anyone use a Grader?

h_riderca · Dec 11, 2005

They use them here in parts of Toronto. They have also fabricated a 3 foot arm on the side to scoop out the snow banks that they make infront of driveways.

Ole JIM · Dec 11, 2005

Graders

Here in Central Maine there Multi machines used for Grading new costruction & here in Winter they keep the Main streets open & in Mid winter when the Highway plows build UP the Snow banks Graders are Great In pushing back High snow banks especially on narrow seconary Roads Here in Augusta they plow the main streets & when the stroms over they Pull the Snow off the side walks on one pass & on the second pass pull snow away from the curbs into the Center of the street Where its Blown into Dump trucks w/ a Loader mounted Snow Blower & hauled OFF to the Snow Dumps works pretty Good! Ole JIM

powdermonkey · Dec 12, 2005

They use graders here in wasila. They do a pretty good job and move a lot of snow. I mostly see them on side roads.

payton · Dec 21, 2005

to those who think a grader cant stack snow has never ran a grader thats what i normally do the rest of the year is run a grader and i can and have stacked snow taller then the machine. yes it takes a while to learn the trick but once you get the hang of it then its pretty simple.

payton

atgreene · Dec 22, 2005

Here's a pic from last year. Maine DOT clearing a state road with grader and wing while I was plowing the local PO.

Grader4me · Jan 16, 2006

Hi, I just joined your forum. I work for the DOT here in NewBrunswick. Almost all of our depots have a grader. Mostly later model Champions but there still are a few older 140 cats kicking around. All of our Graders are equipped with a one way plow and wing. Most all of them have a Vee plow ready to hook on as well. Most of the side wings have hydraulic cylinders for the front and rear lift. The rear of wing can also be extended out (hydraulic) which is good for pushing back the snow banks. Our graders are very active in the summer as well. I have operated graders for 25 years. I am now an equipment instructor with our department but I still miss my horse. :nodd

Dwan · Jan 16, 2006

Nice to see you are making that puter do a litle work for you. Welcome here too.

Grader4me · Jan 16, 2006

Thanks Duan, I think that I'm on a roll here.

Snowboy · Jan 17, 2006

Why do the wheels on the grader get all funky like bend inward towards the curb when plowing? Better Grip?

Dave.

Grader4me · Jan 17, 2006

Snowboy said:
Why do the wheels on the grader get all funky like bend inward towards the curb when plowing? Better Grip?

Dave.

Hi Dave, The lean wheel feature on a Grader is mainly used for a steering tool but leaning your wheels toward the cut or windrow can reduce the side push and help you keep better control. I personally would not do this much in the winter because it would cause premature wear of the front tires.

Mark Oomkes · Jan 17, 2006

The only times I've seen them use it is when the back is really big or very, very frozen. Didn't have a problem after that.

Grader4me · Jan 17, 2006

They are excellent for pushing back the banks but we use them for all snowplowing operatons. I quess it is not hard to tell what kind of equipment that I like for plowing snow:smoking

anyone use a Grader?

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