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NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,076 Points:1,535,190 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 3:40:29 PM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin using a new type of snowplow called a Tow Plow - the first ever in Michigan - in Livingston County this month. The new plow will be used on I-96 and US-23 starting this month. The plow is a patented, tandem-style machine that is essentially a snowplow towed by a standard plow truck. The Tow Plow can plow widths up to 25 feet - up to two full lane widths in one pass. By using the Tow Plow, crews can clear both the travel lane and shoulder in one pass, reducing the time needed to clear the freeway during a winter storm event. This will improve service while reducing labor costs and fuel consumption on these busy roadways with high traffic volumes. When activated, the wheels of the Tow Plow turn as much as 30 degrees,... Visit Brighton Patch for full article

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin using a new type of snowplow called a Tow Plow - the first ever in Michigan - in Livingston County this month.

The new plow will be used on I-96 and US-23 starting this month. The plow is a patented, tandem-style machine that is essentially a snowplow towed by a standard plow truck.

The Tow Plow can plow widths up to 25 feet - up to two full lane widths in one pass. By using the Tow Plow, crews can clear both the travel lane and shoulder in one pass, reducing the time needed to clear the freeway during a winter storm event. This will improve service while reducing labor costs and fuel consumption on these busy roadways with high traffic volumes.

When activated, the wheels of the Tow Plow turn as much as 30 degrees,...
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TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,586 Points:557,805 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 2:48:11 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse The tow plow is right where the mass of the vehicle, thus making snow removal much more efficient and thorough.
sjf238 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,215 Points:648,705 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 2:15:16 PM Ignore sjf238 Report Abuse Ok.
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,690 Points:774,770 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 9:51:16 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse that would scare the crap out of me seeing it coming up behind me.
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,930 Points:1,896,225 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 8:55:24 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse hope oakland also uses them to save some money
heydano67 Champion Author California Posts:1,806 Points:385,235 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 1:55:22 PM Ignore heydano67 Report Abuse Smart thinking MDOT
Rombo2012 Sophomore Author Oklahoma Posts:156 Points:125,795 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 1:50:18 PM Ignore Rombo2012 Report Abuse Cool,fuel savings indeed.
bwatchingu Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,859 Points:627,925 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 10:16:06 AM Ignore bwatchingu Report Abuse interesting
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,939 Points:1,956,705 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 8:28:21 AM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse Reduction in labor thus benefits, is a tremendous savings. I wonder how long before this plow tow pays for itself.
genoist Veteran Author Orlando Posts:341 Points:165,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 7:24:29 AM Ignore genoist Report Abuse Fascinating.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:65,033 Points:206,000 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 3:15:59 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse will this new plow mean fewer workers are REQUIRED... just wondering... and if so, how many will be on the job... just wondering...
MadFueler Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:1,079 Points:199,235 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 2:05:28 AM Ignore MadFueler Report Abuse This shouldn't be any more hazardous than several snowplows lined up across the road diagonally, as often happens in those areas. Getting the road cleared more quickly should make up for that.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,978 Points:1,312,860 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 1:27:35 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Specialty equipment is costly & not multi purpose. Time will tell how well this works but it may be more a hazard than help.
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:2,036 Points:562,215 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 1:13:28 AM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse Picture makes it look like a rolling traffic hazard!
cheap59 Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,240 Points:982,520 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 12:05:51 AM Ignore cheap59 Report Abuse Let's hope it works.
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,173 Points:727,880 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 11:46:50 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse Well, aren't they lucky.
Eugenian Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,001 Points:388,855 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:56:00 PM Ignore Eugenian Report Abuse That's a whole lot of plow.
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:15,113 Points:1,468,820 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 10:27:23 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse Saving taxpayer money is good.
mike56MI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,356 Points:335,065 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 6:59:51 PM Ignore mike56MI Report Abuse Cool
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,820 Points:520,450 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 6:21:08 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Good if it works
dvrm9 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:159 Points:137,535 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 5:20:33 PM Ignore dvrm9 Report Abuse Sounds like a good system if it works.
eschroth442 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,191 Points:357,515 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 5:12:07 PM Ignore eschroth442 Report Abuse sounds like an accident waiting to happen
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,301 Points:2,398,095 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 4:49:34 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse leave it to michigan to find new ways to get plowed
MrLefty0706 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,580 Points:378,560 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 4:15:48 PM Ignore MrLefty0706 Report Abuse Looks like a major improvement!
TC5504 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,075 Points:220,735 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 4:00:31 PM Ignore TC5504 Report Abuse Should move a lot of snow very quickly.
Point__man Champion Author Raleigh Posts:4,473 Points:905,315 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 3:54:39 PM Ignore Point__man Report Abuse "crews can clear both the travel lane and shoulder in one pass" and just where do stalled or out of fuel vehicles get cleared from the shoulder to ;) gives a whole new meaning to the use of the shoulder of the roads . . .
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:8,877 Points:1,609,740 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 3:50:49 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse Whooo Hooo. 1st to use the new snow plow. Party time in Livingston
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,008 Points:434,400 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 3:43:44 PM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse Very cool