You would be wasting your time with a 2 wd truck. It's not just moving,
it is steering control that 4x4 really helps. With a 2 wd you would
have to lift the blade to turn.

My $0.02,

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

andy wrote:
>
> I am looking for advice on purchasing a truck. I am looking to get a
> well used Ford F150 or 250 truck and use it for Plowing 2 600 foot
> driveways and some minor hauling. This would be strickty a work truck
> and I would not be putting any real miles on this vehicle. I have
> several coworkers that are interested in selling me there trucks for
> around a $1000. The problem is they are both 2wd. I live in
> Wisconsin and last year we were pummeled with snow. My question is
> should I even consider using a 2wd for plowing snow? I am not
> planning on doing a great deal of plowing other than my own personal
> needs and maybe a neighbor or two. If I put a good set of snow tires
> and plenty of weight in the back and use a real light plow can I pull
> this off or will I regret this? Thanks for you input.