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  1. n y snow pros

    n y snow pros LawnSite Senior Member
    from poughkeepsie n.y.
    Messages: 252

    Can anyone tell me of another way of clearing open trailer bays between parked trailers besides using a pull plow? I am just trying to find out if there are any other options in addition to using a pull plow.We are going to quote a site with 980 trailer doors.<p>----------<br>J PARKER<br>914-485-4200
     
    n y snow pros, May 14, 2000
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  2. firedog

    firedog LawnSite Member
    from Steger,Il
    Messages: 68

    john how long are they, normal semi trailers?. we have a lot like this a use a plow and back drag, loader bucket or a skidsteer. We only do about 20-25 so its not bad this way and theres no additional cost for the plow. The thing I don't like about the pull plow is they stick out too far in the rear. Are these docks or flat space? Rob
     
    firedog, May 15, 2000
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  3. plowking35

    plowking35 LawnSite Bronze Member
    from S.E. CT
    Messages: 1,687

    John you should sell them on an auto spray deicing system that will leave the doors open 24-7<br>That way you skip having to plow them, and still sell the magic.<br>Dino
     
    plowking35, May 15, 2000
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  4. n y snow pros

    n y snow pros LawnSite Senior Member
    from poughkeepsie n.y.
    Messages: 252

    sorry it took so long to get back to this topic.There are about 600 trailer doors so back blading would be tidious,and dino i havent figured out how to design a system for anti-icing that big yet,but it crossed my mind.any other suggestions?<p>----------<br>J PARKER<br>914-485-4200
     
    n y snow pros, May 18, 2000
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  5. Deere John

    Deere John LawnSite Senior Member
    from Northern Ontario, Canada
    Messages: 327

    Hi - checked in to the site and I will offer my two cents worth. I would consider using a landscape-type back box on a Case 580-size machine. The down pressure and industrial construction would help alot. A quick coupler would allow you to change to a wide push box once out of the narrow rows to get rid of the piles. <br> If this is a multi-year contract, you can look at more capital-based equipment. Custom attachments/onsite equipment or the above-mentioned de-icing equipment. I have no experience with de-icing, so no advice to offer here. Regards,<p>----------<br>JWM<br>
     
    Deere John, May 18, 2000
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  6. Alan

    Alan Member
    from NW Vermont (Milton)
    Messages: 1,185

    John, I tried to e-mail you but got an invalid address return when I sent to the address you listed in your profile. Would you please check that it is correct.<p>Thanks<br>Alan Nadeau
     
    Alan, May 18, 2000
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  7. Deere John

    Deere John LawnSite Senior Member
    from Northern Ontario, Canada
    Messages: 327

    Hi Alan - I checked and updated my profile - I made a typo. The new address will work. Thanks, <p>----------<br>John<br>
     
    Deere John, May 18, 2000
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  8. Alan

    Alan Member
    from NW Vermont (Milton)
    Messages: 1,185

    Oops,, wrong John,, I was trying to catch the attention of John Parker.
     
    Alan, May 19, 2000
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  9. n y snow pros

    n y snow pros LawnSite Senior Member
    from poughkeepsie n.y.
    Messages: 252

    Alan my web address is mulchtyson@aol.com and i use our bus name on this site but its presently not a web address.I thought you were asking the other John too. Hope to here from you soon. John<p>----------<br>J PARKER<br>914-485-4200
     
    n y snow pros, May 19, 2000
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