Autocar Mondays – Impending Storm

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Eric

Here is a cool shot of a vintage Autocar from a photo I recently purchased on ebay. The caption reads….

George Savard of Medford loads a truck with sand at the MDC Central Services North Central Garage in Stoneham in preparation for for tonight’s predicted snowfall. February 2, 1985 – Ren Norton

In case there was any confusion about where this photo originated let it be put to rest now. It’s “Bahsten”. The best I can tell the MDC was responsible for maintaining parks and other such facilities back in the day. Whether or not this truck was owned by the MDC or was a private contractor is unknow but the later choice is the best guess. Most likely this truck is DC model and just looks awesome with the massive blade out front. Pure 80’s snow fighter right here.

Do you have an awesome Autocar you would like to see feature on Autocar Mondays? Email eric@dailydieseldose.com today!

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Supor and Sons Part II

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Eric

So the other day I made some comparisons to the GE turbine move I witnessed last year to that of the one Hugh shared with us. After seeing this second round of photos clearly I was comparing apples to oranges.

Hugh tells us..

The mobile platforms were manufactured by Kamag and the bridge structure which pivoted on the two transporters totaled approximately 192 feet in overall length.  The bridge structure carried the loads on two cross members suspended within the structure.  The reason for the overall length was to distribute the weight so as to comply with CT DOT wheel load requirements.  The rear platform had two additional diesel power pads to supplement the power pack attached to the lead platform.  The whole assembly was operated with a tethered control on the lead platform. 

Truly impressive. It’s hard to believe such loads could moved down any road. Thanks again for the share Hugh!

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Supor and Sons

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Eric

It was just about this time last year when a massive GE built generator passed through the area on its way to a new power plant in Pennsylvania. During that pull at least six heavy haul Kenworths labored to push and pull the load up the steep hills of the Cherry Valley Turnpike. If you’ve forgotten, click here to reminisce. Anyway, maybe so many trucks wouldn’t have been needed if one or two M-1070 has been put to use.

Hugh sends in these photos of some equipment used by J. Supor and Sons as they recently moved a similar GE turbine load through the countryside. The M-1070 is the primary tank mover of the United States military and many other members of NATO. Powered by a Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA it would have been awesome to witness this beast lumbering through the hillsides. A real treat for the ear holes too.

Now this Kenworth might just look like your typical heavy spec model but Hugh tells us the steering is actually on the right side of the cab. Things that make say hmmmm. I wonder what that is all about? Possible Australian import?

Do these color combos seem familiar? They should. Dan shared some shots of a Supor truck seen at job in Buffalo in a few years back. Click here to revisit

Thanks again to Hugh for sharing these photos with us. It makes me wish more heavy loads would pass through the area once in a while. 

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Autocar Mondays – Big Dog

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Eric

Here we have a spectacular 87′ DK of Columbus Square Auto. It seems like if you find a 31 year old tow truck on the job it turns out to be an Autocar. No surprises here am I right?

Brett sends in these photos and tells us a Cat 3406 tied to a 13 speed is the magical combination that produces the power and speed used by this truck to get the heavy loads home.

This truck is daily worker and you would like to see more stop by the Columbus Square Auto website by clicking here or visit their facebook page here.

Thanks to Brett for sharing these photos! Do you have an Autocar you would like to see featured on Autocar Mondays? Email eric@dailydieseldose.com today

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Still Working – Yale 1900 Loader

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Eric

While cruising around this past weekend hoping to find some good snow clean up action I happened to spot this Yale working away at the Regional Transportation Center. It was fairly far off in the distance and I almost did bother to turn around for a closer look. I’m glad that I did as it turned out to be Detroit powered. Yes, an officially plated government vehicle that is not in the military still rocking a Detroit in 2018. Shhh, don’t tell anyone or it will be replaced with a hydrogen powered hybrid electric Chinese made paper weight.

Yale loaders were built in Batavia, NY back in the day by Yale and Townsend Manufacturing Company, the very same company that also made the Trojan line of loaders. For one reason or another you see many more Trojan loaders out there than Yale which is strange if you stop and think about it for too long.

A yellow machine with blue hubs screams NYSDOT hand me down. Now that I know this loader is here you can bet I will return for future glimpses. We might have to wait awhile as the final weeks of January are forecasted to be warmer than usual. Until then, a teaser video.

 

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Keep on Plowing

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Eric

Keep on plowing. After all these years of running this site that is the first time I’ve titled a post with those words. Hard to believe. With two consecutive weekends of heavy snow I would say it’s about time to look at some of the equipment that is so common place this time of year.

We’ll start out with this Western Star 4900 from the Town of Manlius. This was taken the same morning the Toro Groundmaster fell through the ice. Deep snow and bitter cold. What a combo!

This year it seems that if you don’t plan ahead and stack the snow as high as you can you’re going to have problems with space later on. Here a John Deere 624E is clearing on the aisles of a local Life Storage. Ironic that a Cat dealership is on both sides of this property?

As I might have mentioned before I usually prefer my wife to drive during this winter. It’s not that I don’t like to drive in the snow but it’s really the only way to take a photo and avoid having a head on collision with a plow. My safety was rewarded with a shot one my favorite trucks, this International 2574 of the ‘Cuse DPW.

And, in order of apperance in the gallery below, City of Watertown, NY International Workstar, Village of Manlius, NY International 2674, Onondaga County DOT Frightliner M2 112V, City of Syracuse International 7600, A pair of Cat front loaders, a rear shot of the Cuse 7600 and a collection of NYSDOT Macks. 

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Autocar Mondays – Unique ACL

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Eric

Check out this mighty fine ACL monster tow truck of Unique Towing and Recovery of Gananoque, Ontario. As far as ACL’s go they don’t look much tougher than this rig. Check out those dual stacks piped to (presumably) a Cat 3406b. Out back the muscle of the team comes in the form of a 60 ton rotator.

  Thanks to John for the share of the great truck. Do you have an Autocar that you would like to see featured on Autocar Mondays? Email eric@dailydieseldose.com today!

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Nevada DOT Snow Plows

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Eric

When thinking of Nevada snow plows usually don’t come to mind but work your way into the mountainous areas around Lake Tahoe your mind set changes dramatically. Now in case you don’t believe me here is proof that such trucks exist.

Ain’t that Paystar something? Let’s look at it again.

Our skilled photographer, Ryan Pedone, was able to take a spin in the truck. He tells us that it scheduled to be surplussed next year. Get your checkbooks ready.

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Current Classics

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Eric

People are always trying to figure out the next big thing. What should you collect now that will have value in the future? Who knows. Instead, focus on the classics of today.

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Marion 7500 Dragline Recovery

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Eric

Has your car ever been stuck in snowbank before? Tractor stuck in the mud? Big rig spun on a patch of ice? Whatever the circumstances the recovery of your vehicle was probably much simpler than the efforts required to pull a Marion 7500 walking dragline out of subterranean cavern. The video below will walk you through the entire saga from start to finish with pictures and videos. *Spoiler Alert* If this ever happens to you be prepared to rent an army of dozers, scrapers, and rock trucks.

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