Plow Options?

[timhood]

I am sure the seasoned plow experts will vomit all over this product, but I'm thinking about getting one to leave at mom's house. My snow removal needs are one driveway, maybe 40 yards long, 3-4 times per year. Don't need to go crazy.

https://www.agricover.com/snowsport/180/

Is that just to have out of convenience? Otherwise, it would seem paying someone $25/shot would be more economical. You could go 12-16 years before you broke even.

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[BEM-S4]

Is that just to have out of convenience? Otherwise, it would seem paying someone $25/shot would be more economical. You could go 12-16 years before you broke even.

We have someone, but it often takes a while, she gets antsy, you know the drill when old ladies start worrying about things.

 

[AKBronc49]

I actually replaced a 91 F250 with a 97 F150 for my plow truck duties and couldn't be happier. With Timbrens up front it holds it great and it's much more comfortable to drive. I do about 8 drives and a 1/4 mile road with it. Second season with it an im grinning ear to ear.

I used to sell Boss, now Fisher. I'll never run anything but a Boss personally.

I haven't seen anything installed on a Ranger yet, but we've done plenty of jeeps, Expeditions older Broncos, older Rangers.

 

[Used2jeep]

$25/shot

That is definitely a local fee. Folks won't even drop a blade for $50-75 here.

 

[rkj__]

Or, since you're getting a Bronco, and Squatched, no less, just drive over it (maybe a couple times) while shouting "we don't need no stinking plows!" It'll keep unwanted guests away too. Or use that tank in your signature, either way, the CR-V should be able to make it out after that.

Before buying my plow, I obviously considered the option of not clearing snow. But, i think the biggest problem with that would be nobody would deliver packages to my door if my driveway were not cleared. Also, depending on temperatures and freeze / thaw cycles, icy ruts can form, which can be a headache for any vehicle with rubber tires.

 

[timhood]

That is definitely a local fee. Folks won't even drop a blade for $50-75 here.

Yeesh. I'll tell my mom she's getting a good deal!

 

[BEM-S4]

That is definitely a local fee. Folks won't even drop a blade for $50-75 here.

This is exactly the kind of info I need... plow slang. Keep it coming.

 

[mds5917]

Before buying my plow, I obviously considered the option of not clearing snow. But, i think the biggest problem with that would be nobody would deliver packages to my door if my driveway were not cleared. Also, depending on temperatures and freeze / thaw cycles, icy ruts can form, which can be a headache for any vehicle with rubber tires.

Oh, I understand - my answer was "tongue in cheek" sarcasm. I've owned 4wd vehicles for almost the entire last 36 years, and I still get out the snowblower and clean the driveway because 1) deliveries, as you have noted 2) my family wants to get to the mailbox and 3) I'm obsessed (anal) about cleaning up the mess, except in rare instances when I just say F'it...

 

[Ryuk]

I named him Wall-E

No need to put anything on a vehicle.
He turns 10 this year.

 

[QuitPlayinWithYourDingy]

Don't put a plow on it. Buy an atv and plow off Craigslist or something.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Interesting feedback enveryone. Thank you!

Sounds like the best option may be to keep my neighbor with a plow stocked up on ammo and beer!

Howdy Neighbor!!!!

 

[dgorsett]

Funny, I just got this pop-up ad... wouldn't have intercooler issues

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[UncleBuck]

I would spend the money on a quality snow blower instead of a plow. I wouldn't want to plow snow with a lifted, soft suspension, IFS rig.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I want to bring up the wear and tear issue again. Everybody I know that plows will NOT put a plow on anything they give a rats ass about. It tears up front end parts.
The hardcore here are already concerned about the IFS , I can't imagine what they'd say about adding 300lbs to the very front of the frame.

I use a single stage Toro snowblower from Home Depot. It works just fine in all but the heaviest snows.
If I ever step up to a two stage, I'll mount it on the garden tractor I already have....those things KICKASS!!!

https://www.toro.com/en/homeowner/snow-blowers/power-clear-721-r-38752

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

Plowsite.com. That should be a pretty good rabbit hole.

(Insert childish, inappropriate sexual joke here)

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