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Mr. Plow Answers Your Snow Removal Questions
Please send all inquiries to Mr. Plow at mrplow@snowplownews.com.

Xena Warrior Pricess: Snow Plow Driver

Hello,
I've seen a snow plow on a truck that was plastic. Would you happen to know the manufacturer of this type of lightweight plow and where I could purchase one?
Do you have any tips for a soon to be first time plower? Do you recommend a universal plow for a '93 Dodge Dakota? Your expertise will be greatly appreciated.
In snowy Chicago,
Zena

Mr. Plow,
I have a 98 ford expedition. Ford does not recomend a snowplow for this vehicle. Sno-way and pathfinder make a plow for the vehicle. Am I a risk using these on the vehicle?
Steve

Hello Steve,
With newer Fords you always have to go to the driver's door to read the front axle rating. You can never exceed the front axle rating. If your Expedition has a (GAWR front) in excess of 3450 pounds you can safely use a factory recommended SnoWay plow. I am not sure of the requirements for a Pathfinder plow. You could send Fred Hone of Pathfinder a E mail at fth90@ids.net for their requirement.
SnoWay can be reached at 1-800-662-1453 for further technical assistance. Follow the guidelines in the instruction book, that comes with the plow. Enjoy what is left of the winter season.
Mr. Plow

Beth Edgman: Behind Bars for Good

Hello Mr. Plow,
I just got into the business using my Polaris 4x4 ATV. It works very well and I was wondering about the Snow-way plow company. Are their plows any good? I always thought I would go with a Western, but I have heard a-lot about the see through Snow-way plow, and more and more landscapers are using them here in Cincinnati. Do you know anything about it?
Thanks,
Brett Bartling

Hi Brett,
Snoway plows are direct linked. This is so your truck and plow travel as one, instead of the plow bouncing up and down. It is much easier to push Lexan through snow than steel; saves fuel and drive train wear.
SnoWay plows are lighter; less front axle wear. On 24 ,25 and 28 series plows on demand hydraulic downward force is available.
Great plows.
Mr. Plow

Mr. Plow,
What do you think of snoway plows? And do you think they are as good as some of the old names like Myers, Western, Boss? Do you think it is a bad idea to install a plow on a Toyota Tacoma or a S-10 blazer? Thanks for any info you can provide.
Mike & Heather

Hi,
SnoWay plows compare very favorably with any of the brands that you mentioned. It some cases out perform them. The SnoWay Predator L1880S will work very well on a S-10 or a Tacoma. To find a SnoWay dealer near you, see the dealer locator at www.snoway.com or call them at 1-800-662-1453.
Happy plowing!!
Mr. Plow

I have been searching for a snow plow that will mount on a Toyota Tundra. Is anyone making a snow plow for that truck that is capable of plowing small parking lots? I understand that the light duty front axle is the issue.
You're right, the Tundra's front end is too light for most light commercial snow plows. However, SnoWay International manufactures a plow called the SnoWay Predator L1890S that will work quite well for your needs. As of this date SnoWay is the only manufacturer building a electric over hydraulic snow plow for the front of this truck, that I know of.
Mr. Plow

Hi Tom.
I am in Florida now. Not plowing any more. I can tell you some stories from the old days, but it has been a while since I got up at midnight and plowed till the next day! Nothing is more beautiful and peaceful than a town under a blanket of snow. I really miss that.

I ran a snow removal route in Montclair NJ for many years, sold it and the equipment and moved to Sarasota Florida. I was surprised to find your site, and enjoyed it thoroughly.

In my old snow days we plowed with: 46 CJ2a , 49 CJ3a , 59 CJ5 , 65 CJ5

All of the above were 4 bangers with t-90 crash boxes. You either ran the heater or ran the defroster, because with Willys you couldn't get enough heat and air flow to do both! Oh for the days of vacuum wipers that stopped when you were going up hill in a storm!!
Also used:

Willys FC 170
62 Willys Pickup
72 CJ5 w/ 304 v8

I used monarch lifts exclusively. The Hy-Lo unit was the most trouble free piece of equipment ever made. I ran them as belt driven, and used a longer fan belt to run them instead of that awful Gates # 2210 belt that would break at the worst times.

We would chain all four wheels, peerless cross bar chain, load the snow blowers in the back, load up the thermos and out we went. I sure miss it,, wish I was up there now.

Also ran a 69 FWD with 10' plow for the town. The jeeps were more agile, quicker, and never got bogged down as long as we chained all wheels. If we broke a chain, I chained the front only.

It was great fun and great money then.

Regards from sunny Sarasota,
Tom Fastiggi