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Lift Systems and Emergency Chain-Up

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Plow Review Boss Vs Western snow plow

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What happens here

This segment compares the lift systems of the snow plows. The Boss system uses a hydraulic ram to lift the plow both up and down, similar to a dump truck's lift mechanism. The video emphasizes that even if this hydraulic system breaks down, the Boss plow can still be 'chained up' by driving it into a snowbank to raise it, then securing it with chains from the plow's front to the truck's T-bar. The Western plow is noted as being easier to chain up in case of a breakdown. A Hiniker plow is also shown, which uses a similar hydraulic ram for vertical movement but is described as more difficult to chain up due to the absence of a crossbar.

Goal: Compare lift mechanisms and learn emergency chain-up procedures.

Tools and materials

  • Boss Snow Plow Boss — Demonstrating its hydraulic lift system and chain-up capability
  • Chain — To secure the plow in a raised position if the lift system fails
  • Hiniker Snow Plow — Demonstrating its hydraulic lift system and chain-up challenges
  • Pickup Truck — The vehicle to which the snow plow is attached
  • Western Snow Plow Western — Demonstrating its chain-up capability

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Western hooks up to the truck. Next, let's talk about the lift system on these snowplows. Western versus Boss. A Boss system uses a hydraulic ram to lift it both up and down. Now, a lot of guys are going to jump on the bandwagon and tell you that if you have a breakdown, you can't chain your plow up. That's wrong. That's simply wrong. I can't tell you how many times we've chained up a boss snowplow. You simply drive it into a snowbank. It raises up on its own and then you put a chain from the front of the plow back around the tea bar between the two headlights and you chain it up into place. Yes, the Western is easier to do, but either or. Each plow can be chained up if you have an issue with it and need to get it into a repair shop. Now, we've ran Boss Vplows, Heineker

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