GeoffD
PlowSite.com Veteran
- Location
- Cumberland County Maine
Ok Bryan and some other's have brought up the subject of plowing roads. Ok 20% of my business is plowing private roads, 99% of them are paved. <p>Posistive Aspects of plowing roads.<p>It is easier on the truck and plow.<br>You never plow more than 3" in a visit.<br>You always sand/salt.<br>There isn't much turining around or backing up.<br>You only need a regular plow. Because you are just casting the snow to the side. No V-Plow needed. <br>It is easy and quick to plow.<br>You often can pick up 20+ driveways on the road. <br>Negative Aspects <p>You have to plow every 3" only it doesn't take long.<br>You have to plow off the sholder the first few storms to keep the road wide.<br>A wing would make everything better.<br>A snow delfector is a must, unless you want go 5 MPH when you can go 20 or 25.<br>You need a plow with a deep curve ( ie Diamond)<br>You will burn up a cutting edge fast. 1 or 2 perseason depending on your location and amount of snowfall.<p>Ok private roads have worked well for me. I have plowed them for years with just an F 350 then in 99 A F 550. Now i use a F 650 with a 10' blade, which is a real time saver. One trip up the road one trip down the road. With a 9' it is often 2 times up 2 times down. On some roads we plow every driveway that comes off the road. We don't plow the driveways with the road truck, the F 650 does 12 private roads a storm, plus some parking lots. Then a pick up plows the driveways. Anyways it's is easier on the truck and plow. It does require some special equipment, but is a great business to be in.<p>Geoff<p>