Chevy 4500 4X4 for Howard Tucker

[Jerre Heyer]

Howard could have had this on his rig.....

[Jerre Heyer]

A few more

[cat320]

Jerry that looks like a great combo and it looks like it can handel it better than the fords.

[Joey D]

Looks to small. When it's angled and the wing folded forward the leading edge of the plow is not providing enough coverage to clear for the tires. I had even though this was the case with my own plow but it's very close. Do the Blizzard plows angle more than Fisher plows?

[Jerre Heyer]

Very Observent this one is.........We must watch him closely as the force is strong........

Joey, I saw the same problem with the 650 Fords too and that's why I have pushed for a factory 10-as big as they can make it expand.

Road rules are 10' in all of the snow states hence the reason Meyer, Western, Fisher, Frink, Gledhill etc make 10' and bigger blades. Some states like PA have no over width regs.

Jerre

[cowboysfan]

Looks to small. When it's angled and the wing folded forward the leading edge of the plow is not providing enough coverage to clear for the tires. I had even though this was the case with my own plow but it's very close. Do the Blizzard plows angle more than Fisher plows?
In that plow angle you have clear pavement on that side anyway, so there should not be a problem.

[Mark Oomkes]

Jerre, can you explain a little more about the plow rule? We have 2 10' plows now, but on an angle they are under 8'6", so I was never too concerned.

I would loooove to see a 10' Blizzard for 650\750's. We have a Monroe and a Viking but I would do everything I could to get rid of both and buy Blizzards for both those trucks as well. :blizzard :blizzard :blizzard

[Jerre Heyer]

Mark, In Pennsylvania as well as several other states there is "NO overwidth" restriction for snow removal equipment. This doesn't mean you're not in trouble if you run someone off the road but means you can "Get Wide" all you want.

IF you look all of the " pickup MFG's " make a straight 10' plow to fit the 1.2-5 ton market. IMO most of these are fairly good but could be better.

When you look at Frink, Viking, Valk, Highway and the others in the large truck market they make 10'-14' plows.

Maybe I'm a little touched ( ok so I am ) but if the State and Muni's can run them on there trucks then so should I be able to on mine.

A 10' compact plow that expands for these big trucks is already requested by several markets so hopefully it will become a reality soon.

In the mean time there's always Jerre's Fabrication Department.

Jerre

[Joey D]

In that plow angle you have clear pavement on that side anyway, so there should not be a problem.

Who makes the 1st pass to clear to pavement for you before using the Blizzard? What about when your plowing during a storm to keep roads and lots open, one side will be driving in snow packing it down making it harder to scrape up.

[JD PLOWER]

I think what cowboysfan might mean is when your plowing the first pass your going to have the wings straight out and not angled. But Joe is right about road plowing. If the wing isn't pushed full forward it will not be as efficient and will leave some spill over. The easiest way to solve this though is to not bring the outer wing to full angle (it will cover most wheelbases).

Here's a photo of what I mean......... Blizzard (http://community.webshots.com/photo/116977427/116980861XRxQFl) ...notice the rear wheels are riding it the snow from me turning with plow while angled at the same time.

[Jerre Heyer]

I think it's time to get wider with a set of custom wings from Jerre's.......

Danger may move massive amounts of snow.......

Jerre

[cowboysfan]

Who makes the 1st pass to clear to pavement for you before using the Blizzard? What about when your plowing during a storm to keep roads and lots open, one side will be driving in snow packing it down making it harder to scrape up.
For the first pass pull the wing inso the plows at its widest.after the first pass it wont be a problem, there wont be any snow to pack down.

[JD PLOWER]

First thing I need is some Jerre special frame mounts. Seems the Blizzard (8611) is a little too heavy for its frame and its caused some sag in the plow. Rounded mounting holes and u-shaped lift pin have it hanging about 4" above the ground. Oh well, another thing on the list... :zoinks

[chtucker]

You are all very observant....

10' is not big enough for a 4500/5500. Colorado does have a 10' rule, but with a 10' angled it comes down to 8'6".... Hence a 10-14 blizzard would be ideal. The 5500 could easily handle a 2000lb plow. The front end is rated for 8,000lbs now. Last time I went across the scales, full tank of fuel. NO spreader, just me in the cab, 1500lb or so Boss 10'v the truck weighed 4200lbs rear, 7350 front. Truck GVW is 19,500 (17,500 for a 4500)

19,500 lbs behind any plow is serious business... Better think BEEFY. I don't have the cash right now for another $6k plow or I would be heading to Jerre's. Probably could only get 2-3k for the Boss.... not many trucks around here could support a 10'V. There are two kinds of plowers here in Colorado, 1/2to1 tons with 8' straight blades and loaders with 10-16' straight blades. VERY few Vs, Blizzards.

Based on what I am doing these days plowing, I "might" switch to a Viking 12' , cheaper and reliable to no end, running it off the central hydros. I am giving up all my residential and sticking with the two big lots and 5 miles of road... it is where I make money and can get it done in 4 hours or less. I need to get pics posted, but the 5500 is on availability for wild fires, 500 gallons of water, hydro driven pump (from the mag chloride system), hand tools, hose, float a pump. If it doesn't go out in the next couple of weeks the 12k lb hydro winch will be on a custom bumper.

The 1014 would have to be beefy (1800-2000lbs of steel please), 36+inches tall (42?), standard 3/4" carbide main edge, 5/8" carbide wing edges, run off my central hydros, have a darn tall light bar or mount them to the fenders (plus have a really quick way of getting the lightbar out of the way to lift the hood).... and cost about 7000 dollars. A 8' matching wing (that can bench) as long as we are dreaming.

Thats all I want for Christmas Santa

Howard

[Joey D]

First thing I need is some Jerre special frame mounts. Seems the Blizzard (8611) is a little too heavy for its frame and its caused some sag in the plow. Rounded mounting holes and u-shaped lift pin have it hanging about 4" above the ground. Oh well, another thing on the list... :zoinks

Jeff I don't see the mounts making another season.

[Joey D]

I always have the leading wing folded over as it retains all the snow. I have one drive I do where I open it up and run it strait as it's just as wide as the drive and it is done in 1 push.