Can You Plow with a 1500 Silverado?
The 26 Series Revolution Plow: Speaking of power, there is no better Chevy Silverado 1500 snow plow than the 26R Revolution plow! The 26 Series hinged plow is a part of our “Revolution Series” of multi-configuration plows. These plows are designed with patented hydraulic end wings that that can be controlled together or independently.
Selecting the Right Truck for Plowing
Half-ton trucks can handle lightweight plows designed for residential use. Heavier commercial work requires bigger plows needing at least a 3⁄4 ton truck. Bigger plows mean more stress.
Plow Installation and Cost
Installing a plow costs $750-$1500 plus maintenance and gas. Plowing strains trucks; snowplows work hard clearing winter hazards. GM and Ford packages make trucks plow-ready by improving capability to handle plow strains.
Snow Plow Preparations and Packages
The new Ram 1500 Snow Plow Prep Package equips half-tons for plow stress. The Snow Plow Prep Package will outfit your Silverado 1500 to do the job right with features like power feed for backup and roof emergency lights.
Useful Information for Plowing
What size truck do I need to plow? For commercial work, since you will probably require a larger plow, you will need at least a 3⁄4 ton pickup truck whose FGAWR can handle the weight of larger plows. For personal plow use, a 1⁄2 ton truck, or in some cases even smaller, should be ample for your needs.
Potential Issues with Plowing
How bad is a snow plow for a truck? The IFS will blow ball joints, tie rods, idler arms and sometimes control arm bushings. Both may blow the wheel bearing and or hub if the plow is too heavy (IE throwing an 8ft all steel plow on a 1500 truck.
Plowing with Specific Truck Models
Can you put a plow on a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500? The DK2 plow and hitch are awesome! Assembling the plow and mounting the hitch was easy.
Summary
The Chevy Silverado 1500 Snow Plow is a popular choice! The Chevy Silverado is a popular vehicle for snow plow applications and is more than capable of carrying a plow and moving some serious snow.