I’d hesitate to try 2.5 feet of snow with my (ICE) F-250, even with chains. But if I did get stuck, using a shovel would cost me a lot less than $2,100.
And, if you got stuck, at least you truck will run and keep you warm. And when a tow truck came, all he would have had to do was pull you out. Then you could drive on to your destination. His completely died. Digging him our did nothing but enable him to pay a $2,100 towing fee.