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Onondaga DOT – Goodbye International Paystars

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Eric

The sad day has finally arrived, the Onondaga County DOT has surplussed their remaining 6×6 Paystars and probably the last of the 2574’s they had in the fleet. Both of these models were the backbones of the county plow fleet … Continue reading →

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My Back Hurts

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Eric

Wow. We got a lot of snow. Wet, heavy, back breaking, window making snow. It fell constantly for twelve straight hours. Despite it being one or two degrees away from rain the wind still found a way to blow this … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Friendly Face

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Eric

In this time of impeding nuclear doom, political turmoil, and ceaseless environmental disasters it’s good to see a familiar face. A constant in the sea of change. That’s how I feel about this ’99 International 2574. A Marmom-Herrington 12,000 lb … Continue reading →

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Tools of the Trade

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Eric

Getting around to these photos took much longer than I expected but here they are, the continued coverage of the Madison County open house. Below, a near new Cat 962M wheel loader. Did you know the 962M has a two … Continue reading →

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Still Working – International Trucks

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Eric

What could be nicer than finding a beautiful looking International Paystar on a warm almost Spring day? Don’t answer, it’s a rhetorical question. I don’t know the past life story on this truck but I’m getting a municipal vib from … Continue reading →

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Town of Lorraine

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Eric

Our tour of north country DPWs continue today with a visit to the Town of Lorraine, NY. Those with sharp eyes for the old snow fighters will recognize the box behind the Oshkosh as a Walter’s. On the new iron … Continue reading →

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A New International PayStar?

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Eric

Last week I heard whisperings of an all new International PayStar design being shown to International dealers. This rumor came from the BigMackTrucks.com forum of all places but I see no reason why it shouldn’t be true. International has placed … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Eric

This is the new normal in downtown now. Giant cold planers driving through the streets like cars. I walked along side this machine for nearly a mile as it traveled through the heart of the city with hardly a person taking … Continue reading →

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Drywall Nightmares

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday I spent some time patching a large section of my living room wall and ceiling that was destroyed slowly over the months by a slow leak from the bathroom above. During the cutting, taping and mudding these two trucks … Continue reading →

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