When should I replace my snow plow cutting edge?
When should I replace my snow plow cutting edge?
In general, a cutting edge needs replacing before the plow frame is exposed or rubbing occurs on the moldboard. All BOSS V-Plows offer a patented high performance cutting edge that features high-performance steel, curb guards and a snow catcher.
Do you need a cutting edge on a plow?
You should always use a rubber cutting edge with a rigid plow because the flex will protect you if you a strike an obstacle. Most snow removal equipment companies won’t even put a steel edge on a rigid plow. It’s too dangerous.
How long should a plow cutting edge last?
Carbide edges are a prime example. While they cost about four times more than steel edges, they can last as much as seven times longer, which means fewer replacements and, in turn, less downtime. A contractor can go through two sets of steel edges in a season, whereas a carbide edge can last more than three seasons.
What are snow plow cutting edges made of?
The most common snow plow cutting edges in use today are steel, rubber, and polyurethane – or poly, for short. (Note that carbide tungsten edges are also available, but they’re well above the budgets of most plowing businesses.)
Are snow plow cutting edges hardened?
THE BOSS SNOWPLOW for example, offers an AISI 1080 grade steel or an abrasion resistant steel called Hardox® to make the steel cutting edge harder; and therefore, extending the wear-life of the cutting edge.
Do snow plows scrape the ground?
Here’s a sampling: Why do snowplows “skim” instead of “scrape,” leaving a layer of snow and ice on the road? The Portland Bureau of Transportation sets its plows to skim streets about an inch up from the road surface to avoid damaging both the road and the plow, spokesman John Brady said.
What is a trip edge plow?
BOSS Trip-Edge snowplows are engineered to power through the heaviest snow and any obstacles that come with it. The extra-rigid moldboard and trip-edge technology ensure that only the cutting edge trips when you hit an obstacle, so you won’t lose the load you’re pushing.
Where are Meyers snow plows made?
Cleveland, Ohio
To this day, Meyer makes all of its snowplows in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio and offers the most complete line of snowplows and salt spreaders available from one company.
What snow plow is best?
The Best Snow Plow
- Home Plow by Meyer. The gold standard of the industry, the Meyer Home Plow is available in three models.
- SnowSport HD Snow Plow.
- SnowBear Snow Plow.
- DK2 Avalanche Snow Plow.
- SnowBear Winter Wolf Snow Plow.
- DK2 Snow Plow.
- SnowBear ProShovel Snow Plow.
- SnowSport 180 Snow Plow.
