Alright, let’s yak about them snowblowers for pickup trucks, ya know, the ones them fancy folks use to clear out all that snow. I ain’t no expert, but I’ve seen a thing or two, and I can tell ya what’s what, the way I see it.
Now, first off, why would ya need a snowblower on a truck? Well, if you got a whole heap of snow, more than that little shovel can handle, that’s when these things come in handy. You ain’t gonna be pushin’ that snow around all day, are ya? Your back ain’t made of steel, you know! A snowblower on a truck, that’s like havin’ a giant helper, doin’ all the heavy liftin’ for ya.
So, what kind of snowblowers are we talkin’ about here? Well, there’s these big fellas, like that SnowVac 84 they call it. Sounds fancy, huh? They say it weighs a ton, like 1250 pounds or somethin’. And wide, real wide, like seven feet wide! That’s wider than my old porch, I tell ya. This thing, it ain’t just for show, it can really throw that snow far, like 15 to 40 feet they say. That’s far enough to get it clear across the yard and then some!
- It’s got a big engine, too, like 27 horses pullin’ it. That’s more horses than I ever seen in one place, let me tell ya.
- And you can control it all from inside the truck, warm and cozy. No need to freeze your buns off out there in the cold.
- They say it fits on them plow mounts, like Fisher and Western, so if you got one of them, you’re halfway there.
Now, there’s other companies makin’ these things too, like that B.E.A.R. Fabrication. They say their snowblowers are light and strong, but I don’t know nothin’ about that. All I know is they better be tough if they’re gonna last through them winters we get around here. And they also say all them blowers is controlled from inside the truck cab and fully greasable bearings for long last use. That’s good, ’cause I ain’t got time for fixin’ broken stuff all the time.
Then there’s them Larue blowers, they say they’re the most powerful ones you can get. They got all different sizes, so you can pick one that fits your truck and your needs. But I reckon they all cost a pretty penny, these things ain’t cheap, ya know.
Now, some folks, they just use a regular snowblower and put it in the back of the truck. They get one of them hitch-mounted cargo carriers, the kind with a ramp, and just drive the snowblower right up there. That works too, I guess, if you ain’t got too much snow to deal with. And them two-stage blowers, they say they’re good for all kinds of snow, even that heavy, wet stuff. They even good for that gravel driveway that ya got at your place.
But if you got serious snow, like a whole driveway full, or maybe you gotta clear out a path for the cows or somethin’, then you probably need one of them truck-mounted ones. It’s a whole lot faster and easier than doin’ it by hand, that’s for sure. I’ve seen them things clear a whole road in just a few minutes, it’s somethin’ else!
And if ya need to find one, well, ya can look online, or go to them dealers. They got all kinds of new and used ones, ya just gotta figure out what you can afford and what you need. But don’t go buyin’ the first thing you see, ya gotta shop around a bit, ya know? Compare prices, see what features they got, make sure it’s gonna fit your truck.
And one more thing, ya gotta be careful with these things. They’re powerful machines, and ya don’t wanna go hurtin’ yourself or anybody else. Read the instructions, take it slow, and don’t go tryin’ to be a hero. Clear the snow, but do it safe.
So, that’s about all I know about snowblowers for pickup trucks. They’re big, they’re powerful, and they can sure make your life easier when the snow starts fallin’. But ya gotta do your homework, pick the right one, and be careful when you’re usin’ it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some hot cocoa, all this talk about snow is makin’ me chilly!
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