mamonti

The snoway plow uses the same amount of power it takes to start the truck in a sense. the motor is a started motor. It has been tested with the EB from what they say, if I had a concern about the issue it would be a constant draw but when you think about it what does it take to move it right or left or up for that matter? a second or two. so what affect would it have? Probably about the same as a nice wench! They use the same amp draw (started motor) that I know of. But if I did buy one I would get a deep cycle battery and mount it on the plow itself. That way you aren't using any of the trucks electric period. I would think you could do about 10 driveways at least before it would need a charge and then when you get home you take it off and simply plug it in for a charge!!!

Fx4_5.0Man

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There is no way in heck the frame on our trucks in weaker than an 80' early 90's F150..I don't buy that this is the answer. I used to plow with an 83 Dodge 1500 all day everyday and that thing is looser than ...

I think the sole reason it is not recommended is the electrical system, even then precautionary. Enough said.

If not, why would ford brag about frame strength on these trucks...

Yuke's Retrofits

How much does one of those run?

TheWhiteBeast

Dude. Look at the payload of an old F-150. Now look at the payload of a new one. And no, the frames weren't the same, they were thicker for the 250 and 350.

BCMIF150

Owners Manual and Warranty - Discuss!

Watt-maker

I've seen a few light duty Hiniker plows on some newer 5.0 f150s. I would think that if the electrical system was the weak link, one could simply upgrade the alternator and/or battery. Maybe use a second battery with a battery isolator with a lock-out switch on the plow remote. Wire it so in order to use the remote, you would have to hit the switch and have the switch isolate the second battery from the truck charging system during plow adjustments. As soon as the switch is released, it would prevent the remote from being used and reconnect the second battery to the charging system to keep it charged. Just thinking out loud here.

mamonti

5 to 6 grand depending if you want the wings and so on. Basically the same as any name brand quality plow.

mamonti

BTW, the way I did mine was getting the 26 series plow used and just bought the mount for the truck. They are all the same as to the plow the only difference is the series and the mount for the model of truck. I paid 2 grand for the plow that was used very little for one year and it came with the mount for the Ranger. I then had a Frontier so I bought the mount for it and was all said and done under 2500 bucks.

the best engines

There is a lot of threads on this - the epas will plow fine level & straight - it's the wet heavy snow piled up against a light or heavy plow ( don't matter) straining the epas when turning & piling snow up. Nothing to do with strain on electric system feeding the epas. That's why ford said no to plowing with the new 150s - they should of left the epas for cars only & this would not even be an issue-

eye.surgeon

Um, no.