Testing Sno Powers F-12 snow pusher for trucks.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

I'm with ya there

[@vpweber]

Hell yes Brian!

[@nodrogskram1857]

Agreed!!!

[@beckettplays4303]

Same here

[@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.

[@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.

[@mikethorntonr1]

that plow rides way to low so stupid not just putting lights on it I can see it now people will smash and bend them all up on curbing and you certainly can't stack anything with that the new fishers are crazy high light and have the highest plow frame hook up on market I believe boss is the lowest or blizzard does and they hit curbs with those and just way to over complicated to many things can go wrong people use to plow with manual blades lol I learned on one

[@Dirtmonkey]

My plan is to keep testing this and see if any of those concerns come true.

[@mikethorntonr1]

@@Dirtmonkey that's fine and all but no major companies or cities will buy it way to over engineered with possibilities of things going wrong with it and that back plow died out in 90s for a reason this guy is clearly still stuck back in the 80s there's way better ways and those back drags just make a mess they don't scrape and everyone noticed that and there tire life dropped tremendously from always spinning driving on snow instead of having traction on bare blacktop just my 2 cents I rather see you do vids with the actual brands that companies will rely on I get it you like to support small companies and I do aswell ill spend extra for local but its gotta be atleast compariable but if the product ain't there then there's no point to

[@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

[@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!

[@plowtruckdriver]

12 foot snowplow + Dodge = blown transmission

[@Dirtmonkey]

🤣. Maybe. We will find out eventually

[@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!

[@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.

[@stadiumpropertystarsinc1803]

WE NEED A SNOWPOWER DEALER IN TORONTO CANADA.

[@BWSNOW]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hahaha the bomb

[@steved.5628]

I heard 12 grand in price?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yep

[@grumpy1311]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

Agreed 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@michaellanglie5502]

OK, I seen Garret running one of these and seen the same phenomenal scrapping. I'm Sold ! How Much ??

[@Dirtmonkey]

12 g

[@Dakotalogger]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@gunit6727]

I can't see the far edges of plows On a two lane double yellow at night you guys need to put some reflective stickers on the top far edge and ride the white lines not the double yellow been inches from hitting plows at night because I can't see you until your fifteen feet from me and you guys always drive with your plow over rhe double yellow lines and classic plow lights suck

[@Dirtmonkey]

Not me. Maybe some guys that haven’t been plowing for 30 years but not me.

[@gunit6727]

Thanks for replying@@Dirtmonkey I'm in VT where most roads don't have street lights and the lanes are so small a full size pickup can barely fit the lane add an 8 foot or bigger plow it becomes a problem, wider than the lane but with the old-school two lights in the middle doesn't let me know what the width of the vehicle is like normal headlights do that's why a reflective sticker would help others see and what about guys that drive around with the plow on when it's not snowing and no work to do I think it should be a traffic law to dismount plows when your not actively using it.

[@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

[@sdy284]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

I bought it

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@AH-up8zh]

Way to heavy for the poor front end... Good luck with blowing out suspension components!

[@Dirtmonkey]

we will find that out for sure.

[@AH-up8zh]

Using Boss components just doesn't sound right to me... Doesn't seem legal either due to patent protections but what do I know?

[@Dirtmonkey]

He has a license agreement with them.

[@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 👊

[@edspencer7121]

I linked this video to my cousin's, son Dylan Witt.

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍😃

[@larryemery1554]

All the employees you use are junk buy a Fisher check read blothe ribbows will kick their butts yes that's what I run

[@Dirtmonkey]

Employees ? I’m guessing auto correct screwed that up and you tried to type plows. I’ve heard nothing but awesome stuff about Fischer. I think I need to test one out soon 👊👍😃

[@tmonster1498]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yup. Love that simple efficiency 🙏

[@billhull6842]

It looks like your back plow but for the front end.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Made by the same person.

[@dt6452]

Fingers did I hear correct what are those lol So used to hearing Stan calling them nose pickers

[@Dirtmonkey]

You're welcome 😂

[@jeremiaheddy2034]

If I had to make an opinion here is one thing that I noticed has no purpose on the plow it's the rubber flap in the center I would take it off

[@Dirtmonkey]

That rubber flap has a purpose. It keeps snow from riding up and over the mullboard. That keeps the vital front components from icing up. Also keeps your windshield clear. I’ve lost a few windshields from consistently getting ice hitting them and creating micro abrasions.

[@stewbird]

No police turn up this time while you are cleaning up that parking lot?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I think they are used to me now haha.

[@robertandreoli9764]

That scrapes pretty good Stan 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

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

[@dancarlin5434]

My only conccern is you cant V it for the really tough plow jobs of peoples long, narrow gravel roads to their mountain cabin that has not been plowed. Lot of people in my area that dont live here full time and just randomly/spontaneously show up and want an un maintained gravel road plowed.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Your right. It doesn’t v so that would be an issue on those long narrow roads the first time you go in.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@onemansvideos2134]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

😃👊👍

[@soulis1000]

In Sweden they use almost exlusively big wheel loaders for snow plowing. I dont realy get why anyone would use a pickup truck for snow plowing? Seems like a poor compromise to me,

[@Dirtmonkey]

Agreed. Trucks don’t compare to loaders in plowing. But lots of people own trucks and can invest in a plow but can’t afford to invest in a wheel loader.

[@soulis1000]

@@Dirtmonkey God point, i guess trucks is not as common here.

[@429thunderjet2]

I've moved a heck of a lot of snow with my pickemup trucks over the years, beat on em and fixed em myself too ha! Always at least an eight foot plow, can't stand 7'6"s or narrower. finally got a v plow, luv it! We got hammered edge of the prairie far NW minn-e-ota this year, dang wind never quit.

[@SuperWagner23]

They are going to as you to purchase that mall you test your equipment at.

[@Dirtmonkey]

😁👊👍

[@JustinEdinborough]

Look a like a good one. Whats your thoughts.

[@Dirtmonkey]

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

[@jimdomoradzki483]

A 12ft plow on a pick up truck? And you say a F700 city type dump truck with a front plow and wing doesn't work out well for you?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I had a big plow on my dump truck. It’s not the plow but the size of the truck that doesn’t work. A big truck isn’t maneuvering through a parking lot very well

[@jimdomoradzki483]

@@Dirtmonkey Having trouble in a large lot or shopping mall? Wow

[@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.

[@Dakotalogger]

F12 going on next season looks awesome 💪

[@Dirtmonkey]

👊👍

[@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.

[@adamdivine]

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

[@ericlenzi2718]

Do u think boss dealers will sell these since there using boss mounts

[@Dirtmonkey]

No. Boss doesn’t have a license to sell these.

[@djeldorado1]

Nice shots in that mall parking lot

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate it 👊

[@andysukosd8177]

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.

[@Dirtmonkey]

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

[@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 👊

[@jsuperman7672]

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

[@Dirtmonkey]

😎👍👊

[@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 🌞

[@darktree5548]

I don't see your opinion on how it did

[@Dirtmonkey]

I don’t normally give opinions. I don’t try to sway the way people think. I show what a piece of equipment can or can’t do and let them decide. But I would buy a second one😉

[@nashcobb3056]

here to help

[@Dirtmonkey]

Ma man 👊

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice plow right there

[@Dirtmonkey]

😃👍

[@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!

[@jasonst.jacques9086]

Why get rid of the Hiniker. NOTHING beats Hiniker plows sorry but it’s just true lol. Love love love my Hiniker

[@c.n.h4841]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video

[@Dirtmonkey]

🙏thanks for sticking around.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Rythblaqk]

How much do these typically cost?

[@Dirtmonkey]

12g

[@cory3900]

I love your Channel, I own a Lawncare and Snow Removal business in Des Moines, Iowa what kind of battery do run with the plow? I have a 2012 2500 ram with fisher extreme v2

[@plantednanolife7051]

Glad to see one of these things on your truck. Has he been teasing you for two years now about the release of this unit? What a cool concept. And a thought MF plow. Seen the speed bump video. Good nearly rattled off the truck, but the plow was fine.

[@Dirtmonkey]

The trip edge on this thing is phenomenal

[@cameronsienkiewicz6364]

Stan , I’d change the trans fluid in your truck if you e gotten the temp up past 210 .. that’s burning fluid territory, and I guarantee the viscosity of your trans fluid is compromised

[@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.

[@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.

[@norbertbreinig7535]

What electric tire in Groover do you recommend do you have a pattern that you like to use I can’t find your video and is it worth grooving tire I have a Volvo 14 foot pusher three louder 12 foot pushers sex truck with boss plows the pusher are all pless The Michigan

[@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

[@paintedwarrior516]

Does it have down pressure? I'm wondering why you're pushing snow on the walks? Why wouldn't you do those first, then plow?

[@9856CB]

Why would you want to raise your front end UP while plowing? I would think you’d adjust the plow to be just above “digging “ it into the ground.

[@nickmoshier2559]

stop talking more plowing.....9 minutes for a bit of video kind of garbo. i can make a longer video of actual snow removal and no talking and i dont have a channel for snow removal

[@skliros9235]

That plow looks pretty cool. How you like it?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I really like it.

[@crankshaft1053]

The video I wanted to see

[@carloscolon4217]

Cool

[@Dirtmonkey]

That's what's up 👊

[@larryterhaar6576]

Does the moldboard have down pressure or just the wings?

[@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

[@davidpearl7479]

How is plowing with the dodge not having a column shift, using the shift knob or a dial?

[@brianwilton8555]

great machine and video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks man 🤙

[@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 🙌

[@rogeriosantos7479]

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

[@kevingordon7426]

That’s a big plow. Nice unit. Will your truck, 1 ton dodge, handle it?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes it will

[@bill4485]

seems like maybe a little more than the average do-it-yourself guy could do on his own

[@GranitePropServices]

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

[@TheIrishAmish]

SnoPower REALLY has their act together!

[@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

[@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.

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

neat

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍👍

[@waynesmith6522]

Who makes those BOA Boots and how are they holding up

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@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?

[@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 😂

[@patrickholmes001]

Can you angle it to windrow like a typical plow?

[@Dirtmonkey]

No it doesn’t angle.