Category Archives: Snow Plows

Uuuuggghhhh

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Eric

Let’s be honest, we all thought winter was over. Technically it has been spring for weeks now but winter refuses to leave. Waking up to an inch or two of snow on the ground was more depressing than I thought … Continue reading →

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FWD Tractioneer

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Eric

Why waste money on printed For Sale sign when you have a can of blue spray paint laying around the shop? Andy came across this FWD Tractioneer snow plow outside of Camillus, NY a number of years ago. He was … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein Plow

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Eric

One year ago I was in Watertown, NY when I stopped by the local mall to check out their snow plowing equipment. I found a few machines worthy of photos but never got around to posting them on the website. … Continue reading →

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Mr. Plow and The Plow Kings

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Eric

Here it is. An entire winter condensed into a video around 3 minutes and 30 seconds in length. The plow footage begins in November and carries straight through to March. Trucks from the Village of East Syracuse, Town of DeWitt, … Continue reading →

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Hit the Lights

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Eric

I’m about ready to call it regarding the 2013-2014 plow hunting season. Oh, I know Mother Nature has other things in mind but I think we’ve all had enough. If the dealer lots and repair shops around town are any … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Fleet

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Eric

Thanks to a helpful tip for from Ed I am able to bring the journey of the Western Star 4800 spotted back in December full circle. Upon learning that the truck had finished upfit and was waiting at Tracey Road … Continue reading →

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Wintery Mix

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Eric

Two days ago the weather was perfect for plow spotting but miserable for nearly any other daily activity like driving, walking, and drying laundry on the clothes line. For me the day provided many a great opportunity but sadly I … Continue reading →

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The Decade of Western Star

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Eric

If you have been a regular visitor of Daily Diesel Dose you know by now that snow plows are a constant part of the site during the colder months of the year…..and pretty much any other time. With all the … Continue reading →

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Contingency Plans

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Eric

FYI, tomorrow is Super Bowl XLVIII. You may have heard a few things about it over the past week. Why just the other day some wacko mailed a white power substance to multiple locations across the NYC metro area. And … Continue reading →

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International 2674 Snow Plows

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Eric

I really like the look of the International 2674. I know compared to modern rigs like the new Western Stars and Freightliners running around this truck is ancient technology but I just can’t get enough of them. If I was … Continue reading →

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