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PBR, you really need to look at the manuals, the Family of Medium Tactical Vehilces (FMTVs) of which the LMTV is a part of, run a dual 12v/24v system. You should be able to tap off something as there are unused connections in the relay box (Radio, additional lighting, etc..)...
Considering it's been used as a plow, there's an issue kit, and it weighs in between 16k-18k, I think it'd be ok. Drop some sand in the bed if you're worried.
1) sure
2) the Technical manuals
3) enough...?
I would not recommend the stock hydraulic system to run what you are looking at. I wouldn't believe there is enough "extra" in this system to do that.
Is there a reason you are looking at a pusher box vs. a standard plow?
Army has them.
http://www.arrowheadmilitary.com/services.html
http://www.arrowheadequipment.com/LMTV-Info.aspx
PS Magazine Post Script, August 2008: M1078 LMTV SNOW PLOW KIT
In heavy snow, you'll need the snow plow kit for your M1078A0 LMTV, NSN 3825-01-509-5922. It costs about $10,000...