Why is it that everytime a new guy asks a question reguarding the ability of a certain piece of equipment to do plow work it seems like they get the same answer.Usually it is some big over priced truck that involves major year round over head to maintain,that will strap them for cash and limit them to one piece of equipment.Most of the plow trucks I own are 3/4 and 1tons and did not cost me more than $6000 plus plow,I can out fit 3 to 4 trucks for the price of a new Ford 550 or Chevy 3500.I have very little trouble with my trucks and most are daily drivers for my employees.It seem that the standared answer reflects very little knowlage of the condition or potential of a askers bussiness.I often sit and scroll through many of the forums here and see very little concern for cash flow,or the true cost of owning new equipment.Even if you can afford new equipment that does not necessarily justify buying new,unless of course it is an ego thing. Personally I drive a new ford ranger I like it and will get another newer truck next time but that is my daily driver I have no other vehicle I use to haul my kids,run errands,etc.So can someone help see the light reguarding all the HOO-HA over new as a standard response to the "what do I get questions".