The snowplow application is one o the most demanding truck applications. To do the job right it often requres special options not found in the typical truck. Features such as set forward axles, afixed grilles, front fram extensions and special component packaging are often required. Depending on the severity of the application there are many other snowplow options to consider in order to spec a vehicle that will do the job when the snow begins to fall.
International offers a variety truck chassis for the snowplow application ranging from 20,000 GVW to 74,000 GVW. All wheel drive 4x4 and 6x6 models and extended and crew cabs are also available. are also available.
Severe Service Front Plow
Due to weight distribution and handling benefits set-forward front axle trucks are usually the preference for front mounted plows. Their work duty is usually neighborhoods, city streets, rural roads, and highways.
Check out the WorkStar: 7300 7400 7500 7600
Severe Service Front Plow with Wing
Special chassis packages and features to off-set the uneven weight loading of the wing are required for optimal performance. Wing plows are typically spec in heavy snow areas to plow rural roads and interstates.
Check out the WorkStar: 7300 7400 7500 7600
Severe Service Front Plow with underbelly scraper
Underbelly scrapers are popular in moderate snow areas for the flexibility to plow without mounting the front plow. The blade can also double as a grading blade for doing patchwork. A special 24-inch ground clearance package is required for mounting underbelly scrapers.
Check out the WorkStar: 7300 7400 7500 7600
Medium Service Front Plow
Medium service plows are classified as 25,000 GVW and under. They typically operate 8-10 foot plows and use automatic transmission PTOs. Their work duty is usually parking lots and neighborhood streets.
Check out the DuraStar: 4300 4400
Snowplow Diamond Spec Solutions
For the novice snowplow spec writer International offers snowplow specific Diamond Spec Solutions. Diamond Spec Solutions are truck chassis specifications that have been developed by International engineers who work closely with a given application. Careful consideration has been taken to assure components that work well in a given application are included and those that do not are excluded. Features are also added to the spec to increase uptime, durability, reliability, performance, and make body integration easier. The result is an application specific specification that will do the job. For specifications that qualify for Diamond Spec Solutions International offers an additional year of chassis warranty*.
