Boss Snowplow -Failure after failure in The Back Drag Pro

In 2 months his Boss back drag pro snow plow broke 88 sheer pins, was in the shop 4 times, ripped through the frame, and had the controller fail over & over- including twice during this video.

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  • @jamesjohnsn4268
    @jamesjohnsn42685 жыл бұрын

    Boss should give this guy,a full refund!!!WTF way to many issues.the back drag pro cost like 6000.00 bucks..I would be pissed off.

  • @emmettlodge5516
    @emmettlodge55165 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the most damning review on a plow I've ever seen. Boss should trash this design and start over. Oh, and give the poor guy his money back.

  • @VictoryOutdoorServices
    @VictoryOutdoorServices5 жыл бұрын

    I had a friend in his sixties who had been a welder his whole life get a job at boss a couple years ago. He told me that management is all about production and the quality control suffers greatly because of it. It got to the point that it drove him nuts because he really likes to do quality work and they were pushing him to just get it done quickly so he ended up quitting.

  • @scottish4276
    @scottish42764 жыл бұрын

    This man is so calm. I would be the complete opposite. Boss owes him big time!

  • @willysgarage1841
    @willysgarage18415 жыл бұрын

    Just an honest man trying to make an honest living with an inferior product. Boss needs to make this right.

  • @michaelmihlsimmer6237
    @michaelmihlsimmer62375 жыл бұрын

    Local tire shops having a banner year, 88 drivers showing up with half inch bolts in tires. 😮

  • @BriansLawnMaintenance
    @BriansLawnMaintenance5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for videos like these Stan. If I was going to pick up a back blade it’s cool seeing you review the 3 top brands before we ever do. Thanks for doing videos on these since there’s not much info on them yet. Sorry for the guys issues, that sucks.

  • @tommmarree3689
    @tommmarree36895 жыл бұрын

    Hey Stan, I have to tell you, you put out the most honest and comprehensive video's on KZread, no B.S., you rock on her buddy! Good to see a fellow who is realistic, family oriented, God fearing and entertaining! Keep up the GREAT work buddy!!!!!!!

  • @Donald_Shaw
    @Donald_Shaw5 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear real life testimonials. Great job Stan.

  • @dehavenfamilyfarm
    @dehavenfamilyfarm5 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you shared this. After I saw your past snow plowing videos and saw your rear plow, I was interested in buying one. Boss is the only brand near me that sells this style plow, and I almost bought one. I am glad I didn't. I did, however, buy a Boss salt/sand spreader. It didn't work correctly right from the beginning. I fought with it for a few weeks. During that time I had kept my dealer informed of the issues. Long story short, I have a excellent relationship with my dealer, and he let me return the spreader and buy a Fisher spreader instead. Boss needs to spend more time with quality control.

  • @rockfordfinn9545
    @rockfordfinn95455 жыл бұрын

    Great video Stan. I live in Wisconsin and purchased my Drag Pro 12' in MN and have had nothing but issues with it as well. I tore the bolt hole out of the lower lift X framd on my 12' model. Terrible design, thin metal, no bushings, no grease zirks, only 1/2" of metal between bolt hole and edge of frame. The other side that didn't break showed significant elongation of the hole after 2 months use. I use mine for mostly residential and 4 small commercial properties. It took Boss over a week to send me a replacement after practically begging them to overnight due to upcoming storm. I also have a major issue with the pushbeam mounting bolts loosening up halfway through each snow event which causes the pushbeam (I have the universal mount for my 04 Superduty) to move up and down which causes the front wings to nosedive into the ground. Once the wings nosedive the center portion of the plow lifts up and leaves a 1/2" of snow on the ground (so much for a clean scrape). I would weld the push beam to the mount to alleviate the issue with the bolts loosening, however, I have another issue with significant slop in the mounting system. When properly attached the power unit/plow connection to the truck moves significantly when down pressure is applied. The slop in the mounting system causes the wing tips to dig in and lift the center of the plow. I literally have to toe out the top of the drag pro significantly so that when down pressure is applied the whole unit rocks forward to make proper contact. Boss says they are aware of the issue and a fix is 6 weeks out. As an aside I have not broken a single shear bolt on my 12' unit thankfully. Sounds like the shear bolt is enough bolt for the 12' unit but not enough for the 16'. Agree with Mike, I want my money back, too many issues for something that cost almost 6K.

  • @chrisblanchard4938
    @chrisblanchard49383 жыл бұрын

    I have to say I really enjoyed the video. Mike seems like a really cool guy. Both of you guys super chill and calm, kept my attention the whole video.

  • @ijtoyosi
    @ijtoyosi5 жыл бұрын

    I saw this at the MN State fair. Wasn’t impressed. Nice to see these real world reviews for us in the market.

  • @lowercherty
    @lowercherty4 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile you're leaving remnants of 1/2 x 4 shear bolts all over for the lawnmower to find next summer.

  • @kctyphoon
    @kctyphoon5 жыл бұрын

    Gotta say it - i dont plow (i have done snow removal and melting with loaders) - but there is only a few people on KZread that would be willing to put out a video like this . Thank you for putting your viewers ahead of your corporate connections.

  • @jakeraymer5179
    @jakeraymer51795 жыл бұрын

    lol wow alot of comments!!! I watched alot of your videos and learn alot. I bought a 16' back dragpro and because not owning anything else I love it. The idea of cutting your time in half is awesome!! I have had that same electrical issue and after standing that module up no more issue. I have changed about ten pins and once you know your plow you dont have any issues. Here in central illinois I am taking my plows on and off all the time. VERY EASY and FAST! You get what you pay for is a life motto I strongly believe! I am happy with Boss Back Dragpro. Hope They listen to all of you and have improvements coming soon though.

  • @johnlatts2620
    @johnlatts26205 жыл бұрын

    What a piece of junk! Boss should be embarrassed

  • @fknbastages
    @fknbastages5 жыл бұрын

    Best video out there.

  • @JeeperJimbo
    @JeeperJimbo5 жыл бұрын

    Great video Stan !! Thankyou !! We were looking a slightly used one to quicken up production ! Guy said it just wasn't for him .. Thinking now thank god we didn't pull trigger buying it ! Honestly we thought to wait because we really haven't had snow this winter up here in Massachusetts ! THANKYOU for taking time to do these type of video's ! Really looks like Boss rushed development on there product !

  • @Jerbear-rk2ik
    @Jerbear-rk2ik5 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you shared this.... I'm new to snow plowing 1st season. Currently running Boss 7'6" with Boss Extension Wings. I do only residential. Found I needed to add the Boss back drag edge for better back dragging, 90% of my driveways are back drag jobs and I started looking into pull plows. Obviously started at Boss because my dealer is a block from my house but also got in contact with Sno Power. Looking at build quality Sno Power wins hands down... just look at the attachment points. I was leaning towards Sno Power before this video and now I'm Running to Sno Power. Thank you again .