Used Snow Plows -Read -Before you buy

Are you interested in buying a used snowplow truck? Hey what the heck it could be cheaperthen a new snowplow truck. Maybe? I guess that all depends on what you are going to do with the truckyou are looking at to buy. The first thing, I would have to think about, if I was looking to buy a used snowplow truck, is what am I going to do with it? Will the snow plow truck be used for just my driveway? Could it be used for a residential snowplow account's mainly driveway work?. "Hey" Maybe, you are subcontracted by a municipality for snow removal on major road ways. The answer to this questions is of major importance. OK, for the first application if your plowing just you own driveway an older snowplow truck that is being retired is fine. So,as long as all the major components work proper like the brakes, 4 wd,and the snow plow itself. If you are doing residential work you want thoroughly check out the snowplow truck before buying because now that truck is your reputation.

Because,customers, do not like to be informed that their driveway won’t be ready for them to go to work because your truck broke down. So keep that in mind,when you are looking for a used snow plow truck that's for sale. You have to check out all the major components. Also run the plow makes sure everything works as it is supposed to. The other thing to think about is the brand of the truck you buy. Yes that’s right. Do not buy a snowplow truck that is a special model, because, when you need to get a part for it, you could have to wait a few days,specialty parts usually are not in stock. Remember the auto parts stores stock what sells best not what doesn’t.


The next thing to consider if you are subcontracted by a municipality. The work is not start and stop type of plowing, the workis usually continuous plowing on town road ways. They will usually give you a certain section in your town to plow. When you are looking at snowplows for sale, you again want to keep this in mind. The plow size is important. You do not want a six foot snowplow, you will want a truck with an 8’ foot snowplow blade and with a rubber deflector. Good luck trying to plow aroadway with out a snowplow deflector on it at 30 mph or better. If you are looking at snowplow's for-sale this is what you want to keep in mind.


When looking at a used plow truck you should pre-trip the truck first and that should cover all lights, tires ect. Then get on your creeper and start looking underneath check drive shafts, brake lines, cooler lines, wiring harness, fuel tank straps,exhaust and exhaust hangers, and check for fluid leaks. DO this inspection with the engine cold and then at operating temperature.
When you are finished with that task than cycle the plow many times not just once or twice why?, because, it takes a few cycles to warm up the hydraulic oil in snowplows system. That is usually when the seals so wear and start to leak, andneed to be replaced. After the inspection, if everything seems up to snuff and in good working order then make the seller a fair offer. Try not to wait to long, because if the truck is in good shape and everything is fine someone will buy it. Time is money you do no want to spend the plow season looking for a truck, especially if you found what you are looking for.