Poly Vs Steel...Which is better for plowing ice roads?

[Mike Stark]

I am looking at getting a used Boss plow this winter. I would be using it to plow my driveway and ice roads to my fish houses.

What kind of blade would be better for plowing on ice?

Thanks.

[EyeChsr]

The cutting edge is still steel on a poly plow. my Hiniker poly v-plow works just fine on the lake. I think the poly cuts down on weight a little bit and makes the snow roll of the plow better. If u can i highly recommend getting a v-plow. Makes busting new ice roads a lot better than a straight blade. Also helps with clean up in driveways with the scoop option.

[jmd1]

Don't run either type without the cutting edge. You will end up replacing the whole thing if you do.

[outkast7222]

I would go steel personally. There is to much risk of hitting a heave buried in the snow and having a ice chunk go through the mould board. I have seen this happen plowing lots hitting rocks in snow piles.

For normal plowing poly all the way.

[Mike Stark]

The cutting edge is still steel on a poly plow. my Hiniker poly v-plow works just fine on the lake. I think the poly cuts down on weight a little bit and makes the snow roll of the plow better. If u can i highly recommend getting a v-plow. Makes busting new ice roads a lot better than a straight blade. Also helps with clean up in driveways with the scoop option.

Boss poly plows are actually a bit heavier due to the extra support needed.

Does 2600-2800 seem like a fair price for a 3-4year old plow that is in good condition?

Thanks.

[Ben626]

Does 2600-2800 seem like a fair price for a 3-4year old plow that is in good condition?

Thanks.

[outkast7222]

That's a good price on something that new. Assuming it's in good shape. I have 15 year old Hinikers that I wouldn't sell for that.

[Mike Stark]

They both claim that they are in very good shape. Now I just need to decide poly vs. steel. I can get the poly for 200 less and don't have to drive as far to get it. Both include everything I need to mount to my truck.

They are both 7.5ft strait blades.

Thanks for the replies.

[randerson]

Bad thing about a straight blade on the lake is the uneven ice will make the plow trip more where a v plow is heavier seems to work better on the ice I use to have a snowsport plow and that worked as good as my 8ft straight blade did

[Mike Stark]

A v plow isn't really in the budget. Also I will be plowing with a gmc sierra 1500 reg cab 8ft box. would a v plow be to big/heavy for my truck?

thanks.

[outkast7222]

A v plow isn't really in the budget. Also I will be plowing with a gmc sierra 1500 reg cab 8ft box. would a v plow be to big/heavy for my truck?

thanks.

Yes. Especially on a GM. The torsion suspension just doesn't hold a plow well.

[outkast7222]

Bad thing about a straight blade on the lake is the uneven ice will make the plow trip more where a v plow is heavier seems to work better on the ice I use to have a snowsport plow and that worked as good as my 8ft straight blade did

When I blow a trail on ice I don't float the blade, I like to keep it a good 2" up. That helps banging the blade up plus then your tires aren't on bare ice and get better traction.

[Mike Stark]

Bad thing about a straight blade on the lake is the uneven ice will make the plow trip more where a v plow is heavier seems to work better on the ice I use to have a snowsport plow and that worked as good as my 8ft straight blade did

I had looked at the snowsport. Wasn't sure how well it would plow an ice road. Did you use it to plow on the ice?

[Mike Stark]

These are the two blades im looking at:

Boss 7.5ft standard duty steel 597 lbs $2800

Boss 7.5ft sport duty poly 421 lbs $2600

Seems like a heavier plow would be a better option?

[randerson]

Yes I used on the lake I found it worked better than a friends V10 ford with a sraight blade mostly cause the plow was smaller and wouldnt build up as much snow and cause vehicle to loose traction because of heavy load

[outkast7222]

The steel plow is the better deal only because it's not home owner grade. Poly home owner blades don't hold their value nearly as well.

[Mike Stark]

The steel plow is the better deal only because it's not home owner grade. Poly home owner blades don't hold their value nearly as well.

Think I will be fine putting the steel plow on my 08' GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Reg. Cab 8ft bed?

Thanks.

[outkast7222]

I would think so, balast in the box will be key to keeping the nose up in the air. I wouldn't want to plow commercially but doesn't sound like you were planning on it anyways.

[Mike Stark]

I would think so, balast in the box will be key to keeping the nose up in the air. I wouldn't want to plow commercially but doesn't sound like you were planning on it anyways.

I will not be plowing commercially. Most of the plowing will be done on the ice.

The steel plow im looking at has a small dent on the side of the plow. Is that something to worry about?

[outkast7222]

If the dent is in the mould board itself I wouldn't worry about it but if it's in a rib I would be a bit concerned. Once the ribs lose there strength the board starts twisting around.

[Mike Stark]

here is a pic.

[CAMAN]

Minor damage that happens to many plows

[outkast7222]

Wouldn't worry about that little ding whatsoever.

[Mike Stark]

Thanks. I think I am going to go with the 7.5ft standard duty steel blade.

[JakeJ_Mn]

I have two Boss plows - a V Superduty power XT on my 2013 3/4 Dodge diesel quadcab and a 7 1/2 Superduty straight steel on my 2003 1/2 ton Dodge Hemi quadcab. The 3/4 came with a plow package.

The 1/2 ton handles the straight Superduty just fine - only thing I did was add a Timbren suspension($200)on the front end.

Boss now makes a steel V plow to with fit and weight designed for 1/2 ton trucks.

I would go steel anytime I had a choice. My V goes thru all the snow we have had so far on and off shore.

The straight will plow alot of snow, but when it gets deep on the lake your truck will not be able to push thru very far. Otherwise, the straight works fine for driveways of any length.