TowPlow
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What is a TowPlow?
The TowPlow is a steerable trailer-mounted plow that is pulled behind a tandem axle snowplow truck and is able to swing out to one side, which doubles the plow width of a tandem-axle snowplow truck. The TowPlow is equipped with a 26' moldboard and either a granular spreader or a tank for dispensing liquids for snow and ice control. The TowPlow has been used successfully in Missouri since 2005 and several others states have begun to evaluate the TowPlow.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency and production (One pass clearing, improved cycle times, wider clearing path)
- Reduction in manpower and equipment
- Environmental benefits from using less fuel
- Safety improvements due to improved cycle times
- Longer service life than snow plow trucks.
Contacts – Lead States Team
TowPlow Library
- Brochure
- Presentations
- Photos/Images
- Additional Resources
- Missouri Training Materials
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