Testing Sno Powers F-12 snow pusher for trucks.

[@BWSNOW]

Patrick is the best. I LOVE giving him a hard time at EVERY equipment show he is at!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hahaha the bomb

[@beaumershon3066]

When my fingers get cold I take my hand off my beer! Stay warm! Watching from Costa Rica.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow sounds like a dream coming from here!

[@pauldrake2146]

2 days ago I was sitting in front of that same business taking pictures and looking at those plows so I could look them up online, and then you come up with the video thanks for showing me 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha twas meant to be! Happy to help

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Impressive!! But I’m ready for mowing season 😎

[@Dirtmonkey]

I'm with ya there

[@vpweber]

Hell yes Brian!

[@nodrogskram1857]

Agreed!!!

[@beckettplays4303]

Same here

[@wayneroland8220]

I am older Stan I plowed snow a long time for a school district. Can't believe the things I see on your channel. Thanks

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha very cool. Glad you're here 👍

[@Masononamission]

I love how you’re just hard on your stuff. Anything you use that makes it in more than one video has to be worth it’s salt! The way you were rubbing the concrete under the hard pack so vigorously with your glove even. Absolute legend keep it up.

[@RogerW9421]

Thanx Stan! That thing looks like a GREAT plow, in the fact that it seems to cut that ice like nobody's business and drives well. I guess next I would like to see how it wears over time.

[@mmirvin1686]

That F12 is amazing. So cool to watch the videos of that thing in action!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to share and glad you like it too!

[@waltere.mellin3537]

I really appreciate your videos on equipment and techniques. You always go into great detail explaining everything. When I was a kid on the ranch, I was just told which levers did what on our trackloader. I figured out my own techniques. I've never known anyone who explained or showed someone how to correctly operate heavy equipment. Keep up the great work

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s a pretty awesome way of learning there too!

[@waltere.mellin3537]

@@Dirtmonkey Absolutely 👍

[@TheChrismallen]

Have to say been watching your videos for a couple years now. I love all the content you put out especially how informative you are

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for sticking around and glad you aren't sick of me yet 👊

[@c.n.h4841]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video

[@Dirtmonkey]

🙏thanks for sticking around.

[@crazyjack3357]

Looks like it cuts good. The artic pusher that was in the show room got me thinking what if artic made a plow for a truck either the front or the back

[@jamesnm21]

They're a little too heavy for a light duty truck. Even a light duty 10ft sectional clocks in at around 1800 lbs. You can put wings on a standard straight blade and have essentially the same thing.

[@Dirtmonkey]

So far I haven’t seen a plow that scrapes as good as arctic.

[@joeyhazee9471]

I really like these plows there pretty awesome I’ve been in the snow industry for 10 years this looks like a great working product !!

[@robertandreoli9764]

That scrapes pretty good Stan 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Scraped better than any front plow I’ve used to this point. Have a good weekend Robert. 😃👍

[@aaronward4790]

Thanks for the video stan! Have a blessed day!

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet

[@grumpy1311]

Interesting way that Plow wind-rows! Looks like a high quality unit well thought out 🥸

[@Dirtmonkey]

Agreed 😊

[@andysukosd8177]

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.

[@Dirtmonkey]

😁👍. Thank you. Have a good weekend Andy.

[@kingshighwaykings1315]

Always love the snow videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesomesauce 👌

[@timnash8111]

Brycen is stepping right into his dad and grandpa’s footsteps!! Love the snow power family!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Pretty sweet!! ❄️

[@timnash8111]

@@Dirtmonkey Amen to that!! Love the channel!

[@tmonster1498]

I’m impressed, the easy installation will sell that plow

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yup. Love that simple efficiency 🙏

[@TheIrishAmish]

SnoPower REALLY has their act together!

[@ipod24gaming79]

Good Evening Stan, Hope all is swell. The F12 looks like a design I have never seen before. Awesome Video!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Pretty neato! Glad ya dig it 👊

[@rcfundyer5739]

looks like a nice setup have a great day

[@tonynewton7902]

Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nissenorell7344]

Liked that you checked engine temp👍 I only have a small 98 s10 blazer with a Meyer 6.5' but noticed outside temp rising from 5f to 46 during transport between my properties, outside sensor placed behind the grille, definitely proof of blade creating vacuum! Engine temp still at a steady 195 though...

[@robertgentile6799]

Nice plow Stanley…looks to be effective n efficient 👏

[@Dirtmonkey]

Pretty much 👍👍

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Impressive!! That thing can push so much snow at once

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeeeehaw

[@Dakotalogger]

Pat has been awesome for me new shop in West Fargo only 50 minutes from me!

[@nickosuave12]

That plow definitely has it own unique look and it looks great! Its a easy and neat set up.. it does show a lot of potential but those wing cylinders seem a little weak. If the wing kept folding trying to cut the bank... it makes me wonder about heavy wet snow.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I can adjust the pressure so the wings hold better.

[@nickosuave12]

@@Dirtmonkey Definitely a bonus and I'm glad to hear that. Looking forward to seeing you have some fun with it next season. Mite have to try and be the 1st guy in canada with one lol

[@jsuperman7672]

That's a nice plow, maybe next winter I could get one.

[@Dirtmonkey]

😎👍👊

[@njh4473]

Stan, I noticed the wings fold back when you hit a large pile is there a way of setting the resistance of hydraulics so as not to have the wings fold back.

[@adamontario2834]

I don't think it folded back I'm pretty sure he hit the button good wing cylinders lock

[@Dirtmonkey]

No they did fold back BUT I can adjust the pressure so it holds better.

[@njh4473]

@@Dirtmonkey thank you for answering my question, I am a Fisher guy but that plow looks extremely well built I am thinking about purchasing one to put on one of my one tons . If you have any other videos with the plow in action I would love to see it in action or maybe get your evaluation of the plow good bad or indifferent. Thank you for the videos as always stay healthy and safe.

[@rydplrs71]

I have a boss I installed myself. Wiring was easy, and the was no frame drilling, but I don’t like the low ground clearance when not plowing. I will never hit my rear differential with it installed, but the fisher plates I removed gave way more clearance. I like the plow featured. Except it doesn’t seem to stack snow. I have only had one storm i used the v as a v to break through shush piles that turned to ice while pushing. My transmission runs 150, it doesn’t overheat even with the plow, but my water temp will get high at idle. I click to manual and drop it down a gear and it comes right back down. That’s a new issue with an orielly water pump and thermostat. 08 2500hd

[@Dirtmonkey]

I had to do the same thing with my Hiniker. It habitually overheated my transmission while driving so I shifted down a gear and ran the plow super low. This snopower doesn’t give me those problems

[@beardedguardian71]

Wow! Thing is beast. But i like the way the electric hooks up.

[@Dirtmonkey]

That’s the boss hook up. It’s pretty nice.

[@ericouellette5293]

Neat plow works good. Talked about no plow lights needed reminded me of my parents neighbor the truck he had. It was a 70s f250 can't remember what plow he had but the truck sat so high he didn't need plow lights. I am thinking it was a highboy but not 100% sure about that. Of course back then the trucks seem to sit higher then today's trucks do. My dad had a 75 f100 and that sat higher then my 01 Silverado does.

[@osbaldozamora1987]

Hello Stan that f-12 scrapes nice and clean what a plow you got you should put it against all your plow trucks like your western v plow and boss plows will be a interesting video

[@brianwilton8555]

great machine and video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks man 🤙

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Stan great for you in Minnesota 12 grand price point could never justify it around Philly area you get 80" we in a typical season get 20" I'll stick with my basic plows and my favorite arctic on my skidsteer

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah. If you only get 20” I could see where 12g would t be affordable

[@billvandorn5332]

Now this looks really, really interesting Stan I know you usually like to put them on the back but I like the way this transforms for driving and then sitting on the pavement for plowing. It seems like it did a good job with back dragging also and I'm not sure if it rolled the snow like the others but heck we can't get everything we want. Abundant blessings to you and yours

[@Dirtmonkey]

It doesn’t really roll the snow but it still handles it pretty well.

[@ryand2323]

What I find interesting is there seems to be no angling the plow left or right it’s all in the wings, you wouldn’t think you be able to really project the snow one way without angling but that actually works great

[@CZAnthonyX]

Dude! That plow is absolutely awesome! Keep up the great work! Hope you have an awesome weekend! Wish we got more snow this year, i like plowing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks man and you can have the freaking snow!! I think I'm about ready for green

[@michaeld.4521]

That thing is damn impressive.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeehaw 👊

[@stanhensley3082]

Killer plow!! Thanks 😊.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad ya like it too 😁

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I’ve watched several other videos on this plow. Also installed plenty of plow wiring back in the day. In my opinion plows should be on separate and own wiring. But now they have plow prep wiring on new trucks. It helps lockup these new 8-10 speed trans from shifting into a gear not good for plowing . I see those guys didn’t use a lift . Pretty much on the ground level with cardboard like the hard working homeowner mechanic.

[@SuperPaulbunyan]

Thanks Stan for the f12 vid.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet!

[@djeldorado1]

Nice shots in that mall parking lot

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate it 👊

[@chackos123]

Wow!! For a truck mount plow I can't believe how well it scrapes and how much snow it moves. This plow might be a legit game changer. It scrapes like a tractor/skid steer/front end loader metal pless AND covers 12 feet ON A TRUCK!!

[@kevinj5823]

Not as impressive of a roll but it sure cuts through. Great job again Stan 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Right. It doesn’t roll but it still does an impressive job

[@ianunderwood5858]

Love the videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks brotha

[@ericlenzi2718]

The only thing I noticed is it seems to trail snow where the wings meet and I wonder how well it will stack snow

[@Dirtmonkey]

It doesn’t stack well but I don’t believe in stacking snow with a truck plow.

[@Upracefan]

I will stick with the BOSS plow! Best made plow out there.

[@jamesnm21]

I won't be getting a back plow anytime soon. However that f-12 would be very nice for backdragging driveways.

[@Dirtmonkey]

True that

[@ryannellis8823]

Looks like the wings kick back pretty easy.. Was this a issue when trying to push the heavy piles?

[@kevincloonan9787]

thats what I noticed too

[@brettcarlow5779]

i’m not even in the plowing business im a college student atm yeah yeah say what you want abt it, but i noticed that too i’d imagine it definitely lowers productivity and gets annoying after a while

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great question. The wing pressure can be adjusted to hold better. My plan is to adjust that pressure up.

[@TsunauticusIV]

When you floored it taking off from that stoplight. I immediately felt my wallet trying to escape to hide. 😂 with current fuel prices… that quick acceleration probably cost you $19.95 😂

[@Dirtmonkey]

Ahhh geez lol 😅

[@TsunauticusIV]

@@Dirtmonkey 😂

[@lifesgood86]

curious what the temperature was when filming? When we hit temps below -20°C (-4°F) even our loader has a hard time scraping that hard pack down. We have a lot of those days.

[@Dakotalogger]

F12 going on next season looks awesome 💪

[@Dirtmonkey]

👊👍

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice plow right there

[@Dirtmonkey]

😃👍

[@fredpayne7581]

Hey Stan, how are you doing tonight? Great job on this video and appreciate all the information you give on every subject to help us learn what would work for our businesses as well, awesome man 🤜💪

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help brotha! Thanks for being here 👊

[@vpweber]

Committed to the snow... may your next one be lawn oriented, my friend! It's been a long furgin winter...

[@Dirtmonkey]

True that. Bring on the sunnnn 🌞

[@bradjd6957]

A little off topic ? For Stanley but what winter boot is he wearing? A little side note proud to say that the plow he’s using is manufactured 40 mins from where I live on Michigan.

[@matty2helpfull]

After having to cut through the drifts in my "accounts" this year and I quoted that because I'm just opening up a yard or 2 for friends not really getting paid for them but for me a v-plow is the only way to go ... it times I had to get the dirt bucket out on the skid steere just to get through

[@Dirtmonkey]

That had to be impressive drifts to switch to a dirt bucket.

[@matty2helpfull]

@@Dirtmonkey I could have got through with a snow bucket if I had one but one of the local snow guys couldn't get through it with his 6' straight blade it stopped him dead in his tracks it was a bad one

[@mikef5507]

212 -190 is hot on the trans temp, coolant okay I can see that. I upgraded my trans cooler in my 2013 Silverado 1500 and I added a second one to my 2016 3500HD Sierra. On my 3500HD with a Boss 8.2’ XTV I saw 190 degrees trans temp prior to the upgrade after driving it 17 miles on back roads from the dealership to home. Now the truck sees 125-145 degrees on the trans temp with my 7.5’ Boss straight blade. Regular cruising around town the truck rarely gets over 130 degrees. GM transmissions s cool at 190-210 degrees.

[@greglueders3940]

It's looks like some good engineering went into the f12, would love to see a comparison to the western wideout or snowex 810, as far as snow production is. Thanks, happy spring, at least here in the northeast!

[@jesseriley6583]

At 13:35 the passanger wing cutting edge is scraping the ground. Curious if the floating edge gets iced up?

[@Dirtmonkey]

So far I’ve used this for a few months with no issues of any kind.

[@anythingeverythingmark]

You have your mirrors up like a real Ram truck guy.

[@Dirtmonkey]

😂👍 moose horns

[@theguymaxqc]

8:32 that man is a beast 🤣

[@DanMarcelino]

If this thing could be in flat mode and then wing or angle off like a conventional straight plow, I would buy one next season 👌🏼🙌🏼 would make my contracts a lot faster to clear

[@billybobjamesalt2255]

Damn that's an interesting plow

[@djsfishing]

Can you angle the whole blade itself, Or is it just the wings that move ?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Just the wings move. The plow doesn’t angle.

[@moozuke5001]

ha living in Australia we never get any snow. i never new that you put snow plows on the front of HOUSHOLD TRUCKS ha.

[@Dirtmonkey]

We do crazy stuff in Minnesota

[@TheGibby13]

Looks good to me!

[@Dirtmonkey]

😊👍

[@tom95521]

Never lived in an area where it snowed when I was a kid. First time I saw a plough on a truck I thought it was to push dirt.

[@SlipFitGarage]

Man, I spent a lot of Friday and Saturday nights in the bar on the west end of that abandoned mall back in the late 1990s. Lol. Fun place back then. It's a shame to see it abandoned like that. Interesting plow, Stan. Was it just me, or did the wings seem like they wanted to fold back pretty easily?

[@Dirtmonkey]

The wings can be adjusted to hold better. And yep I hung out at Jose’s and moose country back in the day. The owner WAS not a good guy though. I liked the place but not the person.

[@SlipFitGarage]

@@Dirtmonkey It was mostly moose country for me. I did NOT know that about the owner..... in fact, I didn't know the owner at all. We've probably drank beer near each other and don't even know it. lol. Thanks, Stan!

[@andrewporter3393]

I love the plow. Looks amazing. But I kinda wish they did there own unique mount. I'm not a fan of the boss mounts. It hangs down alot. But baggers can't b choosers

[@Dirtmonkey]

I like that it can be easily retrofitted on multiple popular mounts that are time tested already.

[@andrewporter3393]

@@Dirtmonkey I honestly love the western mount. I would love to c it with that. If they could make it to work with your existing mount that would b awesome. Would b like changing attachments to fit the need.

[@mattyfireman659]

It seems like the wings are having issues staying in the position u put it at

[@Dirtmonkey]

They just need to be adjusted to hold better.

[@nashcobb3056]

here to help

[@Dirtmonkey]

Ma man 👊

[@mikshmt91]

It looked like the wing kept folding back in scoop mode

[@Dirtmonkey]

I need to adjust the pressure so it holds better.

[@mikshmt91]

Thats good that you can adjust it. I would really like to try out that plow

[@matthewmacinnes7865]

How did you like the plow over you're hinker scoop? Do you think its worth the price tag of 12k. Do you think you still need your back plow? Lastly how was it plowing with the plow not having a power angel ability?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I’m trying this out to see how well it does without using a back plow. So far I like it. Easy to drive. Doesn’t overheat the truck. And cuts 12 foot at a time.

[@MeAlone44]

You have probably answered this question(but I don't remember your answer if you did :D), are you not running a back dragger this season to prove you don't "Need" one, or do you do enough towing its not worth putting one in your truck for the season? I know in season past you have ran them, just wondered why this season you elected to not install one.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I’m trying to see if this front pusher will eliminate the need for a back dragger.

[@coolhot8867]

nice job it looks like it can get that hard packed snow , to bad it didn't have a feature in the blade that has two sold steel blads like a hedge chlipper to break up icy chunky snow as a attachment or built into the plow an how would that perform an would it be useful in that kind of road conditions.

[@CJENTERPRISE-gm5tt]

Great looking plow. they had a demo at the plow convention i went to. but my own eye i believe i can do more with the snow with my dxt that had down pressure. have you tried using a boss plow before?

[@jgoings13]

Hey Stan when they were talking about adjusting the plow. Do you need to adjust ever time you are loaded and half loaded . Truck squats at different points?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I guess that depends on how picky you are

[@jgoings13]

@@Dirtmonkey I’m not picky at all haha but I do like that plow. We run westerns and love them but that f 12 looks pretty sweet. So onece you set it your good to go with being loaded and un loaded?

[@sdy284]

Did you buy the plow or was it provided by snopower?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I bought it

[@BarclaysBlades]

These are amazing, I'm curious which one do you prefer running? The front mounted or rear mounted plow? How do you find that truck for plowing, Is it a 6.0L or a 5.7? Love the content!

[@onemansvideos2134]

If I was plowing snow that would be the one I'd use

[@Dirtmonkey]

😃👊👍

[@jms8202]

Maybe I missed it but can you angle the whole blade left or right to windrow a 12ft path rather than folding back on of the wings. Very impressive plow.

[@adambuxton6644]

Did u get rid of a Heinicker plow

[@Dirtmonkey]

No. I’m Keeping the Hiniker and using it up north. I’m putting it on my uncles truck. That way I can keep that area clear without hauling my equipment up every time.

[@JustinEdinborough]

Look a like a good one. Whats your thoughts.

[@Dirtmonkey]

So far I’ve been using it for 3 months. Been excellent

[@checrallahdc]

I don't know Stan i know they probably give you a kick back to run this thing but I'm seeing a lot of spillover. they should take a look at the major retailers wing designs so the snow rolls better instead of spilling over the top and out the sides

[@kimandcarolsamuelson]

Stan thanks a bunch for putting this together for us. If you ran 3 trucks for snow which would you prefer?

[@Dirtmonkey]

My truck is the best. Ram regular cab with this plow. Productive plow and my truck is a good in snow.

[@adamdivine]

We are now a year after you posted this. How are you liking this plow? Pros cons?

[@michaelatoz580]

I will say one thing I'm old school with a Fisher 7.6 T Handel plow and an old Boss RT1 V Blade guy. I like simple plows and this one is as simple as it gets. I need to see the quality in person for a final approval but I'm sold so far. Keep it simple stupid.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Exactly 🙌

[@bulddozer1]

Do you know if or when they may be available in the east coast? I would be interested in getting one for next season if possible.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I don’t know but I’m sure snopower can answer that if you contact them.

[@gummilama2283]

Hey Stan happy Friday

[@Dirtmonkey]

Right back atcha 👍

[@adamontario2834]

I have bin plowing for 20-plus years only my boss with down pressure n a steel cutting edge Cuts Like That and I paid 7500 installed I'm curious to know what that one cost

[@Dirtmonkey]

12 g

[@adamontario2834]

@@Dirtmonkey wow looks like it's worth every penny though with any luck it'll pay for itself in a season

[@stadiumpropertystarsinc1803]

WE NEED A SNOWPOWER DEALER IN TORONTO CANADA.

[@GranitePropServices]

At the 14min mark, were you sucking that wing in, or was the snow starting to buckle it?

[@rogeriosantos7479]

Thank you for the video Stan, what is better, this or Artic 12 feet?

[@dude2001steve]

All of your snow plows do a great job but a true test of how good of a job they will do is test it out on a dirt driveway cause not all of us can afford a paved driveway

[@Dirtmonkey]

I have some loooong gravel driveways I can test this on 👊. Stay tuned.

[@dude2001steve]

@Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek looking forward to it.

[@innovatedoutdoorservices8941]

Hey Stan. Had a quick question. I'm about 30 min south of you in MN is this plow your new choice? If so how do you think it will hold up to our cold brutal winters?

[@Dirtmonkey]

So far so good. Seems to be doing good but it’s still early.

[@innovatedoutdoorservices8941]

@@Dirtmonkey good to hear. Thinking about that plow for next snow season. Hopefully no more plowable snow this year. I know mext week but weather man is always wrong. So don't take your plows off and head up north quite yet then it will snow haha

[@Fatalimit]

i wouldn't go with that poly tank tbh the best setup i've seen is a transfer tank that someone bought from tractor supply that was painting they had it sand blasted and powdercoated then they put a shell on with side access doors