Head to head challenge- V plow Vs a containment plow. We remove the Snowdogg & install a new Hiniker scoop plow, find & fix a bad connection, then race head to head.
Its nice to see a boss and his crew talking shop about the performance of their equipment, without the boss getting the old whip out to lash them back to work. Great Crew!!! Great Boss!!! And I love the fact that you're teaching your viewers all the time. And in doing these tests with your crew, you are learning what's efficient. Very nice!!!
@@Dirtmonkeyhey dude.i have a well maintained fisher that’s about 5-6 years old.when dismounting the lift arm will not go down,even in float.only way to get it down is to beat on the lift arm plate.any suggestions?is there something I can do?much appreciated if you get back to me.thanx
The scoop plows are great but where the vplows shine is being able to V it through drifts or being able to break through into driveways easier in deep snow. We are in a more hilly terrain where we plow so the MVP3 westerns earned our love. A simpler controller would be nice though i 100% agree
I have had my Hincker V plow for 6 years. Same cutting edge. I have cut through 4' drifts on Lake of the woods getting to my fish house. When the resort abandons the road, and you have to cut through a old drifted in area for a couple of hundred yards, the Hincker V plow is the best solution.
I've run a bunch of plows on a bunch of vehicles, and one advantage a V has over everything else is being able to V to make your 1st cut. When you get 2 feet plus (I've done 3' twice), the first pass is vital. Also very useful for the windrow left by the city plow.
Hey dude.i have a fisher that’s been maintained nicely.when I’m dismounting I cannot push the lift arm plate down to do so.i have to use a sledge hammer to get it down.i am in float.it just won’t go down.would appreciate any suggestions.thanks
@@robertmcgee7969 Man I wish I could help you out... but I don't think I understand the issue. I have one myself; when I disconnect from the plow, the headgear falls forward, then nothing lines up when trying to re-connect. I've got to stop in the dealership and ask, but I just keep forgetting. I'm sure it's something simple I'm missing. Fisher EZ V.
@@wannabejeeper thanks man..the yellow plate on top of the lift arm.when put it in float I used to be able to just push it down so I could disconnect.now I have to beat the Jesus out of it to make it go down.just had it serviced too.guess I’m gonna have to take it back and let them handle it
@@wannabejeeper I actually have to take a huge crowbar and beat it down far enough to let me unhook it.pain in the ars.haven’t had snow yet.once I put it on it won’t come off til March.but man what a pain
He had several advantages, weight from back plow, weight from quad cab, little wider plow, and no cars to go around. Given all of that i would bet they are equal or the v plow is slightly slower. Id take a shout out!
I would have called the people that installed the plow and had them come to me and fix the truck. Tim has it. Love the video's keep up the good work and god bless and stay safe.
One of the reasons I like to do my own plow installs and wiring is to avoid the problem you had and if I have an issue it makes it so much easier to troubleshoot.
That is a nice plow. I push a western wide out for 10 years and love it. I can actually push more snow then a skid with a plow. The wide out gives you the option of flat, scoop. It has been a good plow for 10 years.
Just wanted to Thankyou for all your advice and knowledge Stan ! I am 20 years old and started a Landscape Construction company in Pa. I love your videos and hope to make them in the near future to give back the knowledge I learn on a day to day basis just like you taught me! Nolan , Bird Dog Landscape Construction, LLC.
Either you got it or you don't. There are guys who do really well because it's ways about your next move. Always thinking what's gonna make my life easier. You'll never be a pro your first night out
I’ve been running a Hiniker c-plow here in Connecticut for the last 15 years on my 99 f350. Bought the plow brand new and everyone broke my chops for not buying a fisher or boss or western. Nobody knew a thing about Hiniker around me until I purchased mine. Like I said I’m going on 15 years with this plow and I’ve replaced the blades once and still haven’t replaced any hydro hoses. Only upgrade I did was upgrade to the new lights. So I’m a huge huge Hiniker fan huge. I honestly believe the Hiniker is the most underrated plow on the market. Since I purchased mine 15 years ago slowly they started popping up by word of mouth. So I’m excited to see you went Hiniker and spoke the truth about them I know everyone has their own opinions and some guys like western or boss or whatever but I believe if they ran a Hiniker for one storm they’d never go back.
Bought a Western Wideout 14 months ago. Finally got to use it last month. I will NEVER go back to a straight plow again. I absolutely love it. It took me a couple of hours to get used to the handheld remote. I am sold on expanding plows. Best thing is when I’m in scoop mode I can still angle the plow left or right. Try that with a V plow. Until last month I had been plowing with a Curtis since 2000. I loved the way they hooked up to the truck. Super fast. I’m not as big of a fan of the Western system of hooking up to the truck. I use a pallet jack to move the plow around the shop. It’s a little more tricky with a Western.
Definitely a fan of the Fisher plows here in Syracuse. Have used both V and wide out style plows. I like the V in open lots I like the wideout style for between cars.
@@ericszentmiklosi1169 I have an 8' HD2 on my Ram and like that for doing driveways so far, but would like to try either a V-plow or a Wideout next. Stanley's new Hinniker plow makes me really want to try the Wideout I must say.
Love that new plow! I'm a BOSS guy running straight & V blades. You got me excited about that Hiniker. Just to note-have run wings on my BOSS plows straight or V & it is definitely worth the price!! Saves 20% every event...don't know if Hiniker has any available?? If they do...you would/should seriously consider adding them!!!!!!!!
I own a small Lawn care/snow Removal business in southern MN and Hermans is where I had my Hiniker plow installed as well, small world, even smaller world my old man is a supervisor at Hiniker in Mankato and probably had a part in assembling your Hiniker plows. Those controllers are the best!
Nice video!! I have always used dodge for plowing, with Myers but Hiniker may be a plow to look for if I buy back in........ My wife caught me watching this video(been a while) she said "NO PLOW TRUCK or DIVORCE?" Hmm I got to think about it I said, now I am in timeout!
Was with western for 20 years + switched to hiniker 5 years ago love them won't go back put first cutting edge on this year 9'6" v plow good content keep it going
Wideout gets smoked next to wester 9.6 contractors V plow. We did the test 2", 6" and 12" snow falls. 2" was even, then large snow falls. 6 and 12 wideout got stuck on heavy wet snow.
Honestly they are both good plows and i really could not tell any real difference. I have never had a hiniker , but this would make me look at one. Appears very high quality.
I have a question. When you set up contracts for snow removal, do you get a retainer. I live down south and we hardly see snow. BUT, this year we got a lot. How about talking about snow removal contracts asap.
I am glad you enjoy talking to us, because I enjoy talking with you and watching your videos, this video really help full and got to learn how you had in past and how you liked it.
The V plow is the best plow for doing city sidewalks and park trails especially when the snow is deep because it pushes snow left and right. A single straight blade plow bogs down by only plowing snow to one side.and making a huge pile on that side.
Hey Stan it's Rocco from R &J here in Connecticut you took it more snow I really enjoy your videos there appreciated thanks your friend Rocco from Connecticut go get em my friend
Hey Stan I'm pouting over the gmc quietness grrrrrrrr my pap was a tool maker for them for 43 years thats why I love em second is dodge....how about a shout out for Paul and caitlin we love the videos and were go getters like you guys thanks bub
@@Dirtmonkey out of curiosity. And this is from experience in the DC area during that big snow a few years back. I noticed down there private contractors would load snow into the bed of their trucks to get as much traction as possible have you guys ever done that?
Do you ever run weight on the back of your plow trucks? I've always found a ton or more in the bed makes you able to plow in 2wd nicely and push just about anything. I used to load my f250 to max weight and it was unstoppable in just about any storm
Rough week. Finally got snow in Detroit blew a line the first day and snapped my frame going over a railroad track today. Used plow trucks are a blast. Just lost 6 apartments. At least your videos I can see money can be made. So new line lots of welding and it is running again. Keep the videos coming it is what keeps me going
Neat stuff , Stan! How often do you get to see a snow plow actually rolling snow from that vantage point? That’s really cool to watch. Thanks for the great content.
Have you ever considered an adjustable width plow? I know there's a few companies who make them where each side about a 2 foot wing on each is hydraulically controlled where they can extend about a foot to a foot and a half wider on each side so a 8 foot plow can be turned into a 10 foot plow with a push it s button. So besides having that much wider of a plow when on the job site when going down the road you still have the typical normal width plow.
I've plowed with my astro van for two years now. Just a super light duty snowbear manual angle and winch lift, but it does the job and is quite the show
@@Dirtmonkey Stan sorry to correct you but Guinness is a Stout not a beer. Anyway I really like watching your snow plowing videos. I hope you found the snow! 😀🏴🇬🇧
I'm looking foreword to seeing what you do with your property up north. You guys really know how to make winter fun. I love seeing people making work fun. Life is too short not to find the fun in everything.
I would take the Hiniker, it looks like half the weight of Tim's plow. It would be a lil more forgiving on the front end. Stan , can you do a video on the charger? That thing is sick.👍
The only problem I've seen with the scoop plow is in super deep snow. I've got a 1/4 mile long driveway. When the drifting gets to be 2-3 ft deep you need the V plow to make a path up the middle in V mode first. If you do it with a scoop or straight blade you either can't get through or it pushes you off the side of the driveway. So there are definitely better plows for different applications
Nice looking plow. Around me it seems that everyone and their mother runs boss. It could be that they are made right here in the upper peninsula of Michigan. They are made about 2 hours from me and I have been by where they make them lots of times. Myself I still prefer the old chain to raise them and the old cable to control them. Might be dad had a western he had for 20 years and never replaced a cable or had the pump opened up. He beat the hell out of it also.
I had a western that lasted 11 years and a Hiniker that lasted that long- then rotted off the truck but the frame was good so I bought a plow off craiglsist (scoop) and ran that for another 4 years with no issues. Same wiring same frame. so that lasted 15-16years?
Love the control module!!! Splitting hairs on which is best. Great scraping on both! It's all about the quality and density of the steel on the scraper which provides longevity.
My Chevy truck was a terror- I went through 4 engines and 7 transmissions and 3 differentials before I threw in the towel. I would get one thing fixed and then something else would go wrong. Just kept happening on that truck.
I always enjoy watching your videos. In my opinion the V and Scoop plow do a very good job of scraping done to the asphalt and they look like they both carry about the same amount of snow its so close. I think i like the V plow a bit better for back dragging up against the curb/sidewalk because you can straighten it and get closer.
I started with a Hiniker scoop. Loved it. Took a bad hit while it was angled going over a hidden utility lid that the black top eroded away from the edge. Trip edge couldnt fold properly... ripped the left cutting edge clean off. My teeth still hurt.
I noticed your snopower looks bent and banged. I bought a brand new one this season used it for some light storms. One day cleaning my own yard was backing up in scoop postion 2-3mph very slow and wing caught frozen snow and didnt release in the hydraulic cylinder. Twisted and bent like nothing. Sno power wont warranty the panel called it impact damage. Im not a happy customer paid 13k Canadian dollars to have it do that in the first 10 or less work days. Love your videos just wanted to tell you about my story. Thanks Dirtmonkey for all your videos
@@Dirtmonkey I never even heard of them until i saw your reviews on them. Everything i love about them except for this hiccup. I believe they should have taken care of me as it was not an impact. The sales guys from the dealer in Michigan even went to bat for me. Gunna cost me 1k to get a new one home
I like my Hiniker V plows (older), simple hook up and go, no external switch to mess with to hook up, or spring pins, plus they have great controllers.
I wish you guys could teach the plow guys in the Northeast how to plow. We have piles of snow on every parking lot island. The way you guys clear everything and push it to one main pile is the way to go. You have more parking area. Great channel. Keep up the great content.
Dodge wiring never disapoints. Wait till it lights on fire lol. At least you finally pulled the plug on that crappy snow dog. Never had luck with their salters either.
@@Dirtmonkey ive had 2 friends trucks go up. They were all 2nd gens like 90s trucks. Since then i wont own any. One of my chevys lit up while my employee was driving it. Not sure if it was a problem with the radio i had just recently put in, or a factory problem. My all time favorite plow truck was a 2006 chevy duramax. With a 9' 6" boss v with a joystick controller. I miss that truck.
@@Dirtmonkey snow is just not in our favor this month. But you have to pay the bills when your a small business with no big commercial accounts or pay no matter what per month customers. Getting there though
Based on your video, flip a coin, they both worked well and about the same. Cost and simplicity may be the deciding factors, but this challenge was in a wide open parking lot. We have numerous single driveways between houses. If a rental is left empty for awhile or a city property needs to be opened up, then the only tool for the job is a V- plow! All other blades fail. Crusted iced packed snow too deep for a straight blade can push the whole rig into the building. V-blade lets you cut through to then back blade out Of course that is a very specific situation not everyone has to confront.
I made my own flaps out of an old conveyor belt reinforced with some flat bar stock to keep them from flapping and stiffing them up! That way you can make them wider then the ones you can buy! The only issue is punching out the bolt holes in the belt !!! Try that!!!
I enjoy watching your videos. I work with a little lady that is special needs and she really loves the videos of plowing snow. really any videos with the skid loader. Thank you for making these videos
Only problem I see with the hiniker vee plow is that you cant move the wings independently. I'm always moving my boss wings independently. I usually start a push with one side of the plow vee^d while the other side is straight to avoid a trail off at start. Give me a shout out bud! About 30 years plowing experience here and I had my own lawn mowing business for 20 years. Then worked in excavating.
Shout out coming in a future video- Your point about moving the wings independently- Thats what that little controller on the middle does. That thumbstick joystick does that. Its sweet.
Great Video,,,, Would also have loved to see some footage of the truck at the shop trying to diagnose the stalling etc. Any videos showing how to help diagnose problems, locating & fixing bad grounds etc. are always so helpful. Fix it yourself kind of stuff. Loved this video & really appreciate all your content ! (I vote for the V Blade in this video,,, however I was thinking that the scoop plow would have come out ontop hands down). You guys are awesome !
Great video as always. I looked at the Hiniker Scoop but found a Boss Straight blade with scoop wings that I think does a similar Performence that came with my 2002 Dodge.
Used Hiniker for 12 seasons. Found their hollow trip edge pivot bars were a bit weak. Replaced with solid cold rolled, no further issues. Now, after ten (12) years in service, just noticed a crack in the truck mount prong just aft of its annoying 'notch'. The wings have always been flimsy too (on the retract) Still getting monies worth from it.
Hey stanley. Another great video. Do you think you could do a video on the history of your companies? How they evolved to where they are at now and what you learned along the way? I would like to hear you tell some old stories. That would be a great video :) thanks as always for putting out these great informative videos, they help a lot.
Thank u for video I live in up state NY Carthage NY we have so much snow u would love it here an we need guy like u plowing we have a bunch of dummy’s plowing love ur channel bud