I have plowed in upstate NY for more than 25 years, residential driveways, a 50 or more. The first plow vehicle was a 1977 CJ5 with a Meyers straight plow. The second “ truck” was a Jeep Wrangler with a 6’ 6” stainless sno-dawg. For the last 7 seasons I plow50 to 60 driveways per storm with a 2002 Chevy 1500 avalanche with a 7.5 fisher minute mount straight plow. If you have know how and don’t make your truck do stupid things I have had no problems with my light weight set ups. My business model is to spend no more than 10k for a truck and plow. My “trucks” have paid for themselves within one to two plowing seasons leading toward the only reason I plow….to make money. This current super-truck has netted me over $75,000 while some pay that for their gorgeous rig.
Nice rig for sure. 4:30 gears is big bonus! (Any overheating problems? My poor 2nd gen is falling apart around the motor....just a matter of time now. Shopping for a new plow truck)
That's a nice rig, better looking than the Ram, from what I can see 😂 I thought a year or two of towing on 35's blew the transmission on my old girl, but it turns out, all she needed was sensor and solenoid replacements on the internals, and a year later, reconditioning of the shifting linkages. So the trans is no spring chicken, but still rocking and rolling.
Thanks man! Yeah its more the 68RFE trannies (like in my previous 4th gen) that are kinda weak. I should have been more specific. I love the older trucks though and prefer driving it over the newer truck most of the time. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks! Lol. Yeah the newer truck has been sitting for a little bit. It has the crappy factory tires on it and they suck in the snow. Havent gotten around to getting new ones yet. I dont mind driving the 2nd either for the winter. Maybe itll keep the new truck from rusting out (they use so much salt on the roads here).
just found your channel. it's nice to see some local content. fwiw I've got a 84" homeowner style plow on my 99 explorer and it's nearly unstoppable. It could use more power than the 4.0 SOHC (and low range) for plowing UP the big hill on my property but otherwise nearly perfect for the 3 km of plowing I do on my road and the neighbors. part of the success of the explorer is the tires (Michelin blizzaksI think) and weight distribution in the explorer. I used to plow with an 05 Suzuki King Quad (about 8 years worth) before I got the exploder, its pretty civilized to be warm, drinking a coffee listening to some tunes while plowing at -030c... cheers from Alcock Lake!
Alcock lake! Nice! Just down the road from me. (Im in clearwater bay area) 15 minutes west of town. I started plowimg on an ATV as well and its tough. Just takes more time. Then 1/2 tons etc. As i grew the vehicles did as well. Tires are a definate must! Thanks for watching! 😁
That's awesome that you have zero issues with that truck! Watch your front wheel bearings - they are still a weak point although transmissions are starting to get better. Thanks for watching! Edit: forgot to ask- are you plowimg residential, commercial or private (personal)?
Thank you for the video, I'm in NW Ontario as well - my first winter here, I have a 2011 Ram 3500 & shopping for a plow at this time. I was going to attempt to keep my 600' driveway open with my quad however my neighbour says no way (especially since I work a 2 week in/ 2week out schedule. Thanks again.
No worries at all. Quad can do it but with 2 in and 2 out, they quad won't keep up with the 2 week out snow. Too much work for it but its not impossible. I used to keep a 2 km road open with a quad. But i had to be on it all the time.
I've had both 1/2 & 3/4 tons, 1/2 ton will push and get the job done but it wont last long, I had issues with suspension, trans dif leaks, ball joints and front 4x4 drive components, while polwong, moving the plow up and down, side to side the electrical was a little to weak for the amp draw, radio and heat would cut out, I believe all from adding plow weight to the truck including ballast. 3/4 ton truck was the best plow rig I've had, front gvar 6k, plow package with right sized alternator for electrical, rear held ballast perfectly and no worn components.
Amen. Thats the way to do it if youre doing any amount of significant plowing and you want it to last. 👍 I also have plowed with both and found exactly the same as what you stated.
I picked up a gen 5 as well for towing my camper. I really like the gen 2 Rams, even the gen 1 Rams. The Used Rams were ridiculous in price in my area.
Oh man i hear ya!! 1st and 2nd gens around here are going for around the 10k (7k for USD) mark. And its hard to find anything stock. Either they are all lifted sky high or trying to pass as race trucks 😆. Kids these days (i was guilty of it too Hahaha). Hows the off-grid lately?? (It was 2 acres yes?) Mouse issue in the 5th gen all sorted out?
Yes sir, it’s just under 2.5 acres. I haven’t seen any signs of mice in the engine bay lately and I put little device that is supposed to chase them away. I just built a bucket trap at the property so hopefully that works.
@@azoffgridoutdoors4001 Nice! Bucket trap is on my to do list. Theyve found their way into our crael space last winter. Once they are in its hard to get them out.
Smart man I believe that plow on the older diesel that new truck doesn't need a plow when it gets a little older in 5 years maybe you can put a plow on it smart man I wish I could work for someone like you
You can! Come on down lol. Im always looking for skilled people. Its harder and harder to find good people these days for some reason. It seems like everyone( around here anyways) just don't want to work. I dont blame them though as this winter was brutal here in NW Ontario. -25 to -30 most of the winter and we are outside for all of it. BUT - we are in cottage country here and nothing beats a nice sunny summer day working outside on a lake shore. Take a dip when you want to cool off. Clients always bring beers for end of a work week. I dont drink but my crew enjoys it 😎
I put a plow on my 97 jeep, bought the plow cheap, and welded brackets to make it fit the front end without any frame modification. The jeep is extremely maneuverable, and will not get stuck no matter what. The wheel base, as well as the drivetrain are excellent for plowing. Not comparable to a truck, but it’s more comparable to a utv with heat and ac, that’s street legal and I can take up to 65 mph on the highway no problem
Thats awesome! Jeeps are great for that kind of stuff. I used to plow with a 1996 ram 1500 short box reg cab and it was similar. Easy to turn around in tight quarters. You can get a lot done with vehicles like that for sure!! Thanks for watching 🙂
I plow with a GMC Colorado - diesel. It’s perfect for doing businesses with tight parking lots. I think there is only one plow company that manufactures a plow for that vehicle. I also had to level the front end and put some weight in the bed to give the plow necessary clearance. It’s a good setup. Hiniker plow.
Good info! I don't have any experience with that plow company. The 3/4 tons also benefit from the level kits and one more company (i forget the name right now) that makes a rubber or urethane bumper to absorb the weight of plow when the truck squats. And i dont usually plow with ballast in the rear ( but i really should though as it would help with wear on the front end components and help with traction). Thanks for the comments!
If your plow truck has leaf springs up front, a half ton can handle a plow ok. When leaf springs were phased out, coil springs and torsion bars weren't the same as having leaf springs up front.
Fair point! And the older square bodies can be found for fair prices and they're super easy to work on! I remember sitting IN the engine compartment. These days you cant even fot your hand in most compartments!!
my dad has a 2001 ram 3500 with over 600,000 on the chassis and about 500,000 on the engine and a new trans and its running strong im hoping next winter i can pick up a used plow for somewhat cheap and get plowing
Nice. These trucks usually fall apart before the motors give out....not all the time but usually. Love the Cummins for this very reason. Hope you find a decent cheap plow! Ive had experience with a couple myers and several boss plows. Considering western for next plow but on the fence still. Thanks for watching! 😁
@@clevercloverlawncare5066 considering western for a change is all. Faster hydraulics is about all i would gain. Which is kind of fumny - i was admiring a friend's western V plow last winter in the parking lot and how fast it was and he was admirimg my boss V and saying hiw he wanted to tryboss next. He wasn't happy with his 10' western V on is F-450. Maybe it's a "grass is always greener" type thing and i should just be happy with what i have 😂
@@lakelifecraftsman absolutely. Anything different unless it totally sucks seems better. Do you think an 8.2 Boss v will be okay on a 2013 2500 HD without a prep package? 1100 Boss spreader on tailgate.
@@clevercloverlawncare5066 personally i dont see why that wouldn't be a pretty sweet rig when you get it all together. Should be great! What does chev include in their prep package? Bigger alternator is a huge bonus. Timbrens could help you if you have too much front end sag (dont know if these are still a thing). And some air bags for the rear if too much sag with the salt shaker. Other than that i think you're golden. 👍
this is a question that doesnt have an answer because it depends on what your needs are. will a 2500 work? absolutely. is it ideal if you are running a 2 plus yard sander? no. will a 3500 do anything you want? no because there are plenty of properties in providence that i cant get my truck in to when its not snowing let alone trying to plow. i need either a snow blower or a jeep/small pu i can dedicate to those situations. currently i have a 1500 and a 3500 and they both are assigned to jobs that make sense for their capabilities. for context my 3500 has the 8ft sander hanging off the tailgate at the end of a single cab with an 8 ft bed with a 9ft plow on the front. it takes up 2 entire parking spaces length wise. i rest it on the tailgate to give me space in the bed for salt bags. by the way i have a boss plow on the 3500 and i absolutely love it. ran fisher for a very long time but now i cant ever go back. hell even my curtis plow is better than the fishers i used but to be fair working on the curtis sucks. to change one line i had to remove every single line that was blocking access to it which just so happened to be every. single. line...
You bring up some excellent points here! It absolutely depends on your situational needs. The video was more of an experience video as i've been through it all and bought everything that fit my needs at that specific time and feel like ive wasted a lot of time, effort and $$ in the process instead of just getting that larger vehicleand plow right from the get go. To possibly save some "average guys/gals" some $$ in the long run and a lot of growing pains - it makes sense to have a vehicle that can do it all. As an all around truck that does it all (because i use my truck for other construcrion needs, this fits my needs just right for now for anything that ill need to do now and in the future without the costs of upgrading or the costs of outfitting another vehicle with another plow). But at what cost to date right? If i can save someone some time and money and just give them the answer - it may help them in the long run. As i said, a 1500 will do a pile of work but will not be big enough if they ever wanted to expand. Ideally, my perfect truck would be 3/4 ton regular cab with 8 foot box. Unicorns lol Thanks so much for the point of view!!
@ godw1||99 That's strange. I had no idea that this comment was held for review by TH-cam until going through my recent comments almost 2 weeks after the post. Clearly its not spam and i'm sure its meant merely as constructive criticism at best but mostly another's point of view on the topic which is always open for peaceful/respectful debate. I do appreciate your take on it!! 👍
To be honest I think a lot of it has to do with the operator. My dads 93 f150 plowed with a 8'6" western for 15 years until the frame bent pushing a tractor with a bad starter into the garage amd this was a previously bent frame that was straightened out after an accident with the shop saying that with the frame already weakened would never handle a plow. In the same period of time my uncle with a 3/4 ton 91 chevy went through 1 transmission 1 engine 1 transfer case and 2 rear ends with a 8'6" boss. I currently have a 8'6" snoway v plow on a 2013 f150 with just shy of 140,000 miles and the only maintenance I've had to do is ball joints brakes starter and a water pump once, but it is due for brakes again.
Fair point. It's not that a half ton "can't" do it, its just hard on a half ton when you hang close to 1000 lbs past the front axle. With 1000 lb plow, 1000lb ballast and a driver, youre approaching the vehivles GVW pretty quick. Any pro pushing snow commercially will be in a 3/4 ton or higher IMO. The 3/4 tons are built for it. Higher cost of maintaining these larger trucks, too, though. My 3/4 ton goes through front wheel bearings faster than it should but that is also a dodge thing. Weaker front ends than the fords. GM s a whole other realm of getting the right front axle weight. I could find ant used GMs that would even handle a small plow.
@@lakelifecraftsman a lot of it is sizing the equipment right my v plow is designed for a 1/2 ton and wieghts almost 750 between plow and mount. The 3/4 and 1 ton version of the same plow is around 1200 pounds but to be fair my half ton isn't to common as I have close to the same towing and hauling specs as my dads 06 dodge 2500
@michaelbradley770 i used to plow with a 1996 dodge ram 1500 short box reg cab. Had a boss 7.6 straight on it. THAT thing would push quite a bit. I was impressed. A cheap 3/4 ton might do better because you can load it up more and parts are a bit heavier duty. A diesel may do better than a gas. It all depends what works for each individual. One fella responded that all he had was half tons in his fleet and they do great. Sure ok. For small driveways that may work. Doesnt work for me though.
@@lakelifecraftsman trust me a 3/4 or 1 ton will be the next vehicle I own but I am also planning on it have a 12 to 14 foot sno power or arctic so I will need all the extra wieght I can get
Dude....i might have to swallow my pride and go for a Ford, lol. I'm shopping around right now. The old 2001 ram is falling apart around the motor. Looking at 6.7 powerstrokes. Will see what happens! Over 500k on the odometer on this 2001 ram....she owes me nothing 👍
If i could find a 7.3 without rust, i would definately be ok with that. Been told 2015 and above for 6.7 powerstroke are great. 6.7 under 2015 are ok. 6.0 - no way jose, 6.4 - i dont think so. Lol
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I have plowed in upstate NY for more than 25 years, residential driveways, a 50 or more. The first plow vehicle was a 1977 CJ5 with a Meyers straight plow. The second “ truck” was a Jeep Wrangler with a 6’ 6” stainless sno-dawg. For the last 7 seasons I plow50 to 60 driveways per storm with a 2002 Chevy 1500 avalanche with a 7.5 fisher minute mount straight plow. If you have know how and don’t make your truck do stupid things I have had no problems with my light weight set ups. My business model is to spend no more than 10k for a truck and plow. My “trucks” have paid for themselves within one to two plowing seasons leading toward the only reason I plow….to make money. This current super-truck has netted me over $75,000 while some pay that for their gorgeous rig.
I run a 2021 F-350 , 7.3 V8 , 4.30 gears , locking rear diff , Boss 8’2” DXT ! Luv this combo!
Nice rig for sure. 4:30 gears is big bonus! (Any overheating problems? My poor 2nd gen is falling apart around the motor....just a matter of time now. Shopping for a new plow truck)
That's a nice rig, better looking than the Ram, from what I can see 😂 I thought a year or two of towing on 35's blew the transmission on my old girl, but it turns out, all she needed was sensor and solenoid replacements on the internals, and a year later, reconditioning of the shifting linkages. So the trans is no spring chicken, but still rocking and rolling.
Thanks man! Yeah its more the 68RFE trannies (like in my previous 4th gen) that are kinda weak. I should have been more specific. I love the older trucks though and prefer driving it over the newer truck most of the time. Thanks for watching!!
Another good video, you might need to take a roof rake to your new truck. Looking forward to seeing some more project videos from you in the future.
Thanks!
Lol. Yeah the newer truck has been sitting for a little bit. It has the crappy factory tires on it and they suck in the snow. Havent gotten around to getting new ones yet. I dont mind driving the 2nd either for the winter. Maybe itll keep the new truck from rusting out (they use so much salt on the roads here).
just found your channel. it's nice to see some local content. fwiw I've got a 84" homeowner style plow on my 99 explorer and it's nearly unstoppable. It could use more power than the 4.0 SOHC (and low range) for plowing UP the big hill on my property but otherwise nearly perfect for the 3 km of plowing I do on my road and the neighbors. part of the success of the explorer is the tires (Michelin blizzaksI think) and weight distribution in the explorer. I used to plow with an 05 Suzuki King Quad (about 8 years worth) before I got the exploder, its pretty civilized to be warm, drinking a coffee listening to some tunes while plowing at -030c... cheers from Alcock Lake!
Alcock lake! Nice! Just down the road from me. (Im in clearwater bay area) 15 minutes west of town. I started plowimg on an ATV as well and its tough. Just takes more time. Then 1/2 tons etc. As i grew the vehicles did as well. Tires are a definate must! Thanks for watching! 😁
beautiful 2nd gen and 5th....I plow with my 17 2500 cummins and its been flawless 5 years and 200'000km
That's awesome that you have zero issues with that truck! Watch your front wheel bearings - they are still a weak point although transmissions are starting to get better. Thanks for watching!
Edit: forgot to ask- are you plowimg residential, commercial or private (personal)?
Thank you for the video, I'm in NW Ontario as well - my first winter here, I have a 2011 Ram 3500 & shopping for a plow at this time. I was going to attempt to keep my 600' driveway open with my quad however my neighbour says no way (especially since I work a 2 week in/ 2week out schedule. Thanks again.
No worries at all. Quad can do it but with 2 in and 2 out, they quad won't keep up with the 2 week out snow. Too much work for it but its not impossible. I used to keep a 2 km road open with a quad. But i had to be on it all the time.
I've had both 1/2 & 3/4 tons, 1/2 ton will push and get the job done but it wont last long, I had issues with suspension, trans dif leaks, ball joints and front 4x4 drive components, while polwong, moving the plow up and down, side to side the electrical was a little to weak for the amp draw, radio and heat would cut out, I believe all from adding plow weight to the truck including ballast. 3/4 ton truck was the best plow rig I've had, front gvar 6k, plow package with right sized alternator for electrical, rear held ballast perfectly and no worn components.
Amen. Thats the way to do it if youre doing any amount of significant plowing and you want it to last. 👍
I also have plowed with both and found exactly the same as what you stated.
I picked up a gen 5 as well for towing my camper. I really like the gen 2 Rams, even the gen 1 Rams. The Used Rams were ridiculous in price in my area.
Oh man i hear ya!! 1st and 2nd gens around here are going for around the 10k (7k for USD) mark. And its hard to find anything stock. Either they are all lifted sky high or trying to pass as race trucks 😆. Kids these days (i was guilty of it too Hahaha). Hows the off-grid lately?? (It was 2 acres yes?) Mouse issue in the 5th gen all sorted out?
Yes sir, it’s just under 2.5 acres. I haven’t seen any signs of mice in the engine bay lately and I put little device that is supposed to chase them away. I just built a bucket trap at the property so hopefully that works.
@@azoffgridoutdoors4001 Nice! Bucket trap is on my to do list. Theyve found their way into our crael space last winter. Once they are in its hard to get them out.
Smart man I believe that plow on the older diesel that new truck doesn't need a plow when it gets a little older in 5 years maybe you can put a plow on it smart man I wish I could work for someone like you
You can! Come on down lol. Im always looking for skilled people. Its harder and harder to find good people these days for some reason. It seems like everyone( around here anyways) just don't want to work. I dont blame them though as this winter was brutal here in NW Ontario. -25 to -30 most of the winter and we are outside for all of it. BUT - we are in cottage country here and nothing beats a nice sunny summer day working outside on a lake shore. Take a dip when you want to cool off. Clients always bring beers for end of a work week. I dont drink but my crew enjoys it 😎
@@lakelifecraftsman what state you in
Can't move to Canada,that's a huge commitment,sorry
Lol. Yeah im in Canada. Hour north of the border but I suppose every populated area of canada is within an hour of the border.
Yeah I miss my second gen it was a good plow truck and by the way everything you said in your video 100% agree with lol
Thanks for watching! 😁
I put a plow on my 97 jeep, bought the plow cheap, and welded brackets to make it fit the front end without any frame modification. The jeep is extremely maneuverable, and will not get stuck no matter what. The wheel base, as well as the drivetrain are excellent for plowing. Not comparable to a truck, but it’s more comparable to a utv with heat and ac, that’s street legal and I can take up to 65 mph on the highway no problem
Thats awesome! Jeeps are great for that kind of stuff. I used to plow with a 1996 ram 1500 short box reg cab and it was similar. Easy to turn around in tight quarters. You can get a lot done with vehicles like that for sure!! Thanks for watching 🙂
@@lakelifecraftsman hey
Hey back!
I plow with a GMC Colorado - diesel. It’s perfect for doing businesses with tight parking lots. I think there is only one plow company that manufactures a plow for that vehicle. I also had to level the front end and put some weight in the bed to give the plow necessary clearance. It’s a good setup. Hiniker plow.
Good info! I don't have any experience with that plow company. The 3/4 tons also benefit from the level kits and one more company (i forget the name right now) that makes a rubber or urethane bumper to absorb the weight of plow when the truck squats. And i dont usually plow with ballast in the rear ( but i really should though as it would help with wear on the front end components and help with traction). Thanks for the comments!
@@lakelifecraftsman 👍
If your plow truck has leaf springs up front, a half ton can handle a plow ok. When leaf springs were phased out, coil springs and torsion bars weren't the same as having leaf springs up front.
Fair point! And the older square bodies can be found for fair prices and they're super easy to work on! I remember sitting IN the engine compartment. These days you cant even fot your hand in most compartments!!
my dad has a 2001 ram 3500 with over 600,000 on the chassis and about 500,000 on the engine and a new trans and its running strong
im hoping next winter i can pick up a used plow for somewhat cheap and get plowing
Nice. These trucks usually fall apart before the motors give out....not all the time but usually. Love the Cummins for this very reason. Hope you find a decent cheap plow! Ive had experience with a couple myers and several boss plows. Considering western for next plow but on the fence still. Thanks for watching! 😁
@@lakelifecraftsman why are you considering Western? Which one?
@@clevercloverlawncare5066 considering western for a change is all. Faster hydraulics is about all i would gain. Which is kind of fumny - i was admiring a friend's western V plow last winter in the parking lot and how fast it was and he was admirimg my boss V and saying hiw he wanted to tryboss next. He wasn't happy with his 10' western V on is F-450. Maybe it's a "grass is always greener" type thing and i should just be happy with what i have 😂
@@lakelifecraftsman absolutely. Anything different unless it totally sucks seems better. Do you think an 8.2 Boss v will be okay on a 2013 2500 HD without a prep package? 1100 Boss spreader on tailgate.
@@clevercloverlawncare5066 personally i dont see why that wouldn't be a pretty sweet rig when you get it all together. Should be great! What does chev include in their prep package? Bigger alternator is a huge bonus. Timbrens could help you if you have too much front end sag (dont know if these are still a thing). And some air bags for the rear if too much sag with the salt shaker. Other than that i think you're golden. 👍
this is a question that doesnt have an answer because it depends on what your needs are. will a 2500 work? absolutely. is it ideal if you are running a 2 plus yard sander? no. will a 3500 do anything you want? no because there are plenty of properties in providence that i cant get my truck in to when its not snowing let alone trying to plow. i need either a snow blower or a jeep/small pu i can dedicate to those situations. currently i have a 1500 and a 3500 and they both are assigned to jobs that make sense for their capabilities. for context my 3500 has the 8ft sander hanging off the tailgate at the end of a single cab with an 8 ft bed with a 9ft plow on the front. it takes up 2 entire parking spaces length wise. i rest it on the tailgate to give me space in the bed for salt bags. by the way i have a boss plow on the 3500 and i absolutely love it. ran fisher for a very long time but now i cant ever go back. hell even my curtis plow is better than the fishers i used but to be fair working on the curtis sucks. to change one line i had to remove every single line that was blocking access to it which just so happened to be every. single. line...
You bring up some excellent points here! It absolutely depends on your situational needs. The video was more of an experience video as i've been through it all and bought everything that fit my needs at that specific time and feel like ive wasted a lot of time, effort and $$ in the process instead of just getting that larger vehicleand plow right from the get go. To possibly save some "average guys/gals" some $$ in the long run and a lot of growing pains - it makes sense to have a vehicle that can do it all. As an all around truck that does it all (because i use my truck for other construcrion needs, this fits my needs just right for now for anything that ill need to do now and in the future without the costs of upgrading or the costs of outfitting another vehicle with another plow). But at what cost to date right? If i can save someone some time and money and just give them the answer - it may help them in the long run. As i said, a 1500 will do a pile of work but will not be big enough if they ever wanted to expand. Ideally, my perfect truck would be 3/4 ton regular cab with 8 foot box. Unicorns lol
Thanks so much for the point of view!!
@@lakelifecraftsman your experience is one of many and the advice given is more than valid. thank you for sharing as well.
@ godw1||99 That's strange. I had no idea that this comment was held for review by TH-cam until going through my recent comments almost 2 weeks after the post. Clearly its not spam and i'm sure its meant merely as constructive criticism at best but mostly another's point of view on the topic which is always open for peaceful/respectful debate. I do appreciate your take on it!! 👍
To be honest I think a lot of it has to do with the operator. My dads 93 f150 plowed with a 8'6" western for 15 years until the frame bent pushing a tractor with a bad starter into the garage amd this was a previously bent frame that was straightened out after an accident with the shop saying that with the frame already weakened would never handle a plow. In the same period of time my uncle with a 3/4 ton 91 chevy went through 1 transmission 1 engine 1 transfer case and 2 rear ends with a 8'6" boss. I currently have a 8'6" snoway v plow on a 2013 f150 with just shy of 140,000 miles and the only maintenance I've had to do is ball joints brakes starter and a water pump once, but it is due for brakes again.
Fair point. It's not that a half ton "can't" do it, its just hard on a half ton when you hang close to 1000 lbs past the front axle. With 1000 lb plow, 1000lb ballast and a driver, youre approaching the vehivles GVW pretty quick. Any pro pushing snow commercially will be in a 3/4 ton or higher IMO. The 3/4 tons are built for it.
Higher cost of maintaining these larger trucks, too, though. My 3/4 ton goes through front wheel bearings faster than it should but that is also a dodge thing. Weaker front ends than the fords. GM s a whole other realm of getting the right front axle weight. I could find ant used GMs that would even handle a small plow.
@@lakelifecraftsman a lot of it is sizing the equipment right my v plow is designed for a 1/2 ton and wieghts almost 750 between plow and mount. The 3/4 and 1 ton version of the same plow is around 1200 pounds but to be fair my half ton isn't to common as I have close to the same towing and hauling specs as my dads 06 dodge 2500
@michaelbradley770 i used to plow with a 1996 dodge ram 1500 short box reg cab. Had a boss 7.6 straight on it. THAT thing would push quite a bit. I was impressed.
A cheap 3/4 ton might do better because you can load it up more and parts are a bit heavier duty. A diesel may do better than a gas. It all depends what works for each individual. One fella responded that all he had was half tons in his fleet and they do great. Sure ok. For small driveways that may work. Doesnt work for me though.
@@lakelifecraftsman trust me a 3/4 or 1 ton will be the next vehicle I own but I am also planning on it have a 12 to 14 foot sno power or arctic so I will need all the extra wieght I can get
Hey i just got a 7.5ft western plow for my 2001 f150. Just wondering is thay too big for my truck? I was told nothing more than 8feet with a half ton
7.5 western will be sweet on your 150. 👍 that'll move a lot of snow for you!
Good Video,,,,👍
Thank you!
How many transmissions you been through?
Original transmission still. 500k on it. Which is pretty good for a dodge i think lol
Update : been through 1 transmission now lol
Go 1 ton f350
Dude....i might have to swallow my pride and go for a Ford, lol. I'm shopping around right now. The old 2001 ram is falling apart around the motor. Looking at 6.7 powerstrokes. Will see what happens! Over 500k on the odometer on this 2001 ram....she owes me nothing 👍
Hmm 6.7 good motor. I love my 02 7.3 though f350. 400000mils on him goin strong
If i could find a 7.3 without rust, i would definately be ok with that. Been told 2015 and above for 6.7 powerstroke are great. 6.7 under 2015 are ok. 6.0 - no way jose, 6.4 - i dont think so. Lol