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By: Gregg Hall
Over the last couple of decades the snowplow industry has
changed a lot, mainly due to the introduction of several new
products that make snowplowing easier, faster, and safer.
The introduction of these new products is a two edged sword; yes
it makes things easier, but at the same time it also makes the
process of deciding on a snowplow a little more involved. Some of
the things that you have to consider include the following:
Should I buy a straight-blade or multi-position snow plow? Does it
matter if the blade is steel or poly? How easy is it to attach and
detach the plow? Are the hydraulics dependable and are the
controls easy to use? Does the product have bright enough
lights? Is there a good warranty on the plow? These are some of
the things you want to know beforehand and we will endeavor to
give you as much information as possible to get you started.
For most people who are just using the unit for clearing their own
driveway, a straight-blade will more than likely be just fine, but if
you use it to make money then you'll want to be able to do the job
quick and efficiently, so you may want to go with the multi-position.
Multi-position plows are up to 50% faster due to the fact that you
can reposition the blades to all straight-blade positions in addition
to the scoop and V positions. This makes the plow adaptable to
nearly any job you need to do.
When it comes to the composition of the blade you have the
choice between steel and poly. The vast majority of snowplows on
the market today come with steel blades, although the poly plows
are becoming more and more popular. The reason for the
growing popularity is that poly is just as strong as steel and
maybe stronger. They also have a lower coefficient of friction,
which saves on fuel costs and is easier on your vehicle. The poly
plows are also saturated with color all the way through so nicks
and scratches don't show like they do with steel, plus they don't
rust.
Attaching and detaching the plow is very important as well. You
don't want to be freezing and trying to deal with getting a blade on
and off your truck. Try the attachment system for yourself at the
dealer so you can see firsthand how easy or difficult it is to use.
Most snowplow makers use a single halogen light bulb, which are
not bright enough; some makers have come out with dual halogen
bulbs with the option of upgrading to High Intensity Discharge.
These HID lights are four times brighter than standard halogen
bulbs and also last ten times as long.
Hydraulics are probably the most important part of the plow, along
with the controls. Be sure that the hydraulics system is
dependable and the controls are simple and easy to use. Go for
quality since the old adage, "you get what you pay for" definitely
applies here.
When it comes to the warranty be sure to know exactly what you
are getting and what the warranty covers. Some only cover parts,
while others cover parts and labor. Warranties are usually either
one year or two years; so pay attention to the warranty.
Take all of these things into consideration when shopping for a
snowplow and you will be able to choose the right one to suit your
needs.
Article Source: http://www.bigfreearticles.com
Over the last couple of decades the snowplow industry has
changed a lot, mainly due to the introduction of several new
products that make snowplowing easier, faster, and safer.
About the Author:
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about
this as well as Boss Snow Plows at http://www.bossplow.com
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