@h8ayoel the tow plow is able to clear more lanes at a higher speed with additional salt and brine spreading capabilities. The tow plow is also able to remain on the road longer before needing to return to the shed for more salt and brine. We have found the it to be a successful tool in clearing our roads; one truck can do the work of 1 3/4 trucks.
In Response to 22tube1: The position of the tow plow is control by hydraulic rams connected to the hitch and by steerable axles on the tow plow itself. The hydraulic rams do not require as much force as one would think, as the steerable axles keep the plow running straight and true. - Lynn Bernhard UDOT Maintenance Division
Hey thanks DOT for removing my comments and marking me as spam. I would of helped out answering the questions to this tow plow but considering all i am is spam i let the guys a modot take over Thanks udot ill make sure monday when i go back to work ill continue to bust my butt doing a good job for ya.....
@22ttube1 one of our engineers has posted a response. "In Response to 22tube1: The position of the tow plow is control by hydraulic rams connected to the hitch and by steerable axles on the tow plow itself. The hydraulic rams do not require as much force as one would think, as the steerable axles keep the plow running straight and true." - Lynn Bernhard UDOT Maintenance Division
I work at the shed this tow plow runs at, It is alot of fun to plow along side this one, This will be are third year that we have had are tow plow. The best part about this is when your plowing down the freeway and the driver of this rig hits that button the trailer swings out at a 45 degree, everybody freaks out, your first thought is a semi jackknifing. It looks vary intimidating but with the right guy and some training its not so bad.
ODOT Just starting to use these in Ohio, to my knowledge. Just waiting for an accident from some idiot trying to pass them. They look very efficient. They also look like they take alot of training to learn to use. I hope those drivers get paid well for doing that job.
looks like a huge expense to do the same work as a wing plow. i believe these were bought with federal "green" funny money. another waste.
h8ayoel 2 weeks ago
@h8ayoel the tow plow is able to clear more lanes at a higher speed with additional salt and brine spreading capabilities. The tow plow is also able to remain on the road longer before needing to return to the shed for more salt and brine. We have found the it to be a successful tool in clearing our roads; one truck can do the work of 1 3/4 trucks.
UtahDOT 3 days ago
@h8ayoel This country is only successful because the government spends money to keep our roads clear and our infrastructure functioning.
solgabert 3 days ago
that is cool way to plow.......
wildwx99 3 months ago
In Response to 22tube1: The position of the tow plow is control by hydraulic rams connected to the hitch and by steerable axles on the tow plow itself. The hydraulic rams do not require as much force as one would think, as the steerable axles keep the plow running straight and true. - Lynn Bernhard UDOT Maintenance Division
lynnbernhard 1 year ago
Hey thanks DOT for removing my comments and marking me as spam. I would of helped out answering the questions to this tow plow but considering all i am is spam i let the guys a modot take over Thanks udot ill make sure monday when i go back to work ill continue to bust my butt doing a good job for ya.....
lcbeck512 1 year ago
@lcbeck512 it is not our policy to remove comments unless they are vulgar. I'm sorry your comment was flagged as spam.
UtahDOT 1 year ago
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lynnbernhard 1 year ago
what keeps the trailer from swinging all over the place?
22ttube1 1 year ago
@22ttube1 one of our engineers has posted a response. "In Response to 22tube1: The position of the tow plow is control by hydraulic rams connected to the hitch and by steerable axles on the tow plow itself. The hydraulic rams do not require as much force as one would think, as the steerable axles keep the plow running straight and true." - Lynn Bernhard UDOT Maintenance Division
UtahDOT 1 year ago
we have these in new Brunswick can too.they do an awesome job.one trk does the work of 2.should be used everywhere
highmiler342 1 year ago
modot has like 5 of those.
train2589 1 year ago
I work at the shed this tow plow runs at, It is alot of fun to plow along side this one, This will be are third year that we have had are tow plow. The best part about this is when your plowing down the freeway and the driver of this rig hits that button the trailer swings out at a 45 degree, everybody freaks out, your first thought is a semi jackknifing. It looks vary intimidating but with the right guy and some training its not so bad.
lcbeck512 1 year ago 3
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lcbeck512 1 year ago
In cal there are too many cidiots putting chains on in the slow lane.
ootsam 2 years ago
Here in conn we just got one to try out. But the Big Guy's dumped in nomans land let good it will do there
snowfighter5 2 years ago
we need something like this for our operation in the mountain parks!
chopkinator1 2 years ago
ODOT Just starting to use these in Ohio, to my knowledge. Just waiting for an accident from some idiot trying to pass them. They look very efficient. They also look like they take alot of training to learn to use. I hope those drivers get paid well for doing that job.
dwjkkrondor1 2 years ago
now thats insane!!!
chevyweld 2 years ago