Snow Plow Dollies: Capacity, Fitment and Storage Guide

Illustration of a detached snowplow blade resting on wheeled supports in a garage.
Written by Toni Morrison

Compare universal snow plow dollies with model-specific caster kits. Check individual support loads, blade fit, floor conditions and safe installation.

The best snow plow dolly is the one that supports your exact detached plow securely on the floor where you will move it. Start with the plow model, total assembly weight, support locations, and floor condition. A snowmobile dolly or furniture mover is not automatically suitable just because its advertised capacity looks high enough.

For a universal-style three-piece set, Buyers Products’ 1310410 Rol-A-Blade is a clearly identified option, rated at 350 pounds per dolly. For compatible BOSS plows, a model-specific caster kit provides a different approach using the plow’s designated mounting locations. The comparison below uses manufacturer documentation rather than hands-on testing.

Choose the support arrangement first

  • Separate platform dollies: useful when the plow can sit securely on the specified surfaces and each platform remains within its rating.
  • Plow-specific caster kits: useful when the manufacturer offers an exact kit for your blade and mounting system.
  • A jack-equipped cart: consider only after verifying the complete cart’s rating, support geometry, and compatibility. The jack’s own lifting rating is not the cart’s rating.
  • Rough, sloping, or gravel routes: require a handling solution specifically approved for those conditions. Small storage casters are a poor assumption.

Check how the plow will be lowered onto the support and how it will be reattached to the vehicle. A dolly that stores the blade neatly but leaves the attachment system at an unusable height can create another lifting problem.

Buyers Products 1310410 Rol-A-Blade

The exact 1310410 set contains three dollies. Buyers’ SAM 2025–26 catalogue, page 90, lists a heavy-duty powder-coated base, replaceable locking casters, approximately 2.38-inch wheels, and a capacity of 350 pounds per dolly. It describes use across brands and with V-plows.

Why choose it: it avoids committing to a caster bracket made for only one plow family. Separate supports can be useful when maintaining more than one compatible blade arrangement.

Trade-offs: the small wheels suit a clear, hard floor much better than an uneven outdoor route. Separate dollies also need careful placement. Confirm that the blade and rear assembly remain stable together; a general “universal” description does not answer every support or clearance question.

Make sure the listing is for the complete three-dolly set. Replacement caster kits and individual locking wheels are sold separately under related part numbers and will not provide the same package.

Do not treat 1,050 pounds as a blanket approval

Three times 350 pounds equals 1,050 pounds, but each dolly still has its own 350-pound limit. Snowplow weight is not necessarily distributed equally between the blade ends and rear frame. A 900-pound assembly could overload one support if that point carries 500 pounds.

That example illustrates the load-distribution issue; it is not a measurement of a particular plow. Use the manufacturer’s approved support arrangement, and ask for compatibility guidance if the load at each support is unclear. Include the complete detached assembly and installed accessories when determining what the dollies must carry.

A caster brake limits rolling. It does not increase capacity, prevent every form of tipping, or turn a rolling storage support into a stand suitable for working underneath equipment.

BOSS caster kits for an exact model match

The BOSS MSC09215 is identified for Standard Duty, Super Duty, and EXT plows. BOSS’s documentation shows caster shoes using the blade’s shoe holders and a caster-equipped kickstand arrangement for the applicable straight-blade configuration.

Why choose it: when it matches your plow, the mounting locations and parts are defined by the equipment maker. This is more straightforward than trying to adapt a generic wheeled platform to a frame that will not sit securely.

Trade-off: the similar-looking BOSS kits are not interchangeable. The MSC09216 is the XT caster kit, while MSC09249 is identified for HTX/Sport/UTV straight blades. Check the product model, serial information, existing shoe holders, and current installation instructions before ordering.

BOSS’s accessories guide also separates DXT and HTX-V applications and notes a bracket requirement for older DXT plows. “Fits BOSS” is not enough information to choose a kit.

Check your plow maker’s own wheel option

Other manufacturers also offer model-specific alternatives. For example, WESTERN lists wheel kit 79107 for its PRO PLUS HD accessory range. The “all models” wording on that page belongs to that product range; it should not be read as approval for every WESTERN plow ever made.

This is especially relevant for larger or unusually shaped blades. Before searching for a generic heavy-duty cart, check whether the plow already has an approved wheel-kit provision. Compare the required brackets, pins, rear support, and installation steps as well as the purchase price.

Floor condition can decide the purchase

Walk the entire route from the vehicle to the storage position. Look for expansion joints, floor drains, mats, loose stones, thresholds, and changes in slope. Measure the narrowest doorway and the room needed to turn the blade, including a V-plow’s chosen storage shape.

BOSS describes its caster kits as suitable for moving plows around a garage or shop. Treat that as the intended setting, rather than assuming a wheel kit is suitable for outdoor towing. If a caster catches on an obstruction, stop and assess the route instead of pulling harder or using a vehicle to drag the assembly.

Consider where the brakes can be reached once the plow is resting on the supports. A convenient parking spot still needs room to operate the hardware without putting your hands or feet under a loaded edge.

Safe installation starts before detaching the plow

Read the exact kit manual and the plow owner’s manual together. BOSS’s caster installation instructions require a level surface and safety jack stands during the relevant installation steps. They also specify shutting off the engine, waiting for movement to stop, setting the parking brake, and removing the key.

Follow the model-specific sequence for pins, washers, kickstand positioning, and lowering. Do not copy the straight-blade sequence onto a V-blade installation. Keep people clear of the blade and avoid relying on hydraulics alone while fitting supports. If you lack the correct lifting and support equipment, have a qualified plow service shop install the kit.

Inspect before rolling and before storage

Check the bases, caster mounts, pins, fasteners, wheels, and brakes before each use. A bent bracket, loose mount, jammed wheel, or damaged platform needs attention before the plow is loaded. Keep the route clear and move slowly enough to stop if a support shifts.

For storage, follow the plow maker’s cleaning and corrosion-protection instructions, protect disconnected electrical and hydraulic connections as specified, and keep access clear around the equipment. Rolling support does not replace the plow’s maintenance schedule.

Choose the Rol-A-Blade only when all three support loads and the seating arrangement are suitable. Choose an OEM caster kit when the exact plow match is documented. In either case, floor conditions, stable support, and a safe installation method matter more than a headline capacity.

Image note: AI-generated generic editorial illustration; not a photograph of a named or tested product.

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Toni Morrison

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