Back Plow Selection and Features
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How to PICK the RIGHT snowplow
What happens here
The conversation shifts to back plows. The presenter notes a company-wide transition from back plows to front plows, citing issues with newer operators hitting cars due to difficulty judging the back plow's swing. Three back plows are shown: a Short Iron (for sale), two Sno-Power units (also for sale), and a Boss Back Drag Pro 180Z. The Short Iron is described as a good, reliable back plow, especially for those hauling trailers who need quick hookup/detachment. It's available for $2,000, but doesn't include the triple hitch mount. The Sno-Power back plows (priced at $4,500-$5,500) are highlighted for their sturdy construction and ease of use. The Boss Back Drag Pro 180Z is lauded as a 'tank'—a commercial-grade plow that is incredibly beefy and allows its wings to rotate 180 degrees (both forward and backward), offering maximum versatility. May West cutting edges are specifically recommended for back plows due to their superior thickness and durability.
Goal: Review different back plow models, their ideal uses, and available upgrades.
Tools and materials
- 12-volt Wire Generic — Powering the Sno-Power back plow's wireless controller
- Boss Back Drag Pro 180Z Boss — Demonstrating its features, durability, and wing rotation
- May West Cutting Edge May West — Recommended upgrade for back plows
- Pickup Truck Generic
- Sno-Power Back Plow Sno-Power — Demonstrating its features and sale availability
- Triple Hitch Mount Top Gun — Mounting the Short Iron back plow to a truck
- Wireless Controller Sno-Power — Operating the Sno-Power back plow