Category Archives: Snow Plows

Hawaiian Snow Removal

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Eric

A few days ago I received an email regarding snow removal equipment from a location I never dreamed would require plows and snow throwers. Hawaii. Yes, you read that correctly. Hawaii. Karl sends us shots of a Unimog 1700 and … Continue reading →

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One More Round

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Eric

Do you remember a week ago when I wondered if this truck would be the last action shot of the season regarding plow trucks? HA! I guess I brought this on. As I type the snow is falling fast and … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Syracuse DPW International WorkStar

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Eric

Might this be the last plow truck shot of the season? According to the calendar spring arrived one week ago so there can’t be many more plowing days left. Oh who am I kidding! This is Central New York. Snow … Continue reading →

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Onondaga County – North Area Maintenance Facility

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Eric

There is an old saying that goes “diversity is the spice of life.” The Onondaga County DOT is definitely a subscriber to that line of thought based on the numerous makes and models of plow trucks in their yard. I stopped … Continue reading →

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NYSDOT – International S-Series

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Eric

Believe it or not this truck is something of a dinosaur when it comes to the NYS DOT fleet. From my outsider perspective I see nothing but new tandem axle Mack Granites with shiny aluminum bodies running up and down … Continue reading →

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On the Job – Oswego DPW Paystar

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Eric

Did you know that Oswego, NY is the namesake to communities in Montana, Oregon, Kansas and Illinois? I’m willing to be that none of them experience the same snowfall rate as their namesake.

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Town of Harford – Western Star 4700SF

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Eric

Have we been here before? Looks like Western Star is making serious inroads into the local  snow plow market especially with the 4700SF platform. Just like the Town of Cuyler truck from last week this 4700 is powered by a … Continue reading →

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Oshkosh Organ Donor

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Eric

Fulton, NY sees A LOT of snow over the course of the average winter. This old rig probably more than earned its keep over the years of its active use. While this Oshkosh no longer plows it lives on through … Continue reading →

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Chasing Snow – Oshkosh Snow Blower

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Eric

Well isn’t that cute. It has eyes! This Oshkosh blower resides outside of Fulton, NY at the local K-Mart. The snow banks at this shopping center are huge but would be mini mountains if it wasn’t for the raw power … Continue reading →

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At The Dealer – Western Star 4700SF

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Eric

Finally a plow truck in my favorite color! The Town of Cuyler looks ready to roll with their brand new Western Star 4700SF. A Viking-Cives plow and dump body are the vendor of choice for this setup. Power is provided … Continue reading →

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