Comparing Snow Plow Setup's - Straight Vs V-Blade - Regular Cab Vs SuperCrew | Hanging w/ Alex Lica

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

This was a fun short walk around sharing our different set ups! What do you guys run? Leave me comment below!

[@jamesburton1587]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance your going to make a killing!

[@richardspropertymaintenanc5807]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance boss straight 8.0 and western straight 8.0 love me my straights

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

James Burton working on it! 💪

[@richardspropertymaintenanc5807]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance got the new down force pressure upgrade on the boss works freaking great for backdragging loading docks

[@jamesburton1587]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance yeah!

[@F.Gonzalez]

I’m 13 years old and my dad does snow removal and when there’s no school I go with him but anyways he’s running a 2009 Chevy 2500hd ext cab shortbed with a 2013 boss super duty 8 foot straight blade and a 2015 fisher 1.5 cubic yard poly caster spreader.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Great video. The shorter wheel base of his truck will improve his turning radius. Plus the long bed gives him an additional 20" of length. With the sprayer he's probably 36" or more off the back.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Very true.. I am surprised at the turning radius of my Supercrew though with that 35 degree turning, it's not bad at all.

[@JohnDeere50d]

I run a gmc 2500hd with a 8ft fisher HD straight blade. not a bad setup for residential

[@Fencearmor]

Great to see the different comparisons between the two. Another great video Brian. The outtakes were hilarious!!

[@engellandscaping3654]

I run 14 hrs com and res 2 trucks 1 7’6 poly Meyer (7.3 f250 reg longbox ), 1 8’2 steel Boss (7.3 F250 super crew Longbox) tires on both Hankock Dynapro 3 years on them now (WI)

[@547Rick]

2009 Chevy 2500HD Regular Cab with Boss 8.2 V Plow. I've run both straight blade and V Plows. I would not be afraid to go back to a straight blade plow but the V Plow gives me many more options.

[@brycenweihl6896]

2014 dodge single cab long box. Running ipikes for winter tires. 8'6 fisher V blade and a Sno-Power back blade that opens up to 16 feet.

[@leonardrusso4133]

I run a 2014 Ram 🐑 2500 HD Hemi powered with a 8’ Boss Super Duty plow . Boss TGS 600 salter on the hitch .

[@franciscoramirez5362]

Great video! First year plowing for myself. I recently bought a 2008 F350 and a Western wideout. A couple days later I landed three commercial properties and 15 driveways. Might be looking at a salted soon. Good luck and stay warm!

[@doc40mike]

Hey Brian I have a GMC 1500 with a snow dogg md80 stright blade . wish it came with a joy stick but it came with a hand held controler. Used it for 2 years now and I have not had any problems "yet".

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome man.

[@alexovercast3359]

What engine? 350 or LS?

[@hirscheystreeservice2716]

You can also double tap up on boss plows and it will raise all the way up. Short wheelbase trucks work better for tight lots and driveways

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yep! Agreed!

[@ShaneA0222]

The length of the super crew is not really the issue it comes in with the turning radius the regular cab is about 20in shorter wheel base letting you turn tighter for residential accounts.

[@robcreagh5819]

I do residential property and small commercial. I use 2013 f150, boss front blade 7.6. 8ft rear blade.

[@mingopetro]

AGREED!!! Boss all day!! 2015 2500 4 door short bed duramax 9' 2" poly dxt 2012 3500 regular cab duramax 8' 2" poly dxt 2011 3500 regular cab duramax ext 2005 2500 4 door short bed duramax 8' 2" steel dxt 1998 3500 regular cab 6.5 diesel 8' 2" stainless dxt and 1100 tgs spreader southern mi 25 hr total plow time at 2" good luck to you!!

[@dirtrulz112]

ive got a chevy 3500 duramax diesel with regular cab 9’ flatbed. and a 9’ western straiblade. on our last storm two truck running a 09 2500 duramax with 8’2” boss v blade it was 7 am-2 am but all comertial accounts we go atleast once per hour and clear the main drives and any empty spots. i was just pushing snow and stacking piles boss was backblading inbetween car and leaving in lot for me to push. but we got a 12” storm and more in spots with windrifts

[@tylertarshis5478]

I’m in New York but run a Fisher e-z v-plow with a 96 f350 7.3 with a salt dog Tellgate springer and love the set up for commercials

[@brysongrennan9841]

Just purchased a new Hiniker 9’ scoop plow. I installed it on my F350 6.4 powerstroke

[@mattwilcox916]

I run a 2016 F350 regular cab long bed with a fisher 8’6” V blade. Love my setup

[@jednelson4164]

Good channel, Brian. Watching your videos and wanted to tell you that you should invest in a back drag blade for your boss. It's an angled blade that goes behind the cutting edge on the bottom and helps hold the plow to the ground. When you back drag at residential places, the plow wants to float because of the angle of the plow. With the back drag attached it keeps the plow on the surface better. They work awesome on the straight blade as well.

[@LoneWolfSnowplowing]

‘04 Silverado 2500 HD extended cab with 8.5’ fisher xv2 with wings(10’2”) and a 14’ Ebling on the rear. Back up truck is ‘04 Silverado 1500 reg cab with Fisher 7.5’ straight.

[@marcuscardinali9145]

I have 2 trucks, 2012 Ford F-250 with boss v plow and 2002 F-350 diesel with old sno way plow. The sno way plow still works like new

[@brennen203]

Hey man I have been following your videos for awhile now, Awesome info. I’m actually in the market for a f250 with a v boss plow. I was wondering, for the longer driveways with a good amount of snow. Wouldn’t it be easier on the truck to use the v shape to break through the snow. Then do a left and right side clean up? Would love your opinion!

[@patrickbuffin8056]

Good video. I run a 2004 250 6.0 Diesel with a 2017 Boss 8.2 Poly DXT V-blade and it’s a tank on the lake effect we get here on the west side of Michigan.

[@haroldbentley5656]

You can fit 17 50lb bags in the 1100 tailgate spreader, if you shake it

[@RichTheitalianplumber]

17 Ford F-250 crew cab lariat ruby red had a 8’fisher mm2 Plow going to a fisher xv2 v blade later this week it’s on order had a Whelen light bar but it’s useless now since 17 f250 are aluminum. Will get led lights installed around truck soon for plowing.

[@SledgeHammer43]

Rich The Tactical Plumber you may be able to find the suction cup mount for your current lightbar.

[@FerrariTeddy]

Why do you plow with such a nice truck!? Or rather how can you afford it!

[@sesmith4094]

If your boss breaks down how can you transport to get it fixed? I know Western you can short chain. Just a question I've had because I been thinking about getting a Boss but with the thought of not being able to short chain the plow up, makes me lean towards Western. Plus Western V-blades are powers in and out where Boss are power out but use spring tension to bring back correct?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Correct. I've heard multiple people say you just ram it into a snow bank, it lifts up, and chain/ratchet strap it up. Haven't had to deal with that yet but, I'm sure one day. I personally would only go BOSS. Their name and reputation is synonymous with the industry standard, fwiw

[@bigDwood]

Exactly.

[@fricot_21]

2013 F250 Extended Cab Lariat FX4 6.2L with a 8' Fisher Minute Mount 2 (may upgrade to a Fisher XV2 or XLS next year). I respect your Ford game, Ford tough forever! I just sold my first truck which was a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with a 6'8" Snowdogg plow (bought it with 68,000 miles, had the truck for 10 years, sold it with 315,719miles!). Loved that truck, great truck for tight spaces and driveways but I'm glad I upgraded to a full size super duty truck. Would love to see what you guys think of Fisher Plows. My father used to run a 2003 F350 Super Duty single cab 7.3L with a Minute Mount 1 but now he runs a 2008 Ford F350 Extended Cab Super Duty with the 6.4L and a 8' Fisher Minute Mount 2. My father has run Ford's and Fisher's his whole life and swears by them. I personally won't own anything but a Ford and I've had great success with my Fisher thus far. I liked my Snowdogg with the old truck but the electric hydraulic system always seemed to freak out from time to time and I had numerous electrical problems with it.

[@kevinarmy531]

My dad has a 2017 F550 lariat with a Boss v plow with salter.

[@rungeag.9909]

We use a boss V blade with a 1995 ford f250 no lightbar and no salter

[@taniabarry3641]

My dad had a Ford powerstroke 350 with boss v-blade and boss v-box spreader

[@TheToadkicker]

95 reg cab Cummins with a 8ft Hiniker straight blade with joystick controls. First year plowing but I only use it to plow my business and the road coming into it. Already wish I had a V plow though maybe I will add wings and see what that does

[@codyjenks65]

Ford F-250 with the 7.3, and a western ultramount pro plow, with pro wings.

[@michaelobrien8224]

Made a career change and live in the South now. When I was in the business we ran f-350 work truck diesels 9 ft western straight with wings. Broncos with 8ft (best plow truck out there) Cat loaders. Bobcat with snow blower. Freight Liner Dump to haul. Western and Snow Ex salters Be safe this winter. Don’t let the business run you. You run the business.

[@mauscustomhayingandtruckin5665]

I run a Chevy 3500 with a boss v plow and the same salter as he has in the video, we run that on a different truck. Our normal route at 2in or more takes around 19hrs. If we plow a dusting then it’s around 6hrs.

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

Nice setup's guys!

[@vincentmartinez2652]

06 GMC 2500hd crew cab long box Western straight blade 7'6” with wings

[@mikeyp4404]

Nice set up Brian. My first year also plowing my clients driveway and sidewalks. I have 2 2016,2017 Nissan TitanXD Cummings crew and regular cab with fisher 7'6 blade. Just installed falcon 27inch falcon light bar Amber/green and with led bar front and rear. I will be vlog soon. Happy New Year!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Pu'Uloa HomeServices Nice!!

[@mikeyp4404]

Andrew Stratton texting to fast...lol

[@americantrucknation4891]

I like your set up Brian, but I’d do an F350 PowerStroke but I like it because it be easier to be in all the time

[@ltrbuhq]

2010 f 150 fx4 western enforcer v plow, mostly high mountain residential, gravel

[@ciscocosme2381]

cla lawncare & snow removed i have 2002 f250 craw cab 4x4 with v plow boss i love it

[@joev3754]

17 F250 xV2 stainless 8.6 short box 6.2 Gasser. Love it plows like a champ.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Niceeee

[@2002trooper4me]

This is my first year with my own rig. I have been running a buddy's Chevy with a Boss V plow, and his skid steer with a 10' box. I got a good deal on a 97 F250HD this summer. It came with a Meyer 7.5 straight blade. So far so good, but I definitely see advantages with the V plow. Hope to run my rig for a few seasons while I save up to upgrade. I will probably add a set of wings to it next season, once I recover some of my investment.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That's awesome.

[@jimboles967]

I run Boss the nice thing I like is if I have problems the plows are inner changeable from truck to truck straight to V Blade just change controller and go, we run 2 trucks thought out the storm and 3 to 4 trucks for 10-16 hrs after the snow stops.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Nice!

[@shawncrichton2711]

Good video I run a 16 ram 2500 6.4l hemi and a 8'6 stainless snowdogg v blade love it

[@andrewroberts7700]

05 Chevy 2500hd ext cab minute mount fisher love it

[@kurtskamera]

Do you put any weight in the back of your truck for plowing Brian?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I have 350lb's of tube sand back there right now, could probably afford to add a few more for ballast.

[@lawnjustice5742]

The reason he’s truck is longer is he has a full 8’ bed and you have a 6.5’ bed

[@antony7713]

Nice video Brian, I have a topic video for you if you can do it for us. What is your way to go your snow blower up to your truck?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Deadlift into a power clean. 321go

[@rooydroopdead]

I just came across this video and i was wondering whats the deepest amount of snow that you moved with your V-blade looking at purchasing one. Thanks!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

12-15” drifts, nothing crazy. Love my plow.

[@rooydroopdead]

Would you recommend this plow for 2-3 feet of snow. I live in northern Canada so we get some big dumps of snow at times.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I would say for a commercial plow it's probably the best one out, that's my opinion. After that it's F550's and International trucks with city plows I'd say.

[@SledgeHammer43]

I have to say Ford but I would still have a 8ft bed, and a Meyer 9'6" Super V2 it is the Original Smaller V plow Design from a Company Meyer bought out Called Diamond V. Plus they have a 5yr manufacturer warranty and I have a pretty good service near me. With wings I can extend it to 11'6" . I have also been looking at next purchase of the Meyer Cross Fire with the prewet system.

[@grantajgaming5459]

You need a minimum of a 2500 diesel truck correct ? To have a snow blade on it and to accommodate the demands of the job ?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Not at all, we have a 3/4 ton gasser and it hauls ass.

[@Rob-lv7wo]

Nice Rigs, I have a 2015 Sierra 1500 RCSB with a Fisher 7' 6" Xtreme V plow. Sumospring helpers up front. Plus 400 lbs of ballast in bed.

[@IowaKLR650]

Brian, Ram 2500, regular cab 8ft box, BFG All Terrains,600lbs ballast in rear so I plow as much as i can in 2wd for tighter turns. Fisher XV2 plow. 8.5 foot. Had a Jeep with a straight Meyer and no matter how much it was angled snow came out both sides. I despise chasing crumbs! V plow ,no crumbs. Be well. Wayne

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I feel ya!

[@darinpeterson2757]

western wide-out is amazing ! i also have boss v plow. Western hooks up 100 times easier, stronger hydro, and all around power. Boss v plow angle springs break every snowfall when below 0 degrees. Boss plow hookup is difficult alone. Western is by far the superior product.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I'm a BOSS guy through and through, but to each their own, lol. Thanks for commenting!

[@jamesnm21]

One nice thing about the boss is the chainless lift system. Eliminates bouncing when you hit a bump in the road.

[@leos91]

Yes first video of 2018. your almost have 12k subscribers. Great set ups guys keep up the good work ✌

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Leo's Landscape Thank you! 12k is crazy super thankful

[@PolyVshot]

06 ram/cummins 2500, 8' Meyer Lot Pro w/400lb tailgate hopper. We're pressure washers, and we get maybe one event a year here, so straight blades on a single truck is plenty. Nothing but commercial... :-) thanks for the vid!

[@davidfortenberry1563]

I run a 2015 f250 crewcab diesel with a Boss 8' straight blades. I need wings or a V blade for commercial accounts

[@davegarrison3741]

2006 Chevy 2500 HD with a SS 8 ft Fisher X Blade, works great for me in residential plowing , maybe will get a V plow soon . Great video guys

[@ryanmckinney4232]

I’ve got a 2013 GMC with a 8’6 fisher v. That has a fisher Polly caster

[@ssinger1300]

2011 Ram 3500 Dually W/ LT235/80R-17 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac E Boss 9’ 6” Poly V plow W/ custom Hi&Low HID’s and extension wings Boss TGS 800 Tailgate Spreader This setup has never failed me, even in tight spaces such as residential driveways even those with steep inclines

[@erichornbeck3602]

I got a 05 Ford f350 crew cab with a 8 1/2 mvp3

[@derekcomingo2197]

the older lights throw off heat. leds dont heat up so they need a heater. we run boss, they break a lot wear out fast for how much u pay. id like to try something different like fisher or something. maybe western

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I've heard more guys go BOSS than Western but that's just my observation, I'm sure they're both good brands.

[@benmierzwa8034]

Red never gets old

[@derekseelman5569]

Great video man I have always been a big fan of the v-blade

[@bfe671]

‘82 GMC 2500 with a 90s western cable rig. I keep it old school because it only plows my 10 acre property haha

[@anthonyiaffaldano5937]

Ford f350. Western straight blade plow. I love the plow has a back blade.

[@duckguide4109]

I’ve never used either yet, but I’d love to get a V-plow. I just got a Straight blade tho and haven’t gotten it mounted yet

[@duckguide4109]

I have a 1990 F-150 but would rather get a F250 to be safe when I plow with a 7.5’ plow and tow vehicles

[@bww9450]

I got 2001 Chev 1500 ext with a boss plow.

[@MukyProd1]

I have both a 2500hd Chevy and. F250 v10 both trucks are awesome but my ford is a beast with 300k miles still standing strong and plowing. I use western because they are very popular in my area and you can find parts easily.

[@victorgillotti2945]

2005 dmax crewcab 9’ Fisher mm2 Whalen Mini justice 2 led light bar

[@FallFoliageRailroad]

Gm guys love your videos. I’m a homeowner in CT with an acre of land minus 2000 sqft of house. We have some hills not too sure how steep they are but my question is I am in the market for a walk behind mower and I am between the toro super recycler and time master which would you choose and why. Thanks

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Not too familiar with those units, sorry pal!

[@FallFoliageRailroad]

Thank you buddy for responding I believe somehow I asked on two different videos sooo about that

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Nitro6003 Lol all good

[@brianbenyak9673]

Great video Brian, I’ve been plowing snow for 20 years now. I’ve been a Western plow Guy my hole life. Boss does make a good product too. I’ve had strait and V plows. I’d have to say the only con to a V plow is the price of the cutting edges.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Good to know, haven't had to change one out, but I'm sure it'll be a couple bucks!

[@allstarlawnlandscape8428]

2017 Chevy double cab 2500 with a snow way plow

[@markholmes9182]

I bought a used silverado 2500 with a DXT V Plow .I cant wait.

[@MrOmarimoe]

Buy a cutting edge hardware kit for that v plow and make sure the edge is tight. Looks like it missing a few bolts.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Na that's just how the dual trip design is. We're good.

[@kiglandscaping5551]

2015 Ram 3500 . 8 1/2 foot stainless steal v blade with extensions, gts boss 300 salter

[@ml2trick]

Hiniker 7.5 Str8 Blade On 1997 Ford f-150 5.4L. 350 pounds in Back. Plows like butter. It has Worked for me. Got 140k miles and 8,000 Bucks in whole Truck since 2000, when I bought it. got the plow for 800.00 used New. Made that money back and More in Wisconsin.

[@ryanrichard6861]

Fisher v-plow man! All the way from Massachusetts 👍🏻

[@wyattbritton5759]

ryan richard yeah where are all the fisher plows best setup Fisher plow ford truck

[@brandonslawncare590]

Nice trucks. Wings are almost a must with straight blades. I have wings on one of my plows and its such a time saver for sure.

[@notsure8652]

2015 F-350 P.S.D. superCab. Boss 8'2'' poly V XT . Goodyear duratracs.

[@Deereman123]

Running western on my 17 cummins but can't go wrong with boss

[@deeeeeeps]

I like the points the white truck made. Blades won't damage landscaping, aluminum truck. I have a western vplow (mainly beccause I liked the hydraulic back vs spring and compression springs for the trip) but I use mine for lakes and a V is an absolute must. Plus back dragging and directional plowing v plow wins. All depends what u r doing. I could really see a straight blade working fine for commericial.

[@jteal8795]

Whatsup brian Are those 20s on your truck?how are they for traction?I have to take my 18s off mine every winter and put these ugly 16s on.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Ya 20”! They work just fine so far. I’d like better snow tires but in all honesty these stock Michelin A/Ts have been just fine. Although nothing to compare to yet.

[@jteal8795]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance everybody told me my 18s would suck in the snow because they are wider. definitely going to get some snow tires n try them out.

[@filipem.pereira4316]

Brian, how many driveways were you doing in 6-9 hours?

[@konstantinostsaprazis3562]

2017 Silverado 2500HD Double Cab with a Boss DXT V plow....so far the truck is a beast.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I am a softy for some of those 2500 HD's.. They do look sick!

[@Mike-mn9xo]

Love my xv2. Never going back to a straight blade

[@rmhsonlandscaping3616]

Is ur truck the red one is that diesel or no

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

RMH & Son Landscaping Yep and mine is a 6.2 Gas

[@Racer57]

LED's wont throw enough heat through the light to melt those lenses. LED's typically have a heat sink from the electricity generated, but I would bet that the defrosters on the lights are connected and ran from the heat sink that connect to back of the LEDs, if that makes sense.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

It does! Ty

[@TacoStacks]

I don't know how I ended up here.... but I am glad I did

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Lol awesome

[@bryanclohosey7274]

Brian, I have a ‘16 f150 supercrew that in looking to put a 7.6 boss HTX straight. Looking to start with residential and maybe one or two small commercial. As far a ice management goes. I have a guy that I could possibly sub that out to. Any additional info would be helpful. My biggest struggle I think would be pricing and finding work here in Connecticut. Snow fall on the coastline seem pretty hit or miss.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You could do it, but it’s just tough to plow in a half ton, they get tossed around still.

[@ceedubbz777]

Honestly man, you should consider getting a Fisher XLS with your next setup. Or I think Boss' version is called the EXT. Not sure if Boss' is as good, but getting one of these was the best thing I ever did. It's wider than a V blade at full with and when it's in scoop position you can still turn the plow with the pile. Or you can angle one wing when the plow is turned so there's no spill off.

[@Badass_Rooster]

Wings are a must if you run a straight blade set up. Way more productive with the wings. Less passes more money!

[@FairLawnService]

Fun video. Helpful comparison.

[@claytonrajek4051]

2010 ram 3500 boss poly vxt love it however I do have one regret as an 8’2” v plow when angled is narrower than the wheels it’s a pain go 9’2” or buy wings!

[@kaseydoleiden4962]

Ford F-250 with a western mvp3 8’6”

[@carterkillorn7328]

How do you find people to plow for

[@mikek4308]

2008 ram 3500 cummins with a 8'6" vplow and snowex 8500 box.

[@albertolawncare5563]

no plow this year. 14 hour run with just snowblower and shovels and sometimes a helper. Saw our residential plow demonstration. Do you get out and use your snowblower and do the steps/paths as well? Next year I plan to get a rear drag (hoping to afford the Sno-Power one) and a front BOSS split like you have. With a rear plow i'm wondering how I can haul a snowblower around so that's why I'm wondering if you do it all yourself or maybe you sub out the detailing? Very curious. Thanks!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

We do use our snow blowers, yup. I haven't used a back blade yet nor have one installed. I'm sure you'd need to use a small unit like a 518 toro to hoist in and out, or just have shovels / shovel crew.

[@jeffj42085]

Meekhof- cooper discover winter tires best tire out there and less than 800 out the door for a set in GR .