I miss plowing snow. I am 60 year of existence and in my late twenties, I was plowing for bucks. Customers grew steady and winter snow was so loved by me. It was like money falling out of the sky. Lol
Mark you are so right. I plowed snow with a Toyota Tundra for years best truck I ever used for snow removal. Residential or commercial. I can go on and on. Best truck I ever owned.
Just got done 3 hours ago... We have 8 commercial lots and 45 drive ways. 6 hours of sleep in 4 days i'm loving it! We have a GMC 2500 dumptruck with a sander and a 9 foot meyers straight plow. Then a 2500 Gmc crew cab pickup. The plow on that is a 9 foot fisher v plow. That also has a BOSS sander. Our last truck is a Gmc 2500, with an 8 foot straight plow. 1500 truck works fine! They are great for driveways and as long as you only have 3-4 commercial accounts that arent that big you are all set! Keep the vids coming bud!
I am glad you liked the video. I am getting better at the editing part. The hardest thing for me is the limited music that doesn't have any copyright issues.
I started with a 1991 chevy half ton, plowed every year with it. it was my everyday driver and horse trailer hauler. I sold it in 2005 for $2000 with 300,000 miles on it. I put 2 transmissions in it, one of the best trucks ever.
same here in southwest michigan. lately i've seen a few more rams though. still, you look on dealer lots you wont ever find a new chevy or ram with plow, but most dealers keep at least one f250 with a plow in stock. usually white standard cabs.
I'm from Mid Michigan and Ford dominates the fleets of large companies but alot of other guys use Chevys. I know the dealer by me has a brand new silverado hooked up with a plow and ready to go
I use a half ton, Also I also have a 3/4 ton ,my half ton is so much better and less gas then what I would burn in my duramax, I like the way you said what you said my friend, about the truck being a tool so true. Safe plowing enjoy your winter
Good thoughts on the half ton vs other bs. We use both and the half tons are a dream with comfort and low cost. Glad to see you out making money. Good job! Keep the vids coming!
Great job. There’s no need these days for a 3/4 ton to plow with. They all have the FIS and today’s 1/2s are mighty strong. I have the new diesel Titan XD. More than enough truck.
Just my 2¢, a set of wings would cut your time in half and greatly help with some of those tight spots. Your best plowing video by far, love it. I almost clicked off it a dozen times the with those "in video" ads that kept popping up. You can get rid of those in monetization settings.
Nobody runs wings in our area anymore because of the DOT officers constantly pulling over plow trucks and measuring them and giving out tickets because of the width.
Marksmisfitworld holy crap I didn't even think that was possible. If I were you I would look into that and make sure guys aren't giving you a line of shit. Manufactures would go bankrupt if they were limited to the size plows and accessories they could sell to certain regions. If you're over 8' here you have to drive with your plow angled by law and NY has some of the worst laws in the country
The problem is the width traveling if it is not angled enough. They will also sit and watch waiting four someone to make a mistake and give out tickets. They were giving out tickets 2 winters ago for trucks having trailers hitches in. People were paying the tickets before they found out it was not illegal.
Ive ploughed driveways and smalle parking lots at even private roads with a halfton pickup for many years during the 1980s. In fact for doing driveways the smaller the truck the easier it is to manoeuvre in some of these tight driveways that are on hills or have turns or other angles to them that make manoeuvring a full size truck difficult to impossible.
I have a '17 Sierra which is almost identical (same color too). Everyone I talked to said "No way!" on the plow with some plow shops refusing to sell me one. Anyway you can cover the pros vs cons of this current set up? You said you did a 2 inch level? Maybe you could go over what was cut out of the bumper, why you chose the level kit you did, what your plow dealer said to do, etc.?
Great comment, thank you for the idea for another video. That will take me some time to make. I will have to wait until it warms up a bit. Hopefully I can make that next week.
My dad does snow plowing he does almost 180 driveways and uses a 2002 chevy Silverado 1500 and it has always done what he needs it to do since he bought it new with a Fisher
I know I’d be more expensive to get a 3/4 tone truck but if you think about it, you could get a bigger plow like maybe a V plow and it would take you less time, witch would mean the truck mite last you a bit longer but really whatever gets the job done right, and by the way nice vid, I enjoy watching snow plow videos
Been Plowing with 1997 1/2 Ton Ford F-150 with a Hiniker plow and 5.4L Triton Engine, Since 1997 with 175k on it now. Ball joints and wheel bearings that's about it. Wisconsin winters also and We get Snow. My Best Plow Truck was a Ford Bronco with a cheap Meyer Plow. Made me lots of cash. Loves my friend's Short box Chevy with a boss V-plow, too expensive for me
You make at least one relief pass first, so your snow has a place to go and doesn't blow against the door...same with plowing along sidewalks, if you plow along them tight first pass, you will be shoveling more
Plowing is expensive on your truck, you will want to make at least $100 per hour. Small driveway is $25, $35 if sidewalks or porches need to be cleaned if. Buy yourself a single stage Toro snow thrower for sidewalks and decks. They are always for sale on FB market place for cheap, lightweight and easy to use.
I have a 1995 Chev 3/4 ton that has been a plow truck since new and still in use today only has 88,000 miles on it. Your right plowing snow is not that hard on the truck I have never had a failure caused by plowing snow.
Marksmisfitworld Ok cool. I've camped a couple times at Harrisville state campground. Went to the July 4th parade in Alpena while we were there. Beautiful area.
Marksmisfitworld Everything you said is true in regards about trucks, just need to use "common sense". I m a fleet mechanic and take care of almost 50 trucks. You can tell the good drivers from the bad by the amount of work you have to do to their vehicles!
Nice truck brother, there is nothing else to compare to a GMC SLT or Denali. I've owned a Dodge and Ford's and they don't even come close to the GMs ride and feel. My GMC z71 SLT 4×4 is the best that money can buy when is comes to a half ton truck and maxed out on all the options.
Trucks these days are way beefed out. A "half-ton" like that has a payload capacity near 2000lbs (a full ton) and a tow rating near 10,000 lbs. If the front axle can handle the plow then play ball!
This year I’ve noticed more 150’s and 1500’s with plows on them this year I’ve always plowed with a f250 but it makes since and that’s what I’m going to start doing get rid of it when it starts breaking
Marksmisfitworld I like that plow also I’m between that and the MVP 8.5 just cause I do driveways and some small commercial lots I never looked at the 150 Prices I just knew what I wanted and went plain and simple this time single cab 8’ bed and the luxury of power windows wow those are nice ha ha ha
Some of the plastic on the bottom of the bumper has to be cut. The lowest plastic air dam is basically cut into 3 pieces. I have a 2" leveling kit but should have gone with a 3". You have to have a leveling kit just to unhook from the plow because the truck sits so low. The plow frame drags on a couple of driveways that is why I say a 3" leveling kit. I am located in Alpena, MIchigan
3" lift should work good. I have a 2" leveling and it would be better with a 3. Two brackets on the bottom of the plow frame on the truck hit in certain driveways with a steep slope to the curb.
If less snow is taken so that there is no windrow the same amount of passes will be made. There will always be a windrow near the end of the pass with a straight blade.
Angle the blade and overlap your passes. Not only will that save you time but money for wear and tear on your truck. All things that contribute to a well run business. But I guess if you don't care about buying a new rig each year. Then all means carry on sir.
@@shelbydilley9122 its called tax write offs smart one. when he replaces the truck or any parts he writes it off on his taxes and gets the money back. least thats how its done if he actually owns the company. how you think most companies always end up getting new equipment at the end of the year.
There nothing wrong with a 1500 series truck I used many of them over the years and I'm not sure why people have a problem with them it comes down to what works the best for you ....and if your not carrying a sander that's all you need . You can come plow for my Company any day you handle your truck very well and take care of your equipment .
Everything all depends on the weight a person will be carrying. If for instance you want a V Plow and a sander that will hold 1 ton of material it will take a 1 ton truck or so. I use a Western Midweight plow and a small SnowEx salt spreader for a 1/2 ton truck works just fine for me for now. I am looking at getting a Western Wideout plow with the next truck and that will require me to purchase a 3/4 ton truck.
I use my half ton chevy 1500 to pull a 30 foot gooseneck pulls it just fine 12,000 K all the way might be a little overweight but you know what don’t really care what people think It gets the job done day in an day out
Idk y people think you can’t plow with a half ton. It’s a truck and they make light snow plows now. My dad had an 89 dodge 1500 and plowed with that truck for 11 years but you can plow so keep making videos dude 🤙
pedro hebert agreed. A 1500 now compared to a 2500 10 years ago are the same if not built stronger. Payload is less obviously but frame, motor, trans, front end are stronger than they were 10 - 20 years ago.
I plow for a living, and around here (Canada) if you don't have a 3/4 ton the cops and the MTO (DOT) in the USA really frown on you. They have gotten to the point now where if you run anything but a tail gate salter you better believe you are going to get pulled over to be checked for over weight. Total BS but it is what it is.
i own 2 half ton trucks a 05 ram 1500 and a 97 ram 1500 and let me say they've both been loaded with 1 ton in the bed and the 97 is getting a blade next year but everyone thinks biggers better that's not always true yes i am thinking of buying a 2500 with the cummins but thats only because ive found pretty cheap ones and i don't want to keep hauling 1 ton of wood in the 05 because she only has the 4.7 and has a down lifter needs a rear and needs shocks but once i get all the work done shes getting lifted and gonna be a real trail truck instead of being basically stock execpt for the cold air intake
Nothing wrong with a 1/2ton. My 05 i beat the crap out of. I pull 5th wheels, goosnecks and just about everything my stepfster hauls with his 1ton. People underestimate the 1/2. Especially the owners of the older 5.3L 1/2 and 6.0L 3/4. Same exact truck with a hair difference of drivetrain and engine Liter but same parts, just mine is cheaper and pulls just as much. Course people laugh when they see a 40ft dovetail goosneck with a 50hp tractor loaded up, but it pulls just fine.
haha no worries on which truck you use to plow with because your right on the price difference to buy and even if you did switch fron 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton there would be some idiot out here who would tell you that you should plow only with a one ton diesel and not a 3/4 ton truck you can never make them happy no matter what you do
i dont get why there is such hate and trash talk when it comes to using a 1500 over a 2500 or 3500 for plowing. its all very circumstantial and in many cases the smaller the truck the better but generally speaking its better to use a 2500 because its a good medium and has heavier duty parts so it resists wear and tear from plowing much better. if you are not going in to tight places then yes a 2500 is better hands down. if you have a sander in the bed then a 3500 hands down. again, nothing wrong with using a light duty truck but rationally speaking here its all circumstantial.
In our area the average snow fall per event is around 3” to 4” of fluffy snow. Average of 10 snow events with around 2 heavy storms per year of over a foot of snow. Another reason for the half ton trucks are they sit lower. With us getting in and out of them all day mowing 15 lawns per day it’s nice to slide in the truck without stepping up. Plus my plow trucks are leased and get a new one every 3 years. Like you said it’s all circumstantial. Thanks for watching and commenting.
A DODGE RAM 1500 SHRTBOX 4X4 WITH A 5.9 LT 360 ENGINE AND A PLOW THATS NOT A FUKN BOHEMATH IN SIZE N WEIGHT. A MYERS 8FT , AND A SET OF GOOD AGGRESSIVE TALL NARROW TIRES I TELL YA WHAT U BRING UR 3/4 SET UP TO ANY RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY OR EVEN A PARKING SUCH AS CHURCH OR COMMUNITY CENTER , I WILL PROVE THAT THE RAM 1500 WITH THE 360 ENGINE IS PLENTY ENOUGH ESPECIALLY WHEN EXPERIENCE IS BEHIND THE WHEEL AND PROPER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IM NOT TALKIN ABOUT BEEFING UP THE 1500 HUNDRED SUSPENSION OR DOING ANYTHING THAT WLD BE EQUIVALENT 2 THE 3/4 TON . U DO NOT NEEDA FUKN 3/4 TON TRUCK 2 PLOW SNOW COMMERCIALLY OR 4 UR OWN USE. I STACK SNOW 11 2 12 FEET UP WITH NP . LASTLY IM NOT SAYING THAT A 3/4 AINT A GREAT WAY 2 GO IM JUST COMMENTING AND STATING WITH 21 YRS EXPERIENCE THAT A 1/2 TON 4X4 TRUCK WITH THE NORMAL APPOINTMENTS SUCH AS TIRES AND A PLOW THAT FITS THE 1500 SERIES TYPE VEHICLES. FOR EXAMPLE !!! U DON'T RUN A WESTERN PRO PLUS SNOW PLOW ON 1/2 TON 4X4 .PEOPLE RUN OUT AND FIGURE THEY GOTTA BUY THE BIGGEST FUKN SNOW PLOW 4 THERE APPLICATION. . U WANNA BE SUCCESSFUL AND MAKE MONEY WITH A 1/2 TON 4X4 AND SNOWPLOW EACH SEASON ? U GO BUY A PLOW THAT THE TRUCK CAN HANDLE AND IF ANYBODY SAYS OHH U GOTTA BUY A WESTERN CONTRACTOR SIZE BLADE LIKE A PRO PLUS TO BE ABLE 2 CONTRACT AND DO IT WITH SUCCESS. !!! THERE FUKN CLUELESS AND THATS Y THE RUMORS START UP ABOUT A 1/2 TON NOT BEING ABLE 2 STAND UP 2 THE TEST OF SUCCESS . MAKE SURE THE TRUCK IS STILL THE POWER HOUSE AND PUT A BLADE SET UPON IT THATS NOT HEAVY AS FUCK . AND BY THE WAY U DNT NEED A V PLOW OR ALL THE EXTRA BULLSHIT WHEN IT COMES 2 MAKING MONEY . MY DODGE RAM SHRTBOX 1500 4X4 WITH THE 360 ENGINE HAS BEEN NOTHIN BUT A MONEY MAKER AND I RUN A STRAIGHT BLADE AND WHEN IT SNOWS I DO ALL MY STOPS MYSELF AND THAT FUKN DODGE RAM 360 PUSHES EQUIVALENT TO A CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4 6LITRE GASER. ALL DAY LONG WITHOUT BREAKING FRONT END OR NEEDING 2 STOP DO 2 HEAT UP ISSUES OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CAN U PLOW WITH A HALFTON 4X4 TRUCK!! I LIVE IN ONTARIO AND ILL PLOW AROUND ANYBODY THAT SAYS U CANT OR THATS ITS STUPID 2 USE THAT SIZE OF TRUCK . UR FUKN DENCE IF U SAY U CANT OR THAT ITS NOT WISE 2 USE A 1500 HUNDRED SERIES 4X4 2 PLOW WITH. AND DNT TURN THIS INTO A SHIT SHOW OR SAY THAT IM AGAINST A 3/4 TON SET UP . I NEVER SAID THAT AND I NVR WILL . OFCOURSE A 3/4 TON IS A GREAT PLOW TRUCK BUT SO IS A HALFTON WITH A FUKN BALLLZEE 360 ENGINE AND A 8FT STRAIGHT BLADE . IDIOTS YAP AND SAY SHIT . U GOTTA HAVE A DECENT SHAPE TRUCK NOT A 1500 OR 2500 THATS ON ITS LAST LEGS. .. GUYS USE GARAGE AND THEN BLAME THE VEHICLE . BUY A FUKN SNOWBLOWER AND LET US MAKE THE MONEY PROPERLY.
Who gives a shit about whether you use a 1/2 ton 3/4 or 1 ton?? 1500 gets the job done VERY EASILY. I also tow my camper at over 10k pounds with my 2019 1500 Sierra SLT amd it has NO PROBLEM DOING IT..hardly know its behind me.
Good video - Plowing is going good for me this year, getting lots of use out of the plow since we been getting tons of snow!
Finally someone that knows how to plow! Great Video!
Wow great customer service shoveling
Love the half tons. Just installed a plow on mine. Take care
Nice Mark! I'm getting warmed up for the plowing season. Great video!
I miss plowing snow. I am 60 year of existence and in my late twenties, I was plowing for bucks. Customers grew steady and winter snow was so loved by me. It was like money falling out of the sky. Lol
Plowing is a good way to make money in the winter for sure. A couple of days of snow per month will pay you more than any other job in my area
I like the tunes you used in your vid!
Mark you are so right. I plowed snow with a Toyota Tundra for years best truck I ever used for snow removal. Residential or commercial. I can go on and on. Best truck I ever owned.
I am totally a Ford guy but theres something about that chevy that just looks really good.
Just got done 3 hours ago... We have 8 commercial lots and 45 drive ways. 6 hours of sleep in 4 days i'm loving it! We have a GMC 2500 dumptruck with a sander and a 9 foot meyers straight plow. Then a 2500 Gmc crew cab pickup. The plow on that is a 9 foot fisher v plow. That also has a BOSS sander. Our last truck is a Gmc 2500, with an 8 foot straight plow. 1500 truck works fine! They are great for driveways and as long as you only have 3-4 commercial accounts that arent that big you are all set! Keep the vids coming bud!
Looks great , nice set up. Keep up the good work!!
Why is this satisfiying
Your best plowing video to date, excellent videography. Merry Christmas from London, Ontario Canada.
Music went great with the images. Really enjoyed this one. Great with a glass or two of wine! Merry Christmas!
I am glad you liked the video. I am getting better at the editing part. The hardest thing for me is the limited music that doesn't have any copyright issues.
I started with a 1991 chevy half ton, plowed every year with it. it was my everyday driver and horse trailer hauler. I sold it in 2005 for $2000 with 300,000 miles on it. I put 2 transmissions in it, one of the best trucks ever.
Used car dealer here. It is weird to see a GM truck plowing. I see mostly Fords here in Southeastern Michigan.
BTW, that's a sharp truck.
aguyandhiscomputer Ford is life in Michigan
same here in southwest michigan. lately i've seen a few more rams though. still, you look on dealer lots you wont ever find a new chevy or ram with plow, but most dealers keep at least one f250 with a plow in stock. usually white standard cabs.
I'm from Mid Michigan and Ford dominates the fleets of large companies but alot of other guys use Chevys. I know the dealer by me has a brand new silverado hooked up with a plow and ready to go
Mark great job! Da best snow removal vlog ever.I have 2 TitanXD with fisher plows, can't wait to try out my equipment. 👍 I'll be vlog soon.
Looking forward to seeing the videos.
Don't know how I got here but glad I did
Great video, definitely one of your best ones yet! Merry Christmas man!
I use a half ton, Also I also have a 3/4 ton ,my half ton is so much better and less gas then what I would burn in my duramax, I like the way you said what you said my friend, about the truck being a tool so true. Safe plowing enjoy your winter
Good thoughts on the half ton vs other bs. We use both and the half tons are a dream with comfort and low cost. Glad to see you out making money. Good job! Keep the vids coming!
Great job. There’s no need these days for a 3/4 ton to plow with. They all have the FIS and today’s 1/2s are mighty strong. I have the new diesel Titan XD. More than enough truck.
joenissan u mean ifs
Best plow vehicle I ever had was a 1985 k5 blazer and then a 2500 suburban. Out plow my 3/4 ton trucks all day but no place for salt if needed
Just my 2¢, a set of wings would cut your time in half and greatly help with some of those tight spots. Your best plowing video by far, love it. I almost clicked off it a dozen times the with those "in video" ads that kept popping up. You can get rid of those in monetization settings.
Oh yea, Merry Christmas buddy!!
Nobody runs wings in our area anymore because of the DOT officers constantly pulling over plow trucks and measuring them and giving out tickets because of the width.
Marksmisfitworld holy crap I didn't even think that was possible. If I were you I would look into that and make sure guys aren't giving you a line of shit. Manufactures would go bankrupt if they were limited to the size plows and accessories they could sell to certain regions. If you're over 8' here you have to drive with your plow angled by law and NY has some of the worst laws in the country
The problem is the width traveling if it is not angled enough. They will also sit and watch waiting four someone to make a mistake and give out tickets. They were giving out tickets 2 winters ago for trucks having trailers hitches in. People were paying the tickets before they found out it was not illegal.
Marksmisfitworld That’s Bull Sh**
Good Job old man👍 that s what I do too here in fort conllis colorado i have a 3500 silverado works grate
The step up looks nice!
Ive ploughed driveways and smalle parking lots at even private roads with a halfton pickup for many years during the 1980s. In fact for doing driveways the smaller the truck the easier it is to manoeuvre in some of these tight driveways that are on hills or have turns or other angles to them that make manoeuvring a full size truck difficult to impossible.
nice truck Looks good with PLOW
Great video! Thank you!
I have a '17 Sierra which is almost identical (same color too). Everyone I talked to said "No way!" on the plow with some plow shops refusing to sell me one. Anyway you can cover the pros vs cons of this current set up? You said you did a 2 inch level? Maybe you could go over what was cut out of the bumper, why you chose the level kit you did, what your plow dealer said to do, etc.?
Great comment, thank you for the idea for another video. That will take me some time to make. I will have to wait until it warms up a bit. Hopefully I can make that next week.
That plow/truck setup works for you, that's all that matters.
Great video from Campbell's mobile detailing.
I have watched this before and I plowed for 30 years never beat the truck. Very few problems. Be smart takes a few extra minutes. Saves a bunch of $$$
My dad does snow plowing he does almost 180 driveways and uses a 2002 chevy Silverado 1500 and it has always done what he needs it to do since he bought it new with a Fisher
I know I’d be more expensive to get a 3/4 tone truck but if you think about it, you could get a bigger plow like maybe a V plow and it would take you less time, witch would mean the truck mite last you a bit longer but really whatever gets the job done right, and by the way nice vid, I enjoy watching snow plow videos
Been Plowing with 1997 1/2 Ton Ford F-150 with a Hiniker plow and 5.4L Triton Engine, Since 1997 with 175k on it now. Ball joints and wheel bearings that's about it. Wisconsin winters also and We get Snow. My Best Plow Truck was a Ford Bronco with a cheap Meyer Plow. Made me lots of cash. Loves my friend's Short box Chevy with a boss V-plow, too expensive for me
The ones telling you what to use to plow are probably wondering why you don't get close to the garage doors on your first pass...good job!
Anthony Rafferty why not do first pass by garage?
You make at least one relief pass first, so your snow has a place to go and doesn't blow against the door...same with plowing along sidewalks, if you plow along them tight first pass, you will be shoveling more
Mark, what is the average rate for plowing? I’m thinking of getting a plow this year.
Plowing is expensive on your truck, you will want to make at least $100 per hour. Small driveway is $25, $35 if sidewalks or porches need to be cleaned if. Buy yourself a single stage Toro snow thrower for sidewalks and decks. They are always for sale on FB market place for cheap, lightweight and easy to use.
Hey mark why didn't you go for a v plow from boss btw boss plows have down force for cleanup or back drag
When I bought this plow 5 years ago there was no Boss dealer in my area. I just saw last year they make a V plow for a half ton truck.
How many driveways do you take care of and what’s the average price?
I have 3 parking lots and 40 driveways. The average driveway is $25
I have a question. Can you use a V plow on a half ton?
Boss makes a V plow for a half ton truck. A regular commercial V plow would be to heavy for it.
I have a 1995 Chev 3/4 ton that has been a plow truck since new and still in use today only has 88,000 miles on it. Your right plowing snow is not that hard on the truck I have never had a failure caused by plowing snow.
Sorry Kats zI love my old 95 Chev but recently bought a 2013 Ram
Plow shoe needed?
How do you keep your truck from overheating.
I don't work the truck hard enough to overheat the engine.
Doesn’t get warm going down the road with the plow on? Mine does.
Not if the plow is angled to the right. Temperature stays normal.
Did I see a 989 area code on your truck? If so, my in-laws live in Gladwin.
I am in Alpena
Marksmisfitworld
Ok cool. I've camped a couple times at Harrisville state campground. Went to the July 4th parade in Alpena while we were there. Beautiful area.
Harrisville State Campground was our favorite place to camp when we used to go camping. We are hopefully going to start camping again soon.
my dad n i always used a blazer it did fine
do you lift the blade slightly when going over grass or let it ride?
nocoolname32 I do my best to lift the blade over grass so I don’t have to fix anything in the spring. But I still get a little sod once in a while
Nice job Mark! About how long do you end up keeping your trucks and do you get a new plow with the truck or keep the.old one? Thanks Dave
I keep my truck about 4 or 5 years. The plows get changed out every other truck. The plow I have now will go with this truck when I sell it.
Marksmisfitworld
Everything you said is true in regards about trucks, just need to use "common sense". I m a fleet mechanic and take care of almost 50 trucks. You can tell the good drivers from the bad by the amount of work you have to do to their vehicles!
Nice truck brother, there is nothing else to compare to a GMC SLT or Denali. I've owned a Dodge and Ford's and they don't even come close to the GMs ride and feel. My GMC z71 SLT 4×4 is the best that money can buy when is comes to a half ton truck and maxed out on all the options.
Trucks these days are way beefed out. A "half-ton" like that has a payload capacity near 2000lbs (a full ton) and a tow rating near 10,000 lbs. If the front axle can handle the plow then play ball!
This year I’ve noticed more 150’s and 1500’s with plows on them this year I’ve always plowed with a f250 but it makes since and that’s what I’m going to start doing get rid of it when it starts breaking
I have been noticing the prices on the F250 are close to the GMC 1500 might be switching brands to get the Western Wide Out plow for the next one.
Marksmisfitworld I like that plow also I’m between that and the MVP 8.5 just cause I do driveways and some small commercial lots I never looked at the 150 Prices I just knew what I wanted and went plain and simple this time single cab 8’ bed and the luxury of power windows wow those are nice ha ha ha
Mark, I see your in my area of Mich
So you are enjoying the cold weather too.
I stay in the house as much as possible but did have to go out and work on my cars wipers. My son is doing the plowing
I try not to go out in these temperatures unless I have to either.
Hey how do you like the GMC?
Stephen Webb so far I like it.
Is that your personal/work truck or strictly work truck ?
What's your plow setup ?
Jon Malkowvich the plow is a Wester 7 1/2’ poly plow
Did you have to cut or make any mods ? Do anything to the suspension. I have the same truck. Any info helps.
Also where are you located ,
Thanks
Some of the plastic on the bottom of the bumper has to be cut. The lowest plastic air dam is basically cut into 3 pieces. I have a 2" leveling kit but should have gone with a 3". You have to have a leveling kit just to unhook from the plow because the truck sits so low. The plow frame drags on a couple of driveways that is why I say a 3" leveling kit. I am located in Alpena, MIchigan
Damn that's a nice truck. What engine does it have?
It has the 5.3
I have a 8 1/2 v plow on my 1/2 ton 99 chevy handles it nicely. Before I've always had 71/2 straight blades on 1/2 ton's.
I’m a little late to the video but I’m new here. Is your truck the 6.2 v8 or the 5.3?
It is a 5.3 with a max towing package.
I'd like to get into driveway plowing and only have a 1/2 ton. Did you add a leveling kit to help with the sag?
The half ton trucks sit so low that a leveling kit has to be added to unhook from the plow.
I have '14 1500 Silverado I'm looking to get a western mid weight ... 2.5"-3" lift would be good?
3" lift should work good. I have a 2" leveling and it would be better with a 3. Two brackets on the bottom of the plow frame on the truck hit in certain driveways with a steep slope to the curb.
Marksmisfitworld thanks for the advice ... great vid
Seems you plow twice because your taking too much per pass,snow is going past clean side edge leaving a small windrow of snow.
If less snow is taken so that there is no windrow the same amount of passes will be made. There will always be a windrow near the end of the pass with a straight blade.
Angle the blade and overlap your passes. Not only will that save you time but money for wear and tear on your truck. All things that contribute to a well run business. But I guess if you don't care about buying a new rig each year. Then all means carry on sir.
@@shelbydilley9122 its called tax write offs smart one. when he replaces the truck or any parts he writes it off on his taxes and gets the money back. least thats how its done if he actually owns the company. how you think most companies always end up getting new equipment at the end of the year.
Hey mark why do you use a half ton? Because its a GM product lol :P. :)
Guys who tell you that you should use something bigger really are wishing they had something bigger.
There nothing wrong with a 1500 series truck I used many of them over the years and I'm not sure why people have a problem with them it comes down to what works the best for you ....and if your not carrying a sander that's all you need . You can come plow for my Company any day you handle your truck very well and take care of your equipment .
Is it because a reg cab short bed 1/2 ton is the best plow truck unless you have a sander then a reg cab 3/4 or 1 ton is the best
Everything all depends on the weight a person will be carrying. If for instance you want a V Plow and a sander that will hold 1 ton of material it will take a 1 ton truck or so. I use a Western Midweight plow and a small SnowEx salt spreader for a 1/2 ton truck works just fine for me for now. I am looking at getting a Western Wideout plow with the next truck and that will require me to purchase a 3/4 ton truck.
nice rig man.. is that plow a midweight?
Yes it is.
Do you charge per month? Or do you charge per plow?
Thanks
I charge per plow. That is the industry standard in our area.
I use my half ton chevy 1500 to pull a 30 foot gooseneck pulls it just fine 12,000 K all the way might be a little overweight but you know what don’t really care what people think It gets the job done day in an day out
Fred V it'll pull it just fine......until it doesn't. Little overweight???
Are u from Michigan?
Yes, Northeast Lower Michigan
Good video I am new to your channel..
What town or state is this?
This is Alpena Michigan
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Idk y people think you can’t plow with a half ton. It’s a truck and they make light snow plows now. My dad had an 89 dodge 1500 and plowed with that truck for 11 years but you can plow so keep making videos dude 🤙
pedro hebert agreed. A 1500 now compared to a 2500 10 years ago are the same if not built stronger. Payload is less obviously but frame, motor, trans, front end are stronger than they were 10 - 20 years ago.
May not have to be perfect. But anything worth doing is worth doing right.
I plow for a living, and around here (Canada) if you don't have a 3/4 ton the cops and the MTO (DOT) in the USA really frown on you. They have gotten to the point now where if you run anything but a tail gate salter you better believe you are going to get pulled over to be checked for over weight. Total BS but it is what it is.
i own 2 half ton trucks a 05 ram 1500 and a 97 ram 1500 and let me say they've both been loaded with 1 ton in the bed and the 97 is getting a blade next year but everyone thinks biggers better that's not always true yes i am thinking of buying a 2500 with the cummins but thats only because ive found pretty cheap ones and i don't want to keep hauling 1 ton of wood in the 05 because she only has the 4.7 and has a down lifter needs a rear and needs shocks but once i get all the work done shes getting lifted and gonna be a real trail truck instead of being basically stock execpt for the cold air intake
Gage Tobia I don’t want a new one they look ugly
Nothing wrong with a 1/2ton. My 05 i beat the crap out of. I pull 5th wheels, goosnecks and just about everything my stepfster hauls with his 1ton. People underestimate the 1/2. Especially the owners of the older 5.3L 1/2 and 6.0L 3/4. Same exact truck with a hair difference of drivetrain and engine Liter but same parts, just mine is cheaper and pulls just as much. Course people laugh when they see a 40ft dovetail goosneck with a 50hp tractor loaded up, but it pulls just fine.
Nearly nothing is the same. Major changes in frame, suspension, brakes, transmission...
I work for ford but as long as in an American brand I like it
If I had relatives that worked for Ford and not GM I would be driving a Ford. Discounts are discounts.
Marksmisfitworld That’s true
haha no worries on which truck you use to plow with because your right on the price difference to buy and even if you did switch fron 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton there would be some idiot out here who would tell you that you should plow only with a one ton diesel and not a 3/4 ton truck you can never make them happy no matter what you do
You need plow techniques/ tips... watch marks video’s !!!
i dont get why there is such hate and trash talk when it comes to using a 1500 over a 2500 or 3500 for plowing. its all very circumstantial and in many cases the smaller the truck the better but generally speaking its better to use a 2500 because its a good medium and has heavier duty parts so it resists wear and tear from plowing much better. if you are not going in to tight places then yes a 2500 is better hands down. if you have a sander in the bed then a 3500 hands down. again, nothing wrong with using a light duty truck but rationally speaking here its all circumstantial.
In our area the average snow fall per event is around 3” to 4” of fluffy snow. Average of 10 snow events with around 2 heavy storms per year of over a foot of snow. Another reason for the half ton trucks are they sit lower. With us getting in and out of them all day mowing 15 lawns per day it’s nice to slide in the truck without stepping up. Plus my plow trucks are leased and get a new one every 3 years. Like you said it’s all circumstantial. Thanks for watching and commenting.
good job man, check out my plowing vids sometime, thanks
A DODGE RAM 1500 SHRTBOX 4X4 WITH A 5.9 LT 360 ENGINE AND A PLOW THATS NOT A FUKN BOHEMATH IN SIZE N WEIGHT. A MYERS 8FT ,
AND A SET OF GOOD AGGRESSIVE TALL NARROW TIRES I TELL YA WHAT U BRING UR 3/4 SET UP TO ANY RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY OR EVEN A PARKING SUCH AS CHURCH OR COMMUNITY CENTER , I WILL PROVE THAT THE RAM 1500 WITH THE 360 ENGINE IS PLENTY ENOUGH ESPECIALLY WHEN EXPERIENCE IS BEHIND THE WHEEL AND PROPER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE HAS TAKEN PLACE AND IM NOT TALKIN ABOUT BEEFING UP THE 1500 HUNDRED SUSPENSION OR DOING ANYTHING THAT WLD BE EQUIVALENT 2 THE 3/4 TON . U DO NOT NEEDA FUKN 3/4 TON TRUCK 2 PLOW SNOW COMMERCIALLY OR 4 UR OWN USE.
I STACK SNOW 11 2 12 FEET UP WITH NP .
LASTLY IM NOT SAYING THAT A 3/4 AINT A GREAT WAY 2 GO IM JUST COMMENTING AND STATING WITH 21 YRS EXPERIENCE THAT A 1/2 TON 4X4 TRUCK WITH THE NORMAL APPOINTMENTS SUCH AS TIRES AND A PLOW THAT FITS THE 1500 SERIES TYPE VEHICLES.
FOR EXAMPLE !!!
U DON'T RUN A WESTERN PRO PLUS SNOW PLOW ON 1/2 TON 4X4 .PEOPLE RUN OUT AND FIGURE THEY GOTTA BUY THE BIGGEST FUKN SNOW PLOW 4 THERE APPLICATION. .
U WANNA BE SUCCESSFUL AND MAKE MONEY WITH A 1/2 TON 4X4 AND SNOWPLOW EACH SEASON ? U GO BUY A PLOW THAT THE TRUCK CAN HANDLE AND IF ANYBODY SAYS OHH U GOTTA BUY A WESTERN CONTRACTOR SIZE BLADE LIKE A PRO PLUS TO BE ABLE 2 CONTRACT AND DO IT WITH SUCCESS. !!! THERE FUKN CLUELESS AND THATS Y THE RUMORS START UP ABOUT A 1/2 TON NOT BEING ABLE 2 STAND UP 2 THE TEST OF SUCCESS .
MAKE SURE THE TRUCK IS STILL THE POWER HOUSE AND PUT A BLADE SET UPON IT THATS NOT HEAVY AS FUCK . AND BY THE WAY U DNT NEED A V PLOW OR ALL THE EXTRA BULLSHIT WHEN IT COMES 2 MAKING MONEY .
MY DODGE RAM SHRTBOX 1500 4X4 WITH THE 360 ENGINE HAS BEEN NOTHIN BUT A MONEY MAKER AND I RUN A STRAIGHT BLADE AND WHEN IT SNOWS I DO ALL MY STOPS MYSELF AND THAT FUKN DODGE RAM 360 PUSHES EQUIVALENT TO A CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4 6LITRE GASER.
ALL DAY LONG WITHOUT BREAKING FRONT END OR NEEDING 2 STOP DO 2 HEAT UP ISSUES OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
CAN U PLOW WITH A HALFTON 4X4 TRUCK!! I LIVE IN ONTARIO AND ILL PLOW AROUND ANYBODY THAT SAYS U CANT OR THATS ITS STUPID 2 USE THAT SIZE OF TRUCK
. UR FUKN DENCE IF U SAY U CANT OR THAT ITS NOT WISE 2 USE A 1500 HUNDRED SERIES 4X4 2 PLOW WITH.
AND DNT TURN THIS INTO A SHIT SHOW OR SAY THAT IM AGAINST A 3/4 TON SET UP . I NEVER SAID THAT AND I NVR WILL . OFCOURSE A 3/4 TON IS A GREAT PLOW TRUCK
BUT SO IS A HALFTON WITH A FUKN BALLLZEE 360 ENGINE AND A 8FT STRAIGHT BLADE .
IDIOTS YAP AND SAY SHIT .
U GOTTA HAVE A DECENT SHAPE TRUCK NOT A 1500 OR 2500 THATS ON ITS LAST LEGS. ..
GUYS USE GARAGE AND THEN BLAME THE VEHICLE . BUY A FUKN SNOWBLOWER AND LET US MAKE THE MONEY PROPERLY.
Who gives a shit about whether you use a 1/2 ton 3/4 or 1 ton?? 1500 gets the job done VERY EASILY. I also tow my camper at over 10k pounds with my 2019 1500 Sierra SLT amd it has NO PROBLEM DOING IT..hardly know its behind me.
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I see Chevys in Wisconsin cuz Ford suck
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