Volvo L60h Busting Big Snow Drifts after Snowstorm

[@kennethmoore324]

I'm from Michigan and when the snowfall gets heavy even the widest roads eventually become single lane until they are impassable to anything but 4X4's. I have always been impressed with how well plow drivers can accurately find the edge of the road and not destroy any landscaping. This here is next level.

[@davidnash5133]

Like today lol 24" last week now 17 lastnight

[@clarklindquist8137]

Brings back memories of snowplowing. I did it for 5 winters. Some of it was in the mountains here. Respect...

[@davea5113]

Great video, a couple of times I thought they were not going to find you untill spring.

[@stoneymonte5333]

I really enjoy seeing you maintain the roads into this wind farm. The snow drifts are amazing!!

[@PlowAndGrow]

Thank you very much!

[@meme8315]

It's always amazing how they always plow it back to the way the wind blows it

[@Racheluvsme]

What is amazing about that?

[@marekcozatt]

How would you do it? Can’t wait to hear your answer.

[@alanlambert-bz4to]

With the plow he is using that is the drawback. Use a wide straight angled blade with wings to clear that type of road

[@TheSlagman0]

One other way to stop snow in the road would be to blade parallel on the wind side to catch the snow before it gets to the road !

[@beyondEV]

@@alanlambert-bz4to With enough snow, even a Volvo L60h will not be able to maintain the lane with a straight blade. To much force to one side = plow instead of snow moves out of the way.

[@pixels303at-odysee9]

Looks like some roads I got caught driving in with my tractor. You eventually can plow so much until the weight of the snow encases your truck in concrete. Many times waiting for these behemoths to free me from winters grip. I really dislike getting stuck and even like backing up several miles with an articulated road in near white out conditions even less. I have a great deal of respect for those who have the balls to drive in these conditions in the mountains or in forestry roads and keep a intact unit without running over or into something else.

[@jackypearcejustme]

I'd like to see a screen in screen video with the smaller one showing the difference behind you as you go. Just a suggestion.

[@PlowAndGrow]

Thats a great idea! Thank you!!

[@davidcoutch3382]

The fact that he had to constantly back up to get momentum to push the snow really shows how much there is and how heavy and packed it is

[@danleep1185]

Many years ago, prior to 1970 , more or less, we in rural W. Central PA often had heavy snowfalls falls, deep drifts, especially before 1955. Drifts were often as deep as those shown in this video with the highway dept. using a variety of snow-moving equipment including 'V' shaped plows and snow blowers and when these couldn't get through the drifts, they brought in bulldozers to open our roads. One way or another, they accomplished their mission of keeping the roads open. PennDot leaned that snow fences were of great benefit in these early years and were used annually [they are not used anymore]. Occasionally, I would be out of school for a week waiting for roads to be opened and the schools never closed, as they do these days at the drop of one snowflake, or so it seems. I also had to walk a mile [one way] to my bus stop, winter or summer, rain or shine or snow...it didn't matter the condition. I went to school unless the buses couldn't get through. I am now 80 yrs. old and I remember those days...

[@alanlambert-bz4to]

@davidcoutch3382 That is where a snow blower would have been a better choice. Would be slower, but better snow clearing.

[@danleep1185]

@@alanlambert-bz4to Yes, my thoughts, too, even as to why they would use such an ineffective/inefficient way of snow removal on these back roads. They are working harder, not better as they manage a narrow passage way with the snow simply piling up along each side, only to return onto the roadway once the plow has passed by...from the wind and from simply natural drifting downward. Oh, well...not my place to critique, I guess...

[@Romavictor1]

I think it is Only service roads to the windmills, nobody lives there.

[@danleep1185]

@@Romavictor1 My thoughts also...but...if they can't be opened and kept open for when service engineers need to get there, then why waste the time and money doing what they are doing. Look at the roads/watch what happens immediately after [and shortly after] the roads are 'plowed'. They fill right back up...much of them, but not totally but much of them..and so, let's say you're a service tech needing to get out there fast or at least promptly...people's lives depend upon you...would you be happy with those 'plowed' roads? I think not as the plowing is far from being sufficient/adequate. Just my opinion...wishing you well...

[@danmattes60]

Should have had a Unimog with a snowblower, no stopping and backing.

[@kevinslifeonthefarm2463]

Awesome. Thank you sir.

[@PlowAndGrow]

Most welcome! Happy you enjoy it🙌🏻

[@jansoderberg8450]

Skulle vara intressant att veta hur mycket diesel som bränns i en vindkraftspark som denna? Mvh Janne

[@woodzyfox4735]

Looks liek you need a snow Blower attachment for this deep stuff

[@tuncakbayar6262]

I really enjoy watching these videos ✌️ have you ever thought to put a camera showing background, the plown way 😊

[@PlowAndGrow]

Yes I have but have not tested it yet! Thank you for watching!

[@geedubb-q1u]

Eventually the roadway gets narrower and narrower because the snow falls back down behind the plow. Snow can only be piled as high as the plow blade height. Ideally if you had another unit with a blower that would be the ticket. Also with unpaved roads either dirt or gravel it’s easier to keep the blade about an inch above the ground or even let it bounce up and down a bit. I plowed snow in cities and the country for about 30 years and learned little tips and tricks along the way. Been retired now almost 20 yrs and actually miss doing it.

[@PlowAndGrow]

You are right! We usually do this just to open up the roads, Then we go back over the again eaither with the same plow but just using one side to widen and throw the snow away or we go over them with a backmounted snowblower. Thank you for watching!

[@maxxford23]

I love long push loader snow plowing

[@anto_bus]

После просмотра канала Сергея Савелькина, это не заносы, а так, чуть припорошило. Снег мягкий, в бетон не превращенный. Плюс таким отвалом можно очищать только узкую дорожку, да и то не долго, пока высота борта дает через него перебрасывать.

[@JamesWest-iu4jx]

To most making comments....there's an old saying....best to keep quiet, and let people THINK your stupid , then to speak and let them KNOW your

[@marekcozatt]

I think it’s quite obvious that most people making comments on here on how they think this should be done have no idea what they’re talking about.

[@hoffman12100]

Hi, You'll need a snow blower next time. The blade is less effective in this snow. Great Vid.

[@ODWALLA123]

Curious , who is the manufacturer of the plow you are using ? I did not see it listed in the show notes . Kind Regards

[@Johnballong]

I think it looks like an old "Luhol 351" but without the side wings. F.W Lundholm AB Luhol förplog 351D. They made several plows of different sizes. If I am correct, it is an old Swedish military plow from the 70s. Maybe someone can confirm it or correct me.

[@ODWALLA123]

@@Johnballong Thank You .

[@PlowAndGrow]

You are correct!

[@ODWALLA123]

@@PlowAndGrow Thank You , for Confirming .

[@londolly]

who cares ?

[@villesoinine9634]

i believe that a snow blower would be better in these conditions because that road will be covered to the height of those banks when the next snow comes

[@PlowAndGrow]

Thats why we need to "Cut" down the snow banks using a wing.

[@danleep1185]

@@PlowAndGrow No, that is a foolish thought. You folks are not the only people who live or have lived in snow-prone areas...I, too, have lived there. If snow is of such concern, install snow fences along the roadways, a piece away from the roadway itself, for the first measure. Then, when snow removal off the roads is necessary, get the road snow as far away from the road as possible and away from the usual windward direction, if possible. That 'V' plow in the video barely made room for an ATV, especially after the wind returned the snow to the road [which had just been plowed, if one can call it that] and or simply fell back onto the roadway because it was not pushed far enough away from the road...simply and naturally falling back onto the roadway. Oh, well...your life...not mine...

[@johnwax9759]

Is that a rear-tracked vehicle?

[@startnowadventures]

I’ve seen folks in similar situations getting stopped by the snow pile, sometimes dozens of times. I always come back to the thought of putting the blade only half way down, and plowing through it with assumed ease, then backing up and drop the blade all the way and do it again. Can you please tell me why that would not work? Thanks.

[@kennethhamabata2338]

if you leave too much snow on road you will lose traction

[@vaska.e.]

Я думаю водитель этого трактора, в начале своей карьеры, пытался так сделать, и ему пришлось руками выкапывать механизм из снега🤣

[@The_JEB]

Y'know, the roads wouldnt get so drifted in if you guys would just turn off the fans.

[@kaerscarface]

The fans make the world spin...

[@davidnash5133]

​@kaerscarface they are also heating whatever housing is in the area. Stupid comment by Canada guy

[@jamesclark4]

Awesome video but why no diff lock would have helped a bit

[@londolly]

you cant see what it has so you dont know jack about jack

[@Anda101]

Prova lyft plogen och vagga den sida till sida när det börjar slira, den ser ut att gräva ner sig i vägen och du tappar all tyngd på framhjulen, Just a tips👌

[@Jörgensmaskiner]

Snökedjor på alla fyra hjulen så tappar man aldrig fäste…

[@nocoolname32]

gonna need to bring the l90 next time. and then a blower after that.

[@Lt.Bustanut]

The question i always ask and never get the answer to is, do you put it on FLOAT with a loader to remove snow?

[@PlowAndGrow]

Depends on what equipment you are using and what you prefer. For example in this video the plow is not self leveling, So by using FLOAT you get a smoother ride😊

[@Lt.Bustanut]

@PlowAndGrow Alright thank you!

[@londolly]

that would do nothing at all anyway

[@mikehavelka2260]

Where is this wind farm at?

[@PlowAndGrow]

Härjedalen, Sweden

[@cecilveley5722]

My god,,,, you would be till spring using a snowblower

[@MegaGeorge1948]

That path looks like it was pre-plowed before this plowing. Judging from how hard the Volvo L60h is working, I'd say that it would not have "a snowball's chance in hell" in getting through this time.

[@PlowAndGrow]

Yeah these roads have been plowed before, But this is after a night of heavy snowfall and wind which closed the roads completely.

[@MCGAletsgo]

Dam thats a lot of snow

[@tj7870]

no blower?

[@PlowAndGrow]

A blower would be nice! But 1. it would take 3-4 times longer to clear ther road. 2. It uses alot more fuel. Thats why we didn't use one in this case🙌

[@brianlarson294]

use tire chains and use your differential lock!!,,a wing should be added for benching for future plowing ease

[@PlowAndGrow]

Tire Chains would absolutely help!!

[@londolly]

you dont even know if it has one

[@OAE7477]

Why don't they use snow throwers to blow the snow further off the road?

[@vaska.e.]

потому что это бессмысленная трата денег, обслуживающий персонал этих ветряков мог бы и на снегоходах проехать при необходимости. 😀

[@PlowAndGrow]

A blower would be nice! But 1. it would take 3-4 times longer to clear ther road. 2. It uses alot more fuel. Thats why we didn't use one in this case🙌

[@Glimson66]

Är det här vindkraft anläggningen uppe markbyggden

[@PlowAndGrow]

Nej, Detta är i Lillhärdal Härjedalen

[@АндрейМишин-л9ж]

Респект от России 👍Технологично !

[@northernliving2387]

It looks like you could use a vee plow to get thir all of that snow

[@goldwing1999se]

chains??

[@PlowAndGrow]

That would help, Just didn't use them in this case🙂

[@timtorkelson7201]

Me and my snowmobile were crying for snow like this this year! Had thee worst snow yr ever!

[@PlowAndGrow]

That sucks... Hope you get a better winter next year!

[@rocklobster1764]

Maybe it's just the American in me but maybe next year you should invest in a bigger more powerful plow truck?

[@texaswildcat2000]

That's actually a quite large tractor doing the work, don't let the view fool ya, and it is 4 wheel drive, the tires alone standing 5 ft tall...I'd say the snow is average 3ft deep with some places as high as 4-5ft while the piles along the roads being at least 5 feet high and above 6 in some places...not many things bigger than this tractor that might be usable for this work...

[@ehud59]

Trevlig video. Införskaffa dig en L90 och kedjor.☺

[@PlowAndGrow]

Haha, Det hade underlättat!

[@S_Shlyapin]

Зачем к ним чистить дорогу?

[@PlowAndGrow]

To be able to maintain, service and rapair them incase they stop spinning.

[@АндрейВешняков-с5г]

Ребята,на такие заносы, только шнекоротор,чем ниже бровка тем меньше сугроб на дороге

[@MssJoanne]

Grader with wing and chains.

[@thatswhatusdovesdo]

The perfect gataway vehicle in a blizzard should be an attachment 2 put the snow back n snowmobile on each side just in case Im just sayin

[@PlowAndGrow]

Haha yeah😂

[@michaellapalice3068]

So much for green energy , imagine how much it cost in fuel in one winter ,and the cost of fuel for infrastructure ,building roads and wind farms in the swamp .

[@terrygerman7551]

Better invest in some10ft.snow blowers.

[@janapersson1345]

Great!!

[@pappahauru4238]

On se vaan hyvä,että täällä on näitä viisaita neuvojia

[@PlowAndGrow]

😂

[@MrMan5014]

I think you would have an easier time with plowing in deep snow if you turned your boom suspension off…not really supposed to have it on when you are plowing snow…

[@londolly]

would have been nice to see the whole machine and not just the plow , dah

[@PlowAndGrow]

I will try to make some videos of the whole machine this winter⭐️

[@littlefoot2869]

just show how much a waste of money those windmills are

[@samuelnason8585]

where are you chains, you need them in the back woods., you should have a wing also fitted to that beast.

[@villesoinine9634]

in those conditions those special winter tires have more than enough grip

[@newsflash7970]

next big wind everything is plugged with snow again.

[@TheOriginalAndysGarage]

Stop being a baby in that damn thing freaking floor it

[@strykerjones8842]

If you didn’t have those fans blowing all the time it would be a much easier job!😂

[@albertabigbuckhunter]

need a big ol 4 wheel drive tractor with 16ft blade, make things a little wider...

[@torbjornandersson2128]

Går inte militär plog tungt å slänger sämre än förstärkt lastbil plog i sån där plogning

[@kagnewmp12]

Looks fun but a big snowblower on that loader would be better and only need one pass.

[@gustavn8902]

underbart o se....

[@norbertdecell3776]

What you need is a blower

[@henrykoivusilta6232]

Hoppsan. det ligger mycket snö på vägen som ska plogas.

[@timidema6374]

You probably should use chains on wheels then you wouldn't be slipping hitting those snowdrifts.

[@АндрейСоколов-к4м]

А К-701 КИРОВЕЦ, за один замес бы всё почистил.

[@miklipesh7745]

Тут же слышно, что мощности нет. Этим тополиный пух сгонять с дорожек.

[@S_Shlyapin]

Только хотел про него написать)

[@play4dayzproductions347]

Nothing like using a diesel tractor for a wind farm

[@terrypearson7430]

What's your alternative, a wind-driven tractor?

[@Idisk73]

Måste åka upp till våren och spana in brotsplatsen man var å jobba på

[@PlowAndGrow]

Det tycker jag absolut att du ska göra!

[@johnwax9759]

Sounds electric too!

[@MrKentaaa]

To little to do the work, L90 and up.

[@coryweber6188]

Your going to need a wing or a grader with a wing to push them banks back if you don't your going to get so deep your not have any where to go with more snow

[@PlowAndGrow]

You are right!🙌🏻

[@franklaskus2395]

That Volvo is electric powered I take it

[@debibliss6541]

You really need a snow blower for this job not a snow plow...

[@startnowadventures]

A blower, while nice for sure, would take two to four times as long to do the job. It is just not worth it in a lot of cases.

[@jamesclark4]

And a blower would use 5x the fuel

[@Sharrendan]

Hey, weve got some "activists" glued to the road. ...just give me a sec....!

[@eberhoozen]

What a waste of money…

[@robertmintz63]

Bad vid ! All you see is a V plow being pushed down a road , no idea as to what is pushing it ! No idea what an LH 60 is ?, but it seems to have lots of power & quite big . You need a wing so you can wing & bench the snow banks back

[@micke20]

LH 60 does not exist. On the other hand, L60H is a wheelloader model from Volvo

[@larszenthio1012]

@@micke20 Oh yes there is. The Liebherr LH 60 is a German machine for waste/industrial handling. There are models like, LH 60M = rubber wheels LH 60C = caterpillar tracks 😎👍

[@rodolphschmirnoff2853]

Good thing it has a diesel engine and not a baTTerY