Snowplowing advice needed

[Trossi3389]

Got a new blacktop driveway along with concrete apron and i want to hire someone to do my winter snowplowing.. but before i do.. is there certain plow that has the rubber bottom?? Or are all the plows the same?? Just don't want some hack sparking his plow off my new shit.. Any info would be appreciated..

I dropped big coin over the summer on home improvements and i'll snap a gear if something was to happen to it..

[ryhenry09]

Originally Posted by Trossi3389

Got a new blacktop driveway along with concrete apron and i want to hire someone to do my winter snowplowing.. but before i do.. is there certain plow that has the rubber bottom?? Or are all the plows the same?? Just don't want some hack sparking his plow off my new shit.. Any info would be appreciated..

I dropped big coin over the summer on home improvements and i'll snap a gear if something was to happen to it..

Trossi-
I own a landscape/snowplowing company. When you hire the guy to do it, just ask him if he has "shoes" on his plow. This allows the the plow to sit about 1/4" off the surface. Without the shoes, the plow could possibly tear into NEW blacktop. Be careful there. GL buddy.

BTW- i think you said you were in Rochester.. Let me know how much they are getting out there for the season rate.

[Steel]

All the ones I see are hardfaced. On another note I am thankful I don't live in the snow. Can't imagine having to worry about snow each and every morning. Hope things work out but I am sure you will end up with a scratch or 2. GL

[Trossi3389]

Thanks alot Henry !!!!! If there not wearing shoes there not hired !!

My driveway is a double wide and holds around 8 standard size vehicles .. I've been getting quotes at around 250.00 for the season through march 1st..

[ryhenry09]

Originally Posted by Trossi3389

Thanks alot Henry !!!!! If there not wearing shoes there not hired !!

My driveway is a double wide and holds around 8 standard size vehicles .. I've been getting quotes at around 250.00 for the season through march 1st..

No prob. That a good price. We get about $300 for that size up here. Our contracts run thru the 31st of March though.. Make sure you ask them what the charge is for plowing after 3/1.. We know all to well the snow flies later than that around here.

[Trossi3389]

Originally Posted by ryhenry09

Make sure you ask them what the charge is for plowing after 3/1.. We know all to well the snow flies later than that around here.

LOL... Good point and will do..

Thanks bro.

[desimunda]

what if you buy your own? i think within 3 years it should be paid for! nice addition to the 4X4!

[Trossi3389]

Originally Posted by desimunda

what if you buy your own? i think within 3 years it should be paid for! nice addition to the 4X4!

I got a ford F-150.. Not enough Ummmmph... LOL

[Ron Mexico]

Move to California!!!

[Steel]

Originally Posted by Ron Mexico

Move to California!!!

I agree!!

[desimunda]

Originally Posted by Trossi3389

I got a ford F-150.. Not enough Ummmmph... LOL

you got more than enough. would really help if its 4X4 i think with my no plowing experience anyway! i want to put one on the ranger...but i'm afraid i would be stuck half the time

btw snow haters STAY OUT! i love the white stuff!

[Big Pimpin]

Quit being a pussy and plow it yourself toolbag

[sportsfan]

Originally Posted by Big Pimpin

Quit being a pussy and plow it yourself toolbag

I was thinking same thing

an F-150 is plenty for plowing your own driveway or just buy a snowblower.

[ryhenry09]

Originally Posted by sportsfan

I was thinking same thing

an F-150 is plenty for plowing your own driveway or just buy a snowblower.

The size of the truck is only have the battle. For one, it MUST be 4*4, secondly, you must have a "snow plow pkg" on the truck. basically, it is a bigger alternator,battery and a couple other things needed for plow.

A Ranger would not be able to handle a plow. Dont think the frame would fit.

[sportsfan]

Originally Posted by ryhenry09

The size of the truck is only have the battle. For one, it MUST be 4*4, secondly, you must have a "snow plow pkg" on the truck. basically, it is a bigger alternator,battery and a couple other things needed for plow.

A Ranger would not be able to handle a plow. Dont think the frame would fit.

I have seen plows on rangers and s-10s and such they are common. There is no question that it can be done and obviously 4x4 helps, but you can probobly do without it if you have a flat driveway.