Truck with a 16' Back Plow VS Skid steer with a 15' Pusher

Battle of the Titans-to answer- is One BETTER than the other? The Plow truck runs a Hiniker 9'2" V plow PLUS 16' Boss Back plow AGAINST a 74Hp ASV 2 speed skid steer with a 15' arctic sectional pusher. 3 contests in 3 different kinds of lots evenly divided.

[@charleschristiansonii718]

That slow-mo into the snow pile when you was in the ASV was the best!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks! kind of fun to be pushing snow in a race like that.

[@kehtal9715]

I tell you what man, I'm sure you all have your moments but I hope your guys appreciate working for someone like you. My first three bosses were good like you and I've been searching for it ever since.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Come to Minnesota- we need help😉👊

[@craigfourie3485]

It's like a beautiful snow ploughing choreography... Too bad we don't get any snow in Vancouver. Stan - Enjoy it whilst it lasts!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Trying to enjoy it- but we just haven't had much snow this year. Stay safe in Vancouver

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Appreciate the time and effort you guys put into these videos. 👍

[@oby-1607]

Amazing how far we have come with snow removal technology. The ASV with the Arctic Sectional is awesome and the truck with the Back Plow is as well. The winner has to be the truck with the Back Plow just because of the mobility. As fast as you can drive to a site, you are on it. Like I said amazing, I had to watch to the end without a break.

[@icantsaywhat]

Watching these videos kind of makes me miss plowing snow. I enjoyed plowing snow didn’t realize just how much until I left that job and stop doing snow removal. Keep up the good videos and great work

[@Diddy_God]

i missed out on your channel for the last 2 months so now i’m just binge watching and i love it

[@garyblumberg2608]

Great video Stan. Really can't beat the scraping ability of those sectional pushers!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍. Those arctics work like a charm!

[@sgdummy]

Love your videos. I push too but in NE so nothing like yours. I appreciate the real world figures about your hardware. The reverse gear criticism on the back plow is what I'd heard too. If you ever need a fill in hit me up and keep posting dude!

[@nicklambing9268]

You guys on both plows are fantastic. Tremendous to have fun on the job. Well done everybody! Nick, North West Farmer

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍

[@MrHomeland]

You have a good crew Stan and they seem to like their work. You are a lucky guy to have great or maybe good employees. God bless, Animal.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I am blessed to have the best team I have ever been with to date. God Bless you bro!

[@zachbaugh6317]

You can hear that HEMI crying for mercy from Tim pushing that snow pile up in the last lot. Keep up the Good work!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks, will do!

[@DylanFkinGuenther]

Loved that scrape from curbside on the artic. That design was very well though out

[@texanerection492]

I’ve been waiting for all the snow plowing content! Keep it up👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Enjoy! Ive got another one coming in the pipeline.

[@hutsonsgiannunzio]

I loved watching this video, watching you plowing snow is so satisfying, and I just love snow.

[@Dirtmonkey]

It really is! something about plowing is just satisfying.

[@greglynk9068]

The Arctic plow is scrapping all the way to pavement, don't know if its a even comparison to the truck.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nothing scrapes as good as an arctic. That part I can't compete with.

[@350speedfreak]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Doubie.]

That’s not really a fair comparison though you would need to retrofit sectional live edges on trucks to get the same level of ground contact

[@stevennihipali3607]

The skid steer gets way closer to the ground and therefore remove more snow...I think it might be slower, but does a better job

[@tylermarino6892]

@@Dirtmonkey metal Pless scrapes better than a Artic

[@davenewton5895]

I’ve been plowing with a front western ultra mount 8’6” fix blade with 18” “fixed wings” and back drag for 20+ yrs, or at least since they were made, used an old Titan loader with 3yd bucket with ProTech 22’ pusher early in my career (‘96?) , (I worked at ProTech making the ProTech pushers, here in Rochester NY. Before my landscaping/snow career started). I ran an Arctic Sectional for the first time this year, Lowes parking lot has a 6hr scope, with a pickup/v plow citing in. My first to times out it took every bit of the 6 hrs+. I have been studying using your videos as well as others. My labor/operator hrs went from 6-8hrs a run, to tonight’s run at 2-1/2 hrs solo with no help for cut in 1/24/22. This obviously followed the 30hr 6 full pushes during the storm of 1/17-1/19/22. Thanks for the great info and videos. The competition you guys have is great. For labor hours and for team morale. Hoping to move up the management chain , and start implementing more stuff like you do!

[@dgdservices9993]

Great head to head comparison and video quality. I bought a Short Iron Back Blade cause of your videos. No I’ll have to look into the new and improved Boss Back Plow.

[@dgdservices9993]

......I we love our Artic Sectional Pusher Box cause of your videos. Keep them coming my friend.

[@christ9460]

@ Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek hi just wanted to say that i'm really glad you posted so many videos this year ... keep up the good work

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

While I admit to the trucks speed and money advantage, I can't deny how cleanly that Arctic Plow scrapes ... damn, it is nice !

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nothing scrapes as good as an arctic.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Yeah, they are really impressive. But that truck money tho !!

[@ChuckCanada1]

I love watching these videos, it really does look like a lot of fun.

[@Dirtmonkey]

It really is! To me their is nothing more fun than snowplowing. I love the cold, I love the challenge. and its just satisfying. the hours suck though.

[@JohnClay77]

I don't know what it is about watching snow plowing time lapses but it sure is relaxing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

I love them myself. Its my new favorite.

[@kevinmccartney3565]

Hey Stanley. I live in Northern Mn. Up by Grand Rapids. My plow rig. (new to me this year) is a Polaris 550 Sportsman EPS with a Boss V- XT 5'6" ATV plow. Use to have a Polaris sportsman 500 with a Polaris straight plow. Since getting the Boss plow I have cut my plowing time almost in half. It is also a lot easier on the old body, (61 yrs old). I no longer have to keep getting off the wheeler to adjust the blade. So far the best investment I have made. Love your videos watch them all the time.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its amazing how a simple upgrade can really impat performance and operator comfort.

[@kevinmccartney3565]

@@Dirtmonkey Exactly. I don't know how I went all these years plowing with no power steering and a straight blade. Love my Boss V plow and power steering on my 4 wheeler.

[@graysoncrigger3912]

I liked that slow-mo when you went into the snow pile!

[@everettbateman5864]

Loving these long videos!

[@Dirtmonkey]

So glad!

[@drewluhning7754]

Even though the truck “won” it is still going to have to clean up by the piles better. The skid stacks snow way better and doesn’t leave the dribble piles near the snow piles like the truck did.

[@alwaystony1829]

On the last run when he said go you started to run but looked like you forgot where you were going. Lol. That’s the impression I got anyway

[@harryballzack]

Love how you explain the cost benefits of the back plow. The dude on the four wheeler was jamming down that sidewalk! 😂

[@Dirtmonkey]

That dude flies through the accounts. Its amazing!

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

@@Dirtmonkey Do you use anything else but him for your sidewalks ? Here where I live, I see those little articulated tractors from Holder all the time, they're tiny, but push well. Hold on, it's probably easier with a link, and Google tells me they have a KZbin channel : kzbin.info

[@kevinclarke6960]

Keep em coming Stan! Sitting up here in Canada with hardly anything to plow and a brand new machine to do it with. Sucks having to see new iron just sit there :(

[@christopherschaller771]

I'm still not sure why I enjoy watching you guys plowing snow. I live in South Louisiana.

[@Dirtmonkey]

probably just becasue its different.

[@corycourneyea6802]

Keep the videos coming, sure seemed happy to get in that asv and go play. Be waiting for the video

[@Dirtmonkey]

I love that machine and its a lot of fun pushing it.

[@jeremiehoug2837]

Heck yeah! Sick test! Keep them coming!

[@Dirtmonkey]

More to come!

[@shaunfrazier38]

I love your videos! They’re fascinating. I’m a recent transplant from the Deep South to the ‘great frozen north’ (😅). Have you ever considered making a ‘welcome to the snow’ type video? Help some of us folks that don’t know how to survive all this funny looking water. 🤣

[@courier11sec]

You know, I've worked for lots of shops, lots of companies. Only had two jobs that felt like a family. It's clear that's what it is to work at Dirt Monkey. I would be surprised to hear you've got any people that don't feel that way. Good on you, Stanley.

[@haydenuk02]

Loving the content keep up the great work and content take care and can’t wait to see what everyone gets up to on the next one

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated

[@haydenuk02]

@@Dirtmonkey no problem mate see you and everyone on the next one

[@Dirtmonkey]

Have a safe and productive week Hayden.

[@haydenuk02]

@@Dirtmonkey Thank you Bud and same to you

[@TBE.LLC.]

Nice to see you guys having fun

[@Dirtmonkey]

It was a pretty fun day for sure! But dang Cold!

[@jameskingston9427]

Danny really does choose some cool music! I agree with you Stan, it's nice and different!

[@Dirtmonkey]

I love how he mixes it up.👊

[@jameskingston9427]

@@Dirtmonkey That makes 2 of us!

[@atvnh9246]

Great vid. , time lapse was cool to watch

[@keithparady2594]

I think that he was loving the point that he got to tell the boss u missed a spot

[@vancemuenzer7594]

Love the snow plowing videos keep them coming

[@Dirtmonkey]

Will do!

[@michelpicton8357]

Another awesome snow clearing video!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you very much!

[@harveylong5878]

that clickyclack of tracks drove me insane while I was using a Bobcat T750. granted it was a rental with beat to within inch of their life shouldve been long since replaced. couldnt wait to switch back to the truck

[@Dirtmonkey]

On the ASV that clickety clack is music to my ears- I love it.

[@lucsurette7029]

Awesome video love the back plow!

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

Why am I watching this? Have only ever operated a snowblower, but this is so satisfying to watch. If I ever got to try one, I pick the ASV.

[@Dirtmonkey]

This industry is hurting for people willing to step up and work hours others won't I bet you will run one some day.

[@chiefmik9108]

Hi Stanley Love the the videos.. Stan have you ever thought about using a tractor and putting the Arctic pusher on the front @ the quick hitch and at the 3 Point Hitch hooking up an Inverted rear snowblower and top it off with Aquiline Talon Tractor Chains. I think they would take care of your sliding issues on the ice conditions...Food for thought...Stay Safe..&..God Bless...Chief{NYS/ADK}.

[@420zyzer]

Another great episode

[@joeblow3939]

❤❤ Stan, I was just thinking well near the end well running around in the parking lot you guys should have on reflective vests and have blinking bicycle lights. Sounds crazy. But could save a life. Love you guys. BE SAFE

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great idea!! I think at night it could really help

[@mikeizzano172]

Stan ,I have 3 friends who all do big lots,price chopper, Home Depot Lowe’s,they all use big loaders with home made or factory pushers...but nobody here. Upstate N Y use back drag set ups.I guess it’s down to the money.And they all have snow only loadersnot used in the summer on other jobs.maybe west of us,Buffalo area bu t we never see them here.just a point of interest for you .love all your stuff,stay safe.

[@gordoncahill668]

I smell a new hinker plow coming your way Stan. I got $5 and a shout out to Gpc landscaping! 😆 another awesome plow video 🤙

[@Dirtmonkey]

you better keep your eyes open and your wallet ready with that $5😂😉👊

[@scorpio6587]

Having fun playing in the snow. Good stuff.

[@brandonjohnson7559]

Defiantly would like to see more POV snow plowing videos for sure

[@Dirtmonkey]

I can do that.

[@micheal4487]

I can’t stand islands in a parking lot when plowing. It’s like who the hell thought this was a good idea?! Haha. But that’s only when plowing, in the summer they look good.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Exactly! and some of those islands just make no sense. they look good but are a plowing nightmare.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

I've heard that putting islands in parking lots, stops young people from hooning around the parking lot ... more stuff for them to crash into = not worth it for them.

[@farmboygamer7877]

Stan- “He had a big knot on his head” also Stan- “luckily nobody got hurt” ok...

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah- that doesn't make sense now that you say it like that haha.

[@michaelrobbins6694]

@@Dirtmonkey I've suffered wheel skid head knock. Bleeds like hell! I've fixed that! No low power turns.. and I put schedule 40 PVC with insulation on the winter cab surround

[@Ryan-rx8ie]

Love these videos Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate that Ryan.

[@ericouellette5293]

Don't know why but reminds me of my dad plowing. He always plowed like it was a race. He had a 75 f100 4 speed. He would actually shift into 2nd gear plowing snow at times. He get close to the snowbank he would push the clutch in while raising the plow to bank the snow. It was so fluid he would be able to raise the plow and wouldn't be even at a dead stop and already have it in reverse. Then it was haul butt backwards to go again. He did that with that 75 for 20 year's. I know someone might say he had to have replaced the clutch. Well nope he never did it went to the junkyard with 213,000 miles on it same clutch for 20 years of course not much left of the clutch.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Your dad had it Dialed in and was having fun with it at the same time. Thats a guy that knew his truck.

[@ericouellette5293]

@@Dirtmonkey yes he did know that truck. Thing is it didn't have 4 low. It just had 2 high and 4 high that's how it was made. Since then I have only saw 2 Ford's with the exact same t-case in it where it didn't have 4 low.

[@muskokapropertycare261]

Great vid. A little competition is good for everyone

[@Dirtmonkey]

Pretty fun to shoot the vid. Thanks for tuning in.

[@bradolsen9981]

Keep up the good work there Skippy

[@ethanbradley4181]

Snow plowing content is my favorite by far.

[@johnhunter273]

Love the plow vids!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

thanks John

[@johndeereboy1561]

You and your guys are so good at plowing love your videos

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you! so kind!

[@micheal4487]

That’s why I love pushers with movable wings. Angle it to the curb all the way and if it gets too heavy come at the windrow head on and push some to the curb. Then start angling the rest towards the curb. Less windrows that way. Just my opinion haha. The guys did great though and that back pusher is growing on me!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Those pushers with movable wings are nice!

[@rickmchappy1743]

Thanks again for another great video

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet- glad you liked it!

[@ShooterAK]

this video was so freaking fun to watch

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know- Thats very nice of you!

[@EhhWhatsUpDocc]

love the videos stan!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you. thats very kind!

[@tedjohn441]

When you said you like the music I was thinking this is not music!! LOL Different strokes

[@ramrod19]

I don't know why I enjoy these plow videos so much. I'm from Texas. We don't get snow.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its cool you like them- thanks for joining us!

[@smalltown_smitty3756]

Haha texas got a little snow yesterday. Grapevine and Plano were covered pretty good

[@brandonjohnson7559]

Awesome video man, these make me want to snow plow so bad. I’ve only done it a couple of times but there’s nothing like being out so early in the morning when no ones out and your in the middle of a blizzard, there is nothing more satisfying. Keep up the great videos 👍🙏

[@Dirtmonkey]

For sure! Thats also my favorite part. I love the challenge, the cold, being out there when no one else is. Its exhilarating.

[@wesduchon2077]

Love the snow videos

[@wbball15]

Sneaking in here to help Stanley with his algorithm.

[@rydplrs71]

Clutch diameter and plate count are the big factor in how long reverse lasts, the gear ratio is less important as it’s fully engaged at very low speed.

[@ScruffMoney]

Great video, Stan. Have you ever done a pull plow vs standard truck v-plow video before? Working on convincing the people I work for of the benefits of the pull plow but they are having a hard time seeing it. They bought a little 7’ Daniels unit a few years ago and it left a pretty bad taste in their mouth.

[@Andrew_Garcia1]

Another great video

[@Dirtmonkey]

I appreciate that

[@jakeo2600]

You guys do look like ya have a lot of fun

[@dennisolsen4507]

Regardless of how fast the pickup is, the skid steer is leaving a much cleaner lot.

[@Dirtmonkey]

yes- nothing scrapes like an arctic.

[@IslamsBeautifulVoice]

Hey Stan. Would really be interested in a video on how to start a snow removal business. How to price out.. what equipment to start off with.. how to approach businesses.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I did that video last fall-its in the video library

[@shariclegg5273]

I live in northern Maine, we have snow. This was great.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You guys have been getting our snow- can we have it back please? haha

[@justinpiencikowski5423]

nice work. only thing i could say would be maybe have that atv do one pass around those islands and along the sidewalks just so the truck and skiddy can go full bore the whole time.

[@mackie252007]

Seems like a dry winter down here in Rochester, MN!

[@Dirtmonkey]

It is dry- we are kind of behind on snow totals

[@tyfigueroa4]

How could anyone dislike stans videos😭

[@Dirtmonkey]

much appreciated!

[@tokencivilian8507]

Nice. Cutting down from 9 equipment hours (2 x 4.5) to 3 1/2 hours on one piece of equipment (that I'm assuming is less expensive, hour for hour vs a skid) on a job by a switch in plow equipment. That has to do wonders for both your bottom line on that job, and your ability to keep that job by being even more competitive on the price.

[@AJmx2702001]

I help my buddies do lots ...My Fendt tractor pushing a 20 ft Daniels Wing Plow and i am amazed at what they do with the Backplows as well and it just about takes the place of a Skidsteer in most places

[@Dirtmonkey]

Ive never been in a fendt- whats it like?

[@farmandsnow3987]

@@Dirtmonkey I run one too. You couldn’t pay me enough to run a skid or pickup. Comfort is second to none

[@charlesahon]

I love the friendly competition.

[@Dirtmonkey]

It makes work a lot more fun.

[@duanemerrick4368]

Awesome videos stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you- much appreciated.

[@tylerberres9978]

Love your videos! How often do you replace ball joints in plow trucks ?

[@mattg4294]

Awesome video, makes me wish pa got snow like like it used to. Finding the best pattern is the hardest part. Do you guys ever have to remove the snow off the lots you do

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sometimes we haul but haven't lately. It would be cool to do though. I miss hauling snow.

[@chevyboy028]

That v plow works really nice I plow about 45mins north of you and it’s been a interesting winter. Can’t wait to see what you go with next on your dodge.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍. Im going back and forth between Boss and Hiniker but may go with a Fischer as so many people Love them as well.

[@chevyboy028]

@@Dirtmonkey I am not a huge fan of the boss I plow with it doesn’t seem to hold the wings when you go into a pile or back drag as nice as the western plows do. But it is also a older well used plow now.

[@Dirtmonkey]

My old boss Vplows would never hold the wings when back dragging either. But that was an older version. I don't know about the new fandangled models.

[@bracs4]

@@Dirtmonkey new boss plows should have the smart lock clys. They don’t roll forward. Also cam option them with down pressure

[@MrNiccholas]

As I watched this video for some reason I thought about one of the first videos I watched from you. You were marble painting your kitchen because your guys were out plowing and you said you don't sleep while they are out plowing! I don't remember if I ever went back and saw the final product!

[@AlphaNerd132]

Stanley when I went to the ER a few years ago. we got 8 inches in about 4 hours. not crazy but crazy for my area. and the ER that I was in, there was a dude all night long on an ATV with a plow and salt just BOOKEN it all around the campus for hours on end plowing the sidewalks and driving areas.

[@Dirtmonkey]

at hospitals its zero tolerance so they start when it starts snowing and finishing after all the snow has stopped and everything is cleared- they can't allow accumulations in hospitals- in general. But each place has their own code Im guessing.

[@sethhays5525]

To me it seems like the skid loader was a lot cleaner than the truck was, im not sure if that was the back drag edge or if its just a cutting edge difference between the two blades. But if it were me I would rather have and run a skid loader with that box than a pickup, it seemed faster in the corners and the fine detail work whereas the truck was better straight away. Great comparison.

[@pvjgroup1]

I like Genadek. Greetings from the Czech republic, Europe.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Greetings from Minnesota and thanks for watching from across the Big pond!

[@carl3766]

I need one of these back plows!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Once you get one you can't go back.

[@Smittyschannel]

Do you guys have to put the snow only at one end of the lots? Looks like it takies forever to push it all over the place instead of putting it in piles where it sits

[@idum1468]

I've never watched 1 of your videos that I haven't loved. Keep up the good work and good Content. #Help The algorithm

[@Dirtmonkey]

Legend! Your the best. Thank you.

[@smalltown_smitty3756]

Now that you have been running these plows for a few years, have you noticed that using it is wearing out the trucks, as far as suspension and body rot, any faster than normal?

[@Dirtmonkey]

nothing- no issues at all.

[@dantekeskin1512]

Look at the comparison in the finish tho thats the game changer to me

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah- nothing scrapes as clean as an arctic.

[@tylerbowers144]

Great video!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelrobbins6694]

I would still need both.. as one operator. 2 miles of single lane roads that are half parked in and then a storage facility with wide aisles. Still better no matter what over the 1996 dodge fisher and a Gehl 8625 with a smooth blade bucket. I wish I had these!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Between the 2 if you could only pick one- what would it be?

[@michaelrobbins6694]

@@Dirtmonkey honest as hell.. I need the truck with the new Z back plow. I can use my Gehl for super cleanup.. and I have the 8' snowblower ... Just wish the Gehl had two speeds and a higher hydraulic rate.

[@Coltonm8994]

Great video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks!

[@alexandercosta1777]

Hey San, when you posted this video early it said the video was private I don’t know if the movie was released early on accident but I’m letting you know that it was private video when you released it. I hope you had a good day today

[@Dirtmonkey]

YES! it wasn't supposed to be published but somehow it leaked it on its own. I publish at 6:00pm on Monday wednesday and Friday. Thanks for the info!

[@hunterdegerstrom5855]

Can u do a video on which trucks u prefer for plowing, mainly ford, chevy and dodge