What should you look for when buying your first snow plow? Snow Plow News talks with Mark Miller with Hiniker about what elements matter when purchasing a snow plow.
June 14, 2023 | Emma Tyborski
If you’re looking to purchase your first plow, you’re going to what to know what your contracts are asking you to do. The V-plow is a popular choice for a first plow because it is a very versatile plow. The V-plow can plow parking lots, gathering the snow, plowing deep snow and it can be used as a conventional plow in normal snow conditions.
The Straight plow is also a popular first plow choice by contractors because it’s economically efficient. The Straight plow is the least expensive and the simplest plow option. Straight plows are often easier to put on a lighter duty truck than a V-plow.
Hiniker recommends a Scoop Plow or V-plow for plowing parking lots and residential areas. For tight spaces, the C-plow works best. In rural situations, the V-Plow shines. Hiniker is proud to offer industry-leading plows made to fit all trucks. These plows are equipped with the latest electrical and hydraulic components made right here in the USA.
Another aspect of a first plow contractors should consider is how the plow hooks up to the truck. Plow hook ups should not be complex, they should be simple and take a matter of seconds. The plow controller is another element to consider when buying a new plow. The controller should be user friendly and intuitive.
Hiniker’s quick-hitch snowplow mounting system is the fastest plow mounting system available! The self-aligning drive-in mount lets you connect your Hiniker plow in seconds. This eliminates manually lifting, pushing, and pulling the plow into place. Drive truck forks into the plow receiver, pull the lever to lock the plow to the truck and raise the stand, and plug in the connection- it’s that easy! Reverse the process to disconnect the entire plow assembly just as quickly, leaving it ready for the next snow. Because Hiniker makes it so easy to disconnect your plow, you’ll save weight and wear on your truck when the plow is not needed.
Hiniker’s electrical components are made right here in the USA. The controllers are convenient, compact, and user friendly. It can mount in your truck with the optional flex-stand so you can position the controller exactly where you need it. The joy-stick is simple, allowing users to move the plow without even looking at the controller.
To learn more about Hiniker plows, visit hiniker.com.