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Thoughts on manual vs. automatic trans. for plowing

Even though I am a bit of an old timer myself, I think an automatic transmission is best. There is less shock load transmitted to the vehicle, less chance of getting stuck, and no clutch to wear out.…

Started Feb 9

Snow removal

I got a question from a woman who works at a zoo. She can't blow the snow outside the animal enclosures because the walls are too high. Here's what I told her: Any other help of suggestions would be…

Started Feb 9

American Coleman 6-72
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Had a guy call me looking for parts for an American Coleman. Thought I'd share some info: Could use an update if anyone's up for it: There is an outfit in Texas that bought out all the American Colem…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Christian Stang Apr 17.

Airport question

I replied to an college student who emailed asking me to price snow removal equipment for a theoretical airport with 2, 12,000 ft runways. I've posted my reply hoping someone would help. How do these…

Started Feb 9

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Snow and Roofing

Snow on roofs has been a problem here in the high Sierras for as long as their have been houses. The snow really presents two problems: The first problem is that snow is heavy. Left alone, snow can build up and actually crush a house. Here, we have steep roofs designed to shed snow. Our houses are also designed to support high snow loads. Winters that bring heavy snows support an industry that goes up onto the roofs to saw the snow into large blocks and push it off the roofs.

The second problem… Continue

Posted on February 9, 2010 at 12:00pm —