Snowplow season: Considerations for upfitting four-wheel drive trucks

September 1, 2025
Bob Raybuck
NTEA Director of Technical Services
We hear from upfitters that customers often believe four-wheel-drive trucks are factory-prepped for plow attachment. However, that isn’t always the case. Since not every four-wheel-drive truck comes with a factory-installed snowplow preparation (prep) package, it’s important to follow a robust procedure when spec’ing snowplow vehicles.
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