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considering a truck above. how effective are these just with only 2WD? I'm sure there are quite a few running dually dump bodies only with 2WD. I've been shopping for a used one and have run into quite a number of these. I guess they work because there are so many like them. Any first hand experiences with this type? Please thanks
 

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2wd Dump w/ plow

I run a 95 Chevy 2wd Dump with an 8' Western. I just got it a few months ago and it pushes snow great. Make sure you load up the bed with weight or you wont mov! I use agout 3k of bagged ice melt, figuring I will use it at some point, and when spring rolls closer I will get a yd or 2 of soil. Parking lots and straight drives, cant climb a hill to save my a$$! Thats where the 79 Chevy comes in! If I had a chance to buy another, I don't think I would do it.
 

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We used a 2wd for years, as a salt truck.

The new one is 4WD, its great.
 

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Not a good choice if it is your only truck. I am running a 2003 with an 8'6" with Western Pro Plus wings. I have 24 2'X2'6" patio stones on the flat deck. Last week we pushed 12 to 15" of dry snow. No problem at all.
 

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I plow with my 2WD dump, no problems whatsoever. I have studded winter tires and an Eaton Posi unit in the rear. Most of the time I don't even run with any salt in the v box. Its all in the tires and having a posi rear.
 

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I myself ran a 3500 chevy diesel with a 10' yes a 10' pro plow and as long as you have GOOD TIRES AND POSI REAR AND A LOT OF WIGHT YOU WILL BE OK just dont make it your only truck on the job if you get stuck you will be up the creek with out a paddle
 

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we have about 5 2wd 3500 chevys, 1 truck is my plow route leader. its an 04 chery 3500 with a blizzard 810. he has 2-4 yards of river rock in it and has no problems at all. he did get stuck a few times on the 2nd snow we had this year due to improper weight, but after he added, he was fine.
 

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at my job 4-5 year ago before we got our suply of 450s we plowed with 88-92 dodge 3500 2wd dumps, with 8ft meyer classic mount and 2 yards of materil in the bacl...they did ok as long as we didnt get upwards of a foot...
keep in mind these were used for plowing streets so i dont kno how that would compare to lot action....
all in all if ur a decent driver you should have no problems
 

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jojoremigio;469097 said:
considering a truck above. how effective are these just with only 2WD? I'm sure there are quite a few running dually dump bodies only with 2WD. I've been shopping for a used one and have run into quite a number of these. I guess they work because there are so many like them. Any first hand experiences with this type? Please thanks
I would never buy a truck without 4x4...even if I wasn't plowing living in florida
 

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Right now, We plowed with a 2wd dump, because the 4wd is broke, Have a pallet of Rock Salt in the back, It works, But have a hard time getting up hills. Havent really pushed any serious snow. I wouldnt make it my only truck.
 

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Dstosh;477545 said:
Right now, We plowed with a 2wd dump, because the 4wd is broke, Have a pallet of Rock Salt in the back, It works, But have a hard time getting up hills. Havent really pushed any serious snow. I wouldnt make it my only truck.
Had the exact same situation last season. Made me appreciate 4WD even more than I did before. I wouldn't buy any plow truck with 2WD.
 
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