Just another snow day with Hanna my 12F grader

Hi, Onfoot.
Thanks for sharing, for the photos and for the insight into how some other folks live but all you have really done, for me at least, is to reinforce my reasons for living where I do.

That said though, good photos and information and thanks again.

Just my 0.02.

Thanks for the photos!

Suggestion - even though you are probably not operating at full speed, (highest gears possible), those "bungee cords" are not a substitute for proper tire chain installation.
The loose side rails will stretch the bungee's and allow the cross bars to leave the tire, thus creating more impact on the cross chains which will break. The higher the speeds, the farther the chains will stretch the bungee's! Loose chains can slip and cause one cross link to grab a grouser and tear them, can result in loss of the tire if severe enough.
If the cross chain breaks, they can and do tear brake lines and damage anything else they contact. They become a "flail". Always carry tie wire to tie those broken cross chains to the side rails!
This is applicable to any tire chain use on any vehicle.
Loose/broken chains cause untold amounts of damage to vehicles and equipment.

Keep close eye on your cross chains, as they wear, you can "flop" the chains and wear the cross bars on the "new" side, thus getting longer life, but only if you do not wear the one side too thin and they break.

Stay safe, and thanks again!
CTS

Hi Onfoot,

Glad to hear you are having fun and taking it "gently"!

Unfortunately, I have very few photos of any of the equipment or working.   At the time, we did not consider that a thing of interest or have the time to do so.   Typically, 12 hr shifts, no days off unless storm broke and all cleaned up, then we returned to 3-8hr shifts.  

The attached picture is one of the AW 300 Pacers, equipped with 13 foot bull plow (reversible).  The bull plow was most helpful being carried a few inches off the ground, providing weight for traction on the front end.  All wheel drive, all wheel steer.  (you might be able to see, no steering wheel, they had a "t"bar that you "bumped" with your hand, never holding it!)

The "station" I was assigned to had 13 of these AW 300 pacers, 13 rotary snow plows and numerous trucks, pickups, etc.
Graders were run two or three in a group per section.  Usually one plowing left and two to the right.   Fast as the 4-71 detroits would allow and at 6-7,000 feet in elevation, they did not have a whole lot of GO!   Downhill was usually in 5th or 6th (high) gear, up in 4th if you could pull it.  (yes, it was fun sometimes, especially when road was closed and no traffic to deal with, and yes at times it would make you bite holes in the seat!)  Nothing like skating on the moldborad when it jumps on top of packed snow/ice!
Rear Steer can be a real thrill at speed!

Have a Safe and Healthy New Year.
CTS
 

Hi Onfoot,

Glad to hear you are having fun and taking it "gently"!

Unfortunately, I have very few photos of any of the equipment or working.   At the time, we did not consider that a thing of interest or have the time to do so.   Typically, 12 hr shifts, no days off unless storm broke and all cleaned up, then we returned to 3-8hr shifts.  

The attached picture is one of the AW 300 Pacers, equipped with 13 foot bull plow (reversible).  The bull plow was most helpful being carried a few inches off the ground, providing weight for traction on the front end.  All wheel drive, all wheel steer.  (you might be able to see, no steering wheel, they had a "t"bar that you "bumped" with your hand, never holding it!)

The "station" I was assigned to had 13 of these AW 300 pacers, 13 rotary snow plows and numerous trucks, pickups, etc.
Graders were run two or three in a group per section.  Usually one plowing left and two to the right.   Fast as the 4-71 detroits would allow and at 6-7,000 feet in elevation, they did not have a whole lot of GO!   Downhill was usually in 5th or 6th (high) gear, up in 4th if you could pull it.  (yes, it was fun sometimes, especially when road was closed and no traffic to deal with, and yes at times it would make you bite holes in the seat!)  Nothing like skating on the moldborad when it jumps on top of packed snow/ice!
Rear Steer can be a real thrill at speed!

Have a Safe and Healthy New Year.
CTS