A ground blizzard SLAMS us with high winds and deep drifts.

That force us to plow through while the temps drop dramatically. #snowplowing #truck #deepsn #stuck

[@lrrs428]

Truck was left in reverse with no driver while hooking up to it with the tow rope...... yikes

[@henrybatzler2466]

Stan, I really liked this kind of video where it was just snowplowing but with the perfect amount of commentary. I think this is the sweet spot lol.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Cool beans! Really appreciate the feedback 🙌

[@edp9743]

Architects, why islands and light poles IN the parking lots.....

[@DarylBoettcher]

Looks like that truck was still in reverse while you were hooking up your tow line very dangerous stay safe brother

[@KMaN5150]

That was the 1st thing I noticed lol

[@Gdone]

Looks like the reverse lights are on the ford! Not good on the trans while sitting there stuck

[@Operatinglife91]

Another great video Stan been here from beginning so crazy too see you go from bobcat skidloaders and TLBs to Arctic’s on loaders and pull plows on pickups loved seeing the change keep up the great work

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah it’s been a blast putting these different pieces of equipment to the test! Thanks for coming along for the ride 👊

[@gphokanson]

@@Dirtmonkey That orange plow scrapes very well.

[@dMb_Style]

Have you ever used a Meyer snow plow before? Send some of that snow to NJ please all we have been getting all winter is rain .. #EasyMoney love your videos stay safe & see ya on the next one ツ

[@dennisolsen4507]

While the Western controller is infinitely better than my old Meyer dash mount joy stick, I do know what you mean about the poor ergonomics of the Western controller.

[@grumpy1311]

Finally getting some winter storms and Temps out here on the Eastern Front! Snow Fighters unite! ❄️ Fisher Plow, twin to Western, same issue with Xv2 cutting edge. It's soft steel and after I had to replace a few, I took a page from your book and ordered the full kit from WINTER EQUIPMENT!! 💪🏽 unreal how much better quality and lifespan on the Winter cutting edge. On year 3 with it and looks like new

[@Dirtmonkey]

So awesome to hear! Glad you like it too 👊

[@johnjessup1457]

Winter equipment cutting edges are by far the longest lasting edges I’ve ever dealt with they’re incredible. Well worth the cost.

[@PolarisEricson]

The crunch of snow when cold. Love it

[@Dirtmonkey]

It’s funny it seems like most people either love it or can’t stand it at all

[@Iceehotair]

My girlfriend just asked what I was watching. I said watching dirt monkey snow plow 😂

[@miketheredleg9821]

@@Dirtmonkey Stan I think it depends on if your working out in it or playing in it. I hated working in it don't miss that but always love getting out on the snowmobile trails.

[@jonb343]

Was that white truck in reverse when you both were between the back plow and bumper? 🫣

[@timdehoogh8441]

If I had a plow I would take straight plow that can angle side to side. the more "parts" that a single plow is constructed from the more chances of failure and also down time plus upkeep. with a straight edge plow you only have to worry about the hydros that make it go up and down and side to side. but thats if I had a plow . Some people prefer the plows you have thats fine I prefer simple and straight forward plows .

[@marm842]

hello stan from north central north dakota . the land of -40 and 50 mph winds 😉😂

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds about right! Stay warm my friend 🥶

[@marm842]

@@Dirtmonkey

[@marm842]

you guys stay warm too .and safe

[@plowkingf15]

When I plowed on the highway dept. We would sandwich the cutting edges together. Steel cutting edge with a carbide to get more life out of it.i could wear out a single cutting edge on the f 550 scrapping subdivisions in two storms. The road agent figured it would save in salt by scraping more first. Now the dept. Is down to three employees because of labor shortage. Less scraping and straight salt not sand salt mix for faster results.

[@joshtorrence7164]

Please do not put a side load on that trailer ball. People have died from the ball shearing off. Not meant to put a side load on. Thank you. Good video.

[@joshtorrence7164]

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[@diesel46809]

Holy crap, looks like he left the truck in reverse while you guy's were hooking up the tow rope, be careful, keep warm, stay safe.

[@diesel46809]

Why do you waste people's time, we all know you are not Stanley. Grow up, find something else better to do with your time. Stop being a door stop!!!

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

Wow. That's cold. We're you get that rope u pulled truck out with? Great video.

[@Grandamse1]

I could watch plowing all day. Kinda nice no music and just the natural sound. Thanks for sharing!

[@Z-Bart]

20, 30, 40 below...it all sucks. Does get a bit more squeaky though.

[@johnjessup1457]

I’ve been plowing for 24 years for the county parks department they purchase plows and trucks in bulk so I’ve used many different plows and brands of trucks over the years from myer diamond blizzard boss fisher and western. Myers were by far the worst mechanically the pumps froze constantly I was to the point of changing fluids before every big storm and they would still freeze diamond had the same issues obviously because they used the same pumps as myers although diamond contractor grade plows were built much stronger. I do all the truck and plows maintenance and repairs for the parks as well. You are 100% correct about the life of western cutting edges. They don’t last. They wear out about 30-40% faster than the other brands I don’t think they use enough carbide in their steel. I highly recommend winter equipment cutting edges they are the best cutting edges on the market I think. And will turn a western from a zero to a hero. The cutting edges are expensive but you get what you pay for they outlast them all

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yessir I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for the info & feedback from actual experience as well 👍

[@leelaunt369]

Stan I've Had a western V plow since 2005 only replaced one cutting edge if you are wearing cutting edges out the plow isn't set up correctly on the truck when they installed the new plow they measure the frame to ground length and set it up to that measurement so the plow is level when in the scoop or Vee position my guess is that it wasn't set up correctly and there is to much pressure on the outer part of the edge when it is in the scoop or vee position

[@CZAnthonyX]

Here you are Stan, 15+ inches in 3 days and in 3 months we haven't even gotten an inch. We are fighting to use up all of our salt that we bought. Our trucks haven"t had plows on in 3 months. Great year for contracted pre paids lol

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s just nuts. We already got over 20 inches up here and suppose to get double that in the next couple days too 🥶

[@CZAnthonyX]

@@Dirtmonkey good luck! Hope you can get some rest!

[@jasonsahrle5448]

Were you located?

[@jasonsahrle5448]

Were are you located

[@pjdegiorgio8998]

@@Dirtmonkey Same crazy thing going on in NY idk where he’s from where I am in ny I’ve gotten 2 inches one storm in December that’s all we’ve gotten normally we have a few feet by now

[@andrewporter3393]

I hope u do a video comparing the arctic sectional truck plow and the f12

[@Dirtmonkey]

Noted 👍

[@ClintonCountyDroneGuy]

I'd really like to know which you prefer, the Arctic section or the Snowpower?

[@petersmart1999]

We used to go to the local highway garage and ask them for worn cutting edges from their plows with the carbide inserts and add them to our edges!

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s pretty awesome 👍

[@EddieTruckingAdventures]

Nice one mate. Sorry been a while. Alot been going on including pulling my ACL 🙃

[@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas]

I hope you recover soon.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope you heal up fast brother 🙏👍

[@EddieTruckingAdventures]

@@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas I'm on the mend. Should be another couple of weeks. Thanks though

[@EddieTruckingAdventures]

@@Dirtmonkey I'm on the mend. Should be another couple of weeks before it's completely healed. Thanks

[@packoutjunkie5813]

I ran Meyer and Western in my plowing days. Of the two Western hands down. Now I will agree that the V blade cutting edges wear out super fast, I disagree with your complaints on the Western handheld controller. I found it easy to use and memories. I like the separate buttons for vee and scoop, where others you have to push in the middle for those features. But hey there is something for everybody right.

[@thatdude4118]

Windrow that snow you’ll cut your job times in half

[@taylorwalling8234]

The whole time you guys are between those vehicles Alex truck looks to be in reverse

[@aaronsbarker]

100000% agree with the controller hate.... I use both Boss 9.2 V and a Fisher/Western V. I HATE Fisher's double push to get the wings to move and the need to adjust each wing when you want to angle. Boss's layout is just superior in every possible way. I don't do as much plowing on asphalt, but there is most definitely more wear on the Fisher than the Boss after a couple seasons. I grew up with Fisher and I currently live about 45 minutes from their home base in Rockland , ME That said, I like Fisher's power in and out with the wings and I think their push bar/skid shoe design is stronger.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Well said 🙌

[@andrewl7467]

Stan, you should weld a hook on those back plows? Toward the top, then lower the plow so it’s a few inches off the ground. Yank away. Or would you just tear it off the mount?

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I'm not an expert but I'd be nervous to pull on the blade, its meant to push not pull

[@smk3390]

great video as always, you guys keep safe in that weather. Look forward to the next one.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet! & thanks hope you stay safe yourself

[@PLOWTRUCKMAN94]

I run a Fisher XV2 and just had to replace the original cutting edge for the first time after 3 seasons. Its also the same controller, and I still believe it’s one of the simplest controllers on the market today. One button for scoop, one button v mode, and two separate buttons for each independent wing. Then you just have your generic up down left and right. Simple.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Simplicity is key 👌

[@plowkingf15]

They are getting snow in the Mohave dessert and in San Diego. My brother in law in Fresno is supposed to get snow. They haven't seen snow in three decades.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Holy cow 😱 it’s a big one!

[@1farmer608]

With the blizzard we had yesterday. We got like 10 to 12 inches of snow. I spent 6 hours clearing snow and made like $300 which is always good. How much snow did y’all get down there?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Around 2 feet so far and suppose to get double that pretty soon here! Stay warm out there 👊

[@stanhensley3082]

Well,the snow is really piling up!! Does anyone else feel some spring flooding headed our way?? March is right around the corner. One of the biggest snow fall months. Thanks 🤔.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yup I’ve been thinking about how much water the land will be getting from just this winter. Although it really doesn’t feel like spring anytime soon here just yet

[@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas]

@@Dirtmonkey Yeah I am down river from you all in Mo. I am not looking forward to spring because I feel we are going get hit bad by flooding.

[@supersportimpalass]

We should be ok. The rivers are low shouldn’t be anything like 97-98 we are gonna need a lot more snow to equal that.

[@ohiofarmer254]

Have you looked for a cutting edge made with Hardox. I had enough left from a project to make a cutting edge for my loader bucket on my tractor. I use it very regularly and am really rough on it and it shows no wear. The material I used was grade AR500

[@jeffjohnson208]

Yeah, that crunch walking sounds like it's cold out.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Just a bit!

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

I had to turn the ac on today it was nice warm day for mowing

[@Dirtmonkey]

Can’t imagine. 🙃

[@HoboJoeGarage]

I wonder if anyone makes a carbide blade for those Westerns. The county I work for switched to carbide blades with a steel front sacrificial blade (2 blade total thickness) for all of our road plows. I went through atleast 2 seasons of plowing with my Everest plow with that set up. 28 miles per run and sometimes it can be 2-4 runs plus per storm.

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Brrrrr 🥶…..80’s here in Houston!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Soak it up for me 🥶

[@wbball15]

Sorry Stan. I skipped the ads. But here's your algorithm boost.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha thanks 👍

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video, after watching this video, I guess I will stop complaining about my Louisville, Ohio weather. Thank you Stan !

[@kinnybingman8666]

Don't get me wrong, a little snow in a little cold every once in awhile is good and all but I'm sure glad I live in Central Texas

[@Dirtmonkey]

I bet you are especially right about now lol. I am definitely learning how to appreciate the snow / cold more and more though

[@KirtH27]

Only a true northerner can appreciate crunchy snow! And no matter how much grease you have in stuff it still creaks and squeaks!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

You said it 🙌

[@brian2359]

I can tell the temp by the way snow sounds when I walk on it!

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s the best 👌

[@Hndsomehubby]

Gen4 Ram is a really decent plow truck, the weak point is the front factory U -joints.

[@KirtH27]

This might be one of those years where the Fleet Farm parking lot in Lakeville looks like Mount Everest!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha I think you nailed it

[@JAGacp45]

Another great video BUT I was hoping to see that big bad Arctic truck pusher in action oh well hopefully it's in the pipeline of videos to come. And yes you know it's cold when your plows sqeaks like that just winging in and out

[@Dirtmonkey]

More on that coming soon! You can find real time updates on my instagram of me using it in this huge storm storm that just hit us

[@JAGacp45]

Cool man thanks I'll check it out

[@sugarcrushhero]

Hey Dirt Monkey, keep the snow plow videos coming and can we have them a bit longer?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Noted! We’ve been getting hit with a ton of snow this year, so there’s definitely more snow moving videos to come 👍

[@Harikarikillboy-fs5vl]

Just too cold Stan. Was 82 here when you were plowing this lot. I do not miss snow even a little lol. I’m amazed yall actually choose to live with those temps and astonished when people comment they’re disappointed they haven’t got enough or very little snow.

[@jasoncheeseman8154]

Couldn’t agree more on the western plow I get about 50 hours of plowing out of a set of cuttings edges straight or v plow…. I love that snow power on the ram but would like to see it raise up another 3 inches when you go into the bank.. great video

[@schofieldlawncare]

Western makes a small joystick

[@Hbfb4]

Alex broke another truck!!!

[@theJimmer66]

Sure was fluffy, until you moved it a couple times, I raked fluff off the roof and it turned into concrete on the patio. ❄️

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds about right 😅

[@bert26a]

Hey Stan people in Northern Manitoba (the Canadian Province to the north of Minnesota) use to call it a 'Hudson's Bay Chinook' when those cold -50 windchills would blow off of Hudson Bay and freeze up the Prairie Provinces and the Northern States like Minnesota and North Dakota.

[@StrongerThanOceans21]

The deep freeze was definitely felt here in the “high desert” part of Oregon, and heard the same noise under the tires. It sounded like really good ASMR.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yup I love that sound!!

[@torahexplorer]

Cutting edge sucks on them for sure. I have a fisher and barely make it through a season. We love the controllers though. Boss controls suck. Great video. - Question: Why wasn’t the guy using the big plow on the back? Question 2: I’m looking to get into the snopower but was seeing it doesn’t lift the snow as high as my V. How has it been?

[@tabranch3165]

🙋🏼‍♂️ Stan ,driver door sounds bad, needs lube 🩸

[@garyedgar9962]

hey stan love the videos i notice when you are doing this lot you are not stacking the snow just pushing into piles if i did that i would run out of room half way through winter

[@charlief0898]

I’m thinking they just use the trucks to push and clear the lots and then they come by with loaders and stack the piles after. That’s what I’m thinking tho cause I was gonna comment the same thing you said 😂

[@LifeofaCampRanger]

We just had our 3rd plowable snow storm of the year. I plow a dirt road and we had started mud season. I used the tractor with a rear mounted snowblower as a box plow for two reasons 1 the roads are to soft to run it with the snowblower going and 2 my plow trucks transmission went out.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds like a pretty sweet ride you got there 👌

[@LifeofaCampRanger]

It’s got a cab with heat, ac and a radio. I can’t complain!

[@keithlea6804]

I will take snow anytime. Try a winter in North Dakota and you will know what cold is all about. Winter of 96 was the worst winter i have experienced in 58 years. Killed over 100k cows in the Dakotas. Had 128 consecutive days of sub zero temperatures and snow to the top of the trees. Had the national guard in wishek nd to Linton nd for 30 days trying to open things up. We still had snow it the shelter belt on 4th of July of 97. Took coolers of snowballs to the lake that weekend for our first summer snowball fight. Was in Minnesota in 66 and 78 for both of those winter and they didn't compare to 96 in the Dakotas. Good luck where ever you are at moving snow. Still a month+ of winter

[@sandy-rr1by]

Unsticking a Tonka truck captured by a snowbank!!! I like watching these adventurous videos from the safety of my nearly snowless north Alabama chair next to the coffee pot! Yaay!!!

[@daveosterhout1807]

I buy 5/8’ cutting edges from a local shop who manufacture them. They also make DOT cutting edges. The 5/8 seems to last much longer than 1/2 does.Whats the plow on the black pickup?

[@tonywilliams424]

You are a Sick guy I don't know if anybody noticed.Not only did you pull your Buddy's Truck out you kept pulling it.I still like the Ford's.Dodge need to make a reg.cav. into Mega more interior space/Shotgun rack

[@theda850two]

Hey Mr. G,, Did you ever have the opportunity to use any of the Leo snow plows that are made near you? I have 2 of them, 8' straight blades, one is nearly 30 years old and still works flawlessly. Two sided cutting edges, so you can turn them over when wore down..

[@xxOutkastedxx]

I need some help. I got a Boss VXT split plow, only a couple years old and only used maybe 6 or 7 times at my hangars. Currently Im having an issue where the plow is killing the battery while running. I get about an hour and a half use and it starts to stop functioning. I checked all connections, nothing loose or funky looking. Its on a 2002 cummins ram so 2 batterries running parallel. After a short charge at 40 it functions again for another hour then dies out. Same thing if I run a 2 amp trickle overnight. Is there any reason other than alternator before I spend a crap ton of money having it replaced?

[@jandblawncare8570]

Why is that Western controller so hard to use? Takes even a rookie a storm or maybe two to get used to it then it's like second nature. As far as the edges go, pretty sure thats a normal thing with any v blade. We still run a 9'6 Fisher and the dealer only puts 5/8" edges on them now and we're going on 2 seasons on a new edge, granted it doesn't do large lots but at this rate with the type of lots it does, this edge should last another 2 seasons. My brand new Western Wideout XL does a lot of small to medium lots and helps our backhoe at a large box store and it has a 5/8" cutting edge and it will go through 1 a season on average with normal snow falls. This is the year for salting here in NWPA, we're down about 50" from our normal snowfall but just salting is fine with me lol. I see another good storm headed you way this coming week.

[@advorsky1]

The cutting edges on the black Ram with Orange plow scrap down to bare pavement with ease! I know when I plow with my brother here in KC when we actually or will ever get any snow……….we don’t pile snow around the light poles in an island nor when just standing in a lot by themselves. He makes us get out and hand shovel around the pole! He says it’s better to get all of that snow cleared because when it melts it refreezes and has to be dealt with later so might as well clean it now…..I understand though with the amounts of snow you guys get up north!!

[@austinclaycomb7068]

Do you guys Salt any of your properties? I wish we didn’t have to at my job

[@Dirtmonkey]

We don’t do the salting

[@austinclaycomb7068]

@@Dirtmonkey thanks ,I was wondering.

[@bestnerfmods]

How come you guys don’t use salt? I’m from ct/ny and we salt everything.

[@tonynewton7902]

Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@floridalife4501]

I run blizzard snow plows on my trucks I have 45 trucks in Columbus ohio and that’s all we do is snow removal but I also have two semi trucks plus 2 more so 4 altogether but I only do snow removal when it snows

[@catfish3562]

ya know there is something beautiful about super cold weather and the crunch of snow when walking...especially at night when typically after a storm the sky is clear and full of stars. its very cool. southerners will never understand that.

[@TheBandit7613]

It snowed here in Las Vegas. Roads were icy this morning. We have NO plows. I work for the city and tried using my street sweeper, it worked somewhat. It was 25 degrees this morning. I HATE cold.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Dang! I was just in vegas for some construction expos & it was pretty warm and sunny. Hope everyone’s holding up okay! This storm was a big one 🥶

[@danieljohnson167]

Dealing with that for nearly 2 weeks here in Bozeman Montana feel you man

[@Dirtmonkey]

Love the mountains out there! Stay safe 👊

[@jpocketrocket]

Ive noticed in several videos I've watched with a yankum rope , they will pull the rope to the left side so the driver can see the rope when it gets tight as he pulls ahead,It was very cold that day here and I blew snow for all my neighbors ,nobody wants to come home after working all day and the clean out the driveway, Enjoy all your video's,

[@charlief0898]

Just plowed 18 hours, 15+inches and now here I am watching more people plow when I’m not plowing this winter got me fucked up 😂

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Stan you got all the snow this year was 70 in Philly yesterday were full out landscaping and hardscaping trees are actually budding out this has been a exceptional weird winter or lack of this year I saw some crews mulching beds already

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow that’s just wild. It sounds like most people have had an exceptionally warm winter

[@robd.4319]

you sure can hear that squeaky really cold snow. Hey Stan if you want you can send some of your snow down to the Chicago land area. The most we got this year was 2 inches one time them a week later it melted and gone. I'm 60 miles south west of Chicago. Love watching your videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

I’d send some if I could! Almost got too much to handle out here

[@benjaminnoordam7707]

First

[@Dirtmonkey]

Niiice 👌

[@oby-1607]

Another great one Stan. Is there any way of adapting different wear edges from another make to the Western? Either the wear edge or the plow?

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I guess that dodge is still treating you well eh? I'd be curious to know now that it's been around a few years what you like and don't like about it

[@newhere6430]

Mr. Stanley I need your help and advice on a concrete project. It’s a driveway with a 6’ concrete retaining wall,

[@brandonbowser5487]

Only thing I’d chage about that orange plow on ur ram 2500 is the the hight of the plow , every time u push in to a pile of snow it over flows and covers the whole front of the truck up , if it would a bit taller like 1 or 2 more feet would be a perfect plow

[@BestBettsPools]

The stuck truck is still in reverse with nobody in it. NOT SAFE!!!

[@nashcobb3056]

here to help

[@Dirtmonkey]

👊👊

[@tomabes7456]

I’m jealous haven’t had any plowable snow on Long Island New York only thing we had was an inch that froze as soon as it hit the ground

[@Smittyschannel]

At the 6:00 mark, why aren't they using the rear pull plow?

[@jimon1287]

Stan, I burn thru a set of cutting edges for my Boss 9’2” stainless DXT once a year. I thought that was extreme.

[@winnebagolawnandsnow3999]

Same!

[@GregsMowing]

Fed up of snow yet Stan? Started mowing here in uk.

[@chriskalthoff1772]

Fisher is same thing as western and I have the issue with my cutting edges also on my fisher xv2 , my buddy has a boss , and I like there cutting edge design a lot better it wraps around outside

[@chevyboy028]

My starter went out on my plow truck when I was going to leave at the start of this storm it was a fun time replacing it outside in the cold while it was snowing. Lol. But gotta keep going right.

[@johnmartin7182]

As always awesome content thanks for your time to do this video big fan of your channel ☺️

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks John! I really appreciate it 👍

[@alexmarkiewicz7558]

Y'all are hogging all the snow this winter. We haven't had any snow in maryland let alone any cold. Trees are blooming 🙄

[@chrisschultz143]

Old monkeys like us need warmer clothes, not the young monkeys. 🥃🇨🇦🐒

[@andrewstorm7395]

Love the plowing videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Love to hear it 👍

[@kegordon16]

Coming up with names the weather channel hasn't come up with yet. Impressive.

[@anthonyyoung7333]

That squeaky crunch sound. Doesn't take much wind to cause drifts at those temps either.

[@braydenj8883]

f in the chat at 2.17