RedMF40
Well-known Member
Actually a few questions:
I'll likely buy a driveway truck, either for this winter or next. The kind of 4X4 pickup that will start and run a snowplow but won't be legal for road use.
Since I've never operated a snowplow, I am starting to look at the different trucks available. What strikes me about some of them is that the plow seems to stick out much farther from the front than on others. Is this to be avoided? I'd like to see the plow closer to the front bumper, to keep the weight more evenly balanced. Seems the rear end will be considerably lighter, the farther away the plow.
Also--no matter the distance between the plow and the front of the truck, is it advisable to load up the bed with some weight when plowing?
Thanks for any advice.
I'll likely buy a driveway truck, either for this winter or next. The kind of 4X4 pickup that will start and run a snowplow but won't be legal for road use.
Since I've never operated a snowplow, I am starting to look at the different trucks available. What strikes me about some of them is that the plow seems to stick out much farther from the front than on others. Is this to be avoided? I'd like to see the plow closer to the front bumper, to keep the weight more evenly balanced. Seems the rear end will be considerably lighter, the farther away the plow.
Also--no matter the distance between the plow and the front of the truck, is it advisable to load up the bed with some weight when plowing?
Thanks for any advice.