Can My $500 Ford Ranger Move Over 12' Of Snow?

This Week With Cars - Episode 0206
#Ford #Ranger #Snowplow

[leonhart]

When pushing snow and you start losing traction, lift the plow blade up about two inches of the ground. This adds the weight of the plow to your front wheels and increases traction.

[edrousseau]

I was hoping you’d keep the plow! Get a set of chains and 500lbs of ballast and you'll be unstoppable in 4 low.

[chipthedipyaknow]

I sold Fords back in the 90s and the Ranger was never recommended to run a plow. People did but the front springs and drivetrain were not engineered to handle it. Looks like you might be out of warranty coverage so I guess it doesn't matter. Plus if you break something I imagine you might be able to fix it yourself. Fun video!

[mitchd]

I think the strategy is to start as far right as you want to go while pushing the snow to the right, then work left with each pass and continue to throw the snow to the right. Yes, you may have to re-plow some as you finish up, but at least it'll get done. When you start at the left and try to work right, you're making each successive pass heavier.

[TonysFordsandMustangs]

Steve, Hey there! I plowed my house and business for years with a Ranger (both and 88 2.8 and an 07 4.0 V6's) and we get plenty of snow here in PA. I had only all Season tires. Filled the gas tank every time before a storm and a couple of times I had to shovel some snow into the bed and not take as big a bites as you did. Only got it stuck a couple of times in 24" plus snow. I learned not to try to take to pavement in the real deep stuff on a first pass if it was over a foot. Top it and come back for a second pass.

[donparker]

Kind of surprising that little truck could push that much snow. $500 well spent.

[jakecrowley]

I'm not at all surprised that the ranger plowed so well. I have a Honda Rancher 350 quad bike that I have been plowing with for the last 9 years it works extremely well.

[paulhall]

You are a man of endless curiosity, Steve, well done!

[pminoregon]

I did use to drive one of these as a work truck back when they were new. Some of the jobs were off pavement and the ground was generally chewed up by heavy equipment, so the 4x4 was used pretty frequently. By plowing snow on pavement you've avoided the biggest limitation on the Ranger which was the tire size, since they tended to bog down when the ground was soft. On a paved road with snow the ground pressure is an asset! Thanks for the video!

[Kingsoupturbo]

Considering the depth of snow, and the length behind that massive shop, pretty impressive when it was probably doing driveways most of its plow life, quite good considering the truck! a way better use for it then blown up off road!

[daveshongkongchinachannel]

Great to see this old truck getting a second lease on life and great that it can actually earn its keep.

[jeffreyspitznagel]

I miss my lil 87 Ranger. Was a junkyard dog but was dependable, fun, stronger than anyone expected & so easy to work on when it needed anything done. But 90% of the time it was just maintenance, tune ups, oil changes, brakes & tires. Had to sell it once my daughter was too big to sit in the middle & got elbowed by me whenever I had to shift. Lol

[ZaganStoanes]

I have a 1986 chevy s-10 that I plow with. Have been using it for plowing for the past 6 years. Its a 2.8L with a 5 speed. It has 3 dead cylinders and 268K miles. I put it in 4L 1st gear and it just goes and goes. I also have some ballast in the bed and tire chains if I need them. I have only been pulled out 3 times in 6 years. Good to see a ranger can do good as well.

[trucks_n_tractors_]

One thing I’ve learned from plowing lots of snow with smaller vehicles is sometimes you have to use the gas like you mean it

[regsparkes]

Keep the Ranger is top mechanical shape for this 'plowing duty' you're doing with it.
No doubt you know that U-joints take the most punishment when plowing. Your Ranger impressed me, but keep in mind that as in eating a burger, you take one bite at a time, i.e. plow half blade widths at a time. It'll take a bit longer to clear your lot, but you reduce the 'danger' of high centering the truck.

[mikego]

Good vid Steve.Cleans the tyres nicely as well.
Thanks.

[rustybum]

Hey Steve, it seems no matter what the weather throws your way you are just bound to have fun !!! Here in Ireland folks round here panic after two inches of snow !! Best regards.

[milliewilkie]

saw a thumbnail of a Morris Minor pick up now i cannot find the video .great channel Steve better than Netflix

[chrisanderson]

You need to plan out your plowing strategy better. I’ve plowed for years and that’s 99% of the battle.

I realize your “just playing” but learning to it right will make it very satisfying and enjoyable

[johnwinden]

Rangers are great trucks. We have a 1994 with a 4cyl and 5 speed manual. Almost 300, 000 miles on it. Engine has never been opened, all original. It’s no garage queen it’s been worked hard but well maintained.