The small truck and SUV plows are significantly cheaper. You can get a DK2 snowplow for 1,699.99, a Snow Bear Home Series snowplow for $2,229.99, a Meyer Drive Pro for $2,720.52, ...

Diesel trucks also see a lot of use as work vehicles, meaning it's not uncommon for diesel pickups to have high mileage and other symptoms of years spent hauling heavy loads or pushing plows.