The Tow Plow

The kids are screaming in the back seat so you look down to press play on your DVD Player, but when you look back up you see what appears to be an out of control semi.  You panic and yell out, “HOLY FUEL PUMP! That truck has lost control.” I am here to inform you not to worry; it is all part of the show.  This crazy device cruising down the highway is called the Tow Plow.  It’s a snow plow on steroids.  It can do the job of two and a half snow plows all by itself.  It makes the Mr.Plow look pathetic.

The Tow Plow is basically what it sounds like.  It is another plow that a normal snowplow tows behind it.  The operator of the snow plow can operate the tow plow with two controls.  One of the controls lifts and lowers the blade, while the other steers the device. The primary use of the Tow Plow is to clear highways with multiple lanes. It can do its job at speeds up to 55 miles per hour, and can also come equipped with the ability to drop sand, salt, or liquid calcium chloride.

The Tow Plow was developed in Missouri but is currently being used in several states, such as Minnesota, Utah, Maine, and Pennsylvania.  Even though it costs a hefty $100,000, states say it makes sense to buy them, because it does the job of two plows and two snow plow drivers.  Check out a video of the Tow Plow in action, CLICK HERE.