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suv's for plowing

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  1. mjn500

    mjn500 LawnSite Member
    from ridgewood, n.j. 07450
    Messages: 2

    does anyone use a toyota 4runner, exlorer for plowing ?? how has it performed.. damage to vehicle etc.
     
    mjn500, Jan 5, 2001
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  2. Tim1075

    Tim1075 LawnSite Member
    from Allendale, New Jersey
    Messages: 107

    My school uses a Chevy blazer with a 6.6 western and it seems to preform pretty well.
     
    Tim1075, Jan 5, 2001
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  3. kutnkru

    kutnkru LawnSite Silver Member
    from 93-04 (Zone5b) 05-now (Zone9a)
    Messages: 2,662

    the only places i've seen suv's used commercially was in apt complexes where full sized trucks couldnt fit underneath the balconies that overhung the garage entries.

    mainly neighborhood kids are using 'em up here for residential drives.

    Hope this helps.
    kris
     
    kutnkru, Jan 5, 2001
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  4. John DiMartino

    John DiMartino LawnSite Silver Member
    from Walden,NY
    Messages: 2,555

    The 4 runner might be good,but dont use an Explorer,the front end is very weak on them,especially the hubs.The 4wd is always going out in them,without a plow-so i wouldnt want one with auto hubs.
     
    John DiMartino, Jan 5, 2001
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  5. plowguy06

    plowguy06 LawnSite Member
    from BEACHWOOD,OH
    Messages: 80

    I also have read that most newer Ford SUV's are bad for plowing. im pretty sure the 4 runner would work, but i personally would go with a GM.
     
    plowguy06, Jan 7, 2001
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