Thanks guys. I will drive one and see how it does. I know they made improvements in the Rangers when they went to double A arms up front which significantly decreased steering effort. Main time I wish for P/S is when I am steering with one hande because I am using the other to raise/lower plow. My wife uses it a fair amount too for running kids to bus stop and even with weight on back the plow on front really increases the effort.
I will try the 825i though. I may be fine with the John Deere plow that is available for it, and if it is a little lighter than a BOSS that might be good.
Here is a pic of the gaurd I have on back. -Keith