[ToMang07]

Asking advice from Fisher V-Plow owners. Not interested in others, thank you.

Im looking to swap to a newer Stainless V-Blade. Had a 8' HD MM2 for over a decade but it's tired, and I got a new truck, so time to upgrade.

I plow primarily residential, dirt/gravel driveways. I'm hearing from some about how horrible V-blades are, does nothing but dig, useless, blah blah. Trick is most of them have Boss and/or other Straight Blades.

I expect to dig when it's soft/muddy. My straight blade did. Always sucks. But once it's frozen I don't see how a V-blade could be any different.

And I cruised the forum for a bit, found plenty of advice, but very few mentioned gravel, most were parking lots/ commercial.

Thanks in advance.

 

[unhcp]

attack angle on the V plow is 70 degrees vs 65 for a normal yellow straight blade add that and the extra weight of the V plow and it will do some digging. Your best option is to buy a shoe kit

 

[cwren2472]

I have 1 boss v-plow with shoes that I use on the crappy driveways and lots. It does help.

Another option is the yooper trick, pipe or round bar on the cutting edge.

Perhaps you didnt read his post. He's not interested in your Boss plow advice. Fisher V owners only please.

 

[ToMang07]

Not trying to be rude, just want to compare apples to apples.

 

[cwren2472]

Not trying to be rude

Ok

 

[Philbilly2]

Perhaps you didnt read his post. He's not interested in your Boss plow advice. Fisher V owners only please.

Can a western owner comment since they are both from the same parent company?

 

[cwren2472]

Can a western owner comment since they are both from the same parent company?

No. Fisher only. Stop being a trouble maker.

 

[ToMang07]

Don't know much about them, but my understanding is they are built differently, angles, trip edge, frame, etc.

 

[ToMang07]

No. Fisher only. Stop being a trouble maker.

Lol, need a hug?

 

[Mike_PS]

Lol, need a hug?

you should probably be a little more accepting of members trying to help and offer advice...might go a long way with helping with your questions, etc.

 

[cwren2472]

Don't know much about them, but my understanding is they are built differently, angles, trip edge, frame, etc.

Your understanding is wrong. For your concerns, they are identical. Only the hook-up system is different.

We do use a Fisher XV but almost all our lot is paved. The small portion that is gravel we've never had any issues with.

 

[ToMang07]

Well forgive me for trying to prevent the downward spiral of "my boss is better than" or "my snowdog beats" or "you should get a..." that I saw in many threads while researching.

Bottom line is I would like feedback from Fisher V-Plow owners who plow on gravel.

Trying to keep this thread on the track isn't a crime.

Thank you.

 

[dieselss]

Not trying to be rude, just want to compare apples to apples.

Trick is most of them have Boss and/or other Straight Blade

Asking advice from Fisher V-Plow owners. Not interested in others, thank you.

Seeing as you have already taken advise from others

 

[Mike_PS]

let's get back to the discussion please. thanks

 

[Philbilly2]

Your understanding is wrong. For your concerns, they are identical. Only the hook-up system is different.

We do use a Fisher XV but almost all our lot is paved. The small portion that is gravel we've never had any issues with.

I would consult a dealer if I was you before you make these claims... :laugh:

 

[cwren2472]

I would consult a dealer if I was you before you make these claims... :laugh:

Do you know a guy?

 

[Philbilly2]

Do you know a guy?

He is bizzie...

 

[Mike_PS]

alright guys, let's offer opinions and advice or move along please

 

[MeTurf]

I have several of each Fisher 9.5 XV II and the new XLS. In addition to many paved lots I do plow a few miles of gravel road and the straight or XLS blades with chatter or catch and the Vee plow is fine. The benefit of the Vee on gravel is you can close the V for your breakout pass and raise it ever so slightly and it will just plow forever and never catch. The weight of the snow will push any type of straight blade down and make it chatter or hop. I love the newest XLS plows but for gravel the Vee is still best.

 

[NYH1]

When I'm done plowing for the day, I put my plow shoes back on. Then the next time I plow, I'll do my driveway and my neighbors driveway which are gravel/crush stone first. Then I take them off and do the rest of my plowing.

They go on and off really easy. In my opinion, the shoe kit definitely helps.

Hope this helps, welcome to the site, NYH1.