Plowing BIG Snow
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Here are a few great shots from some Big Snowstorms we had back in March 2015! I found this older footage that I never used, so I thought I would share. BIG Snow is when plowing is FUN! This winter all we seem to be doing is chasing snowflakes!!
I hope you enjoy the video!! Drive safe!
Plowing open roads is a lot more relaxed than busy city plowing. Drivers that cut you off and cars parked illegally are my obstacles. Haven't hit one yet but there's been a few close calls. Nice rig you have much better than the Intertrashinal I drive. Peace brother stay safe
Just cover their cars completely so it takes three hours to shovel it out like most all you guys do. My plow guy plows my driveway in every year even though there is nothing but an empty field on the opposite side just out of laziness im the only house on the road for a mile it's so hard to point the plow the other way for 9 feet? Love shoveling for hours to get my driveway open and car uncovered.
@@theirishaxe9405 please refrain from taking your anger out on others who have nothing to do with your inconveniences, thank you.
Yeah but the thing is driving out of the city is more dangerous because you don't know where there may be ice spots hard ice and even curves
@@theirishaxe9405 that's the difference between an amateur municipal plow guy and a professional. I'm always planning where to put the snow, to lessen the burden on what a homeowner has to take care of. Sometimes it's unavoidable that they get a windrow, but I always make an effort to make life easier on them.
Yes it is
In the 70’s, the plows in my county had blades 3 times taller & the side blade was 2-3 x’s bigger reducing the need to ever back up.
Snow didn’t jump over the blade very often nor did the blade lift when the front load became heavier.
Belly blades weren’t needed either.
It seems like the drivers nowadays have a harder time to gain the same results as years ago.
After a snow like this there’s no better sound than a truck scraping a plow past your house.
Those snow drifts were crazy, but the power behind that machine is amazing!
I love driving this old Western Star!
@@JimHowDigsDirt what year is it, and what running gear does it have (motor, trans and rear end)? Looks like it works incredible!
Gotta love the drifts. You plow and the wind just puts it right back.
Thank for hard work keeping the roads clear!
Glad to help! Thank you for watching CJ!
Hey My Friend when ya swung left to not load up that fella's freshly cleaned drive way you instantly became my Hero. You Sir rock on...
What point in the vid
3:22
@@yeetmaster0613 14:48
I bet those residences are so happy to hear or see you. What an excellent service you provide. Stay safe!
I hope so too! The odd guy that just finished shoveling his driveway might give me a smug look from time to time, lol. Thanks for watching!
Your SKILLSET is not only AMAZING, it os truly mesmerizing.
How relaxing. All work with no talk.😺
I'm a man of few words! lol
No relaxing here. Try having every muscle tight for most of the day
Can’t talk when you have no idea where the road is and you are driving blind half the time.
@@lloydz3955 never fear , when you drive these roads every week & pay attention you know most every thing, when I was doing it there was 2 of us in the truck. We even marked , with some bush cut stacks/ polls, tops painted orange, where the culverts were , not so we would know where the road was , but so that in the spring we could go dig them out when they were frozen, to clear with a steam generator
Another great video. We really enjoy watching you with your Western Star playing in the snow.
Thanks Shoestring! It's fun playing in the snow with the Star!
For anyone who understands(or not) plowing, that's a hero right there.
Nicely done mate, I hope you won't get too many incidents ... from a fellow plow man ;)
P.S. I like my snow fluffy too :))) Cheers
Thanks Joe! Stay safe out there my friend!
That is such a hopeless feeling when the snow blinds you and can't see the road especially on a two lane road. Nice video stay safe safe travels.
I had this expirience from michigan to chicago.
@@1957346 I-94 right? I have taken that rout many times. Usually ok, but one time the snow was so heavy, everyone was pulling off as we got closer to lake MI. I didn't want to delay, so kept going, turned off my headlights, and me and another car pushed thru in the blizzard. That was about 30 years ago, and I still think of that trip from time to time.
This is as close as we get to trucks plowing snow ambiance. Good stuff!
Those snowdrifts are mean Jim your truck has some low down grunt! I plowed with a 6 wheel dump ran chains in the big storms good experience had some good times!
The more snow the better with this old girl!
Reminds me of Maine where I spent 20+ years, some mild Winters and some pretty rough ones too.....! =) The drifting Snow really caused some headaches at times.... Hated it when the Plow flew up over the wet snow it wasn't even packed.... Love how the Wing Plows blew the Snow off to the right throwing yards off the Highways...!
Sound like we experience the same type of weather here on the east coast. Thanks for watching!
I grew up in north mich and we know it's not that much snow but it still gets enough. You have to be a boss to run them big trucks. Nice work.
Windshield wipers from the 1950's!!! Make a tuff job even tuffer.
Yeah... and I think our headlights might be from the 50s too! lol
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JimHowDigsDIrt cool videos and relaxing videos of you navigating the snow covered roads be safe and god bless
Nice 👍 work bustin that drift up. Sure be nice to just bust a lane through then call the grader to come behind you so you can get on down the line. People don’t realize how hard it is to keep a truck out of a ditch on country roads in near white out conditions. You’re definitely an experienced and seasoned operator
Thank you Anton! I appreciate your kind words!
I remember plowing snow back in the seventies with a grader In Ontario Canada
The good ole days!
I grew up with snow like that. Don't miss is a bit now.
Great video! Might I suggest adding a rear-looking camera? Also, a camera that is mounted on the roof for a birds-eye-view. Thank you for making this video!
Rear camera most likely would be a white out of blowing snow
Any outside camera would just get snow built up around it.
Got dang driver. Them some drifts right there
Thank you Trev-Dogg!
You boyz don't fuck around......just awesome.oh...thanx 4 the ride.
What a badass truck looks like lots of fun
is a fun truck, especially when we get lots of snow. Thanks for the comment Matthew!
I love ❤️ a snow ❄️ day 🥰😍🤩
We have a 2000 International PayStar 5000 with one way and side wing plow. Also has a 14' side chain bed with spinner in center of truck. The bed floor dumps to the driver side when you get low on salt/sand. It's a beast like this truck. Cummins N14 power, 8LL Eaton Fuller, and the walk on solid front fenders. We call it Frankenstein. Not much it can't move out of the way especially if we hook up the V-Plow to the front. It's not a 6x6 but when the diff locks and interaxle lock are in...things will be moved.
Great job. Please keep all that snow in Nova Scotia!!!
Side wing view was so good 😍
Thanks you!
Seems like a V-plow would be easier busting open country roads. Fantastic truck. Michigan
Finally a good snow storm didn't get to much here in Connecticut, love that Western Star, another great video as always!
I live in Connecticut Last year wasn't too bad I'm not to sure about this coming year
Lets hope for a good year this year im banking on anow here in westernmass to get me outta debit from covid
How hard is it to control the wing? I'm licensed and wouldn't mind doing this job. I'd become a hero just like you. Well done Sir!
You can do it! It just takes a bit of practice, but once you get a feel for it then there's nothing to it.
@@JimHowDigsDirt Thanks for the reply, Yes, I think I could adapt to the job, just a matter of finding one haha!
Nicely done. Looks like a pretty gnarly stretch of road. Wouldn't really like that route at night. Be safe.
Yes, there's a lot of drift on that road! Thank you David!
I see your favourite snowdrifts were back.. lol I know how you feel. I am in NB and the same thing was happening here. We got at least a foot of snow here, and the winds were unbelievable. You are about the only plow driver that goes back to widen out a spot that is troublesome. I usually don't see it happening here. I was worried that you would have a monster drift on that uphill like you did a few years back. Great job and can't wait for the next one. 😲😁📸👍🚛🤗💕🐸
You are saving peoples lives
Thanks Allen! Just trying to make the roads a little safer for everyone!
Love the sound of the shift and the Diesel under a lot 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Back in the day, a friend who lived in the Adirondacks and drove the same style plow rig was known to be a beeraholic. Even with a buz on, or maybe because of that. he drove solo (no wing man) often. The area had the old style post and cable guard rails and you knew even when you couldn't see him that Tom was driving. At nearly the speed limit the wing gave out a little click every time it tapped a post.
After Eight Hours Of That I Would Need Eight Hours Of Sleep To Recover Physically Exhausting
We have two 12 hour shifts that alternate between 5 am and 5 pm. Some places they plow for days before getting a break. We have to run log books and can't run any more than 16 hours, but that rarely happens.
Man I live in Nova Scotia to that’s awesome thanks for your duty’s and the great video
Love that turbo!! Great video!! Thanks for sharing
Music to your ears! Thanks for watching!
I remember my pops getting lots of xmas gifts from satisfied customers, hell he never had to buy a bottle of jb cc or any other top shelf booze. The liquor cabinet was always stocked with xmas gifts from satisfied customers.
Oh wow! I think the only gifts I got was a bag of homemade cookies from one lady and another gentleman gave me a Tim card. They must have really liked your pop!
Keep up the great work Jim. Love the videos
I'm uncomfortably cold just watching this!
I’m from sackville New Brunswick and remember wen I was a kid in the early 60s man did we get snow down ther I live in Ontario now and here we wine wen we get a foot I remember seeing the snow as high as the telephone lines at side of road we get nothing really here in Ontario I remember walking up the hill to my grandmas the snow was so deep it took forever mind you I was probably around 7 but man some of the drifts were crazy I remember the ploughs going by I believe back then they had a guy running the wing looks like a fun job except hard on your body all the bouncing around you are prob pretty sore so far this year we had a couple storms so I’m sure it may be a rough winter not compared to you guys through stay safe great video now that’s winter in the maritime we are lucky here in Ontario nice of you not to fill in the guys drive way
Nerves of steel, it takes a special person to drive at that speed and keep it under contro.
That pickup at 13:13 came out of nowhere. The snow is so isolating. It's surreal and beautiful
Thx! Nice work! 👍😎
Any time!
Yeah baby! That's how it's done in Canada.
God I love this truck
Me too! I wish we'd get a some major snow this winter so I can put it to work.
I am not a plow driver. But the obvious things they deal with. Long hours, freezing cold wet weather, traffic, Equipment breakdowns. If you are dissatisfied with their service, I would suggest picking up a shovel. Yeah that’s what I thought. LOL
Now to me the wing looks a little short, but it might just be the angle, our wing was 10’ cleared about 8’ of road on the straight, but that also depends on the angle adjustments by the telescoping push arms .
I did this for 28 years. I only put the one way plow on to clean up if you use a heavier scraper plow it usually doesn't lift in drifting
Great Work !!
Thank you! Great comment, lol.
Where I live we call that a Dusting 🤣🤩😁🤓😀🙈😎✌️💪🇺🇸💪
Yeah we never really get a lot of snow here.
Great job Jim...Stay safe...
Thanks Builder! Take care!
I keep waiting for some good snow. Such a disappointing winter.
I agree! I would much rather go out to plow a foot of snow than an inch or two. This video was from the snowfalls we got back to back in March 2015 so keep your fingers crossed.
Tell me about it, i FINALLY have a tractor with a snowblower attachment and we get nothing this year!! what a buzzkill. Oh well, i traded a dusty guitar for it, so im sure the blizzards from the 90s will be back one day or im moving to buffalo!!
ran 82692 for a few winters. 82689 is in the area as well
They are quite a brute, ehh?
Seen enough of that when i was behind the wheel doing it!
Now thats snow plowing! Also looks like front blade could use some weight on it for that harder snow. Wish got snow storms like that where i live. Dont get much anymore like use to
Yeah, you caught that did you? Those drifts were so hard packed that the plow rode right up over them.
Looks like a v plow on that truck would nail those drifts if you had one with enough curl. Have fun out there.
In northern alaska we just use big wheel loaders and just give her all the way through the snow drifts
Awesome machine and great video!
Thank you!
I'm guessing they don't have scorpions, rattlers or crocadiddles in NS
Nope, just frogs and garden snakes...a few salamanders too...lol!
This winter really sucked here in the northeast coast of nj oh well maybe we'll get a big one next year
I need that blade on the front of my tractor, my sis moved out that way from Ontario, shes feeling a real winter forsure, that's what snow storms used to be like. Nice video.
Last municipality show I went to I seen many of the new trucks have windshield defrosters. I know that would sure come in handy.
yep, same thing on the West coast. Atleast the airflow is out of the north so things keep cold and not a 'fake' spring feel.
Here in Nova Scotia it's anywhere from Plus 10 to Minus 20 Celsius. Crazy weather!
amazing, how can you tell where is the road and where's the shoulder? to me, i am sure i will drive off the road and hit the ditch. you did a great job, sir!
Thank you! I know the first few times I plowed the roads it was pretty scary not knowing where the center line was. After a while you just seem to get a feel for it.
It's wild how a few feet of Snow can completely change how the road looks even if you know it it can trick you.Id love to drive a Rig like that,I've messed around with a friends Volvo Dump Truck with the Plow on it,but NOTHIN close to this.
It's pretty easy once you get used to Plowing I want a set up like that for 2 of my trucks
If you are lucky enough to plow the same roads each night, you get accustomed to things like the guide stakes and delineator posts on the edge of the pavement (if the road has them). You also train your eyes to spot solid obstacles like guard rail ends slightly ahead of time. That's not to say we don't occasionally put a truck in the ditch, or tickle a guard rail or Jersey barrier now and then. We're only human, but we love the work.
Boy you guys get some big snow there hats off to you mate for keeping a clear path ! Long hrs im sure
Where about in Nova Scotia do you plow
Pictou County!
I plow snow for the state and I really wish we would get that much snow
What state, brother snowfighter? I work for WSDOT between Seattle and Spokane.
Jim, who blocks driveways
Sorry about that Arrie! But that's why they pay me the big bucks! lol
That's no feather duster he's driving there.
Hahaha...thanks for watching Mr.Vanasses!
You could use a push broom to clean off the back of the truck, and a extra heater to help defrost the windshield.
A heated windshield would be nice!
In rural areas, would it ever make sense to use a V-plow with a wing on each side?
Vee plows are good for opening road after heavy snowfall, but If you used them all the time it be putting half the snow into the oncoming lane of traffic. Our trucks with a wing on both sides is only used on our divided highways.
Always make sure the inside of the windshield is clean before mounting a camera.
GOOD JOB. LOTS OF DRIFTING SNOW. TOUGH. TIME CONSUMING. BUT WORTH IT.
Northern Minnesota? That road looks familiar.
Nova Scotia, Canada
looking minnesota since the woods and the roads are same. that's awesome! @@JimHowDigsDirt
That blowing drifting road looks like my neighborhood. Open farm land. Plus I live on East side Lake Michigan 1 mile from coast high country. Snow belt. It like the Tundra in Winter if you do not have 4x4 HD your not going far. On some days. Michigan
Hope we"re over it all soon
Expensive
I have only 16 more weeks of being on call for the snowplow duty!
7th gear !!!
Balls son !..shiny brass XXL 111s...OneWiperWilly!
Help that child !!!
Just like Lewis County in upstate N.Y.
East coast weather. Gotta love it, lol.
Is this snow shield really so small are the trucks of us just higher or are our in germany really that big 😅
That truck is a six wheel drive so it stands a lot higher.
You might want to think about adding more light on the back of your truck. It may be yellow but everything was covered by snow so it's hard to see those tiny tail lights.
I just got a new Mack plow truck and it is well lit up on the back.
@@JimHowDigsDirt so you see what I was talking about? It likes looking back on the older cars 50-80's and you had 2 barely lite bulbs and they were very hard to see even in a light snow fall. Glad you have a new truck with lots if new and brighter LEDs. Good luck to you and be safe...lots of crazy stupid drivers out there!
Thanks Rick! Appreciate your comments.
Them trees on the right of way , what a snow trap to keep clear .
With that much drifting , I’m really surprised you’re not using a bigger drift blade up front, and I’m not talking about a V blade either.
holy moly, looks like ya need the payloader for those snow drifts.
Looks like you have to do your share of shelfing on that road
Yes, by times it drifts pretty good along here.
I know I’m a bit late asking this but where in Nova Scotia is this.
Pictou County, I work out of the MacLellans Brook depo.
Too fast that's how you leave roads choppy and wash boarded
Sad thing no one listens. But you are right.
where do you run out of Jim, a few of your DOT brothers are in my fire department, thank you for what you do, enjoying your videos
I'm in Pictou County and work out of the MacLellans Brook.
He is driving fast
We've been kinda lucky around these parts and haven't had that much snow. I guess now I said that we'll get a meter or two of the stuff. And a rainy summer...
Need a V shaped blade for the deeper stuff
I agree! This area is bad for drifting but the other 99% my route is fine for the angle plow.
@@JimHowDigsDirt good deal
A much needed improvement would be better windshield defrosters to improve the operator's visibility.
Do you run skids or casters on the front blade or just edge to pavement?
The blades are on the pavement and we have a set of shoes mounted an inch high just behind the plow.
@@JimHowDigsDirt ok just wondering. I cant stand anything but the blade on the pavement. When my 9' Western plow at work was new it came with two skids that slid in holes in the back. Our boss made me use them adjusted to the same level as the blade until we got sleet and freezing rain after plowing and those skids kept the blade off the ground just enough to leave a thin packed layer that then turned to ice once the temp dropped. It got cold enough to where salt wasn't working and we were screwed. Next time he made us bring them up a half inch....I decided he's an idiot and I took them completely off until the storm was over. Cleanest roads in town. Black and wet. The big trucks had rubber tired casters that he had them ride half inch higher than the blade thinking once the edge wore down a bit the tires would hold it up so it wouldn't wear anymore. Yeah, when he got the bill for an entire caster assembly, he cranked them way up. Edges are a lot cheaper. LOL We even tried rubber edges for a while....wasn't horrible on the 8' on the pickups, but the 9' on the mason dumps and 11' on the internationals....during a 2 day storm we went thru 2 edges per truck. He had another idea once to double up steel edges, then rubber and steel, then carbide and steel. Seemed he liked pissing taxpayer money away.
WTF no mail boxes were wiped out. 😃
Where is this location..? Wow...! The amount of snow there is, looks like Vermont or Montana... I am a truck driving Instructor (Semi tractor trailer) but would sure love to do this job, as my work of helping people out...
LIKE YOUR VIDEO . I HOPE YOUR BETTER ON THE SHIFT NOW ..IT SHOULD SOUND LIKE A AUTOMATIC . BUT SOME ARE STUBBORN TO SHIFT . NEVER LOOSEN UP
How much HP does this truck have?
Greetings from Germany where we don't had snow this winter yet