I've been plowing since I was 16 and used all sorts of stuff...best plow is a Western in my opinion. All the full time guys I know use them aswell, fwe exceptions. Your approx cost is correct, about 2.5-3K.

It will pay for itself too, just know that snow plowing is VERY hard on equipment. If you are really in it to make $, buy a salt spreader as well. About 1/2 of my billing is usually salt.

Good luck.

No I dont want to be the plow king , its just for my property and neighbors that may want it done "Correctly".. These guys that are doing it for profit are nothing but lawn destroyers ..

What would it cost to replace an 8 foot high ten foot around , healthy rhodedendron .. Because the moron that plows my nieghbors driveway is getting a bill !

I'd bang on the neighbors door and demand the owners insurance info.

Allen4 - As far as the Western blade, your not from round here are ya boy? This be Fisher country Fisher is in Maine and pretty much own the northeast, 99 of 100 evry plow you see. Pantera, grab a bargain hunter and get one used if low to no use.

I thought of that but by the time i find one that ll fit the old dodge and get it on the truck winter will be over ..
I know the guy ..hes getting a bill for the shrub ..Last year I had to patch my driveway and reseed the lawn because of this hammerhead .. Im just never home whn he comes by .. I want to talk with him personaly so he gets the idea

CMG...same story down here in Cincy with the Westerns....

Those Rhodo's are pricey, and I doubt you will find a replacement at that size. If you do, someone is going to cut a pretty good sized check. Big plants are hard to find.

SOrry to hear your stuff was torn up. Good luck and happy plowing