Snow Blade

[lady rancher]

Does anyone have a snow blade mounted to their Bravada? If yes, how is its performance?

[Chris Stewart]

I haven't read about anyone installing or using a snowplow on their Bravada. These light vehicles aren't built for heavy work like moderately heavy trailers or a snowplow...the running gear won't take it. The transfer cases also don't have a Low range to do slow, tough work. Now a big 'ol early Dodge diesel...

[lady rancher]

Thanks for the response - not the one I wanted, but probably the one that's in my best interest. I was trying to avoid buying a second vehicle just to get through the winters, but looks like I'll have to go shopping.

[Chris Stewart]

Sorry for the wrong answer, the Bravada isn't built for that kind of work. If it's going to be strictly seasonal snowblade work and the truck sit idle during warm weather, don't get a diesel.
A '93 and older gasoline powered 4X4 Dodge will work and they're not priced as high as the Fords, just be sure your getting an all gear transfer case. If the salesperson doesn't know, test drive it to a trusted mechanic.
GM quit building a snowplow work truck in '72 when they quit using the all gear transfer case. The chain drive unit is weak and my 2 brothers each broke theirs.

[lady rancher]

Wow - great info. Someone else mentioned getting a Dodge. Thanks for sharing about the diesel - I didn't know that. I will be using the truck for hauling hay and feed during the summer, so it won't sit idle. However, the price of diesel fuel is out of control, so would probably want to stick with gasoline powered vehicle. Many, many thanks!

[Chris Stewart]

Bear in mind the Dodge w/Cummins diesel will get 17 to 19 mpg. I had a '92 that was a very reliable truck. Kept with fresh fuel and in a shed, it would serve you well with more power than you'll likely ever need, unless you have to pull a loaded gooseneck trailer up a mountain at 100 mph...it'll take a coupla miles to get up to 100 mph..:>)