The Snowplow Version Of A Quint

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A "Plow trailer", in theory, cuts down the number of trucks needed to clear a multiple lane highway. They are catching on quickly, as it reduces the need for more trucks. Check out the video.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh6vhzVT3Zc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh6vhzVT3Zc

[FDNY 10-75 640]

Wow, interesting

[LTNRFD 266]

I didn't see where the tiller man sits !!

[Bnechis 3,961]

I didn't see where the tiller man sits !!

At home watching the action on YouTube!

[JackEMT 77]

Mass DOT has a trailer like this that is used on the Mass Pike. Neat concept and fun to watch in action.

[COH Bulldog 82]

Looks like it does a good job. I wonder if it will catch on here.

[Bnechis 3,961]

What makes this any better or worst than the wing plows that NYS DOT uses?

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

What makes this any better or worst than the wing plows that NYS DOT uses?

Wing plows do not allow for the entire 2nd lane, only 1 lane plus the shoulder.

The plow trailer allows one plow truck to plow both lanes and the shoulder of a 2 lane highway.

VTrans bought 2 for I-89. 1 northbound, 1 southbound. With one headed northbound and one headed south bound, the entire strip of I-89 from Burlington to White River Junction (~90 miles) can plowed in under 2 hours with only two trucks.

[dwcfireman 656]

This is what we are currently playing with at HPN. Oshkosh HT Tractor with Trailer Sweeper/Blower Combo! We call it The Beast!!

(Picture fromOshkosh Airports website: http://www.oshkoshairport.com/en/SnowTrucks/ht-tractor/HTTractorModel.aspx)

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Common out west. Everything is hydraulic and the wheels are steerable. Usually comes attached with either a salter or de-icer tank.

[JackEMT 77]

What makes this any better or worst than the wing plows that NYS DOT uses?

I believe they said the one MassDOT uses can clear 2.5 lanes in one pass.