You assume a truck will be faster. The plows that are made for 1/2 ton trucks are not that capable, once the snow get a little deeper the blower will blow the truck away. Not to mention once you plow with a small truck a couple of times there will be nowhere to go with the snow.
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You assume a truck will be faster. The plows that are made for 1/2 ton trucks are not that capable, once the snow get a little deeper the blower will blow the truck away. Not to mention once you plow with a small truck a couple of times there will be nowhere to go with the snow.
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Truck would be faster, as long as you keep on top of it (which might mean getting out there a few times at night) and you don't wait for a substantial accumulation. Would it be a PITA? Yep, but that's the price of having a 1000 plus foot driveway.
Now, running out of plowing room would definitely be a problem.
LD1
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Plows made for half ton trucks are just as capable. You can get them up to 7.5' and a 26" tall board with power angle. I have yet to see any blower on a SCUT ore even a CUT that would blow me away, even in 10-12" of wet snow.
But jsut to clarify, I not talking about the junk homeowner plows that raise with a winch and you have to get out and angle them by hand and only have a moldboard that is about 12" tall.
Unless they are predicting several feet of snow there is no need to go out and clear during the storm. I plow commercally and dont get a chance to. I'm out on lots until the snow stops, then when done with that I get to plow my own as well as friends and familys. I have never had a problem. And between the last 2 years here in north central ohio, we have had some pretty good snowfalls. Although nothing like in some parts of the country.
But jsut to clarify, I not talking about the junk homeowner plows that raise with a winch and you have to get out and angle them by hand and only have a moldboard that is about 12" tall.
Unless they are predicting several feet of snow there is no need to go out and clear during the storm. I plow commercally and dont get a chance to. I'm out on lots until the snow stops, then when done with that I get to plow my own as well as friends and familys. I have never had a problem. And between the last 2 years here in north central ohio, we have had some pretty good snowfalls. Although nothing like in some parts of the country.
RadarTech
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I am a statistics guy.
If I have to spend time in the truck doing 3 passes a night...and it takes a total of 2 hours, and then it piles up and I have nowhere to push it... is it faster in the long run?
If I have a tractor with a blower and I can stay nice and cozy in the house by the fire until 6 am where I spend an hour or so, would that be the same?
With a blower, there is now snow pile to worry about.
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Who was it said "Lies! Damned Lies! And Statistics!!!" (Benjamin Disreali)
Well, we've all written responses which, for the most part, are opinions (such as my posts).
I don't see anyway we can quantify any of this until next winter...(and hope for a blizzard!!)
JDGreenGrass
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I have been around here for about 6 short months.
There is more BS in this thread than I have seen in any other TBN thread.:confused2:
Later.
There is more BS in this thread than I have seen in any other TBN thread.:confused2:
Later.
Posts like this you mean?
:laughing:
I have been around alot of snow equipment and the last several winters we have had you would have been screwed with a half ton and plow.
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Your talking "Big Snow" of course!:thumbsup:
flyingcow
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Inland NW,
I'm still curious.....Average total snowfall for your region? Average snowfall of a storm? I'm assuming it would tend to be wetter on your side of the country. This is info that would help your decision. Where i live is a whole different world as far as snow fall totals, compared to where you live.
I'm still leaning towards a plow mounted on your pick up. If the snowbanks get too much, hire a Big machine to push 'em back. Probably won't happen every few yrs. Just a guess. Than after a few yrs of experience plowing, you might not have to hire out again. Spent a lot of time plowing with a pickup. It's nice way to do it, and this was in the old days, before sattelite radio.
I'm still curious.....Average total snowfall for your region? Average snowfall of a storm? I'm assuming it would tend to be wetter on your side of the country. This is info that would help your decision. Where i live is a whole different world as far as snow fall totals, compared to where you live.
I'm still leaning towards a plow mounted on your pick up. If the snowbanks get too much, hire a Big machine to push 'em back. Probably won't happen every few yrs. Just a guess. Than after a few yrs of experience plowing, you might not have to hire out again. Spent a lot of time plowing with a pickup. It's nice way to do it, and this was in the old days, before sattelite radio.
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At my place in town we have a contract to clear the snow and after a number of incidents no one in the neighbourhood will contract with someone who has a plow. Last year the post office contracted with a plow to clear in front of the mailboxes. The damages were incredible -- all that speed is useless if you are damaging things in the process. Someone who tells me they plow really fast makes me nervous -- I used to do it myself and I know what a plow does when you hit something unintended
If you want to ensure that you can always get out (which is not a bad plan) get a contract and then a reliable backup of your own. Forget a plow on your own truck -- it is a PITA to have a plow on a truck or to take it on and off with lights etc. The beater truck is never a good idea unless you have lots of storage space and/or are able to fix your own without difficulty -- and they always seem to break at the wrong time. Speed is not essential -- in a bad winter you might have an issue 6 times -- get a blower, either on a small tractor or the Cub or a big walk behind -- you will always be able to get yourself out - JMHO
If you want to ensure that you can always get out (which is not a bad plan) get a contract and then a reliable backup of your own. Forget a plow on your own truck -- it is a PITA to have a plow on a truck or to take it on and off with lights etc. The beater truck is never a good idea unless you have lots of storage space and/or are able to fix your own without difficulty -- and they always seem to break at the wrong time. Speed is not essential -- in a bad winter you might have an issue 6 times -- get a blower, either on a small tractor or the Cub or a big walk behind -- you will always be able to get yourself out - JMHO