Tank-treaded snow plow turns snow removal into an extreme sport

Nov. 2, 2018

YouTuber the Hacksmith utilizes an all-terrain DTV Shredder, invented by fellow maker Ben Gulak, as the tank-treaded base for his fun-to-drive plow.

As the days get shorter and colder, I’m haunted by a terrifying thought. Winter is coming and with it the menace known as snow. Shoveling driveways and sidewalks is a grueling, thankless job that, more often than not, leads to injuries and swearing. Snow blowers are loud and expensive, and shoveling by hand should be classified as a form of torture. But thanks to the ingenuity of DIYers on the internet, shoveling snow can be as much fun as driving a tank. In a recent video, YouTuber the Hacksmith utilizes an all-terrain DTV Shredder, invented by fellow maker Ben Gulak, as the tank-treaded base for his fun-to-drive plow.

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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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