[Shop-talk] Plowing

[John Innis]

Interesting question.  I have only plowed with a single wheel truck so
can't say that my experience is 100% relevant, but here is what I have
learned.  When in 2 wheel drive I seem to have more issues with the plow
"biting" and trying to drag the front of the truck off to the side of the
road.  This usually only happens when I have the plow angled all the way
left or right.  I have only ever used straight blades, so this might not be
as much of an issue with a V-Plow.  I also don't get nearly enough traction
out of the rear axle on my single wheel truck, even with over 750 pounds of
ballast in the bed.  But I can see the benefit of being in 2 wheel drive as
turning in tight places on pavement with the plow can be a real pain in the
rear with the front axle engaged.  I'd say try it and see if it works.  It
would be less stress on your transfer case and front diff.  If you are
getting enough from the rear, it might work.

On Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> I don't know how many of you may plow (I hate any of you that live in year
> round warn areas 8>P  )
>
> I have a question about it.  If I have a dualie truck with 3 rail chains
> on the rear tires.  Would it make sense to plow in 2 wheel drive instead of
> 4 wheel drive?  Or does it not make a difference?
>
> Just wondering.
>
> Thanks.
>
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