Curtis Home Pro

[Stik208]

Hello,
How much does the Curtis Home Pro plow cost because I cannot seem to find a price guide for it? It also fits on a Ranger LOL! Theres a picture.
Thanks,
Jason

[cja1987]

I was actually in vermont yesterday and stumbled upon a curtis dealer, i went in and asked about the home pro and they said $2,800 installed. Myabe its just them, everything is cheaper in vermont at least in comparison to massachusetts. I would call some of the local curtis dealers and ask them for a quote. I will say that the 7' curtis is a strong plow, i used one once. I also have a 7'6" on my F-150 and i love it.

[Stik208]

Yeah because i just bought a Fisher Homesteader mounting kit and the entire system is about $3300 installed and taxed. Then today I saw this plow and said it is for me. HaHa I just need to save up some money for it if you know any dealers and numbers.
Thanks,
Jason

[hbrady]

The total for my Curtis Home Pro was approx. $3300.00. This was installed w/ touchpad control + Timbrens installed in the front.

[Stik208]

Which plow would be best for my 99 Ford Ranger. Homesteader, or Home Pro?

[cja1987]

Originally posted by Stik208
Which plow would be best for my 99 Ford Ranger. Homesteader, or Home Pro?

Home pro would be better as it is poly and built much better.
Not bashing what you got it should serve you well.

[hbrady]

I picked the Home Pro because it was the only one the Toyota dealer “said” would NOT void my warranty. It is lighter (less strain on the front end) and it's about 2" taller too. The one thing I don't like is back dragging with it. The sno-way offers a down pressure system and if I were to go with another light weight plow I would go with snow-way.

[Stik208]

The Homesteader is made by fisher as a personal use plow, but what I want to do is do some small driveways, and I didnt know i would like to go with a "cheaper" plow not s*&^%$ but a little less money for the same value and use so Im weighing out prices, in NH i think there is no sales tax so Im looking there and I need to save up the money for one. Bu Im still confused as to the Fisher Homesteader because of weight(250 lbs) and The Curtis Home Pro because of appearence and structure. But Im looking for the price of a Home Pro from people on this site. I would think it wouldn't be as much as a Fisher or any other brands because they are not as known but they look very dependable. So im looking for a competitve price from anywhere.
Thanks,
Jason

[cja1987]

Unfortunately no new plows are "cheap". The curtis plows were running a little less then a comparable fisher when i bought mine 2 years ago. Just call some dealers and ask for a price, thats the only way to truely get an idea. People on this site will have a rough idea, but not everyone has bought plows recently and prices are always changing. My best estimate would be about $3,200 installed in most areas, drive a ways and prices MAY go up or down, but not by too much. Cheapest new plow would probley be meyer and i have seen blizzard 680's and 720's in NH in the $2,400-800 range.

My opinion, get the curtis or other steel or poly plow if you can. Iam not overly impressed by the homesteader because its not built like the rest of the fisher line. At least other companies have smaller plows based on thier heavier plows. The problem with fisher is that they are trying to jam the homesteader down everyones throat and only offer the 6'9" LD for limited applications now. If you talked to a dealer you may be able to find a mount for your truck. If money is an object have you considered used plows at all, a good used plow would suffice for a few driveways.

[Stik208]

With Uncle Sam and Installation I got priced at $3495 for a Home Pro. I filled out a loan application toay and I'll drop it off tommorrow and see what happens. Hopefully I get approved.
Jason

[Stik208]

Hbrady, when you put your plow on how much slack is in your chain, because yesterday I was geting used to putting it on and taking it off and i was having trouble getting it on even though I gave the chain some slack, the jack put more tension on it and made it difficult evne when bumping it t with the arms in spring load they wouldnt snap up and on so i was wondering how much slack I need in the chain. Or dies the lift arm need to be completely down.
Thanks,
Jason

[hbrady]

I have not used it in a while; however, I drop it until my "Float" light comes one and then I put the jack stand down just far enough to get some weight off the front end. I then open the spring clips (Lock them open) and pull the levers back as far as I can (sometimes not very far). I then disconnect the wire harness and back away. The trick when mounting it is to line it up and hit it hard, don't slowly drive into it, if you don't hit it hard enough you can wrestle with it for a while trying to get it locked in place.

Because it’s a one piece unit the slack in the chain is not much of an indicator.

I hope this answered your question? Let me know (I can get you some pics if need be).

-Henri

[Stik208]

Alright I will try to hit it at about 5 or so mph and see if that does it. I get it on but i dont want to be wrestleing with it. I will let you know in a little while. I have pics up in this curtis forum, go head and take a look I think it looks nice.
Thanks,
Jason

[Stik208]

Yes your idea worked, I hit it instead of rolling into it and that worked like a charm.
Thanks,
Jason

[Rob]

You need to be a little careful though. If the chain is too slack, when you back away, the light tower etc. will lean down a little, so when you hit it, the prongs that ride up int the fram have actually gone under on mine. Tighten up the framework so it doesn't move as easily and I've had no probs.

I have the Snow-Pro 3000, but must be similar

[Stik208]

Hbrady said in a previous postthat chain slack didnt matter in attaching the plow. I see this to be true because when I slacked the chain tonight it retightned taut as sson as i put the jack stand down. So i have the arms completely down in the spring loaded position so I can drive into and have them engage. So much easier than before just tapping it and thinking they would snap up ha. I really like the setup alot.
Jason

[Rob]

I think that I am disagreeing with you. My plow is on it's fifth season, so it probably loosened up a bit, but if you look at where the light tower hinges to the A frame. There is a spring there to push up / back on the tower, correct? That can push the tower back enough so that the frame parts that go up under the truck, can be on the wrong angle and actually miss where they are supposed to go. Make sense ? I wish I had a pic, it would really help. I only point it out, because if you hit it too fast and miss the mounts, you may end up with a problem.
May also be an issue for me because I have it on an F250, so the jack etc. is at the max just to reach the mounts. Also, perhaps the HomePro is different than the SnowPro. Just thought I'd mention it...

[hbrady]

The HomePro is a light weight Poly plow so if you do not "hit" when mounting you will basically wind up pushing the plow all over the lawn or you will throw your back out trying to wrestle the thing into place. The dealer showed me all if this when I had it installed.

Obviously you don't start 40' away and run it up to 15MPH :-)

3-4' and 3-4MPH is fine – Just line it up carefully first and make sure the height it correct.

[Stik208]

Yes, The Home Pro and Snow Pro 3000 are basically the same only a little smaller than it. but mine lines right up to where like hbrady and I said before with "hitting" it it snaps right into place. Also because my frame mounts are closer in height to the plow, the jack raises the truck up when taking the plow off. Oh well I think it is easier than most applications of a plow.
Jason

[Rob]

Originally posted by Stik208
Oh well I think it is easier than most applications of a plow.


Absolutely! I wasn't trying to imply that it wasn't. Don't get me wrong, I really like this plow. Just wanted to add to your thought about the slack in the chain. I don't have a problem putting it on / off in short periods of time, but let it sit for a few weeks, then the tower seems to start to lean back a bit, so rather than just hitting it I pull up close, make sure that it is still at the proper height, then get it and hit it !
I think the mount is awesome.. no jacking / prying / swearing etc.

I did solve my height problem by putting a 4X4 under the jack before lowering it... no prob now !

[Stik208]

I have mine sitting on a flat part of the driveway as seen in the other forum of my pictures, the dealer told me to put it on the driveway so it wouldn't sink into the ground so I took the advice and I have no problems.
Jason

[cja1987]

Originally posted by Rob
Absolutely! I wasn't trying to imply that it wasn't. Don't get me wrong, I really like this plow. Just wanted to add to your thought about the slack in the chain. I don't have a problem putting it on / off in short periods of time, but let it sit for a few weeks, then the tower seems to start to lean back a bit, so rather than just hitting it I pull up close, make sure that it is still at the proper height, then get it and hit it !
I think the mount is awesome.. no jacking / prying / swearing etc.

I did solve my height problem by putting a 4X4 under the jack before lowering it... no prob now !

Exactly right, i also use a floor jack under the plow, put half the weight on that and half the weight on the jack stand, works for me and solves the occasional allignment issue. Curtis is the best mounting system out there.

[snowplowjay]

Originally posted by cja1987
Curtis is the best mounting system out there.

I beg to differ with you there!!!!!!!!

Check out Blizzards setup..................and Boss' setup...............


Jay

[Stik208]

Have you seen the videos on curtiscab.com on how the attachment is. I will have to agree with Chris on this one with it being the best attachment system, takes me about 27 seconds or less.
Jason

[wyldman]

I think most of the manufacturers have got it down to nothing to put these plows on.The Western Ultra,Blizzard,Curtis,Boss are all pretty quick.They are all pretty much drive in,power on,and insert pins and wiring plug.Any of them will have little problems if the jackstand sinks,or the ground is uneven.

I think it just comes down to personal preference.

I think Western has the best setup for uneven surfaces,as the a-frame mount pivots side to side.

[cja1987]

Originally posted by snowplowjay
I beg to differ with you there!!!!!!!!

Check out Blizzards setup..................and Boss' setup...............


Jay

Seen 'em all, know 'em all, Personally i don't like power hitches but thats just me. I drive into mine, the pins engage as soon as i hit it, get out lock it in and plug in. Just as easy as any of the above, and less to go wrong IMO. What happens if there is a problem with the powerhitch, can you still mount up the plow? Curtis also has it all over boss and blizzard when it comes to the truckside mount, curtis is barely noticible and its just one straight "push bar" that is visible. Blizzard and Boss have ugly mounts, especially the Boss. Of course a blizzard mount looks nice on an F-350, but i don't need that much un necessary crap hanging off a cherokee or an F-150. Powerhitch= Low hanging, ugly mount. Just my opinion, iam not knocking any of the plows all are good plows and all are fool proof when it comes to mounting. You are not going to convince me that there exists a better mounting system then curtis.

[Stik208]

I think I would get a good laugh if someone said Fisher had the fastest and easiest mounting system. I agree with Chris that all plows are great in their own respects but as far as mounting speed I will go with my Curtis.
Jason

[BWhite]

I have no problem mounting and dismounting my plow . It's simple and straightforward . Of course, it all depends on one's finesse abilities .

[cja1987]

Originally posted by Stik208
I think I would get a good laugh if someone said Fisher had the fastest and easiest mounting system. I agree with Chris that all plows are great in their own respects but as far as mounting speed I will go with my Curtis.
Jason

As we said they are all good, except for meyers EZ-Mount which, IMO, is far from easy. The fisher is pretty dam good too, especially the MM2. I like the curtis best, but plenty of others have a very well designed mounting system. Minuite mounts have never given me too much trouble the few times i have mounted them.