lmao...ya may be from out of town...but I say ya got Maine ingenuity in your soul. i'm still laughing on the effectiveness of this home made v-plow. damn awesome piece of work.
I’ll be damned that things works awesome ! So long as you stay ahead of too much snow but that’s easy enough to do on most storms. The random 3/4” an hour storms would be a long night but still doable ! Merry Christmas guys
I must say. Pretty impressive engineering. looks like it works great. Especially for under a foot of snow. But just 1-2 passes and it's done !! What a great time saver.
Funny seeing the "V" plow being pulled on your road. My grandpa had a similar plow used on the farm but pulled by his team of Percherons. You got it going at a steady speed and it works like magic!
Great video Thank you, saved me a bit of money. I was about to buy an all metal one for $1300. Your plans i had in scrap. So I just had to purchase the chain. I only have a half kilometre trail. But it does my driveway too, and a trail around the house for small dogs.
I've lived most of my life in Maine, but I've never seen this, Use to see the town dragging the dirt roads to remove mud ridges, dragging something like this in a rectangle form, weighted down with huge rocks 4" of light snow in Troy, ME.
I built one a few years ago during our first year and after one season it was done so I beefed up this one and it’s been doing great! Thanks for the support 😊
Thank you for the kind words and support! 😊 We do our best to push the banks back when we can, but if they get too big we have the tractors snowblower. 😊
Great job Big J, next time, wear some gloves to keep your digits in good shape, man you are brave to be out there with out your hand protection. Got your work done, now get inside by the fire with some sort of hot cup. And stay in there for a while!🙏❤️🙂
You know it was kinda funny, the second time I looked at it , I noticed that you had on a pair of gloves, made me fill like re writing my first comment, it also made me wonder what in tarnation made you want to take them off, and you were already outside. Then common sense prevailed. Some times you have to pull the gloves off to get things done!🙏❤️🙂
Wow…that really works good, doesn’t it!!! Did you speed up the video, or are you going that fast (it looks fast anyway 😊). Very effective! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!! 😊 I try to stay around 15 mph, though I tend to go a little faster uphill as I’m trying to push the plow through the snow. I think the video makes it look a little faster than I was actually going though too 😊
So how does it work in the wet cement type snow? That asked, this is a pretty decent contraption for snow clearing if you stay out during the duration of the storm.
Not so good in the heavy wet snow, there’s just so much resistance that it’s really hard on the plow and truck. When we get that heavy wet stuff we’ll use the tractors snowblower.
Washboard roads, the bane of going home sometimes depending on the weather. Oh, I'm not sure if you ever addressed this, but is it difficult to insure a noncertified home.
@HanbleceyaRanch I have read that some sheds are not certified to be dwelling. The Acadia is one as an example. At least that's what their website says. Regardless, many places don't require a building permit unless it's water zoned. Just wanted to be sure insurance is available. Love your channel, ty for answering, and you don't sound like death anymore.
@@CM-sm6rs We were with State Farm for decades, but when we moved to Maine, they would not insure us since we were offgrid and on an unmaintained road. We found a local company that specializes in farms and they said, no problem 👍
I’ve got a ram 1500. You could certainly make one that fits your needs. Because this is our road, I wanted it to be as wide as I could go to get a nice spread. 😊
What tires are you running on your Dodge? This is a great tool if the truck keeps traction, yours seems to do good. What is the purpose of the horizontal chain?
I run 35” Toyo AT2s on my truck. With the 4wd I have no problem pulling the plow. That said, I have had some issues pulling it in 8” of heavy wet snow.
@JimTexas806 I forgot to answer your question about the chain…. 🤦♂️ the plow creates a very smooth surface so to ensure we have some texture on the surface, the chain is added to create grooves in the surface. Hope that helps! 😊
@@Dan-qt7kq Your attempt at being snarky has a bit of truth in it for sure. But given that we don’t have a plow or a truck to put it on and a very snowy road, we had to come up with something that works. Like it or not, it works just fine. Thanks for the comment and have a great Christmas! 🎄
I'd run that truck in 4WD LOW Range. In no hurry, Much easier on equipment that High range, less stress on truck in cold weather and not that much greater fuel usage. Just me . . . ☆
The V plow is a good idea. Very effective.
Thank you! It does a great job!!👍
Simple, efficient, and effective. I like it. Winter is when you have a driveway that is flat and smooth.
Wasn’t so long ago I have a 20’ flat and smooth driveway….not anymore! 😂 Thank you for the kind words and support!
The Genius is in its simplicity.
Merry Christmas 🎄
@@Cryptobythesea Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄
I think it works great, what a good ideal !!
Thanks for the kind words and support! 😊
I love that plow, great thinking
Thanks for the support! 😊
Ok that was really interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
lmao...ya may be from out of town...but I say ya got Maine ingenuity in your soul. i'm still laughing on the effectiveness of this home made v-plow. damn awesome piece of work.
Thank you for the kind words and support! It’s such a simple yet effective design. 😊
I’ll be damned that things works awesome ! So long as you stay ahead of too much snow but that’s easy enough to do on most storms. The random 3/4” an hour storms would be a long night but still doable ! Merry Christmas guys
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁!
@@BecomingaGreenstalker Merry Christmas! 🎄
I must say. Pretty impressive engineering. looks like it works great. Especially for under a foot of snow. But just 1-2 passes and it's done !!
What a great time saver.
Thanks for the kind words! It's a simple design but it gets the job done 👍
@@HanbleceyaRanch quickly and efficiently.
Funny seeing the "V" plow being pulled on your road. My grandpa had a similar plow used on the farm but pulled by his team of Percherons. You got it going at a steady speed and it works like magic!
Your grandpa knew a thing or two 😉 It works great with this type of snow, thanks! 😊
Thumbs up Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Just when I thought I’ve seen it all lol 😂
Great video Thank you, saved me a bit of money. I was about to buy an all metal one for $1300. Your plans i had in scrap. So I just had to purchase the chain. I only have a half kilometre trail. But it does my driveway too, and a trail around the house for small dogs.
@@BrianSidsworth Happy to hear I was able to help. Its simplicity makes it effective. Best of luck with your build! Have a great Christmas 🎄
I've lived most of my life in Maine, but I've never seen this,
Use to see the town dragging the dirt roads to remove mud ridges, dragging something like this in a rectangle form, weighted down with huge rocks 4" of light snow in Troy, ME.
I built one a few years ago during our first year and after one season it was done so I beefed up this one and it’s been doing great! Thanks for the support 😊
MERRY XMAS TO YOU AND YOUR WIFE
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Pretty inginous. Looks like it works great. Might need the back a little higher if the snow vets much deeper.
Thank you for the kind words and support! 😊 We do our best to push the banks back when we can, but if they get too big we have the tractors snowblower. 😊
Okay, went back to see DIY EASY Homemade V-Plow, so question answered!!!
Thank you for the support! 😊
A good job
Thank you 😊 It works great with this type of snow.
Big driveway
You could say that 😉
Thumbs up
Thanks Tom! 😊
Well now, that plow you built really works, fun to watch video too. Merry Christmas and best wishes from Iowa for 2025.
Thank you for the kind words and support! Merry Christmas 🎄 😊
that is sweet i would make a frame for it so you could put it on the front of your truck
I like the drag aspect of the plow. Its simple design is very effective. Thanks for the comment and support 😊
Sun just came out here we got same amount.
Same here!!😊
That v-plow works really good. Do you think my car can pull it, lol. Merry Christmas!
Thanks! I’m not sure your car would do it but I’d give a dollar to see it try! 😂 Thanks for the support! 😊
Great job Big J, next time, wear some gloves to keep your digits in good shape, man you are brave to be out there with out your hand protection. Got your work done, now get inside by the fire with some sort of hot cup. And stay in there for a while!🙏❤️🙂
I’ll make sure to keep gloves handy next time! 🥶
Time to kick back and relax by the fire!! 😊
You know it was kinda funny, the second time I looked at it , I noticed that you had on a pair of gloves, made me fill like re writing my first comment, it also made me wonder what in tarnation made you want to take them off, and you were already outside. Then common sense prevailed. Some times you have to pull the gloves off to get things done!🙏❤️🙂
You are absolutely correct!😊
thats a long driveway haha
I suppose you could say that 😊
Wow…that really works good, doesn’t it!!! Did you speed up the video, or are you going that fast (it looks fast anyway 😊). Very effective! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!! 😊 I try to stay around 15 mph, though I tend to go a little faster uphill as I’m trying to push the plow through the snow. I think the video makes it look a little faster than I was actually going though too 😊
Wow long driveway, also why do you park your pickup outside of fence in area great video
~3 mile roundtrip! 😊 I made a pad outside the gate for our trailers and truck to keep the front of the cabin clear. 😊
So how does it work in the wet cement type snow? That asked, this is a pretty decent contraption for snow clearing if you stay out during the duration of the storm.
Not so good in the heavy wet snow, there’s just so much resistance that it’s really hard on the plow and truck. When we get that heavy wet stuff we’ll use the tractors snowblower.
Washboard roads, the bane of going home sometimes depending on the weather. Oh, I'm not sure if you ever addressed this, but is it difficult to insure a noncertified home.
I’m not sure what you mean by uncertified home but here in Maine, offgrid homes can be insured by the right company.
@HanbleceyaRanch I have read that some sheds are not certified to be dwelling. The Acadia is one as an example. At least that's what their website says. Regardless, many places don't require a building permit unless it's water zoned. Just wanted to be sure insurance is available. Love your channel, ty for answering, and you don't sound like death anymore.
@@CM-sm6rs We were with State Farm for decades, but when we moved to Maine, they would not insure us since we were offgrid and on an unmaintained road. We found a local company that specializes in farms and they said, no problem 👍
@HanbleceyaRanch Thank you so much for answering my question. I've Googled 2 companies that will insure. ❤ stay warm, get healthy!
Have a Wonderful Christmas 🎄
Very nice, no hydraulics. How tall is it? At first I thought is was 8 or 12" steel channel.
Happy to hear you got your questions answered 😊
Thats a great idea. Do you think a 1500 could handel that. Might even make it a little smaller then 12ft for my long driveway
I’ve got a ram 1500. You could certainly make one that fits your needs. Because this is our road, I wanted it to be as wide as I could go to get a nice spread. 😊
@HanbleceyaRanch for some reason the rumble of the truck made me think it was a 2500 lol
@@Farmingacres That would be the Carven exhaust 😎
how far do you plow? had one of those plows when i had draft horses only worked the first storm
What you saw me plow in the video, round trip was ~3 miles
What tires are you running on your Dodge? This is a great tool if the truck keeps traction, yours seems to do good. What is the purpose of the horizontal chain?
I run 35” Toyo AT2s on my truck. With the 4wd I have no problem pulling the plow. That said, I have had some issues pulling it in 8” of heavy wet snow.
@JimTexas806 I forgot to answer your question about the chain…. 🤦♂️ the plow creates a very smooth surface so to ensure we have some texture on the surface, the chain is added to create grooves in the surface. Hope that helps! 😊
Maybe 4 or 5 days, think positive
Measured it at just over 5” at the time of plowing. Looks like we may have got another inch afterwards 😊
Only from Chicago would you design your plow
Yep! 😂
How many miles is that lane you plow? Obviously you do the neighborhood a big favor for doing that.
What you saw me plow is ~3 miles round trip. We live at the end of the road so when we plow the road, all of us benefit 😊
Or I know, they make this steel thing that goes on front called a plow, it might work better.
@@Dan-qt7kq Your attempt at being snarky has a bit of truth in it for sure. But given that we don’t have a plow or a truck to put it on and a very snowy road, we had to come up with something that works. Like it or not, it works just fine. Thanks for the comment and have a great Christmas! 🎄
I'd run that truck in 4WD LOW Range. In no hurry, Much easier on equipment that High range, less stress on truck in cold weather and not that much greater fuel usage. Just me . . . ☆