Snow Plow News interviewed industry experts to learn what they prefer – a V-plow or a power expanding box plow. See what the experts said!
March 14, 2022 | Dawn Krueger
The bottom line is that it really depends on the market and the application. Most guys like the flexibility of the V plow for both residential use and parking lots. When you really need to cut through thick snow, the V plow is favored to get the job done. But when you need to clear a big parking lot fast, the expandable box plow works best as long as the snow isn’t too thick.
“I like the V plow for s a lot better…the V plow is great for the drifting and cutting right through it, but they can also carry a lot of snow to finish up big parking lots.”
Dale Chestnut of Double D Services in Wisconsin
“The V plow definitely, I like more… it works for all aspects compared to the extended plow that’s just gonna be for a big parking lot. It doesn’t have functionality in a household driveway.”
Steve Jennings of Jennings Welding & Fabrication in New York
“We probably sell way more V plows than expanding box. The price point is just a little higher on the expanding box… the V plow seems to be the biggest seller in our area.”
Tod Bozer of Bob’s Service in Alaska
“Both plows are great plows but they have different applications. The V plow is a lot better for breaking open deeper snow and you can still scoop and carry a lot of snow… the expandable plow would be able to carry more snow, so if you are keeping up with your parking lot that would be the more efficient option.”
Jeen Stork of Stork’s Plows in Pennsylvania
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