New "Tow Plow", to be tested in Kalamazoo, can do the work of 2 regular snow plows
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mlive.comPosted Feb 6, 2013, 4:01 PM UTC
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mlive.comTomorrow should be a good test day.
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How is towing efficient and controllable? I've seen systems that look far better in Wisconsin which have folding plows that come out the side of the vehicle. Also, this is going to make me scream if I'm ever stuck behind one.
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I think the entire trailer section is also a large salt hopper. This greatly reduces the number of refil trips, thus further increasing operating efficiency.
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That's the only part I get about this, the extra hopper. Up in Northern Mi, Mdot has the same deal as amaefm's seen in Wisconsin- in fact the truck in the picture looks like it has a plow folded along the side of it as well. It's pretty badass when they have that side plow deployed tho- but typically its on two lane trunk lines and they are clearing the main lane and the shoulder at the same time. pic
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My most hated thing about viewing MLive articles is the comments. So much negativity. Not disappointed here.
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Here is a video of the tow plow used on a Pennsylvania HWY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fthY3c7mi-M
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Block ALL the Lanes!
At least when your stuck behind a plow truck doing 35, you have clear roads. When its the other 90% of people who drive 35 in the snow, you still have to deal with clogged up lanes.