Snow Removal
'Best Show in Public Works' Goes to Beantown
Public works professionals from around the world will gather in Boston later this month for the American Public Works Association's International Public Works Congress and Exposition (co-located with the Solid Waste Association of North America's WASTECON 2010 Conference and Exhibition)....
Snow and ice storms have huge economic impact, so plowing is crucial
Every winter in communities across the country, snow and ice derail local economies for hours, days or sometimes longer....
Variety of fuels power grounds maintenance gear
More environmentally friendly fuel options appear every day for grounds maintenance crews and other operators of outdoor power equipment. A few options already available include...
Snow-covered LED traffic signals: traffic hazard or not?
Several newspapers in the Midwest carried an Associated Press story in December headlined: "Energy-Efficient Traffic Lights Can't Melt Snow," with the subhead, "Traffic accidents are blamed on energy-efficient traffic lights getting covered with snow."...
Lots of equipment rental activity in governments
Governments are renting equipment to ensure that critical projects are completed. In the last three months, more than 30 local and state government agencies have rented equipment, according to BidNet....
Study finds elevated chloride levels in streams, points to road deicing as a culprit
An increase in the use of salt for road deicing over the past two decades may be contributing to increased levels of chloride — a component of salt — in streams and groundwater...
Movers and shakers
Mark Kaptur joined Chroma Corp. as senior account manager. Robert Ferris joined Henke Manufacturing as production manager. Christopher Ruud named president of Ruud Lighting....
Tire-chain kit
The Onspot automatic tire-chain system is available with a GM C-4500 chassis equipped with Granning air suspension. Working in conjunction with Roadmaster...
Pennsylvania helps its municipalities deal with a slippery situation
With chilly forecasts just around the corner, Pennsylvania’s state government is taking steps to make road salt available to municipalities that have been affected by a nationwide salt shortage. ...
Wisconsin’s largest airport orders snow removal, emergency equipment from Oshkosh
General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee has placed a $5.6 million order with Oshkosh Airport Products for snow removal and emergency response equipment. The airport, which is owned and operated by Milwaukee County, ordered nine Oshkosh HT-Series snow tractors, three Oshkosh H-Series snowblowers and two Oshkosh Striker aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles. Delivery is scheduled for March 2009. ...
Use multipurpose vehicle for snow removal, mowing and more
Use MSV (multiservice vehicle) to handle most jobs. Articulated chassis offers 45 articulation and 13 oscillation. Speed levels are 25 mph high-transport...
Snowthrower delivers no-clog performance
Even in deep or heavy, wet snowfalls, these 48- and 60-in. models clear paths efficiently. Discharge spout controlled from the operators seat rotates...
Squeeze compact track loader into tight spaces
Of manufacturers four track loaders, Model MTL312 track loader is the most compact. For strength and durability, unit is built as a track loader with...
Move up to 71.7 tons of snow per hour with snowblower
Track-drive snowblowers can move up to 71.7 tons of snow per hour. Snowblowers are equipped with: ice-breaking, heavy-duty serrated augers; adjustable...
Snowplow boasts flared moldboard for snow rolling
Designed for light commercial applications and homeowners, 7600LT straight-blade snowplow features a flared moldboard for increased snow-rolling action,...
Snowblower powered by turbocharged diesel engine
Model TCS-172-LMM snowblower moves a minimum of 1,800 tons of snow per hour (depending on snow conditions) and boasts casting distances of up to 150 ft....
Choose gas engine or hydraulic drive for salt spreader
SaltDogg 4- and 4.5-cu.-yd. salt and sand spreaders are designed for dump bodies and flat beds with a GVW chassis of 15,000 to 26,000 lbs. Spreaders are...
Automatic tire-chain distributor celebrating 20th anniversary
Onspot of North America Inc., the North American distributor and U.S. manufacturer of the Onspot automatic tire-chain system, is celebrating its 20th...
Anti-icing agent is produced from renewable resources
Boost with Calcium Chloride is an anti-icing/de-icing material additive produced from natural renewable resources. According to manufacturer, offers lower...
Side-dump spreader features removable conveyor floor
Designed for single-axle trucks, SDS (side-dump spreader) features: a 24-in. cab guard; 30-in.-high, 7-gauge-steel sides; a 39-in.-high, double-acting,...
TrynEx names new distributor in Midwest
TrynEx International has named Power Equipment Distributors Inc. a new distributor for the SnowEx and TurfEx product divisions. Headquartered in Richmond,...
To dispense road salt, attach tailgate spreader to dump truck
SnowEx SP-2400 replaceable tailgate spreader allows year-round use of dump trucks. Spreads road salt, sand or any combination of sand and salt mixtures...
Move snow with a folding vee plow that aligns with trucks
Model FVX-12 plow attaches to mid- and heavy-duty trucks. Offers vee position to break through snow drifts, adjusts to scoop snow, discharges to the right...
Snowplow arms pickup trucks with a powerful multi-position blade
SpeedWing defaults to a scoop position for straight-ahead plowing, ensuring maximum power to contain, push and stack snow. When angled, the trailing wing...
Scoop position increases plows snow-carrying capacity
Wide-Out snowplow features hydraulically movable wings that operator can control to suit plowing configurationfrom 8-ft. straight blade to 10-ft. straight...
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