BossPlow2010;1340136 said: Yes you can because the viscosity is relatively the same. Not at low temperatures it isn't. ATF is up to 11 time thicker than dedicated plow fluid (or fluids meeting the same specs as such) thus increasing amp draw on the electricals both on the plow and truck side.The HTS™ hydraulic unit has blade scrape lock circuitry built into it. This feature resists the tendency a snowplow has to "u0003float up" as larger amounts of snow build up in front of it while plowing deep snow, or stacking snow into piles. This feature is activated when the blade is in FLOAT, and is factory set.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 ...Aug 25, 2021 · 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.Yard & Garden. 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. Through the years, we've remained dedicated to our guiding principles: we treat our customers like ...Kubota 2660 hydro with cruise control-handy when snow blowing as you can set the cruise in reverse and just relaxwhile blowing snow in reverse. Pronovost puma snow blower 5 foot-the Pronovost Puma has a bigger fan drum than the Kubota/RAD blowers. and gets rid of snow faster than the others at the same speed.I'd suggest going to the OEM wheels for the winter. Those taller wider tires aren't doing you any favors in the snow. I have a 2008 F-350 and I have the Michelin LTX AT/2's on them and they are by far the best tire I have ever used for plowing. 13 F-550 6.7 w/Fisher M/C. 12 F-350 Lariat 6.7 w/Fisher XLS.Battery Drain. If the red wire in the cab harness is on a constant power source and the last thing you did was lower the blade, and the switch on the controller was left on, you have energized S1 solanoid for a long time. When you hit "lower' "float" the S1 stays energized until you either hit another function, shut off the controller, or shut ...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.There is a 3/8" bolt in the bottom of the pin that must be removed in order to pull the pin up. Take a good look at that bolt - chances are it is bent because it is the one that holds on the snow deflector. Leave the replacement bolt as a Grade 5, don't upgrade it to grade 8, as it is better to let the bolt take the beating than the deflector ...The Fisher SD pushes the top layers of snow great, however we just can't seem to get down to pavement like the F350 did. It leaves a ~ 1/2 layer of hard compact snow that customers and cars can slip on. Requiring additional salt/sand, or attempts of shoveling by hand in key locations to get to pavement.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.Suprman;1644837 said: After the last New England winter I am looking to add a 10-12 foot plow to my 5ton military truck. It's a big truck 6x6 weights in at around 21k and is 8 feet wide. The bumper is just under 3 feet high. I am not going to start out for hire, just for plowing my businesses and then see how it goes.duramax plow. All Season Tires will mostly always be better than AT All terrain. Tires that are Great in Mud, SUCK in Slush, and Ice. All season will last a bit longer than all terrain as well. IMO: All Terrain, better in stones, mud, okay light snow, Sucks in slush, heavy snow ice.Nov 11, 2008 · Patrick34. Oct 18, 2023. Auburn Hills, Michigan. 10. 1K. 2. Show older items. Want to sell your used snow plowing or truck equipment, or browse listings for used equipment? List your plow and truck equipment for free in this forum...Snowex Spreader stuck in Dump Mode. I have two helix's that are stuck in dump mode. We have been quite stumped on this one. We have tried two different controllers and ran though as many things as we can think of, but they neither one of them will see the spinners and spin up. Both function fine through regular 12v and no corrosion.SnowDogg light Issue *Help*. I purchased a used HD 75 for my 2001 GMC Yukon. Got everything installed, pluged in plow light connector, everything worked as it should. Plow lights came on, hi-lo, park turn work fine. Jumped in to back out of the garage and when I put it in gear, plow lights go out completely.How to put a freeze on your creditORGANIC CITYBUILDING. Manor Lords aims to provide a gridless, organic city-building experience with full freedom of placement and rotation, but utilizing snapping tools to make the planning more comfortable. The building mechanic is motivated by the growth of real medieval towns and villages, where major trade routes and landscape often influenced …5355 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Oct 17, 2020. I know Jason Case, but I’ve never worked for him/them. He is a really good guy and he has built a fantastic team around him. He’s not your typical NSP, as he has a lot of skin in the game. The couple people I know that have worked for him said it was a good positive experience.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 ...This is a 3 plug setup.It is on the second generation minute mount 1 and minute mount 2 until they changed it back to a two plug. This is the two plug setup.It has the control and light harness in one plug.If your looking to convert the plow to a 3 plug you can still use the power plug. 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.PlowSite, Red Bank, New Jersey. 2,581 likes. The largest community for snow plowing and ice management professionals.Western Midweight - Wing Options. I am new to the page and am relatively new to owning my snow plowing business. Last year I made the decision to go out on my own and start a company after plowing for a couple seasons under an employer. As this is only a side gig, I chose to go with a Western Midweight vs a Wideout.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.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.10. All new mods for FS22, Farming Simulator 22 on KingMods. Many FS22 mods on PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC everyday!2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 8' 1/2" XV2 fisher. 2005 f-350 Super Duty CC Rack Body Dump 9' 1/2" XV2 Fisher Plow and Salt Dogg 2 yard electric spreader. 2015 Ford Super duty F-350 CC Dump 9'1/2" Fisher Stainless X Blade and Salt Dogg 2 yard electric spreader. 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 8' 1/2" XV2 Fisher.If it is REALLY rusty, hopefully no holes, then I would recommend power wash, sanding down and applying a coat of Extend or Primer and then applying a colored Plow-Slick. 2. If is just rough, then power wash, sand down, lacquer thinner, and apply a colored Plow-Slick. 3. If the color and condition are good then power wash, sand down, lacquer ...A Model of Efficiency. Move more snow with a snow plow that thinks for itself – the SPEEDWING 8600 from SnowEx ®. Intuitive mechanical wings automatically adjust …2 164 Tick925 replied May 1, 2024. D. Fisher Snowplows. DoobieDewey53 Dec 15, 2023. MM2 push plate problem! Chevy 2018 Silverado 1500 4.3 L conversion. …Our Company. Plow & Hearth is a trusted national catalog, retail, and internet company specializing in unique, enduring home and lifestyle products that are quality-built and guaranteed to meet our customer's expectations. What began as a small retail store in Madison, Virginia, in 1980 has grown to include our flagship brand, Plow & Hearth ...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.matts27;1297851 said: You can get a 16" electric fan kit with thermostat for less than 100$ and mount on front of the radiator as a pusher fan and keep the mechanical fan clutch. Or, rip the fan clutch off and get a 185-190 t-stat. If you got a good 3-4 core radiator that'll lower the motor temps by at least 10 degrees.A&M Snowplowing Discussion starter. 140 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Nov 17, 2007. on my 06 dodge ram i lost my low beams on the truck and the plow. i cant find any fuses or relays on the truck what so ever so anyone have any ideas on what could be causeing this. also the high beams work as well if that helps.Feb 3, 2015 · 1703 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Feb 3, 2015. so last night my solenoid (or some call it a relay) went bad on my plow. i always carry a spare in the truck and 10 minutes later I was back at it. i've always used the cheap $10-$15 solenoids on my western plows and have had good luck with them. they typically last 2 seasons, which at an average of ...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.Discuss all aspects of snow removal and ice management services in regards to commercial properties including parking lots, sidewalks, entryways, and more. 336K. 77.4M. May 13, 2024.Western ultramount. Has been working fine through the last 4 or 5 snows. Picked up a couple of commercial properties so rolling right along. About 2/3 way through my route went lower my plow and it would not go down. Pushed the up button and it turned left. Left/right functions work as they should.29 posts · Joined 2008. #15 · Dec 14, 2008. copy/pasted from Meyer's website: The Meyer ® Drive Pro™, a lightweight yet rugged commercial plow, is uniquely designed to make it easier for contractors to plow driveways, condos or anywhere there is a limited amount of space. There is nothing like it on the market today.Jan 28, 2015 ... The Iowa Department of Transportation's snowplow tracking website, trackaplow.iowadot.gov, provides a way for anyone with Internet access to see ...18 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Dec 21, 2014. I have a 8' Western Pro Plus that I bought used two years ago. The previous owner has covered the cutting edge with what looks like a piece of 1.5" steel pipe that was split lengthwise, spread open and attached to the bottom of the cutting edge. I now need to replace the pipe as it's wearing quite thin.At Fisher Engineering—It’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. We know that remarkable products start with remarkable people. Our success stems from having the most dedicated and experienced professionals in the business. Join our team! Fisher Engineering has been manufacturing commercial snow plows and sand/salt spreaders for almost 75 years.Cleaning the spade and crimping the wire terminal just a bit will resolve that. If does have mag when it won't angle left or raise, remove and clean (or replace) the S3 valve. for what its worth, coils are cheap, like 13-15 bucks at your local western dealer. good to keep around even if its not your particular problem.5355 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Oct 17, 2020. I know Jason Case, but I’ve never worked for him/them. He is a really good guy and he has built a fantastic team around him. He’s not your typical NSP, as he has a lot of skin in the game. The couple people I know that have worked for him said it was a good positive experience.I charge $75/hr with a half hr minimum. This gives me, on average, $185/hr plowing. The little shoveling that I do, I just charge them a flat fee for shoveling each time. My shoveling averages out to $75/hr. The average for last winter, 2006/2007 snow season, for plowing and shoveling was $165/hr.10. All new mods for FS22, Farming Simulator 22 on KingMods. Many FS22 mods on PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC everyday!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.You have a quad headlight system and both the high and low beam plugs are backwards. Disconnect the Western harness plug from the truck low beam light plug and flip it over. Do the same with the high beam. The original truck plug is keyed but the Western plug is not so you can try it both ways effectively flipping the wire connections.PlowSite.com. 1,363 likes. PlowSite.com is the original and largest web site of its kind in the Snow and Ice Industry.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.The Blizzaks are not a concern because they one of the premier makers of road snow/ice tires, snow and cold are their bread and butter. Nokian also makes some excellent devoted ice and snow tires.payup. IMHO a good set of winter tires are the best piece of plow equipment you can buy. Email at [email protected] Only Turns Right. I need some advice: I have never owned a plow before, but recently bought a 1997 Chevy 2500 with a western unimount plow. Plow worked ok at first, but now the plow won't raise, and if I try to turn it right or left with the control, it only turns right. I tried the control on a buddy's truck and it functions fine.Creating common ground. SIMA’s long-term vision is to create common ground among all commercial snow management stakeholders using best practices. From better RFP practices, to sustainable salt management, to snow planning and operations, we offer these practices to help connect, educate and benchmark. Explore Best Practices.104 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Feb 18, 2019. Hey all I've got an almost brand (only spread 6 tons) new poly caster that has low/no power to the spinner. Was working great then the spinner got really slow and eventually quit. I tried clearing it and spinning it by hand but the second more material falls on it, it starts to slow down and stops.Fisher MM1 moves really really slow. I have a 2-plug 7'6" MM1 that's been working fine for a number of years now. This year, I bought a new truck (2009 Silverado 1500) and swapped the plow over to the new truck. I came from a 2002 F250 diesel. I bought a used wiring harness for a 2-plug fisher, and pieced it together to work with my truck.Enforcer V. Just installed one on a 2020 F150 crew cab. Even tho it's not on the Ematch for the truck. I don't think it was last long in a commercial route/setting. They really lighted up the V plow. Small rams, pins, single trip spring per side, and the wings are of a unibody design. It's just going to... This is an older thread, you may not ...1165 posts · Joined 2006. #6 · Sep 10, 2018. ZR2 front springs/shocks are very much off road oriented and are at a softer spring rate than the regular 4x4 or Z71 Colorado. The entire front bumper is set up way different as well. In short, don't do it.Our Company. Plow & Hearth is a trusted national catalog, retail, and internet company specializing in unique, enduring home and lifestyle products that are quality-built and guaranteed to meet our customer's expectations. What began as a small retail store in Madison, Virginia, in 1980 has grown to include our flagship brand, Plow & Hearth ...Sites, software, and mobile apps. Hi, I will be starting my business soon. Lawn mowing, leaf cleanup, snow removal, and ice management. I'm looking for a computer program or website that I can manage everything through, with a corresponding mobile app for android. To be able to create daily route in the program and assign them to my mobile app.Jan 28, 2015 ... The Iowa Department of Transportation's snowplow tracking website, trackaplow.iowadot.gov, provides a way for anyone with Internet access to see ...144 posts · Joined 2005. #9 · Jan 13, 2006. CAT 906/908 specs. Some of the specs for the 906/908 Cats- 906 is 68 horsepower, weighs 10912 lb, bucket rated at 1.04 cubic yard. 908 is 76 horsepower, 13288 pounds, bucket rating is 1.3 cubic yards. Hope any of this helps.Ok to answer your questions I will start with the first one. If memory serves me correct ST-78 is 6' 6" plow, which would not be wide enough for a Yukon. 2. E47, E58, E60 would all be viable choices if you decided to ignore my first answer. 3. No lift ram is needed with above mentioned pumps.1137 posts · Joined 2005. #1 · Oct 30, 2006. Im having problems with my new 8'2" V. When I hold the top 2 buttons on my handheld to put the blade in scoop the left wing will not move until the right one is up all the way. Every other function works.Anytime the scoop function is used the left wing stops moving until the right has finished moving.cwren2472. 23704 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Sep 12, 2019. Pretty much any V plow will require all new wiring and controller. Specifically what will depend on the exact plow. But even if you found a very old 12 pin v-plow, it won't have the right connector in the cab for the v plow controller. I just like to argue.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.Troubleshooting Minute Mount 2. I have an 8 year old minute mount 2 and this is the second year I have experienced this problem. Out of the blue my plow stopped working; wont raise or angle. I replaced the motor and worked fine. checked suction tube, filters, and reservoir for issues and none were visible. plow has worked well all season and ...With an 89 blazer you can get the mount pretty easy. That mount was used from the mid 70's right through the early 90's. In fact I had an 88 blazer with the 8' plow, I just added a leaf back then, now the timbrens would work fine.For Sale BOSS 8'2" V-XT snow plow with LED headlights and controller. $5,000 USD. CowboysLC_DE. Sep 24, 2023. Used Plowing and Truck Equipment Forum. Newark, Delaware.2. 825. Jan 24, 2022. by EWSplow. R. My older style western plow quit working. I replaced the joystick, hydraulic cables, and Solenoid. The pump wont run and the blade wont lift or turn. Russ Cherney.View attachment 175468 Hello, new to forum. Has anyone had issues with their VBX 8000? I have a new one with auger. The first snow we had I loaded it with sand/ salt, that's all I can get in central Wisconsin, and it wouldn't even turn on. Boss repaced the controller in the cab, module, and complete wiring harness. Took them a week.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 ...chevron_right. USA-Made Handcrafted Cast-Stone Dragonfly. $24.95. starstarstarstarstar_outline. Turn your deck and patio into an outdoor oasis that blends equal parts comfort, style and beauty. Find weather-resistant cushions for your favorite deck chaise or chair, patio planters and plant stands, patio fire pits, lighting, and deck and patio ...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.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...If you could tip the blade forward 1-2", so the cutting edge would be more up and down. It would be the same as scraping with a skid steer bucket. You don't try to scrape hard pack with the bucket flat on the ground, you put it close to vertical and lift the front end up off the ground. Like.Mounted a SnowDogg MD68 on it; bought 5 steel rims (again Craigs! for $75) and put on snows. It is a dream-machine for my 500' drive and fun to drive w/o plow, too. The wife even plows with it when I'm out of town. 2002 Jeep Liberty, auto. No snow tires (yet) SnowDogg MD68.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 ...Mr. Plow Song from the Simpsons'15 Ram 5500 dump w/ Blizzard 86110lp & Truck Craft tailgate spreader '16 Ram 5500 dump w/ 86110lp & Truck Craft tailgate spreader "16 Ram 3500 flatbed w/ 9.5 Fisher xv2 & Ice ChaserView attachment 175468 Hello, new to forum. Has anyone had issues with their VBX 8000? I have a new one with auger. The first snow we had I loaded it with sand/ salt, that's all I can get in central Wisconsin, and it wouldn't even turn on. Boss repaced the controller in the cab, module, and complete wiring harness. Took them a week.48615 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Nov 23, 2022. Hey Jacob welcome to the site. I'm with you're dad on this, $1,600.00 is pretty spendy when you can get a used ATV plow for $150-300 to be used as a donor and a small ATV winch to use as a lift for $100-400 depending on brand.Battery Drain. If the red wire in the cab harness is on a constant power source and the last thing you did was lower the blade, and the switch on the controller was left on, you have energized S1 solanoid for a long time. When you hit "lower' "float" the S1 stays energized until you either hit another function, shut off the controller, or shut ...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.Classic Cotton Half Bunting, Set of 2. $54.95. 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. Through the years, we've remained dedicated to our guiding .... Raise the plow up completely, read the pump relief pressure Plow stuck in float mode. Hello new to the site. I just b 80 F250 - Western 8' Pro Plow 86 K2500 - Western 7.5' Pro Plow 87 K2500 - Western 8' Pro Plow & Meyers Salt Spreader 87 K2500 - Western 7.5' Pro Plow & Meyers Salt Spreader 325 posts · Joined 2009. #14 · Sep 10, 2010. oil2k6;1070060 said: I 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. PlowSite News, Change of Ownership. Hello again PlowSite c...
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