This goes with maintenance and Mods. (I.e diesel truck 10 quarts of oil gas 5. etc.) Add 8-$10,000 on a new truck for a diesel. I also agree with Merrimac it is all according to what you need. Like Merrimac said about BIO. It is a little bit of a hassle, costly unit you have to buy to make it.Jan 1, 2008 · 12. 1K. Jan 16, 2023. by BUFF. 1 1 of 162 162. Post pictures, questions and comments about Ford trucks and how they relate to your snow plowing and ice management business.To all you experienced pros out there. I am looking for the best hopper salt spreader for the money. I know I will probably read differant opinions but I am interested in hearing from all who have experience with them.Have 9 years of snowplowing residential 1,000 foot dirt road with several driveways, nooks, crannies, slight elevation, but road is in good shape. Have been using an old half ton Chevy with 8' Fisher. Just got a 2010 Nissan Frontier Crew 4X4 and was looking at the Meyer DP68 until coming across a thread on a SnowDogg MD68 (maybe MD75-- thinking ...They also made a big improvement for plow guys too. They've eliminated frame drilling by adding designated mounting areas for truck frames, and the center lower valance section is removable and can potentially be installed in the off season plow brand permitting. 2004 GMC Sierra 2500hd, SLE, 6.0, 4x4.This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or ... Indices Commodities Currencies...Sep 3, 2023. 9. 956. Sep 5, 2023. by TJS. 1 1 of 126 126. Discuss Boss Plows with other members of the site here. If you want to contact Boss Plows directly, go to www.bossplows.com.Solitaire is a single-player card game in which you try to arrange all of your cards into foundation piles. While “Solitaire” typically refers to classic Klondike Solitaire, there are many versions and difficulty levels such Klondike Solitaire Turn 3 and FreeCell. The game was first known, and is still called "Patience," reflecting the ...How to put a freeze on your creditHow much to charge in each of the above situations is determined by local custom. It's been tried here on Plow Site before and the variance between areas was pretty surprising. I mostly use a variation of the Per Push / Per Inch and offer a price for plowing anything up to 12". I hope this helps a little.Well I used a bagged ice melter blend, Made 1500 gallons found that 2.5 pounds to 1 gallon of water works out. my cost for the product works out to $.33 a gallon. Very easy to make pour some peledow in the maker warm up the water and then mix the blend product I dissolved 1500 pounds of blend product in half hour.A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!Nov 23, 2023. 29. 2K. Dec 11, 2023. by Randall Ave. 1 1 of 167 167. Discuss Fisher Plows here with other members of the site. If you want to contact Fisher directly, go to www.fisherplows.com.BossPlow2010. 11750 posts · Joined 2010. #7 · Feb 21, 2021. That plow was made around 2006, you'll have to call boss a d get the exact year, but that's pretty close. Advil is brown here... And yes I know that for sure because I pop em like Pez... Kevin_NJ and EWSplow. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be ...geer hed. Fisher is a decent plow but I believe it is a little overkill on a half ton truck, as Fisher is a heavier duty commercial grade for Western. The snow dogg is also a good plow and growing in popularity. Cant really comment on the Boss plows as I really havent looked at them closely.Jguck25. The Winterforce LT is Firestone's Light Truck/SUV Studdable Winter / Snow tire designed for the owners of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Available in Load Range E (10-Ply Rated) sizes, Winterforce LT tires are for drivers looking for traditional wintertime traction on dry, wet and snow-covered roads.The worst was when it would only snow 1 or 2 inches and then ice over top then you have a big problem getting the plow to get under it. The next worst part is have to be out in the cold (the reason I am selling my quad and buying a truck) 2000 Ford F250 Powerstroke ussmileyflag. Plow: 8' Fisher HD Minute Mount.A forum community dedicated to ice and snow management professionals and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about equipment, weather, snow management, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!Additional information, for those that have NEVER used a snow plow. . ALWAYS push the snow as far back as you can EVERY time. After the pile freezes, you will not be able to move it, like you can with a loader bucket. Every snow, the pile sticks out further and further, as your parking area gets smaller and smaller.I know from having both personally that goin from a 1/2 ton to a 3/4 ton you get alot more truck with the 3/4 ton. But I can buy 1/2 tons so much less then 3/4 so hence why I am asking. I figured I would put poly plows on them to save on weight on the front ends. These trucks would be older ones to, early to mid 90's. PLOW TEAM 5 (Sam)Angle cylinders will not extend/retract manually. Plow off truck, hoses off (had to replace them) 'A' frame for leverage, angle cylinders would not move. 'A' frame moves fine with cylinders off. Cylinders off, cannot move them or rotate them by hand or with a little leverage. I didn't want to force anything before checking here.68 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · Jan 25, 2021. I need some help/advice please. When I got into the snow plowing business I started out with a Salt Dogg tailgate spreader. At the time, and being new in the business, that was all I could afford. It was the auger type, which always clogged. As I grew my business I was in need of a in bed v box ...00 Jeep Wrangler, 7 1/2 Boss V with DP, Front Air Shocks, Duel Batteries, ARBs, Belt Driven Air Comp, Dana 60 Rear, 160 amp alt, Blizzak Tires. 03 Wrangler 7 1/2 Boss VXT with DP, Air Shocks, , 160 amp alt, Backup Camera, Blizzak Tires. 01 Wrangler 7 1/2 Meyer V Air shocks, 160 amp alt, Blizzak tires.Plough. Traditional ploughing: a farmer works the land with horses and plough. A plough or plow ( US; both / plaʊ /) is a farm tool for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. [1] Ploughs were traditionally drawn by oxen and horses but in modern farms are drawn by tractors. A plough may have a wooden, iron or steel frame ...hi Guys, I got a Boss plow super V that was working fine all night and suddenly when dead, connections are clean, greased with dielectric grease and no corrosion. all fuse are good. with plow on the truck no light on plow, no power to any function and the remote light back light are off. unhook the plow cable and the remote back light come on ...288 posts · Joined 2013. #8 · Jan 7, 2014. We've also found it a good idea for the serious plow truck , when equipped with all the options plus plow,speader, beacon lights. To add a larger alt,and extra battery. The GM is one of the easier trucks to add another battery to, in our opinion.15233 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Feb 10, 2017. If you can heat them red hot go that route. If not grind out the rivets and replace the carriage bolt with stainless and replace the rivets with 1/4 stainless as well. 03 F-350 srw ext. cab short box. 7.3 4x4 6-spd. 03 810.Problem With Boss "V" Being Level. I have a 8'2 Boss Poly V with the RT3 Mount. I've noticed recently that when I go down the road and put it in the V position for transport and raise up the blade, the driver side of my blade is higher than the pass. side. The blade is mounted on my '02 Silverado 2500HD and I have timbrens and a leveling kit on it.Best Practices in SnowService Procurement. This 52-week visual timeline was created to help facilities and property managers, snow service providers, and snow industry suppliers align on a general schedule to streamline the RFP and contract negotiation process to ensure sites are ready before winter begins. Download Here.Oct 17, 2023 · 03 F-350 srw ext. cab short box. 7.3 4x4 6-spd 03 810 plenty of switches, plenty of lights, to many accounts, not enough time. "did you go to school stupid,,,yea and i come out that way too"03 F-350 srw ext. cab short box. 7.3 4x4 6-spd 03 810 plenty of switches, plenty of lights, to many accounts, not enough time. "did you go to school stupid,,,yea and i come out that way too"Dec 31, 2013 · BMWSTUD25. 675 posts · Joined 2008. #3 · Dec 31, 2013. Its most likely just one beep. But since its the same slight pause between each beep it seems like its a continuous beep. Sounds like a poor connection from the spreader wiring to the truck wiring. 2017 Ford F-350 Diesel 8-10 BOSS EXT 7ft Western Tornado. 2015 Dodge 3500 Gas 9'2" BOSS V ...That will angle the plow left and right. You will then need a three position rocker switch. That will be wired to power and then the two wires come off the valve. When your rocker is in position one you will activate one wing. When it middle you will angle blade when in third position you will move other wing.Hi guys, so, i'm getting ready to buy a new straight blade for my truck (15 ram 3500 diesel). Originally I was going to put a Boss power V DXT or a Western Wide Out... turns out my truck cant handle these plows because they are too heavy WTF. So as a result I narrowed down my options between a Boss Super Duty 8.6 or a Western Pro Plus 8.6.Nov 17, 2022 · Swapping a 454 for a 350. Alaska Boss. Sep 20, 2008. 16. 16K. Aug 6, 2023. by gabrielpruden062. 1 1 of 283 283. Post pictures, questions and comments about Chevy trucks and how they relate to your snow plowing and ice management business.If you live in an area where you get a lot of snow every year, a snow plow can help you make short work of clearing out driveways, streets and roads. Check out these tips on choosi...INTRODUCING - The Most Flexible & Productive Plow in the Fleet Flared 29RVHD Series 2 Revolution V-Plow. Heavy Duty V-Plow with Hydraulic End Wings. INTRODUCING - Sno-Way's DRP650 Drop Spreader. 3-Point Hitch Mount - Bed Mount - Hitch Mount. INTRODUCING - The Ultimate Plow for Small Trucks Flared 22V Series 2 V-Plow.Sign in to retrieve your account settings. Forgot your password? What began as a small retail store in Madison, Virginia in 1980 has grown into a multi-channel online, catalog and retail business. We strive to inspire our customers to create spaces that are comfortable, welcoming, warm and cozy.83 posts · Joined 2005. #6 · Dec 8, 2005. ISP Plowing said: I broke a pivot pin yesterday, and when it happened I was relieved to find out it was only that. However after trying to get the damn thing out to replace it I found out that it is the worst design ever! I used a torch and blew the stubborn pin out, but I want to change the other ...PlowSite.com is the original and largest web site of its kind in the Snow and Ice Industry. Page · Business & Economy Website. plowsite.com. Rating · 5.0 (5 Reviews)Additional information, for those that have NEVER used a snow plow. . ALWAYS push the snow as far back as you can EVERY time. After the pile freezes, you will not be able to move it, like you can with a loader bucket. Every snow, the pile sticks out further and further, as your parking area gets smaller and smaller.Most plows are pretty comparable in price. A lot would depend on the size of your truck and what you'll be plowing. 2001 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Western Ultramount MVP Western 500 salter. . 1999 GMC 7.4 Western 8' Unimount Pro Western Proflow salter. JustJeff.154 posts · Joined 2008. #23 · Jan 20, 2010. Liberally apply dihydride-monoxide to all salt covered surfaces, i'll even sell you some for the low low price of $10/gallon. :laughing: Most of the "Salt Neutralizing" solutions don't work much better than just washing with lots and lots of dihydride-monoxide.Western Products is the leading manufacturer of snowplows & spreaders for commercial, personal & light municipal snow & ice controlMar 8, 2018 · Life is tough... It's even SHORTER if your STUPID. 35+ years plowing only Driveways (about 100 of them) 00 Jeep Wrangler, 7 1/2 Boss V with DP, Front Air Shocks, Duel Batteries, ARBs, Belt Driven Air Comp, Dana 60 Rear, 160 amp alt, Blizzak Tires. 03 Wrangler 7 1/2 Boss VXT with DP, Air Shocks, , 160 amp alt, Backup Camera, Blizzak Tires.Feb 18, 2024 · teek07680. Jun 23, 2022. 5. 2K. Jun 30, 2022. by EWSplow. 1 1 of 39 39. Snow and ice management professionals discuss the use of ATV and UTV snow plows and accessories for their business.No need to worry about triggers, DPW director calls in virtually every storm. Con. DPW director could not call you. Pro. No Chasing money, payment is by city check two to four weeks after a snow event. Con. I'm sure I'm leaving money on the table by not taking on commercial work. Pro.If it isn't, there's a couple methods other than removing every hose. 1) Wipe all hoses off. Run one function at a time until you find fluid coming out of a hose. 2) Have someone stand at a safe distance, operate plow. Tell him to watch for fluid shooting out at high pressure. 3) Run a rag over the length of each hose.Both wing edges are bent like that, so is my 8611 LP that had a new moldboard last year. But, my main edge is not folding under. That is the reason I prefer urethane edges on the wings vs steel. But, being a good Hollander, I like to wear down the edges that come on the plow before switching over.Ok, if you take the one acre per hour (average for an 8' straight blade), that's 43,560 sq ft per hour. The 810, maybe 3/4 of that (41,000 sq ft per hour - approx) man with shovel - 1/1,000 that 435 sq ft per hour (and one funeral). (I was trying to be funny and got it all screwed up. The 810 should do about 50,000 sq ft per hour (1/4 again as ...If so, all you need is an adapter # 21792k and the straight blade controller. I just like to argue. Like. D. dutchman Discussion starter. 313 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · Jan 21, 2019 (Edited) Sorry V-Plow to Straight Blade. I have a V-plow on my truck but I wand to put a straight blade on it.MnDOT’s 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest The votes are in! Thank you to the more than 32,500 people who voted on our list of finalists. Taylor DriftIve trimmed the wings before its very easy. Lift the plow up and bolt your new edge on. Take a long straight edge or chalk box across the existing edges and mark what you need to cut. Eyeball the bevel angle and cut it with either a circular saw or sawzall if you've got a good hand for it. Western1 and Whiteout Yeti.Plow stuck in float mode. Hello new to the site. I just baught a used 7 1/2 foot hiniker straigth blade plow. When I lift the blade it drops down right away. It also will not turn either way. When I test the wire going to the front valve coil there is constant power going to it, if I take off the wire it will raise and stay up but no turn.Yeah butt you're old..... OP, knowing the type of truck and plow you plan to use would help. If you're running a pick up and "standard" plow for a pick up like Randall then your limited to about 15-20 mph depending on the depth of snow and weather conditions. The condition the road is in also plays into the speed, meaning raised manhole covers ...Everything we do at BOSS comes back to one goal: giving snow and ice removal professionals everything they need to restore order when winter weather brings chaos. That’s why we never stop pushing our designs, engineering and innovations to help make your job easier and more productive. Because at BOSS, our promise is that we will always be ...3411 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · Dec 18, 2009. On the plow that my dad uses at his office the chain makes a grinding kind of noise when it is used....start spraying around with some fluid film to find out if metal to metal is your problem! Then look internal!Site ID. Stay Informed. Emergency alerts and other notifications. Sign Up ... plows will be in their neighborhood and when they have finished plowing. How do I ...BossPlow2010. 11750 posts · Joined 2010. #7 · Feb 21, 2021. That plow was made around 2006, you'll have to call boss a d get the exact year, but that's pretty close. Advil is brown here... And yes I know that for sure because I pop em like Pez... Kevin_NJ and EWSplow. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be ...Can anyone give me some advice as to the best wings for an 8'2" VXT Boss V-Plow? My goal is to push more snow, so I would prefer wings that acted like box scraper sides, as opposed to wings that are horizontal with the plow face.PlowSite.com is the original and largest web site of its kind in the Snow and Ice Industry. Page · Business & Economy Website. plowsite.com. Rating · 5.0 (5 Reviews)PlowSite News, Change of Ownership. Hello again PlowSite community! Today marks a special day for PlowSite. As of today, December 6th, 2021, PlowSite will be owned and operated by the good folks at VerticalScope. We will continue to run PlowSite as it's always run, and we'll try and be innovative in delivering high quality content and a great ...233 posts · Joined 2010. #3 · Jan 19, 2011. Boss makes a good product that is tested and true. I've never used the Hiniker, and while I tend to agree dealer support is important, with a snow plow I think Boss is the way to go for 2 other reasons: 1. The Boss name is worth more at resale of the truck and/or plow, 2.Zacamil7525 said: Thank you for your replies This compensation plan would be for salaried employees only. The pay rate I had considered for salaried employees working off hours doing snow removal work is $25/hour. These salaried employees work as account managers/sales reps.For salt pricing - some say 2,000 lbs at .20/lb = $400, some say two ton at $250/ton = $500 [/QUOTE] The lot is roughly 2.3 acres, 800lbs per acre would also be roughly one ton of salt per application. 20lbs/K is 860lbs/acre as to just 800lbs/acre. Either way you calculate the salt youll be in good shape.12 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Dec 16, 2014. Hey guys, I've got an old Meyer E47 pump with blade I picked up for $200 a little while ago. I've got it all hooked up and can get it to angle left (Moves left when clicking right, I'm guessing B valve is stuck.) Anyway the pump will move up and down without the plow attached but it won't lift plow.Aug 4, 2022 · 2022-2023 Winter Season Bid Prices. Good Morning all fellow snow plowers, I am contacting you all this morning on the community portal to state one simple fact & ask for your help & assistance regarding the cost increases we will incur this upcoming winter season. Fuel has increased (as of today) 55% from last winter & all materials are much ...Boss plow light problems! Just installed a used BOSS 8'6" super duty straigt blade on my '00 Chevy silverado 2500. All plow functions work fine as in up,down,left and right.The problem comes when I flip the switch from "TRUCK" to "PLOW" lights. The truck lights go off,parking lights stay ON on the truck but the plow lights do not come on.Good afternoon, My name is Hugh Wilson, and I am the DD Manager of Technical Service in Milwaukee. I have read your post and would like to speak to you in person regarding your WideOut plow concerns. Please contact me at my office between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. My office number is 414-362-3999.6071 posts · Joined 2014. #46 · Aug 29, 2021. Raising prices for plowing, due to gas prices. Staying the same with salt, as my prices are still based on the high prices a couple years ago, I never came back down. I also have a clause in my contract to raise salt pricing in season due to shortage or price increase.Ive trimmed the wings before its very easy. Lift the plow up and bolt your new edge on. Take a long straight edge or chalk box across the existing edges and mark what you need to cut. Eyeball the bevel angle and cut it with either a circular saw or sawzall if you've got a good hand for it. Western1 and Whiteout Yeti.Personal Snow Plows. A better way to clear snow. A personal plow hitched to the front of your truck or SUV is an infinitely better way to remove snow than the shovel sitting in …We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Simpler setups can use a manual or electronic valve on the discharge side of the pump. All of our tanks fill from the bottom using a camlock that attaches to our brine maker. It makes filling very easy and …Plow & Hearth. 62,463 likes · 443 talking about this. A trusted retail company creating unique home & garden décor, making home the place you want to be.Here are 5 Best Snow Plowing Forums you should follow in 2024. 1. Snow Plowing Forum. 2. Snowplow Forums. A forum community dedicated to all Snowplow owners and enthusiasts. Discuss de-icing issues, and sidewalk issues, talk about products, applications, a... more. snowplowforums.com..The other one we cut the main support at the front holding the 2 arms together and rewelded it straight. Hard to tell exactly where yours is bent without looking at it person. I'm sure like Paul said it can be fixed for around $500. Good luck. Thats sort of waht I was getting at, I would try that first if it was me.527. Nov 10, 2023. by cwren2472. 1 1 of 189 189. Discuss Western Plows here with other members of the site. If you want to contact Western directly go to www.westernplows.com.We charge 25-50 per driveway depending on complexity. We also give discounts for multiple driveways. One of our customers got 8 other people on their road to be plowed so we do them for 20 each. Think about how much it will take you and go from there, for a simple push 30 or so is a good start. 2002 Ford F-350.When it comes to the harsh winters of Alberta, having the right equipment is essential for businesses and homeowners alike. One such piece of equipment that can make a significant ...I do this in the Spring when I put it away. In the Fall, thats when I'll change the fluid. If you get more than 3-4 events per year, you may want to grease it 1/2 way through the season. TLS. 2004 GMC 2500HD Reg Cab 6.0L. BOSS 9'2" V-Plow (steel) BOSS SmartHitch Receiver Mount Salt Spreader. 265 Cooper Discoverer M+S.Western prodigy plow poly cutting edge. Jtz1229. Nov 30, 2023. 0. 234. Nov 30, 2023. by Jtz1229. 1 1 of 80 80. For members who don't own or operate a snow plowing business-post here to discuss non-commercial plowing equipment or get tips from the pros on keeping your...Suprman;1644837 said: After the last New England winter I am looking to , When hooked directly to 12v they light up fine. Abrams said because, Sep 3, 2023. 9. 956. Sep 5, 2023. by TJS. 1 1 of 126 126. Discuss Boss Plows with other members , 454 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Feb 7, 2011. fallcreek;1233066 said: Seen a dodge m35 with a plow on it today and , Ive trimmed the wings before its very easy. Lift the plow up and bolt your new edge on. Take a long st, We get paid from the time we step on property until we leave. Rates are $85.00 per hour for a 1 ton dump, $125.00 for, Nov 3, 2018 · 6289 posts · Joined 2017. #10 · Nov 3, 2018, I signed up just to warn you all, Command 7 does not pay on time. I s, 607 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · Feb 17, 2022. We had , Extra Battery or Larger Alternator. Hey all, just got into , New! Round Ceramic Birdbath With Birds. $34.95. New! Hanging Hummi, PlowSite.com Clothing. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 16 repl, Plowsite.com is now owned by VerticalScope, the leader in online , 2 164 Tick925 replied May 1, 2024. D. Fisher Snowplows. DoobieDewey53, Here are 5 Best Snow Plowing Forums you should foll, Swapping a 454 for a 350. Alaska Boss. Sep 20, 2008. 16. 16K. Au, Feb 7, 2019 · They also made a big improvement for plow guys to, Deere John. There is a 3/8" bolt in the bottom of the p.