Interestingly enough, poly proponents often choose this snow plow material based on thinking that poly weighs less than steel, but the heavy framework required to reinforce a poly plow actually makes this snow plow material heavier than its steel competitors.Oct 28, 2013
How much does a poly plow weight?
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Is a poly or steel plow better?
Stainless steel are effective because they are resistant to rust damage and are built to last. The other, even more popular, type of plow is a poly plow. ... A poly plow glides over surfaces but still picks up the snow and ice that drags on the ground. A steel blade can dent itself and scratch the surface it scrapes on.Sep 22, 2021
What is a poly snow blade?
They are made of a super tough, resistant polyethylene material. They don't have quite the visual appearance of a stainless steel plow but that is augmented by their awesome “slickness”. A poly plow glides over surfaces but still picks up the snow and ice that drags on the ground.Sep 22, 2021
Is a poly plow lighter than a steel plow?
The truth is that most poly plows weigh in heavier than their steel counterparts because they require a reinforced steel framework to rest behind the poly moldboard. Stainless steel blades are not as slick as poly blades, but they are still a little slicker than mild steel blades.Dec 12, 2018
We have enclosed a “Report Card” in your Owner's Manual packet for your use. Your WESTERN® snowplow FloStat® hydraulic unit has a serial number. Record this serial number on the Owner's Information page at the front of this manual.May 1, 2000
Are Western and Fisher plows interchangeable?
No. Basically they are the same operation, but they do not make the adapters to use the older 4-port modules on the newer trucks with LED and HID headlights.
How do I know what plow fits my truck?
Most standard pickup trucks are best suited to 6½- and 7½-foot plows, half-ton trucks use 7 or 7½-foot blades and ¾- and 1-ton trucks typically use 7½-foot and 8-foot blades. The heavier the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the truck, the wider the plow blade the truck can handle.
How much does a Western HTS plow weigh?
Models 7' 6"
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Plowing Width (Full Angle) 2.01 m
Approx. Weight* 412 lb
Approx. Weight* 186 kg
Cutting Edge 5/16" x 6"
How much does a Western Pro Plus plow weigh?
Models 8' 9'
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Plowing Width (Full Angle) 6' 11" 7' 9"
Plowing Width (Full Angle) 2.11 m 2.36 m
Approx. Weight* 805 lb 837 lb
Approx. Weight* 365 kg 379 kg
How much does a Western plow blade weigh?
Models 7' 6" MS 8' MS
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Plowing Width (Full Angle) 6' 6" 6' 11"
Plowing Width (Full Angle) 1.98 m 2.11 m
Approx. Weight* 653 lb 668 lb
Approx. Weight* 296 kg 302 kg