The right truck plow accessories can help improve plow performance, protect equipment, increase visibility, simplify operation, and adapt your plow to specific snow removal applications. BOSS offers a range of accessories for truck plows, including cutting edges, plow shoes, snow deflectors, wing extensions, back drag edges, lighting, and other application-specific upgrades.
Whether you're clearing residential driveways, commercial parking lots, roads, or properties with gravel and other sensitive surfaces, choosing the right accessories starts with understanding what you need your plow to do.
Quick Answer: What Accessories Are Available for BOSS Truck Plows?
BOSS truck plow accessories are designed to address specific needs such as visibility, equipment protection, snow containment, plowing width, back dragging, surface protection, storage, and operator productivity. Common options include cutting edges, plow shoes, snow deflectors, wing extensions, back drag edges, curb guards, caster wheels, and lighting upgrades.
Looking for accessories for a different type of BOSS equipment? Explore the Ultimate Guide to BOSS Accessories to find accessories by equipment type.
Truck Plow Accessories at a Glance
Different accessories solve different problems. Use the table below to identify the options that may make the most sense for your application.
| Accessory | What It Helps With |
|---|---|
| Cutting Edges | Wear, scraping performance, and surface-specific applications |
| Plow Shoes | Protecting the cutting edge when plowing gravel, dirt, or grass |
| Snow Deflectors | Improving visibility and reducing snow spillover |
| Wing Extensions | Increasing plowing width and productivity |
| Back Drag Edges | Improving scraping when back dragging |
| Curb Guards | Protecting the plow base angle when scraping along curbs |
| Caster Wheels | Moving and storing the plow during the offseason |
| Bumper Trim Kits | Maintaining a clean, factory-style bumper appearance |
| Auxiliary Lighting | Improving visibility when using rear-plow equipment |
| SmartLock Cylinders | Improving back-dragging functionality on applicable V-plows |
| SL3 LED Headlights | Upgrading visibility and lighting performance |
Choose Accessories by Your Application
The best truck plow accessories depend on where you plow, what surfaces you encounter, and what you want your equipment to do more effectively.
Plowing Gravel or Unpaved Surfaces
Consider plow shoes and application-appropriate cutting edges to help manage the interaction between the plow and the surface.
Clearing Large Areas
Wing extensions can increase plowing width and help reduce the number of passes needed to clear a lot, road, or driveway.
Back Dragging
Back drag edges and applicable SmartLock cylinders can help improve scraping and back-dragging performance around garages, loading docks, and walkways.
Plowing in Low Visibility
Snow deflectors and lighting upgrades can help improve visibility when operating during snow, darkness, and other challenging winter conditions.
Truck Plow Accessories for Performance and Protection
Cutting Edges
The cutting edge is one of the most important wear components on a snowplow. Choosing the right cutting edge can affect scraping performance, wear life, and how the plow interacts with the surface being cleared.
BOSS offers different cutting-edge options for applicable plows, including steel options and specialized materials for specific applications. Cutting-edge wear depends on factors such as how frequently the plow is used, the material of the cutting edge, and the type and condition of the surface being plowed.
When a cutting edge becomes worn, replacing it helps maintain proper scraping performance and protects the plow from unnecessary wear.
Best for: Any truck plow that regularly encounters wear and requires consistent scraping performance.
Plow Shoes
Plow shoes attach to the bottom of applicable straight-blade and V-plows and can raise the blade slightly off the ground. This can help prevent the cutting edge from digging into gravel, dirt, or grass.
Plow shoes are particularly useful for operators who service unpaved or sensitive surfaces. Because they change how the blade contacts the ground, application and surface conditions should be considered before installing them.
Best for:Gravel driveways, dirt surfaces, grass, and other applications where maintaining some separation between the cutting edge and the ground is important.
Curb Guards
Curb guards help protect the base angle of applicable plows when scraping against curbs and other obstacles.
For operations where plows regularly work along curbs, these accessories can provide an additional layer of protection in an area that can experience significant contact and wear.
Best for: Parking lots, commercial properties, and other applications where plowing close to curbs is common.
Accessories for Better Snow Containment and Productivity
Snow Deflectors
Snow deflectors attach along the top edge of the plow and are designed to reduce the amount of fine and rolling snow that spills over the blade.
For operators clearing longer driveways, roads, and parking lots, reducing snow that travels over the blade and onto the windshield can help improve visibility while plowing.
Best for: Operators who regularly plow longer routes, parking lots, driveways, or roads and want to reduce snow spillover.
Wing Extensions
Wing extensions can add approximately one foot of overall plowing width, depending on the applicable configuration. Increasing the width of the plow can help operators clear more area with each pass and potentially reduce the time required to clear a lot, road, or driveway.
Some BOSS wing extensions can also be removed when the additional width isn't needed, giving operators more flexibility across different applications.
Best for: Commercial lots, roads, and other larger areas where increasing plowing width can improve productivity.
Accessories for Back Dragging
Back Drag Edges
Back dragging is common around garage doors, loading docks, walkways, and other areas where pushing snow forward isn't always practical.
BOSS back drag edges are designed to improve scraping performance when pulling snow away from these areas. They are available for applicable BOSS straight-blade and V-plow configurations.
Best for: Contractors and property owners who regularly need to clear snow away from buildings, loading areas, walkways, and other confined spaces.
SmartLock Cylinders
SmartLock cylinders are an upgrade option for applicable older BOSS V-plows. They are designed to lock the plow in the straight position while back dragging.
For operators with compatible older V-plows, this can provide a way to improve back-dragging functionality without replacing the entire plow.
Best for: Operators with compatible older BOSS V-plows who regularly use their plow for back dragging.</p>
Why Consider a Back Dragging Upgrade?
If your routes include garages, loading docks, walkways, or other areas where snow needs to be pulled away from a building, back-dragging capability can be an important consideration when selecting and outfitting a truck plow.
Accessories for Visibility and Lighting
SL3 LED Headlights
Lighting plays an important role in winter snow removal, particularly when operators are working before sunrise, after dark, or during active snowfall.
BOSS SL3 LED headlights are available as an upgrade for applicable older straight-blade and V-plow setups. The headlights provide a precision light pattern designed to improve driver visibility, while Ice Shield Technology helps prevent ice buildup on the lens.
Best for: Operators looking to upgrade the lighting and visibility of an applicable older BOSS plow.
DRAG PRO Tail Lights
Rear-plow operations can create additional visibility considerations, particularly when a rear plow is raised during transport between job sites.
BOSS DRAG PRO auxiliary taillights are designed to provide additional rear visibility when the DRAG PRO is in its raised transport position.
Best for: Operators using a DRAG PRO who want additional rear visibility during transport.
DRAG PRO Work Lights
DRAG PRO LED work lights provide additional illumination around the rear of the vehicle when operating a rear plow. The lights can help operators see their work area and surroundings when working in low-light conditions.
Best for: Rear-plow operators who need additional illumination around the back of the vehicle.
Accessories for Storage and Installation
Caster Wheels
Caster wheels are primarily useful when a plow is removed from the truck and needs to be moved around a garage, shop, or storage area.
For operators who remove their plow during the offseason or need to reposition it regularly, caster wheels can make moving the plow easier without requiring the operator to manually handle the full weight of the equipment.
Best for: Operators who remove and store their plow during the offseason or need to move it around a shop or garage.
Bumper Trim Kits
Bumper trim kits are designed for applicable truck configurations and can help minimize bumper cutting during installation while maintaining a cleaner, more factory-style appearance.
Because bumper trim compatibility is highly dependent on the specific truck, model year, and configuration, confirm the correct option for your vehicle before purchasing.
Best for: Truck owners who want a cleaner installation appearance and a bumper trim option designed for their specific vehicle.
Which Truck Plow Accessories Should You Consider First?
There isn't one accessory package that's right for every truck plow. The best starting point is to identify the surfaces you plow, the types of properties you service, and the challenges your operators encounter most often.
Consider plow shoes and a cutting-edge configuration appropriate for the surfaces you service.
Consider wing extensions to increase plowing width and help improve productivity.
Consider a back drag edge or, where compatible, SmartLock cylinders for applicable older V-plows.
Consider a snow deflector to help reduce fine and rolling snow spilling over the blade.
Consider an applicable lighting upgrade or auxiliary work and taillights for rear-plow operations.
Check Compatibility Before You Buy
Truck plow accessories aren't universally compatible with every BOSS plow. Compatibility can depend on the plow model, blade configuration, size, model year, and other equipment specifications.
Before purchasing an accessory, verify that it is designed for your specific BOSS plow and vehicle configuration. BOSS dealers can help confirm compatibility and identify the appropriate accessory for your setup.
For current accessory availability, product details, and compatibility information, refer to the applicable BOSS product or parts information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What accessories can I add to a BOSS truck plow?
Depending on the plow and application, BOSS truck plow accessories include cutting edges, plow shoes, snow deflectors, wing extensions, back drag edges, curb guards, caster wheels, lighting upgrades, and other application-specific accessories.
What accessories help improve truck plow visibility?
Snow deflectors can help reduce snow spilling over the blade and onto the windshield. Depending on the plow and vehicle, lighting upgrades such as SL3 LED headlights or applicable DRAG PRO lighting can also improve visibility during winter operations.
Are plow shoes useful on gravel or dirt?
Yes. Plow shoes can raise the blade slightly off the ground to help prevent the cutting edge from digging into gravel, dirt, or grass. Their suitability depends on the application and surface being cleared.
What does a snowplow wing extension do?
A snowplow wing extension increases the overall plowing width of an applicable plow. BOSS wing extensions can add approximately one foot of overall width, depending on the configuration, which can help operators clear larger areas with fewer passes.
What accessories help with back dragging?
Back drag edges are designed to improve scraping when pulling snow away from garage doors, loading docks, walkways, and similar areas. SmartLock cylinders can also improve back-dragging functionality on applicable older BOSS V-plows.
How do I know which BOSS truck plow accessories fit my plow?
Compatibility depends on the specific BOSS plow, vehicle, configuration, and in some cases model year. Check the applicable product information or consult a BOSS dealer to confirm that an accessory is compatible with your equipment before purchasing.