Lightning Snow Plow?

[BobKenyon]

Has anyone used their lightning to plow snow? Apparently Kansas lacks passion about removing snow on side roads...

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[Pioneer74]

This guy has. He hasn't been on the site in almost a year, so I doubt you could ask him any questions about it.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/f-150-lightning-snow-plow.17274/

 

[BobKenyon]

This guy has. He hasn't been on the site in almost a year, so I doubt you could ask him any questions about it.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/f-150-lightning-snow-plow.17274/

Thanks!

 

[tls]

The suspension isn't really built for it. One of the big differences between a Super Duty and an F150 in general - the front is built to take the impact from slamming the plow into wet snow, or whatever's under it. It's possible, but it's not a great idea.

 

[Dglambert]

Get a set of airbags like these guys? Maybe the route i go, i wanted airbags anyway, but now if they also make sense for plowing that's icing on the cake



https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...e-black-wrapped-roof-wheels.11073/post-315622

 

[Runaway Tractor]

All things considered, buying a cheap used beater truck that already has a plow on it will probably more economical than anything you do with the lightning.

 

[Dglambert]

True, but my fixation is currently on the lighting, unfortunately for better or worse. Then again I've got an 85 350 diesel crew cab with a flatbed in my backyard (and a plow! And another engine for rebuild) that hasn't gotten any love in almost 10 years, and i have a feeling that project isn't gonna be cheaper either! I need another truck! One new, one classic, and one beater!!

 

[RickKeen]

The suspension isn't really built for it. One of the big differences between a Super Duty and an F150 in general - the front is built to take the impact from slamming the plow into wet snow, or whatever's under it. It's possible, but it's not a great idea.

Its also about the front suspension having enough capacity in the front axle just to carry the plow. You can easily overload your front axle and tires. The Lightning is only rated to carry 400 lbs directly over the front axle in the frunk. The Lightning's front tires and axle are not going to do well with a big 1000 lb 9' hydraulic angling v-blade. Also there are the dynamic loads of the the plow hanging 5' out in front of the truck bouncing up and down on every winter pot hole.

You would want the smallest, lightweight plow you can find to bolt on a Lightning. Might be good for personal use on one driveway, but if you intend to plow all day, all winter, you are going to need a much heavier duty truck.

 

[GarageMahal]

Agree that any plow needs to light weight and I wouldn't do commercial use. Hoping to put a homeplow on someday...

 

[zinkscott]

I’ve seen another individual follow CyberBill. He’s active on Reddit.

It’s not just side roads. Kansas doesn’t clear the roads at all.

 

[Dglambert]

Its also about the front suspension having enough capacity in the front axle just to carry the plow. You can easily overload your front axle and tires. The Lightning is only rated to carry 400 lbs directly over the front axle in the frunk. The Lightning's front tires and axle are not going to do well with a big 1000 lb 9' hydraulic angling v-blade. Also there are the dynamic loads of the the plow hanging 5' out in front of the truck bouncing up and down on every winter pot hole.

You would want the smallest, lightweight plow you can find to bolt on a Lightning. Might be good for personal use on one driveway, but if you intend to plow all day, all winter, you are going to need a much heavier duty truck.

Thanks Rick, these are good points i hadn't considered. Curious how this compares to ICE f150s and F250/350s? Im not familiar with the 400lb rating, do you have more info on what the actual measurement is called?

 

[RickKeen]

Thanks Rick, these are good points i hadn't considered. Curious how this compares to ICE f150s and F250/350s? Im not familiar with the 400lb rating, do you have more info on what the actual measurement is called?

FYI, google says an F150 ICE with the plow prep package is rated for light duty plows up to 450 lbs. An F250 with the plow package up to 1400 lbs.

The Frunk capacity is mentioned in various Ford literature:
https://www.fordpro.com/en-us/fleet... up, and can hold up to 400 lbs.,-As its name

 

[jeff_h]

Here's a recent reddit thread on that very topic, where owner from VT has one installed:

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