and Fisher are al solid nameplates. Meyer and Western have a lot of market share and AirFlo is interesting too.
Fancy hydraulics (wings and such) but are available for more $$.
Plows are like all other things, you get what you pay for. Dealer support for parts is important as is proper care and maintenance (for both plow and truck)
The bosses here get mad if I refer you to other boards, but there are several. Google either me or snowplowing and you'll find them.
Your hiccup will be the lift. Not all brands swallow that well. Not all installers know how to properly align a plow on a lifted truck. Do your homework and budget accordingly.
Good luck.
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