The Best Snowplow for a truck? Fisher, Western, Boss, Hiniker, SnowDogg, Sno-Power & Shortiron

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  • Side by side comparison of 7 different snowplows. Boss, Western, Hiniker, Fisher, Snowdogg, Sno-power & Short-iron. The good, bad and whatever else we could figure out on these plows as we look at them all together.

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  • @paulrodrigues9603
    @paulrodrigues9603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I was from RI and always had Fisher plows. The last ones I ran were Minute Mount 2's They were great and trouble free. We always did bigger jobs than we were supposed to with pickups. One trick was (cutting edge were soft) we had a welder friend that made cutting edges from (hi-strength) scrap metal and discarded municipal blades. He also drilled the holes so that we could reverse them and get longer life out of a single piece. Fisher store would be open 24 hours during an event. I never had to visit them lonely people in the middle of the night. Oh and the Fisher trip edge! Only the bottom 6" of blade folds under when you hit an obstacle and the rest of the blade stands up straight. You don't lose any snow.

    • @fros7314
      @fros7314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im from Ri also just got a fisher

    • @jamesnm21
      @jamesnm21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's no sense in flipping a cutting edge. You need a certain amount of lap on the moldboard and the rest is cutting edge beneath it and you wear it down until there's nothing left. You just make twice as much work for yourself by dividing the edge in half and putting wear steel on both sides that you have to flip when one side wears down.

  • @nickd5591
    @nickd5591 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm one of "those guys" Diehard fisherplow fan, over 25years. I currently run two XV2 9'6'' stainless steel with the extensions making it over 11'4'' @ max. In northern Vermont, we get just as much snow. I'm glad to see those pull plows working great for your properties! This was very informative.. Thank you!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Nick!

    • @seamusderby169
      @seamusderby169 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My uncle dose parking lots in central NH all we use is Fisher product plus if it breaks the manufacturer is nearby and dealers are all over the place in NE

  • @markb2797
    @markb2797 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Moved to Maine 28 years ago and have run Fisher plows the whole time. I only plow my home and a few friends and family, but I also make do with old used, beat up equipment and it still always works, The first plow I used was probably 20 or 25 years old when I got it in 1990 8ft dual control with a pump that ran off the engine, not electric and I could stack snow about eight feet high with that plow. Service was incredible. Fisher faxed me the entire installation manual which was so old they didn't have them anymore and they were not on line in 1990. Incredible plows and service.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comments Mark

  • @srt4fan4u2
    @srt4fan4u2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love how you say, links will be in the bottom description and literally, there are no links lol. You do this CONSTANTLY

  • @scottryan492
    @scottryan492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been using Fisher plows for over 30 years and not one complaint. Love my XV2! I live about 5 miles from Fisher so I also like supporting a local company that has a quality product.

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those SnoPower rear blades are friggin awesome. Never saw them in action till you profiled them. Thanks Stanley. Liked your music too.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thank you!

  • @willdavidsonakawd3062
    @willdavidsonakawd3062 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this video is helpful and thanks to adding the skills needed note at the end... you guys make it look really easy

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to help out Will, thank you !

  • @mightymoeexcavating754
    @mightymoeexcavating754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh man when you hit that pile in reverse you gave me whiplash!
    thanks Stanley for the review

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, thanks for watching !

  • @MTSTEEL1
    @MTSTEEL1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Interesting with the back plows, I would love to try one.
    Every plow has it's pro's and con's, the best advice I have is find a dealer near you that is well stocked and open during storms and buy the brand they sell just make sure it's a commercial grade plow.
    Because if something goes wrong in the middle of a storm and you can't fix it then you can get it fixed.

  • @customcreations-rickkramer5357
    @customcreations-rickkramer5357 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I now live in East Texas so not never really going to be doing any snow plowing but as a Former Canadian and Ohioan I grew up with snow plows and still love them and learning about them is just cool to me. Live your videos Mr. Stan, keep up the awesome job!!

  • @holdenbyess8181
    @holdenbyess8181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been looking into purchasing a front and rear plow for myself, I absolutely love these videos! Great details and opinions, very informative in my opinion!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to hear it Holden, thank you!

  • @craignakkula4605
    @craignakkula4605 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in the cutting edge situation i could not agree more, my dad works for the DOT and they use carbide/steel ones and the last 3 months and that is probably around 5,000 miles!!!! and a different DOT uses just normal steel cutting edges and they have to change the underblade cutting edge and wing cutting edge every 10 hours it is such a difference in quality between cutting edges and thank you for the cool video and keep up the great work! and a safe plowing season to all the plow truck drivers out there!!!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be safe too Craig and thank you!

  • @nellof1244
    @nellof1244 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have had a 7.5 snow dog on my 2011 ram1500 since 2012. Works great. Had a fisher 8ft on f350 before. Was too heavy. Beat me up.
    Love the Dog for cost per value. But has not let me down. GREAT plow

    • @garyp1930
      @garyp1930 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes fisher is so heavy takes all the weight off the back if empty and back skids to easy dangerous

  • @buddy8225
    @buddy8225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Learned on a western plow with a toggle switch and loved it. I was 16 and we got a new truck that year. A 98 GMC Sierra 2500 w/350 ci. When i worked in maintenance we used a meyer plow similar in setup to your western plow. It was ok. That snowdog is awesome. 😊

  • @kevincloonan9787
    @kevincloonan9787 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Stan great video as usual ! BUT you are missing out not running wide out blades ! we got rid of our V Blades and now run both Fisher and Western Wide outs. They are 8' and extended to 10' straight blade or 8' with scoop sides. They are rated to collect 40% more snow than a V Blade and are more efficient by far !!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the comments Kevin and thanks for watching !

    • @nadaone82
      @nadaone82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, but he also has 16’ pull plows.

  • @mwright3312
    @mwright3312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fisher. It gives a Texas oilfield trash transplant great pleasure to watch yall work! Salute

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching !

  • @lancebastnagel1350
    @lancebastnagel1350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative! I'm considering spending thousands of dollars for a complete setup and I appreciate the extent of your details and shared experiences. The length of the video didn't bother me at all. You have great unbiased info on all blades. My only problem with this video is the totally unnecessary and distracting music. The fast forward video effects was also not needed.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the feedback Lance and thanks for watching !

  • @marcplaisted460
    @marcplaisted460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing how much I have learned from your channel. Thank you very much from Duluth MN!

  • @vr4runner
    @vr4runner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fishers are solid been running my mm1 for around 7 years, was super used when I got it. On a 98 Chevy 👍 never heard of heneker!

  • @CoBrAChiCKeN948
    @CoBrAChiCKeN948 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I slapped some led light bulbs in my Western and man what a difference! Those snoways are great! Wish I had one for my property

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you James!

  • @Eduardo52831
    @Eduardo52831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fishers all day 100%. Their cross beams on the stainless steal plows are extremely sturdy, practically built like tanks. Cutting edges last forever and if you have a v-plow they will stack higher then any other plow. As you can tell I really like fishers and would recommend them to anyone. Just make sure you have a good dealer, and if your in New England like me that’s not a problem

    • @joev3754
      @joev3754 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely agree. North of Boston Ma. Two superduty with them V2 stainless. Built like Tanks just keep on going.

    • @danzuber2701
      @danzuber2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s the xls extending plows

  • @CMWeber88
    @CMWeber88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m sitting here in pensacola FL watching this and our coldest day this winter has been 36 lol. Never plowed before probably never will but love watching this kind of stuff.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you are watching, thank you !

  • @pryme2013
    @pryme2013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've never seen one of those rear mounted plows. Kinda cool. Pickups are okay for small spaces but are toys compared to a grader or large tractor

    • @NiclasHorn
      @NiclasHorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well i assume that you like me lives there it snows properly during the winter. never seen a setup like this in my country, its either lorries / trucks or tractors doing the plowing, some times the big yellow big wheel Volvo´s doing the plowing. not a low level pickup. and they never plow it its less than 7cm of snow fall withing 24 hours.

  • @GarrettWilliams2017
    @GarrettWilliams2017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Didn’t skip a second, great video. western plow lights are as good as most truck lights if they are aimed correctly

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey thanks Garrett!

    • @jonsanger8302
      @jonsanger8302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That stainless steel plow is way to light I watched you push into that pile and it jumped up...By Fisher plow V

    • @jonsanger8302
      @jonsanger8302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dirtmonkey that plow jumps up on the littlest piles seems too light ...you need a Fisher mm2 Vplow there the best out there been running them 25 plus years (Fisher snow plows ) built tough in Maine

  • @jongray3797
    @jongray3797 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No “C” in Fisher, bub! Love my Boss plow, over 15 years old, and have only gone through one solenoid and both electrical connectors, been on 5 different trucks so far, still going strong.

    • @Zack-dk3pt
      @Zack-dk3pt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      just got my first boss plow only because it came with the truck i purchased and despite it seeming to be a very nice plow im still bummed because the company i work for only uses fisher so if my plow breaks down for whatever reason i cant just swap it out on the fly.

  • @PerformanceTheaters
    @PerformanceTheaters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genuinely appreciate the amazing work you put in! Thank you Professor!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw that's awesome! Thanks Juan 😀

  • @fricot_21
    @fricot_21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FINALLY!!!! I Am sooo pumped you made this video Stan! Very well done comparison between the brands. I am glad you decide to take a further look at the Fisher plows! I still think you need to at least get one for a demo. As I was trying to tell you last year, even though they are made by the same company as Western, the Fisher plows are much more robust in comparison to the Western. I mean you take one drive through Massachusetts and the rest of New England, during winter time, and all you see on plow trucks are Fisher plows primarily. My father and I both run Fisher's; he has run them his whole life, I am on my first Fisher (that is on my 2013 F250). My first plow was a Snowdogg 6'8 for my Explorer Sport Trac, that I had at the time (such a great driveway/small commercial setup, made me lots of $$$.) The Snowdogg was a nice plow but I always had problems with the plow plugs building up with moisture, snow, ice..ect which would build up a layer of electrolysis on the plug pins, I also had a similar problem with the relay block for the plow getting moisture inside; such a pain in the rear but other than that the plow was a great plow. Now that I am rockin a Fisher plow on my F250, I won't use any other brand. I love my Fisher, I'm just in need of some snow as it seems winter has yet to Southern Massachusetts yet :( I would like it if Fisher would come out with a LED light upgrade like Boss did, those LED lights are awesome and I'm quite jealous that Boss has them!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Bryan!

    • @CMNTMXR57
      @CMNTMXR57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go west of Pennsylvania and it's all Western (myself included) or Boss. Also Douglas Dynamics (parent of Western/Fisher) also have LED's lighting system with built in heat. I am considering swapping my Nighthawk's out.

  • @DodgeandFarmall
    @DodgeandFarmall 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the information you give in your videos. I've been watching for solid year now and before that off and on. I knew you were in MN. But I didn't realize how close. Your company is only a hour drive.

    • @DodgeandFarmall
      @DodgeandFarmall 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a straight Western plow and I love it but I still need to make some modifications to fit my liking a little more.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really appreciate the support Tyler and thanks for watching !

  • @CarsonSchifsky
    @CarsonSchifsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Boss LED headlights are great just got a new plow this year with the LED lights and wow what a difference. I will say there customer service directly from Boss has taken a hit sense Toro bought them. The dealer network is still strong however!

    • @davidmoore8741
      @davidmoore8741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Make sure u adjust them for when the plow is up or down, hey come preset but not always correct depending on the truck. I readjusted all our plow lights every season cause plows get switched around from each truck all the time. Makes a world of difference

    • @stxtwmxify
      @stxtwmxify 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Carson Schifsky do you like the poly one you got or would you go to a steel on ?

    • @CarsonSchifsky
      @CarsonSchifsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidmoore8741 Yep always have to readjust them. Usually our dealer does it when we pick up the plows if were putting them on the trucks.

    • @CarsonSchifsky
      @CarsonSchifsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stxtwmxify I would never buy anything else again. Like they were saying stainless can still rust and costs more. Common misconception is the poly weighs less, when actually it weighs more. It weighs more because it needs extra support because the poly isn't as rigid as the steel is. The true benefit to the poly is it doesnt rust on the blade and the snow will roll off it better and not stick as much as steel. Downfall is its heavier and can fade in color if you let your plows sit out in the sun year round.

    • @thomaslangdon1436
      @thomaslangdon1436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      snoway front mount plows have down Pressure

  • @Nick-gi6ym
    @Nick-gi6ym 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No question Fisher extremely heavy duty & reliable. Second Western. Boss & Snow dog frame sets to low. Great review thank you

  • @loganp7043
    @loganp7043 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fishers are awesome. We have had ours forever. I’m from Maine and fisher is all you see here.

    • @CMNTMXR57
      @CMNTMXR57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And west of Pennsylvania all you see is Western. I can count on one hand, the number of Fisher's I see here in Chicago. It's 110% Western.

    • @loganp7043
      @loganp7043 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      CMNTMXR57 90% fisher here then probably 8% boss. Barely ever see western or anything else

    • @CMNTMXR57
      @CMNTMXR57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loganp7043 That is there, out here (midwest), it's the complete opposite.

  • @wardor9214
    @wardor9214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No such thing as a video being to long 😎. Learned alot more about plows then I did before. When people say all plows are the same I'm having them watch this video!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the support!

  • @mattp5991
    @mattp5991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I don't even plow snow and now I want to buy one after watching this video....

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome Jeff, thanks for viewing !

  • @paulvh7332
    @paulvh7332 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I plowed in Canada for many years and we had the Blizzard plows with the wings on 1 ton short bed trucks. We had tailgate sanders on the rear of the flatbeds and that setup worked really well. They are a really nice easy to use blade. Joy stick controls with 2 buttons to extend the wings. Never had problems with those blades.

  • @johnhunter273
    @johnhunter273 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoy your reviews!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you John!

  • @2fast65
    @2fast65 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when i started doing driveways i was told to never waste a move make them all count this is awesome with the pull plow.

  • @brad4841
    @brad4841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    24:43 - SnowWay front plows have down-pressure. Great for back dragging.

  • @pedrogunner9750
    @pedrogunner9750 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was good man. I think it’s important for people who are new to the snow removal world and even those of us who have done it for a good while to understand the ups and downs of each, brand and setup. We all know at a dealer usually they’ll just tell you theirs is the best (for obvious reason) so it’s good to see the pros and cons of the brands as well as front vs. dear blades.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate that Pedro, thank you !

  • @807tv5
    @807tv5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fisher makes great plows. I have the Fisher XV2, only dislike is how fast the plow moves.

    • @bkuz7344
      @bkuz7344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fast , increases plow time with makes more $ ?

  • @Mybabyboysofunny
    @Mybabyboysofunny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some good info guys. Plowed almost 15+ winters in Northern Michigan running all kinds of front plows and back blades. You will absolutely love a back blade when you get used to it. I laugh when a guy gets jealous and says, “what do you need a back blade for” 😆. Fortunately, do enough pest control work now and some lawn care in spring through fall don’t have to jump in a plow truck anymore. Only way I’d get back into the snow is jumping into a warm cab with snow thrower on front with a back blade in a very densely populated area to make big $$. Or it’s just not worth it, to me. Haven’t missed much snow plowing the last 3 seasons anyway with the lack of snow up here lol. Stay safe pushing snow gentlemen!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jeff!

  • @gabe1616
    @gabe1616 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fishers definitely the best plow I've ever used!!!

    • @raptureready9502
      @raptureready9502 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love me some Fisher plows

    • @Terk131
      @Terk131 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fisher,Western, SnowEx are all Douglas Dynamics products

  • @yardvarkslawncare7866
    @yardvarkslawncare7866 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our Snow-way plow has down pressure! Would love to see review on Snow-way! Great video! Those snow powers our BEAST!

    • @erikdale9145
      @erikdale9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looking to buy one also in MN. Whats your thoughts yrs later on it?

  • @jamesrichardson4984
    @jamesrichardson4984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think the Dodge is the better truck for pushing snow and in the area we're in Toronto Canada we don't have a truck around here with a pull plow on it and not a dealer to sell them great video Stanley

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you James

    • @iliketobuildstuff7013
      @iliketobuildstuff7013 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm near Toronto.. just getting started plowing it has been hard to test equipment this year.. since we haven't gotten any snow :/

    • @PorcupineLawnSnow
      @PorcupineLawnSnow 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      York Region equipment in Markham sells ebling back plows...

    • @DIRTSQUIRREL_GG
      @DIRTSQUIRREL_GG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're redundant. We use loaders amd skid steers that are going to sit all winter either way. They push more and lift more snow. But then again im up in muskoka and we get snow regularly

    • @DIRTSQUIRREL_GG
      @DIRTSQUIRREL_GG 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You guys plow one to two inches of snow... why. And all those rear mount plows do is create ice nightmares that bigger machines need to clean up

  • @roynelson7613
    @roynelson7613 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to share this with my buddies that push snow man those back plows are badass and do such a great job it's crazy I think they need to be just a little bit taller but that's just me always a big thumbs up awesome Channel man all day and all night no bulshit👍👍👊👊👊🤘🤘🤙🤙

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Roy!

  • @ethanwilliams1825
    @ethanwilliams1825 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The only downside to the Fisher plows are the cost, but they last and stand up to abuse. I would love to get a pull plow, but I have to run a sander.

  • @iceroad416
    @iceroad416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your video editor does a great job i love some of the effects in the videos

  • @patrickbarrrymurphy
    @patrickbarrrymurphy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why is there music playing when we are trying to listen?

  • @MrTarkus007
    @MrTarkus007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really enjoyed it i don't do snow removal with my silverado but it is still very informative the pros n cons were great 2 thumbs up

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Nick !

  • @BriansLawnMaintenance
    @BriansLawnMaintenance 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Snow? We haven’t even got a snow event yet this season, what is this madness. Back to the video.. lol

    • @davidmoore8741
      @davidmoore8741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How many times have u been salting this year? 2x is all my boss has gone out for salting. This should deff help salt prices next year cause we are going to have stockpiles of salt

    • @AJayJayBear
      @AJayJayBear 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We pulled the trigger on a new truck and plow expecting a good winter in Michigan, but it's the complete opposite. Bad timing I guess!

    • @davidmoore8741
      @davidmoore8741 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AJayJayBear ya my buddy was all freaking out in October cause he got a bunch of new accounts for salting and he just went and spent 4g on a bed salter, used it 2x this season lol now he's all freaking out cause he's got 4g in a salter that's not making him money

    • @jdias51
      @jdias51 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hear ya Brian I'm in South coast Massachusetts and nothing not 1 inch I spent over 8g getting ready and sitting home this sucks

    • @BriansLawnMaintenance
      @BriansLawnMaintenance 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Moore I don’t salt, have a sub for that! He’s been out maybe 6-9x

  • @SmudgyContent
    @SmudgyContent 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just signed up for you videos, and man you’re sick be hind that controller... I have plowed for couple yrs... I known some tricks but watching some things you done I have learned more... keep posting bud

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will Jeff and thanks for the support!

  • @xenonram
    @xenonram 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Well, from the contents it seems Fisher plows are the best.

  • @chrislynde3969
    @chrislynde3969 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a fisher and love it super easy to hook up and understand hook which is nice for this crazy weather we are having

  • @jake6.7
    @jake6.7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In my company we use fisher, boss, and Curtis, pretty soon I want to upgrade the 1 curtis to the western and I hope to eventually get a couple back drop plows as well

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome Jacob, thanks for viewing !

  • @farming_in_maine3435
    @farming_in_maine3435 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now a new subscriber! I liked the video covered a lot of good points on all brands! Thanks man!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to have you here, thank you !

  • @davidparsons9167
    @davidparsons9167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love to watch about the plows, yet I live near Sacramento California and we never see snow.

    • @JonnyeXoh
      @JonnyeXoh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here. I can't figure out why I keep watching these videos haha

    • @dtnel
      @dtnel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      David just go East up the hill a little ways. I've chained going over Donner in 18 Wheeler more times than I care to count. However since 2009 I haven't did it as that was my last trips over. Had back surgery in late 2009 went back to work 3 mo later driving truck @ same job and after a month found out I had a spinal fluid leak.
      Leak was bad enough I haven't driven since early 2010 and coupled with them trying to fix it, still having a leak a month later which Dr Vehemently denied I had but MRI proved him wrong, bacterial meningitis for 3 mo with a 3 week hospital stay @ beginning of infection, after infection went out of state to have a Dr worthy enough to fix the leak but come to find out that after them plying me with oxycodone, oxycontin for 3 mo straight and after the leak got fixed the new Dr got me off the meds but the nerve damage was done already sealing my fate.
      Loved what I use to do but now I sit staring @ 4 walls in basement as haven't worked since 37 yrs old. Been on disability since then.
      Love watching these videos and when it snows I go watch guys like these here in South Dakota plowing late at night to kill time.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for watching!!

    • @davidparsons9167
      @davidparsons9167 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am an exterminator and almost everyday I see retaining walls in a state of failure. Um thanks

    • @dtnel
      @dtnel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davidparsons9167 Retaining wall? Didn't get that one. I mentioned I stare at the 4 walls in the basement because I sit home with nothing to do. Basement is finished though. Lol...

  • @donavanshomes
    @donavanshomes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank for reviews
    Boss does have downforce front plow. I now run a Boss HTX straight plow on 1/2 ton Chev it has downforce it now after 5 years running the Snowdogg MD75. I love the downforce it is a game changer for me. Short of having a rear mounted plow it does a great job back dragging driveways and next to buildings

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching !

  • @theotherotherdan
    @theotherotherdan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    24:39 - False. Sno-way plows come with down-pressure. Mine was amazing. Leaps and bound better than my old Meyer plow. Front down pressure and a fantastic controller.

    • @Bumble_Bill
      @Bumble_Bill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed 29r for the win and the controller is so amazing

    • @erikdale9145
      @erikdale9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you guys still have? Looking to buy one soon here

    • @theotherotherdan
      @theotherotherdan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erikdale9145 No, I sold my plows years ago and outsources the work (we used to manage snow & ice in-house).
      If I were looking to get back into it, I would definitely look at the SNO-WAYs.

    • @erikdale9145
      @erikdale9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theotherotherdan awesome thanks so much for the info. I have a farm and need to keep lots clear. The ATV is great but we mived to a bigger farm so I'll need a plow here in MN soon enough but its 100⁰ today lol i usually buy plows on hottest days if the year!

  • @chrisdaniels4674
    @chrisdaniels4674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s nice. Keep the led warm and it says bright. When their cold not as great. Happy medium

  • @hsirrigation6021
    @hsirrigation6021 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should try a western wideout. I have ran them for a few years and I love them.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion !

    • @nocoolname32
      @nocoolname32 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      im in my second season with my wideout XL. i almost got a boss EXT until Chants daily hustle showed the struggles he had with his. zero issues in it's first year of production!!!

  • @slmlawncare7077
    @slmlawncare7077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is why there's no snow Stanley's got it all 😂great video very informative and not long winded just covered alot 👍👍

  • @thc8877
    @thc8877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't know why I'm watching this when I live in Texas but I just got a lot of new information

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you watched, thank you !

  • @bjorker40
    @bjorker40 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched it all the way through and found it very interesting....got my little Snow Dogg MD80 last year for my 16 diesel Canyon and love it!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great, thanks for watching, glad you liked it !

    • @brad4841
      @brad4841 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Grimm Day - i'm looking for a plow for my '16 diesel canyon. Are you happy with the MD80? Did you have to do any mods to your truck/suspension?

  • @jayb657
    @jayb657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Fisher all day here in New England

    • @jdias51
      @jdias51 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm in Rehoboth ma love my fishers taken a serious beating

    • @joev3754
      @joev3754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Also from Mass just North Boston love my Fisher V2 stainless 👍

    • @jdias51
      @jdias51 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My plow has never broken .... now about those gm front axle shafts......those I've broken....a few times lol

    • @joev3754
      @joev3754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jesse Dias Don’t know how you feel about some advice about that lol. I’ve had Chevy Hd and GMC and gave up on them. Been Ford Superduty last two pickups and absolutely love them. Gasser also dont need the diesels,ain’t towing any serious loads,so the Boss 6.2 V8 has plenty of go for plowing and whatever else u might need. Just my two cents don’t be mad at me lol👍

    • @jdias51
      @jdias51 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joev3754 you can't find a decent used super duty around here espically single cabs they are just beat to death I wanna buy a brand new 6.7 f550 dump with a l-pack work box my neighbor bought one what a beauty of a truck

  • @lancerasmussen8580
    @lancerasmussen8580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I worked for a welding shop in WA, we built our own plows and installed them on customers' trucks. Based off Fisher design. We made the cutting edge so it could flipped upside down to get twice the longevity out of it as it wore down. In the years I worked there, never had a customer come for a replacement bit.

    • @jamesnm21
      @jamesnm21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unless you made the cutting edge 12-14 inches tall you just make twice as much work splitting it down the middle instead of putting all the wear steel below the mount holes.

  • @Drew-in-NoDak
    @Drew-in-NoDak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you ever looked at like a 6 or 7000 series John Deere tractor with a loader and box blade for pushing snow a few people around me in North Dakota that's all they run for commercial and residential units for the smaller storms they put a 16 foot box blade on the back and just have snow bucket on the front and for the 20in pounder snow storms they will put a 10-foot Pusher on the front and a snow blower on the back it seems like a really versatile system me being a farmer I can say I would much rather spend 20 to 30 hours in a tractor than a pickup a lot more legroom and definitely a smoother and more comfortable ride especially if you get an active seat

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion Drew!

  • @DilandauAlbatou
    @DilandauAlbatou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man do i love your willingness to try new stuff. My bosses are stuck on ford and Western.

    • @aguyandhiscomputer
      @aguyandhiscomputer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You live in the Midwest?

    • @DilandauAlbatou
      @DilandauAlbatou 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aguyandhiscomputer yup Cleveland area.

    • @aguyandhiscomputer
      @aguyandhiscomputer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DilandauAlbatou
      Ok. I'm a used car dealer in Southeastern Michigan and all we see is Ford's with Boss or Western.

    • @DilandauAlbatou
      @DilandauAlbatou 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah thats all they buy, I'd love to see them change it up!

    • @aguyandhiscomputer
      @aguyandhiscomputer 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DilandauAlbatou yeah, of course gotta factor in dealer support, parts, being familiar with what you have for operation, repairs, etc.
      It's often hard to try new stuff in business.

  • @grumpy1311
    @grumpy1311 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid Stan!
    Definitely get yourself a Fisher ! We take for granted how durable they are built, but after seeing your comparison, it really stands out.
    We dont see ANY Westerns here in Maine, home of Fisher Snowplows!
    But I think Fisher uses the same grade cheap steel cutting edges as Western. Basically the same components, same controller, but with the added X bracing. ( you can get the dash mount joystick control for Fisher , maybe you would like that better).
    Oh and we are bummed because our local distributor would not sell us any of the Winter Equipment cutting edges as they said they had fitment issues with the bends?

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you !

    • @CMNTMXR57
      @CMNTMXR57 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here in Chicago, we don't see anything but Western and Boss...

  • @8Pointbuck
    @8Pointbuck 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1987 JEEP WRANGLER and even older Meyers 7 ft. plow. 24" snow total so far this year North central MN zip 56655 plowing lake front properties where 16 ft overall length of rig is a must on these cow paths in and around lake front cabins. None of the stuff in this video will do me any good but a super size ATV such as the WRANGLER Its the nature of the terrain up here. LOVE IT!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Robert!

  • @auctioneerboesker
    @auctioneerboesker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What is your favorite tire for pushing snow?

  • @Bigbowhunter243
    @Bigbowhunter243 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No matter what you are doing a review video on, they are all great. I will go with the western snow plow. The sno power is probably my favorite pull plow

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate that Owen, thank you !

  • @iceroad416
    @iceroad416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Fisher is nubmer1 in atlantic canada hands down

    • @Gantzz321
      @Gantzz321 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      not even sure there is a second place

    • @mzwicker79
      @mzwicker79 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i dunno, i see them all here. i have a snowdog, but there’s boss, western, arctic, and meyers...

    • @jarretretfalvi7848
      @jarretretfalvi7848 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah your right, I work in a heavy duty truck parts store. We sold basically everything but fisher now because they sell a lot better, western is second in my book

    • @brodytingley3542
      @brodytingley3542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fisher in New Brunswick 75% of the time

    • @azimaz5483
      @azimaz5483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fisher is cheap lol

  • @beardedguardian71
    @beardedguardian71 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love fisher. I have 8 ft xblade straight with wings so I'm at 9ft 6 and I can wind row a full blade with no spillage. Love it man. 70 degree attack angle great scrapage and back dragging. On and off the truck in Less than 2 minutes. Love it! All I need now is some snow here in Mi. So I can get busy.

  • @scoll1310
    @scoll1310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I want to listen to music I would turn on a radio. I would like to hear the information on the snow plows.

  • @petecourtney5508
    @petecourtney5508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the honest comparison. Have only run old time Meyers with joy stick

    • @Deuces22
      @Deuces22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meyers is bringing up the rear

  • @dandiliberto6648
    @dandiliberto6648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely stayed till the end

  • @iLLxStyle
    @iLLxStyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video stan!! and it wasn’t too long you covered a lot and it was all very helpful.. thank you :)

  • @aguyandhiscomputer
    @aguyandhiscomputer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I thought people were overreacting about the music, then 13:40 kicked in. Music with lyrics is a HUGE no-no.

  • @1994entry
    @1994entry 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can make down pressure on a Boss by utilizing the Smart hitch. I didn't do it because I would have lost smart hitch feature. Which means you have to connect manually. It actually isn't that hard to do. Thanks for videos. I had a Fisher prior to the Boss. Loved it! Have no customer support where I'm at in the UP

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, thanks for watching !

  • @johnossendorf9979
    @johnossendorf9979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The music is making this hard to watch.

  • @tomthorn2887
    @tomthorn2887 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The video was not too long at all! Great video! A lot of good info in there!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Tom !

  • @buffalostate1
    @buffalostate1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    1. Not for your average joe. Plowing in reverse, guys hit stuff plowing forward, I can only image. Its hard enough finding somebody you can trust running a straight blade in a truck. 2. No protection from hitting stuff , man hole covers, curbs etc. No trip edge or anything. Going 15 in reverse and hitting a manhole cover .Lets see that in a video. You say down pressure on it but it scrapes worse than a front blade with no down pressure. No discussion on full or trip edge plows. Seems like u missed that all together. The v plows on your trucks are scrapping all the time pulling in uneven driveways. That cant be good for the asphalt in HOA.? Uneven where on cutting edge corners as well. No talk of expandable plows . U missed that one too.

    • @mzwicker79
      @mzwicker79 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      aren’t you a debbie downer.

    • @buffalostate1
      @buffalostate1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no just stating the obvious and a non sponsored view. Lets be real here.People watch these for advice and truth.

    • @timothygaits7972
      @timothygaits7972 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't want you for a customer sir.

    • @TheLizander
      @TheLizander 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would you talk a little about the points you mentioned? I’m a university student considering the snow clearing biz as a way to pay my way through school, and would really like to hear whatever you’d like to share about your experience, and thoughts. Hope to hear from you

  • @chrissteiger1392
    @chrissteiger1392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice comparison. I have been out of the industry for a few years and the pull blades are definitely interesting!

  • @K0NASTuFF
    @K0NASTuFF 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Pro tip: Don't have music playing while we are trying to listen to you talk.

    • @K4iT3c
      @K4iT3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or apply compression to soften the music while speaking

    • @FlyinRaptorJesus
      @FlyinRaptorJesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't notice the music till I saw the comment lol

    • @AceAlaska
      @AceAlaska ปีที่แล้ว

      Dammit I can’t listen now

    • @tkm5316
      @tkm5316 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me to and now it's annoying lol ​@@FlyinRaptorJesus

  • @101billyepright
    @101billyepright 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably my favorite video of them all

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Thanks for watching !

  • @ThePete2432
    @ThePete2432 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    On my 30th year of plowing, Fischer’s win

    • @Jasiel.95
      @Jasiel.95 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you go into details as why?

    • @jonsanger8302
      @jonsanger8302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fisher is how is spelled cap.

  • @mrkurt4501
    @mrkurt4501 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ran a Meyer "huffy" on my 2 wheel drive International pickup for years, was a snow plowing monster!!! Had lug tires on the truck and weighed down the rear end, it was a monster!!!

  • @shamrockmaintenancellc5650
    @shamrockmaintenancellc5650 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Boss has the smart lock pistons now that fixed the issue with the wings folding. I'd take my fisher over my boss any day

    • @cameronmoore2515
      @cameronmoore2515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How long has this been a thing? My boss doesnt have it. And I bought it 3 months ago

    • @semajniffirg230
      @semajniffirg230 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its all about how the relief is set. It can be adjusted.

  • @joev3754
    @joev3754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fisher V2 stainless. Absolutely love them on my second and run them 8-10 years .

  • @jonathant8798
    @jonathant8798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I have been plowing snow for 20years and there is no plow better then Fisher plows

    • @steved1848
      @steved1848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great to hear, I've been making V-plows for a few years now. That and my Dad has been making Fisher plows for nearly 40 years

    • @rjpropertymanagement5163
      @rjpropertymanagement5163 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also have been plowing for over 20 years and totally agree with you Fisher all the way

    • @vr4runner
      @vr4runner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think they invented the snowplow!

    • @rjpropertymanagement5163
      @rjpropertymanagement5163 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would also agree 100 percent Fisher plows are by far the best always had straight blades now on my new truck i got the Fisher extreme V2 stainless steel on my F 350 thanks Rocco

    • @dylanstevens8542
      @dylanstevens8542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Fisher XLS imo is awesome

  • @willspropertyservice438
    @willspropertyservice438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the information. Did a great job. Also new to your channel. Love it. 👍

  • @meadowviewlawncarellc8079
    @meadowviewlawncarellc8079 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Snowdogg mounts on the truck look really low to the ground.

    • @doublet9212
      @doublet9212 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meadow View Lawn Care LLC
      My Snowdogg mount is about 8” off the ground on a 2018 F250

    • @willcox3308
      @willcox3308 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine also 8"- 9" off the ground 2015 GMC 2500

  • @samuelbacon1596
    @samuelbacon1596 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stan have never pushed snow with a truck. ALWAY a skidsteer with a snow bucket. Also worked for a NUTBAG OF A GUY!!!!!!!! HE PUT A 8' bucket on a 753 bobcat to clean up a school parking lot WORKED FOR HIM ONE SEASON THAT WAS IT.!!!!!!!!! BUT ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE WHATS IN THE MARKET WHOS GOT WHAT!!!!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS. TAKE CARE STAY WARM JUNKMANDO

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take care too Samuel, thank you !

  • @finncarroll4486
    @finncarroll4486 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Go get yourself a Fisher XV2, the minute mount system is unbeatable!

    • @Farmall450
      @Farmall450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just like a western lol

    • @CMNTMXR57
      @CMNTMXR57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Farmall450 I was gonna say, the Ultra Mount is just as easy. Even my Wife did it after I had knee surgery and we needed to plow.

  • @anthonyravoni7736
    @anthonyravoni7736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fisher is by far the best. I have serviced all brands of snow plows professionally for ten plus years. Have also plowed commercially with a few brands for about the same length of time and fisher takes the cake. By far best build quality, easiest to work on and service, and has the least troubles and downtime of any plow brand I’ve ever come across.

  • @andrewslwn
    @andrewslwn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Boss Power V DXT SS all the way!!!

  • @richardm1631
    @richardm1631 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are nice snow plow I used to plow snow about 30 years ago I use Meyer snowplow

  • @bkuz7344
    @bkuz7344 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fisher v plow #1 .
    Faster, heavy duty , lifts higher.

  • @richarddejong3982
    @richarddejong3982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Video, I used a couple different expanding back blades using a clutch pump system for the hydraulics one was called a geerlings and the other was B&B, both expanded 16 feet. The big thing on the back blades is the weight on 3/4 ton truck. I could say so much more, I love using the back blades, they make your plowing so much more efficient.

  • @____________________________.x
    @____________________________.x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Music playing over the commentary? Not super keen on that. Great video though, crammed in a lot of good info.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback and glad you liked the video!

  • @cecilveley5722
    @cecilveley5722 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya,,,,,, them are cool. I’m sold, this was a good one I was looking at the differences and wondered, what is it.