Category Archives: Snow Plows

Tahoe Snow – Part II

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Eric

Look at the moves on this snow blower, front and rear independent steering or quad steering, or maybe crab steering. Whatever you call it this machine has it. Part of the Placer County snow removal force this Larue blower has the … Continue reading →

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Spectrum

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Eric

Yesterday was a frustrating day. Despite plenty of snow weather I only was able to grab one decent plow shot. I came across a few interesting rigs but events always conspired to ruin the moment. I would have been able … Continue reading →

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Tahoe Snow

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Eric

While winter weather may have just found the East Coast it has been a constant presence in the Sierra Nevada for months. The high mountain passes leading to the resorts and ski slopes are patrolled by the forces of CalTrans … Continue reading →

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A Slow Start

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Eric

Out with the old. In with the new. This new Western 4800 6×6 is heading for the Town of Spafford, NY. It looks to be ready to go with maybe the exception of lettering. Curiously enough the town recently sold … Continue reading →

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Mystery Trucks

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Eric

Anyone know what this truck is used for? I seem to remember a time of year when they were used almost daily. I think they were used to push something? Maybe they were called push trucks? Oh well. Whatever they … Continue reading →

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Saved to Plow Again

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Eric

I can now confirm that a previously classified rescue mission to liberate the Town of Henderson Walter from the former Dobbins Auto Parts property in Adams, NY successfully took place in mid August of 2015. A dedicated and skilled team was able … Continue reading →

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Just About Time

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Eric

If you have ever traveled through Pennsylvania and did not encounter a portion of Interstate under construction chances are you were flying. Maybe in a plane. Maybe on the back of giant of flamingo. Who knows. Either way you missed … Continue reading →

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FWD Trucks

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Eric

When it comes to snowplows they sure don’t make them like they used to! Case in point, this massive FWD for the Town of Dover, NY recently photographed by Tom. Believe it or not this truck used to be bigger. … Continue reading →

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Old Plows

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Eric

Yesterday, new plows. Today, old plows. It’s the way of the world. Rust will consume us all. You can’t blame me for having a bleak outlook after attending another surplus equipment auction at the NYSDOT Region 3 HQ. All the … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Eric

We all know I enjoy taking shots of snowplows but I just realized something that I would like to share. I like taking shots of snowplows in summer! Not winter. The trucks look better. The lighting is better. Everything is … Continue reading →

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