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snow plow size

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#1 ·
i have a 99 250 4X4 6spd im wondering what size plow would be best im thinking 7'6" or maybe 8 but the 7'6" are so common just need some help to decide how big i can go if i run acrost a bigger one for cheap
 
#2 ·
8 foot, even if you do just driveways, i would never get anything more than an 8. its heavier. i use a 10 footer mounted on a freightliner at work but thats over kill unless you do lots
 
#3 ·
i run a 8' 6" on my 08 f350 srw and handles it great.
 
#4 ·
yea im thinking i will most likely end up with a 7 6 because im on a very tight budget here like to stay under $500 for a whole set up i dont care if i have to rig a few things together but i basicly want it for driveways and maybe if i can get enuff people in town i may get a newer one or an 8ft but just for now for personal use etc dont neeeeeed one but i waaaaaannnnnt one (i like to play)
 
#5 ·
me and all my friends run 9.5 foot Hinniker straight blades or 9.5 foot Western V-Plows. i wouldnt run under 8.5 foot blade
 
#6 ·
so i have the option of 7 6 all the way to 9 6 then? i havent measured yet but i would assume that a 7 6 will cover the wheel tracks
 
#7 ·
i have one question for you plow guys how hard would it be to wire a plow up with out directions or if anyone knows where i could get some that would be great any advice is appreciated

thanks brett
 
#9 ·
An 8 foor is the smallest you're going to want on that truck, any smaller and you're going to be rumming over the snow everytime you start to turn. My 8 foot is just wide enough. 9 foot isnt too bad but its a but much for a SRW truck.

A 9 foot plow is actually supposed to be taken off right after a storm, its overwidth for the road since its 108" wide. Legal limit is 102"
 
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