2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission snow plow

[cop0110]

why is it not recommended to put a snow plow on a 3500 ext cab cummins? I see them all the time. I would like to get one for my truck but every place that I check says nope cant help?

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

I can't say for certain why chrysler says don't do it but I'm sure it has to do with wheelbase and weight on the front axle. On the other hand I have a 9 foot Fisher on my 3500 QC and I've seen quite a few others like this also. In fact my dealer installed mine no questions asked. The rear end of dually's will float pretty good in the snow and wander all over the road, put 1,000 lbs of plow up front and now it's even worse. You definantely need some counter weight in the box, at least 500 lbs. What made a big difference with mine was the tires I put on. I can't believe how well this truck pushes the snow, I've never plowed with such a able truck in the 1 ton and under size. There is another thread going about front suspension and plows and there is a picture of a 3500 with a Fisher x-blade on it, it's pretty sharp, check it out.

 

[Snow man]

The reason the dealers arent supposed to put plows on the 3500 drws is because any plow that clears the rear wheels will need to be 9ft wide. All the 9ft plows exc maybe the snow way will put the diesel excabs way over the legal front axle weight of 4850 up to 99. Even the 2000 and newer ones will be over the 5200GAWR too. Its a laibility reason thats it. Can the truck handle it YES,no problem. If you slam into someone on a snowy road,someones seriously hurt you are in big trouble if they have a good attorney. So is whoever installed your plow,they are just as liable . I personally run one of the heaviest plows out there at 980 lbs,my truck is way over the 5200lb weight rating. ,Im taking my chances with it,so are 1/2 the others on the roads in the snow. With the 2500's they can have a plwo prep package because they can take smaller 7. 5 and 8 ft blades,and still clear the rear wheels. I think there is a weight limit if 633lbs for my truck to be legal. That weight plwo will not hold up on a 7500lb truck IMO unlesss your doing your driveway only.

 

[cop0110]

Thanks guys. I will start looking for a plow. I just did not want to hurt my truck.

 

[Blakers]

I don't think it's always a legal issue. Depends what state you live in. I don't think Ohio cares how much weight you put on your truck as long as you buy plates accordingly. When I lived in Ohio I licensed my 1/2 ton Ford for 14,000 lbs to avoid e-check.

 

[DSteinel]

Originally posted by cop0110

Thanks guys. I will start looking for a plow. I just did not want to hurt my truck.

Don't worry about your truck,The way I look at it is that the plow is on the ground half of the time anyway so get what you want and take it off as soon as you get done with it . That is about the most important thing. My truck runs around at 10000 lbs without the plow on, that already puts me over on the front axle as the weight is right behind the cab. These trucks are built very well, just don't abuse the plow and you will be fine. Dean

 

[cop0110]

Oo. Cool... ... I'M LOOKING for one now thanks guys... ...

 

[JoshPeters]

Check out the Blizzard plows..... That's what I'm saving for!





Josh

 

[lrox]

I'm using an 8' fisher stainless X-blade. Its the best scraping blade and the most rigid. I would highly recommend checking it out, only 200 more than standard 8' fisher.