You may think that a snow plow is a basic device that you simply add on to your truck or SUV. This could not be further from the truth and if you are interested in purchasing a new or refurbished snow plow there are some basic facts that should be reviewed first.
The most important part of the entire snow plow mechanism is the snow plow blade. They come in two basic designs, either straight or v-shaped. A straight blade will often have a central pivot point in the middle that helps direct the snow to one side or other. Buyers can opt for extendable blades, ordered directly from the factory or created by hooking up so-called “wing” accessories.
Both types of plow will be made of either of steel or polyethylene. Steel is considered to be the material of choice for commercial snow plows with the lighter polyethylene being used on smaller jobs as well as for residential use. No matter what your plow is made of, you may occasionally run into hidden, immovable objects under the snow and ice. Most plows will factor this in and are built with full trip or edge trip mechanisms that will pivot the blade accordingly while keeping the rest of the blade upright.
Plow blades range from about six-and-a-half to 10 feet wide and weigh between a couple hundred to more than 1,000 pounds. That kind of weight will dictate which setup is suitable for your truck. Typically, a plow is attached to a truck with brackets or a two-inch hitch receiver. There are also rear-mount plows available that connect via the same hitch receiver many truckers have installed for trailers. These models are traditionally designed for light plow duties due to their convenient mounting system.
For more information about snow plows, mounting kits and any other automotive accessory you may need, contact Everything Automotive at 519-751-3500 or visit their website at http://www.everythingautomotive.ca.