Product roundup: New snowplows from Fisher and Western. Several Douglas Dynamics brands debuted their new snowplows at the 2018 NTEA Work Truck Show earlier this month.
Fisher Engineering introduced its new HC Heavy Contractor plow
, which are the largest and strongest straight blade blows in its lineup.
Who makes Fisher plow?
Fisher Engineering
is an American manufacturer of snowplows and other professional snow removal equipment, located in Rockland, Maine. Fisher Engineering is a subsidiary of Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW), which also owns Western Products, Blizzard, and TrynEx International, each producing their own snowplow brands.
How do you mount a Fisher snow plow?
Are plows universal?
Can you fit a snow plow yourself?
Yes, if you are mechanically and electrically inclined
.
What is the difference between a 2 plug and 3 plug Fisher plow?
The only difference is
you do not need a conversion kit
like Western because the MMI & MMII mounts are the same. Minute Mount II (3-plug) – The Minute Mount II is the current mounting style from Fisher Engineering. If you find one of these models, switching it to your truck is relatively easy.
Are Western and Fisher mounts the same?
If you didn’t know,
Western and Fisher use the same wiring
. And now on the Fleet Flex plows, they are also the same as Blizzard and SnowEx. Blizzard and SnowEx only ever had the 3-port modules. In 2002, Western and Fisher moved away from the relay wiring and switched to the isolation module wiring.
Are Western snow plows any good?
Western scores an average 4.6 out of 6 in moving capacity
while Boss checks in with an average 5 out of 6. Moving capacity is neck and neck on the bigger plows, but Boss shows an advantage on their smaller plows. The numbers indicate some variances with regard to snow plow specs.
Who makes Western snow plows?
| Type Division | Website www. westernplows .com |
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How heavy is a Fisher plow?
| Models 8′ 6′′ PC or SS 9′ 6′′ PC or SS | Plowing Width 2.26 m Full Angle 2.18 m Scoop 2.34 m Full V 2.59 m Full Angle 2.49 m Scoop 2.62 m Full V | Approx. Weight* 957 lb 1,044 lb | Approx. Weight* 434 kg 473 kg | Cutting Edge 3⁄8” x 6′′ 1⁄2” x 6′′** 1⁄2” x 6′′ |
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Where are Fisher plows manufactured?
Facts. Fisher plows have been made predominantly in
Maine
for over 60 years. The Fisher brand is a member of the Douglas Dynamics group of companies. Sister brands include Western and Blizzard plows and spreaders.
Who bought Fisher plows?
Fisher Engineering joins
Douglas Dynamics
Dean Fisher sells Fisher Engineering to Douglas Dynamics, uniting the two premier brands in the snow and ice control industry.
How much does an 8 foot Fisher plow weight?
| Availability Brochure | Blade Height 29 in. (73.66 cm) | Blade Width 8 ft. (2.44 m) | Plowing Width (Full Angle): 7 ft. 2 in. (2.19 m) | Weight 734 lb. ( 332 kg) |
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How do you add hydraulic fluid to a Fisher Plow?
How do you use a Fisher snow plow?
How do I know if a plow will fit my truck?
Most standard pickup trucks are best suited to 61⁄2- and 71⁄2-foot plows, half-ton trucks use 7 or 71⁄2-foot blades and 3⁄4- and 1-ton trucks typically use 71⁄2-foot and 8-foot blades.
The heavier the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the truck, the wider the plow blade the truck can handle
.
Can you install a plow Yourself?
As long as you pick a hitch-mounted non-commercial snow plow, you can easily add it on by yourself
.
What vehicles can you put a plow on?
- Ford F-150.
- Toyota Tacoma.
- Dodge Ram 1500.
- Toyota Tundra.
- Jeep Wrangler.
- Dodge Dakota.
- GMC Sierra.
- Jeep Cherokee.
What is Western Fleet Flex?
The FLEET FLEX electrical system
provides true fleet interchangeability
. The same FLEET FLEX CabCommand hand-held or joystick control can operate the following UltraMount
®
and UltraMount
®
2 mounted plows on any truck at any time.
What is the difference between minute mount 1 and Minute Mount 2?
The Difference between a mm1 and a mm2 is
mm1s are two plugs and mm2 three plug
,except the last year before mm2 came out. mm1s you have to push each pin into the pushplate where as a mm2 a lever is used to push the pins into the pushplates thus you having to walk around to the passenger side to lock the pin in.
What does Western isolation module do?
Western Snow Plow Isolation Modules are the brains of the Western plow electrical system. When you push a button on your hand held controller, that information is passed onto the Isolation module in order to
help notify the plow of the movement as well as pass this information to the hydraulic system
.
Who owns SnowEx?
SnowEx is proud to be a part of
Douglas Dynamics
, North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial vehicle attachments and equipment and home to the most trusted brands in the industry.
How do you test a Fisher Plow module?
Are Snowdogg plows good?
The plow itself is built very well and near impossible to beat the price compared to Western, Boss, Hiniker or Fisher
(these are the dealers near me that I compared with). There are a couple grease fitting on the plow that I figure will rust over time and need to be replaced.
How do I identify a Western snow plow?
What size truck do you need to plow snow?
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.
