Thursday, November 29, 2012

Protecting Your Plow Truck's Transmission During Snow Removal


One of the most common vehicle problems encountered while plowing is damage to the transmission. Overheating the transmission fluid as well as improper use, can contribute to the problem. The following tips will help extend the life of your plow truck's transmission.
  • Plan your plowing pattern so that you are driving forward as much as possible.
  • Come to a complete stop before shifting from forward to reverse.
  • Wait until the transmission engages before accelerating.
  • Accelerate slowly, allowing the wheels to grip the road surface for better traction. Avoid spinning the tires.
  • Whenever possible, back into a cleared area.
  • To start a pass, start the vehicle in motion. Then drop the snowplow blade.
  • After plowing, let the vehicle idle for ten minutes or more to allow the transmission cooler time to cool the transmission fluid.


Levan Machine &Truck Equipment provides Snow Removal Equipment Installation, Repair &Maintenance, Truck Body & Equipment Installation, General Truck Repair & Maintenance, Fleet Management Services, Certified Truck Frame Modifications, and Custom Welding & Fabrication services to the greater Reading Pennsylvania area.

Troubleshoot Wheel Balance and Front End Alignment Problems


How do you determine whether your truck has a wheel balance problem or an alignment issue?

First of all, does the truck shake/vibrate at all speeds or only at specific speeds or ranges?  If shaking occurs at all speeds, this indicates a bent wheel or problem with the tire.  If the vibration only occurs at certain speeds, the problem is more likely to be one or more wheels out of balance.  Furthermore, if the vibration is most noticeable in the steering wheel, this indicates a problem with the front wheels, whereas if you feel the vibration in the seats, the problem is most likely in the rear wheels.


LevanMachine & Truck Equipment is the machine shop of choice in the Greater Reading, PA area.  We offer custom machining, fabricating, and prototyping, as well as repair and balancing services.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Snowplow Maintenance Tips


Before taking your plow into the snow, be sure you've carefully checked it over.  In addition to usual vehicle maintenance (checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and engine belts), snow plows require specialized upkeep

First, it's important to inspect the plows' cutting edge and the plow shoes; letting the cutting edge get over-worn can result in costly repairs.  To ensure proper traction, check to make sure you have the correct amount of ballast on the rear of the plow.  You should also check the battery regularly, since wet conditions and salt from the roads can corrode the connections.  Examine bolts for tightness and make sure that none of the welds have cracks. You also want to be sure that the hydraulic hoses do not have leaks and make sure that your snowplow lights and turn signals are always working properly.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Snowplow repair in Fleetwood, PA

At Levan Machine Company, we pride ourselves in our many snow plow repair services. We repair any snow plow from any company, including Boss and Henke. We insure that your repair is fast, which keeps downtown to a minimum, so you can be back on the road in no time! Not only that, but we also offer 24 hour emergency repair in-season, because you never know when tragedy may strike! We offer our services in Fleetwood, Allentown, Leigh Valley, and Reading, PA. Contact us today for a full listing of all our services!

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

THE BOSS Snowplow to be profiled on ’World’s Greatest!’ TV show

IRON MOUNTAIN - As a testament to the company's 25-year track record for product innovation and quality design, THE BOSS Snowplow has been selected by How 2 Media to be featured on the television series "World's Greatest!"

"World's Greatest" is a 30-minute show produced by How 2 Media and dedicated to highlighting companies, products, places, and people. Companies profiled are selected through a rigorous interview process. Each show is viewed by millions nationwide and features a fast-paced tour around the world with behind-the-scenes footage, informative interviews, and exciting visuals.

"THE BOSS Snowplow is exactly the type of company that we like to feature on 'World's Greatest,'" said Executive Producer Gordon Freeman."They're an innovative company that over the years has pioneered a number of revolutionary features and equipment additions for snowplows, and each and every one of their snowplows is designed and manufactured in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where they know snow."

As part of the show, How 2 Media will be sending a film crew to the company's manufacturing facilities in Iron Mountain, Michigan to get the story behind the story on how the plows are made and tested, and to show the "World's Greatest!" viewers why BOSS was selected as the best in the snowplow category.

"We're proud to be part of the 'World's Greatest' and honored for the selection," said Mark Klossner, marketing manager for THE BOSS Snowplow." This program gives us the opportunity to highlight our company's strong heritage of achievement and share our story of manufacturing excellence with television viewers across the country."

Following filming, BOSS was scheduled to be featured on the "World's Greatest" in an episode airing on the ION Network this month. The network has a viewership of more than 95 million households.

Since 1985, THE BOSS Snowplow has made snowplowing efficient and easy with innovative products focused on quality, reliability, craftsmanship and performance. All BOSS Snowplows are designed, built and put to the ultimate performance test in the U.P. where winters - and deep snow - are a way of life.

THE BOSS snow-removal products and accessories are manufactured in an approved ISO 9001:2008 registered facility and are available to professionals and homeowners through the company's nationwide network of distributors.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Leaf Pick-Up, Snow Removal Plans Affected By Heavier Snow


Southington Town Manager Garry Brumback hoped that the predictions would stand true and there would be little to no accumulation. The town wasn't so lucky. 

As a winter Nor'easter hit Connecticut on Wednesday and stalled over the state, dropping nearly five inches of snow in parts of Southington, the town was forced to change its plans in order to address hazardous road conditions and making leaf collection more difficult. 

Brumback said the original plan was to plow only main roads, attempting to avoid both unnecessary costs and helping to keep the town on schedule with leaf collection after operations were suspended at noon on Wednesday.

Initially the town had planned to just plow main roads, leaving the leaf piles uncovered to allow for collection to resume at 7 a.m. on Thursday. 

"The storm has stalled on Connecticut resulting in more snow than earlier predicted…therefore the Highway Department is calling in contractors at 10 p.m. (Wednesday) and plow all roads, mains, hills and subdivisions. We will do the best we can with leaf pickup but there is too much snow to not plow," Brumback said in an email.

With the unpredictible weather pattern, however, Brumback said it's unknown when the town will begin collections again, but the goal is to start up Thursday at some point. 

Source: http://southington.patch.com/articles/leaf-pick-up-snow-removal-plans-affected-by-heavier-snow