for the trk u have and what u want to do its perfect for u u can also get a older LD version as long as its a minute mount 2 its light weight and sturdy Just make sure you get one 7.6 wide not 6.9 and has the polymer cutting edge not a metal one which really rattles the welds on the plow over time

 

Come on plowsite. Only 1 reply. Does anybody use a Fisher SD???

 

The SD is built somewhat heavier duty than the HT, but because of the lack of direct piston lift and the plastic cutting edge, it will typically due a crappier job of scraping clean. Also, it tends to be a few hundred dollars more expensive than the HT. The vast majority of the 7.5' plows we sell are HTs, not SDs. But I don't actually use either, so take it with a grain of salt.

The plastic edge is easier on the pavement and does reduce vibration, as mentioned above, but it is also much more expensive to replace (roughly 2.5 times as much) so most customers end up switching to the steel edge later anyway.

 

The SD is built somewhat heavier duty than the HT, but because of the lack of direct piston lift and the plastic cutting edge, it will typically due a crappier job of scraping clean. Also, it tends to be a few hundred dollars more expensive than the HT. The vast majority of the 7.5' plows we sell are HTs, not SDs. But I don't actually use either, so take it with a grain of salt.

The plastic edge is easier on the pavement and does reduce vibration, as mentioned above, but it is also much more expensive to replace (roughly 2.5 times as much) so most customers end up switching to the steel edge later anyway.

If I decide to go with the SD. I would pay the extra to switch out the plastic edge to the steel edge. I saw a new one installed at my local Chevy dealership earlier this winter and when I stopped to check it out. I did not like the plastic cutting edge. I thought it was a joke. I really want to put a 7 1/2 ft HD on the truck. But my local Fisher dealer says the crew cabs front end just can't handle the weight. I've looked at Boss plows also. But. I just can't stand a full blade flopping forward. And their trip edge plow is too heavy for a half ton. So. I guess I'm stuck with Fisher. Which is made about 60 miles north of where I live. Thank you for your reply.

 

Being a brand new vehicle with new vehicle warranty, I definitely would not recommend the 7.5 HD for your vehicle. If you check the specs, the weight difference between the HD and either the SD or HT is extreme. There really isn't any 1/2 ton truck made anymore that is appropriate for the HD which is basically the same plow you would put on a 3/4 ton or 1 ton dually truck, just a little more narrow. Everything rearward of the blade is exactly the same.

BOSS does make some nice smaller plows, but you are correct they do not have any trip edge model suitable for your vehicle, only full blade trip (I won't turn this thread into a Full Blade Trip vs Trip Edge debate.)

 

Being a brand new vehicle with new vehicle warranty, I definitely would not recommend the 7.5 HD for your vehicle. If you check the specs, the weight difference between the HD and either the SD or HT is extreme. There really isn't any 1/2 ton truck made anymore that is appropriate for the HD which is basically the same plow you would put on a 3/4 ton or 1 ton dually truck, just a little more narrow. Everything rearward of the blade is exactly the same.

BOSS does make some nice smaller plows, but you are correct they do not have any trip edge model suitable for your vehicle, only full blade trip (I won't turn this thread into a Full Blade Trip vs Trip Edge debate.)

I went to my local Boss dealer which is only a mile away from the Fisher dealer. And I looked at Htx-v plow. Which is specifically made for 1/2 ton pickups. I like the idea of a v plow even though I wouldn't be doing any commercial lots. But when I saw it was a full blade flop or trip. I instantly had flashbacks of my fathers piece of useless garbage full blade trip Meyer plow from the 80s. I for the life of me just can't figure out why someone would ever buy a full blade flopping plow. But. That's just me I guesss. I really appreciate your feedback sir. You seem to be the only person on the planet with knowledge of the Fishet sd plow.

 

I don't sell Meyer and don't have a lot of experience with them, but for whatever reason, every customer that is Anti-Full-Trip brings up Meyer plows in the next sentence. Meyer seems to have burned the full-trip bridge for every other manufacturer single-handedly.

 

I don't sell Meyer and don't have a lot of experience with them, but for whatever reason, every customer that is Anti-Full-Trip brings up Meyer plows in the next sentence. Meyer seems to have burned the full-trip bridge for every other manufacturer single-handedly.

I have a 7 6 sd on s 2012 tundra crew cab . Same dilemma as you face . 3 years in and the plow is fine .record snow in Boston one season . I put a back drag blade on it . The extra weight helps it out . Definitely put the 1/2 steel edge on it . I put timbrens in it also . I also have an 05 gmc 1500 short bed the cab that I put a hd2 on 2 years ago . These trucks have switched plows and the tundra handles the weight of the hd2 fine . For only doing a few driveways the sd would be fine . Check some other dealers to see if they can install the hd2. Same push plates and hookups as sd

 

The Fisher SD is one of my favorite plows to sell to half ton pickups. The Fisher HT was introduced to fight tight front end weight restrictions on new half ton trucks back in 2007. Since then, the trucks have been altered to allow slightly heavier plows without warranty void. The Fisher SD comes standard with a poly edge because it lightens the weight but the steel edge is an easy and common replacement. About the only time I have a customer request the poly edge is for a plow dedicated to plowing brick paver driveways. The other reasons why I prefer the SD over the HT is the chain lift, stronger blade design, and simple single jack leg.

Timbrens will not help you. Try a 2" leveling kit and you will be surprised how much better your truck handles the weight AND how much better it looks without the plow mounted.

If you would consider a road trip, I just took in a 1-year old Fisher SD that would come with all correct truck parts, installation, and 1-season warranty. You can PM me for prices and more info.

 

The Fisher SD is one of my favorite plows to sell to half ton pickups. The Fisher HT was introduced to fight tight front end weight restrictions on new half ton trucks back in 2007. Since then, the trucks have been altered to allow slightly heavier plows without warranty void. The Fisher SD comes standard with a poly edge because it lightens the weight but the steel edge is an easy and common replacement. About the only time I have a customer request the poly edge is for a plow dedicated to plowing brick paver driveways. The other reasons why I prefer the SD over the HT is the chain lift, stronger blade design, and simple single jack leg.

Timbrens will not help you. Try a 2" leveling kit and you will be surprised how much better your truck handles the weight AND how much better it looks without the plow mounted.

If you would consider a road trip, I just took in a 1-year old Fisher SD that would come with all correct truck parts, installation, and 1-season warranty. You can PM me for prices and more info.

Hate to revive an old thread, but been burning the midnight oil looking at combos for my truck. Have a 2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 and was going level it out before I got the plow. I was sold on the HT but now im thinking SD. I was also going to just throw in some rough country spacers in, but Im thinking I was going to do Bilstein 5100 with timbrens. Youre the first person I have seen say that timbrens do not help. I am interested to hear more.

 

Boondocker, can you elaborate on why Timbrens won't help? I just down graded to a 2017 Silverado 1500 from a 2011 F250 diesel and plan on buying a Boss 7'6 HXT-V. I just installed a 2" leveling kit. I've always run front Timbrens on all my plow trucks. Im sellimg my commericial plow rout and will just be plowing my rental properties.

 

I don't recommend Timbrens for 2007 to present half tons simply by experience. You can certainly run both if you want but if you took the same two trucks and put the same plow on both, you would see the leveling kit be more effective than the truck with Timbrens. Also, the leveling kit looks better year round and does not effect the ride quality. I've warranties pretty much every Timbren kit I've ever sold to 07 or newer GM half tons. The bracket breaks off where it's bolted to the truck frame.

 

I use to plow with a 7.5' SD. It's great plow but, it's a little light for heavy snow. I personally would go with a 7.5' HD if I was you.

 

So, for our commercial properties I had a 2009 F350 with a Fisher 8' HD and for my personal driveway a Curtis 7' Poly setup on my Jeep Wrangler. We traded the F350 and replaced with a 2018 Silverado 1500 with dealer recommended Fisher 7'6" SD that comes with a poly cutting edge. We used it for recent 6" and 4" snow in Boston area. The truck is great to drive, but not too happy with plow results. The Fisher SD pushes the top layers of snow great, however we just can't seem to get down to pavement like the F350 did. It leaves a ~ 1/2 layer of hard compact snow that customers and cars can slip on. Requiring additional salt/sand, or attempts of shoveling by hand in key locations to get to pavement. I've been told replacing the poly edge with a steel one will yield better results. Wishing we got the F250 or 2500 HD with a HD plow setup, especially given we two good size roadways to our 30 spot parking lot.. Does anyone have any thoughts or comments on this?

 

You went from a 1 ton with a 8' heavy duty plow that weighed 735 lbs. to a half ton with a light duty plow that weighs 487 lbs. and you thought you would have similar results? You're new setup weighs about 250 lbs. less, has a poly cutting edge. Changing the cutting edge will help some. Don't expect it to work as good as your last plow. It wasn't designed to.

I have a 7.5' SD and a 8.5' Xtreme V (900 lbs.)....not even in the same league.

NYH1.

 

make sure the plow was installed properly . Some of the dealers sub out the work and the installers are doing volume deals with the dealer so it may not be set up right . Ditch the poly edge and put 1/2 in steel in it . I have this backbdrag on an sd and the extra weight helps this plow a lot .

 

View attachment 177540 make sure the plow was installed properly . Some of the dealers sub out the work and the installers are doing volume deals with the dealer so it may not be set up right . Ditch the poly edge and put 1/2 in steel in it . I have this backbdrag on an sd and the extra weight helps this plow a lot .

I see you're in Boston? Where did you get that back drag blade? I'm looking for one for my 7' 6" fisher.

 

FWIW. I have a 2013 Silverado 1500 LT Z71 extended cab. I put in the leveling kit and Timbrens. I am running a 7’6” HD with no problems. 7 cement blocks and a broken granite mailbox post (~100#) as ballast (~380# total). I also upgraded to LT tires. Yes the front end is a bit stiffer than normal for regular riding, but it is a truck.