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keith

10-14-2002 10:34:25




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I need some info on snow plows. I'm looking to buy a used plow setup for my 3/4 7200gvw, 1990 chevy pickup. Whats the fisher designations Minute mount, Quick switch and speedcast mean? is the differences only to due with the ease of mounting?. Should I look for 7.5' or 8' units?
I'm looking for something in the used $1200 range. What can I expect to get?
I plan to use this to plow 3 driveways.
As always Thank you.
Keith

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Terrance

10-26-2002 01:22:16




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 Re: Snow plows in reply to keith, 10-14-2002 10:34:25  
Minute mount is a rapid mounting system.
Quick switch is the term used for power angling of the blade,
speedcast is the design of the blade,the curve,so it throws the snow off.
hope this helps Terrance



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DumOleBob

10-16-2002 08:52:59




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 Re: Snow plows in reply to keith, 10-14-2002 10:34:25  
Winter here last from mid-Oct to May (NW Wyoming). I did $50,000 plowing last winter by myself. Far & away the most popular plow in these parts is the BOSS Vee plow! They don't sell many (if any) other plows. I've got a western which if fine, but the Boos Vee is the fastest, toughest & best. However, it's expensive too!

For a regular straight plow I'd pick the one in your area with the best dealer/service. Western being my 1st choice.

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RayP(MI)

10-15-2002 12:17:43




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 Re: Snow plows in reply to keith, 10-14-2002 10:34:25  
Keith, don't overlook other brands as well. There are several that come to mind, Curtis, Boss and Western. All well built and have their own followings. Most all have a quick attach-drive up mount. Look at several blades, and see which ones look the most structurally sound. Often the manufacturer will more than one weight of plow, so you'll want to get one suited to your level of service. I spent about your bugdet, starting with an old yard sale Meyers plow, building my own mount, adding electric over hydraulic lift, plow lights, etc. I do not recommend the Meyers, only because it doesn't have enough curve to roll the snow well. I beefed it up well in the hinges and a frame, when I rebuilt it, and it has'nt failed me yet.

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Jim K

10-14-2002 16:36:03




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 Re: Snow plows in reply to keith, 10-14-2002 10:34:25  
Keith I work for a hospital in northwestern Massachussetts and we have three minute mount plows two are on Chevy one ton dumps and the other is on a Ford one ton pickup, these plows get used hard and put away wet and we haven't busted one yet. I also have one that I bought for my 2002 F-350 diesel dump I've had the old style and you can't beat the minute mount by Fisher.
Jim K



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F14

10-14-2002 11:04:04




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 Re: Snow plows in reply to keith, 10-14-2002 10:34:25  
"Minute Mount" and "Quick Switch" are types of mounting systems. "Speedcast" is a blade design, I think.

Minute Mount is very popular with folks who do light plowing and use their plow vehicle as regular transportation. The strain of carrying all that weight so far forward is VERY hard on the suspension, so taking the plow off when it's not needed is very handy. See the link for a demo of the latest version of Minute Mount.

Quick Switch is an earlier attempt, and I believe is somewhat more rugged. Not as handy, but still better than having to do it the old fashioned way.

Due to the rather lightweight construction, neither is very popular with folks that do a lot of plowing. My old Diamond is heavier than heck, but it's rugged to a fault. Then again, it takes me 10 to 20 minutes to put it on, too, depending on how much luck I have getting lined up.

Also, plowing is hard on transmissions. If you have an automatic, a shift kit and an auxilliary cooler are HIGHLY recommended. Personally, I wouldn't dream of plowing without them.

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Matt Clark

10-17-2002 08:02:06




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 Re: Re: Snow plows in reply to F14, 10-14-2002 11:04:04  
If you've got only 3 driveways to plow, and won't be removing the plow daily, for $1200, you'll be able to buy a fair, used plow and would be happy with it. Mine is a western, ancient, old style pin-mount unit. 3/4 mile gravel drive, plus in-laws and friends in area as needed. When you dismount it, make sure it's a little off the ground (I use a couple of 4x4's) and it's always easier to remount, and not buried/frozen to ground. We're only talking 5-10 minutes max to mount, anyway, so save your cash and buy an older unit to begin with. Check/replace hoses and wiring connections beforehand, because it's tough to replace them when they blow or burn out at midnight on Saturday.
The Vee style are more expensive, and only really pay for themselves (but well) in extremely deep snow. Better buy something now, because around here, if people have kept them this long, they won't get rid of them til Spring...

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