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I don't think I'm the right person to evaluate a truck. I have only ever driven old, worn out trucks. So anything new to me is good. I will say the drivers station seemed very comfortable, with good visibility. Keith

This Cat truck is in our local Ritchie Bros. auction. I wanted to check it out because I have never seen one up close. I added the link for the truck, in case you wanted to look at more pics, or check out the specs of the truck. https://www.rbauction.com/2013-caterpillar-sba-sba?invId=4021585&id=ci

I was checking things out at our local Ritchie Bros. auction. I wanted to share a pic of a Cat D11N. It was very cool, I have never seen a dozer that size. I looked up some specs on line to go along with it. 2105.3 cubic inch, 3508 - 8 cylinder engine, produces 770 HP weight - 211304 lbs compared to a D9N - 93789 lbs ( don't think that includes the ripper,but not sure)

I think it looks cool to GG2. I want to do the same to my tri-axle. I love the look of alcoas.

Congratulations, very nice truck

That sale is in BC j_martell. I,m close to the Toronto(Bolton) location. Wish I was there, bet things are warmer than here. And I really wouldn't mind a nice MH.

Thanks for the complements guys. Much appreciated! MACKS, about the amount of time I plow , its not as much as you would think. The regional municipality that I work for have combination plow and sander units that are the primary caretaker of the road. They would work 500 to 700 hours in a season.Thats generally from Nov 01 to middle of April. Plows like mine (no sander) are only called in storms generally or blowing snow. It averages about 100 hours. I probably work less than you guys. Ha,ha . It used to be more when I started with my own truck in the early 90's. We used to be called out when the first snowflake fell, and didn't finish till everything was perfect. This is why I have so much respect and admiration for my Mack snowplow. There has been times it would run for days around the clock with no stop, and in the 16 years I have owned it. It has never let me down once. I think thats pretty good for a truck that was already 13 years old when I got it. And is pushing 30 years old now. I almost forgot. The region I work for are getting new Granite snowplows. It is the first time they have ever had Mack. When they come in I will take pics and post. Keith

I had a wingman come and shoot some video while I was plowing Wed. into Thurs. I shortened it to a 2 min. ride along. At the end of the video I show my automatic tire chains. They work really good. I can get away with just 7500 pounds on the back, and not spin in wet heavy snow. The chains are ONSPOT, made in the USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eR9YrbR8rk0

The picture of the round vents is exactly the same as my 86 RD . Mine has also got cracks, and I was told I couldn't replace it.

I was wondering when the program started, and how long they did it for. Maybe someone on here is/was familiar with it. I'm with you Al, if I had the opportunity, I would go to something like that to. I'm not sure If my buddy that owned the truck went or not. Keith

While I was ripping the house apart looking for the pic of the MH633. I came across something cool, I forgot I had. Apparently, when you bought a new Mack,(a long time ago) there was a free Service Training school. Others here are probably familiar with it, possibly went. I don't know much about it myself. I was wondering if new Macks came with that? lol

I wanted to share a pic of one of my favourite MH's - Its a MH633 , it is out of the winter 1991, bulldog magazine. If I ever win the lottery….. thats what I want!

Your right Rob, in the 80's and 90's International was a very popular truck. In my little part of the world anyway. I'm not sure why, I think it was price, companies that always had International moved to Western star and Kenworth. Mack people always stayed with Mack. I wanted to share a pic of my first snowplow - it was a 1981 S1900 with a DT 466 and a 13 speed transmission.

Nice R…..wana sell it?

There is a lot of new Macks being sold in my part of the country. It used to be Kenworth, but mack is coming on strong. A good friend of mine, that has never owned a Mack , is getting a new Granite built. Be here in May. I kind of hope he is right.(Mr. Olof ) I would like to see Mack around for a long time.

I found this on you-tube and wanted to share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6q-SlfbXxgI As soon as it starts you will be able to see it won't end well. But I didn't predict the ending.

Thanks for posting your pics every week OD. It is on of my favourite threads. I'm hoping the snow pics turn into trees blooming and grass turning green……soon!

I don't find it funny at all. It doesn't look they backed off one bit when they were approaching the reporter. Sounds like no one was hurt, luckily. But is that how they plow when they are approaching kids waiting for a school bus, or a senior shovelling there driveway? I don't think it is very professional at all. just my 2 cents.

I'm thinking you guys do stand-up comedy in your spare time. Had a great laugh. I have never seen a detroit run wild,(hope I never do) but I sure have heard the stories. Hope things go smooth Btalmadge. Guess if they don't I will be able to hear it here, north of the border.

There is saying by Farrah Gray "Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs." That being said, I agree with GreenGiant. Paperwork and regulations are a big part of the job.