God Bless you Brother Mike I would allow you to teach my Daughter how to drive you are outstanding with your patience and caution! You are intelligent and thoughtful like me I look at everything like you do. We’re the ones that can be counted on for reliable steady operations. Thank you ❤️😊🖖🏼🇺🇸
Hi Mikael! I am a trucker from Sweden and follow you. You have problem with winter like we have. Instead of chain on the wheels, we have "on-spot" air pressed chain, you can use it when you need it. I can recomment it. I like your wideos, wery interesting!
I’m like you all why they don’t have good cb in there use to a new trucks come with cb in them well most dealers would put them in there before they was put on the lot
@@propellerbum5098 pretty sure they have vhf or uhf radios in the trucks …for sure they do in the tractors and combines. Might not work in that valley depending on where they are relative to each other and the terrain.
That breaking loose feeling is very unsettlling. Going down hill is worse because your only option is to try and stay ahead of the load and keep it all together. Safe travels Mike!
Hey mike, get some high end halogen bulbs for the headlights, they are ample enough for low beams, but look into investing in some LED light bars as extra high heams! Makes a huge difference when you get two that range around 200-300€ each.
I'd fall asleep if I had to drive roads like that, 8% ? and plowed up like that? Mike, you really should try mountain hauling out west, perhaps a few log hauls off the top of our BC coastal mountains would be a great experience for you. It's good for the heart.
I tell you what Mike, That almost looks like a good time. I ran allot of passes running cows and Hay. Willemite pass in Oregon, if you needed chains, You needed chains. Donner pass in California. Some days yes, some days no. They still made you chain for the wet pavement. In Nevada. Could be 10 foot of snow, Chain advisory possible.
My most horrible trip was on ice. John Deere 7920 pulling 2 trailers full of straw at around 37t and no weight on the tractor🤘No plow trucks, on a road with 9% grade and almost as narrow as my tractor😂 I survived, but needed an hour for 3km😂
2 more things is you need are good siped tires and we carry a couple jugs of cat litter to help if you spun out we also carry tire socks with studs on them with a jack you can throw them on real quick to get you up the mountain
Mike put your chains on top of your tires hook the back drive ahead 5 feet go out and hook the front then re hook the back chain as it will be a bit loose .Good luck drive safe
@@mikemitchell2554 would be cool if it was possible to set up a story telling episode. I did for one not even think that hauling grain with horses was a thing, makes sense when you tough 👌😄
There's surprisingly low horsepower in the Canadian/US trucks compared to European trucks. Volvo's got 750hp in their and Scania has 770hp/3700Nm in theirs. Over here in Finland we got a max weight of 76.000KG loaded weight (+10% overweight) on the trucks, depending on nr. of axles ofc. Timber running trucks use chains most of the time on smaller roads during winter time because it wouldn't work without them.
I never understood the reason for euro trucks to run 750Hp… like we have 500 to 600Hp and that’s more than adequate to pull 80,000lbs up a mountain. It’s not like Europe has different terrain than here in the US or Canada. Lol I’m not banging on them I just don’t see the point?? Why not be more efficient???
On the one hand, in Central and Northern Europe we try to build our houses as energy-efficient as possible, which goes as far as passive houses, which do not require any heating energy. On the other hand, we blow the energy out in powerful trucks. Whereas, as far as cars are concerned, people in Europe are far more economical with their small cars.
@@crandonborth Well i wonder about that..... Higher horsepower means the engine runs less stress which reduces fuel usage, however when running empty they do use more than a lower hp truck. Also very dependent on how the gearbox operates...
If it might help... two possibilities, we see a few semi's with sand/grit dispensing boxes ahead of drive wheels, activated from the cab; also... we've seen Onspot automatic chains - look like a slick idea for vehicles that must travel on icy roads...also activated on the go from the cab.
Chains in snow is good but on ice they also just slide. We had a reefer slide into a snow truck the other day with chains because there was an ice patch in a curve.
From our farm we have to take the valley on highway 6 between Southey and Regina or take highway 20 to the 11 on the downgrade by Craven if we haul anything south of us (which is most) Nothing but anxiety for me in the winter lol
Just a suggestion, but you guys should consider putting a VHF radio in your trucks, because you would be able to be in contact with everyone & they get out further then a CB
We’ve gone thru three sessions of freezing rain,followed by heavy wet snow,then deep freeze. Watching the super Bs hauling grain up the hill meeting super Bs hauling logs down the hill past our farm can get interesting,so far all’s good.
The only nice thing about having an automatic trucks is that pulling up the hill part… man you definitely don’t want to miss a shift in a 18 speed pulling that grade or your definitely done. 😬
Try running your fan going downhill if u have a fan button I haul super b wood chips 63500 all the time up and down the coqahalla highway and we run ours going down takes some power out of the engine works great
Did you ever try demo a European style truck. Don't know if they are available in Canada but hauling loads like that they could be a good option. Volvo do a 750hp and Scania do a 770hp
Spinning on chains is not terrible once you’ve done it a few times especially in the snow. Spinning chains on in the mud? Not a good time. Ideally as you said put them on before you need them.
Mike I do not want to get political but as someone from the south in the United State I have a question. Have you noticed a change in the weather or climate in your area from “Global Warming” or “Global “Change”?
Most radios have an off knob, I know it's a new invention that may have not made it to Canada yet LOL . Big power &torque mean nothing when you can't put to the ground .
It's an Eaton, and I like it.. But to be fair I have only ever drove Eatons auto/manual transmissions... Oh that's not true, I did drive a Mack MDrive, and hated it 🤷♂️😂
@@mikemitchell2554 Awesome, thanks for feedback. I've driven Eaton manuals and the Allison 6 speed auto (works well for tandem dump trucks) but interested in how well a 18 speed auto works for heavy pulling.
Almost all trucks in Scandinavia have that in front of the drive wheels. And plow trucks has recently started to replace the plow with a big sand spreader in the front of the truck. But that's only when there's no snow and really bad conditions😅
Here in Iowa where I live the snow plow guys they don't do the hills just like the guy in your video where you need it they don't do it and they don't salt up to the stop lights they sold after the stop lights so that way you slide into the car behind you or ahead of you depends on the circumstances and we had snow Thursday the 15th of December and we had 12 accidents and two deaths already this year people do not realize that they can't stop and like I say them idiots snow plow drivers don't salt up to the stop lights so you have traction to stop it's so stupid around here
Those lights are rubbish when compared with lights what whe have ex. here in Finland, now with LED bars amount of high beams are ludicrus. On modern European trucks trucks Scania, Volvo with LED light technology visibility is exellent.
Going 100 kph down a snowy hill with 60 tons must be a really unsettling feeling. Great video Mike!
thought exactly the same.
Breaking is definitely no option
I know it is tough for you to put out three or four videos a week, but I truly look forward to them you make them interesting and funny
God Bless you Brother Mike I would allow you to teach my Daughter how to drive you are outstanding with your patience and caution! You are intelligent and thoughtful like me I look at everything like you do. We’re the ones that can be counted on for reliable steady operations. Thank you ❤️😊🖖🏼🇺🇸
Hi Mikael!
I am a trucker from Sweden and follow you. You have problem with winter like we have. Instead of chain on the wheels, we have "on-spot" air pressed chain, you can use it when you need it. I can recomment it.
I like your wideos, wery interesting!
Mike, you should install CB radios in all the trucks. Those things rarely run out of service. Great job Mike!
hahahaha they don't have radios? this guy is so set in his ways like a 75 year old man.
@@propellerbum5098 A 75 year old man would have a CB .
I’m like you all why they don’t have good cb in there use to a new trucks come with cb in them well most dealers would put them in there before they was put on the lot
Or vhf radios
@@propellerbum5098 pretty sure they have vhf or uhf radios in the trucks …for sure they do in the tractors and combines. Might not work in that valley depending on where they are relative to each other and the terrain.
That breaking loose feeling is very unsettlling. Going down hill is worse because your only option is to try and stay ahead of the load and keep it all together. Safe travels Mike!
I loved this blog! So entertaining to watch!
Nice nice job driving Mike in the snow and ice and be safe and always be careful doing what y'all do each and every day buddy
I had my Headphones on.. and Mike.. that sounded AMAZING!!
Stay Safe Mike and thank you for the video !
Good driving Mike, stay safe and warm God Bless 😁
I hope you and you trucking crew are all safe and get home okay.
White knuckle for me and I was only watching! Good stuff.
It's all good Mike!! Hood is good. I like coming along for the ride. Great content
Hey mike, get some high end halogen bulbs for the headlights, they are ample enough for low beams, but look into investing in some LED light bars as extra high heams! Makes a huge difference when you get two that range around 200-300€ each.
Definitely don't need coffee to keep you awake on them roads Mike 😂
I'd fall asleep if I had to drive roads like that, 8% ? and plowed up like that?
Mike, you really should try mountain hauling out west, perhaps a few log hauls off the top of our BC coastal mountains would be a great experience for you.
It's good for the heart.
Safe travels trucking Mike
I tell you what Mike, That almost looks like a good time. I ran allot of passes running cows and Hay. Willemite pass in Oregon, if you needed chains, You needed chains. Donner pass in California. Some days yes, some days no. They still made you chain for the wet pavement. In Nevada. Could be 10 foot of snow, Chain advisory possible.
Awesome wintery video. It felt like I was there!
I have driven trucks since my youth Alberta farm kid , my Dad's rule if you need chains park it and wait.
great job mike thanks for the video
My most horrible trip was on ice. John Deere 7920 pulling 2 trailers full of straw at around 37t and no weight on the tractor🤘No plow trucks, on a road with 9% grade and almost as narrow as my tractor😂 I survived, but needed an hour for 3km😂
I run the coquidalla highway in BC a lot. Now that can get fun in the winter.
I cannot imagine! 😳
Impressive driving and think this is normal for Canada 👌
2 more things is you need are good siped tires and we carry a couple jugs of cat litter to help if you spun out we also carry tire socks with studs on them with a jack you can throw them on real quick to get you up the mountain
We put true cooper rm 258 M&S severe weather drive tires on made 1000 percent difference those tires are unreal.
There are things called tire chains, they work that's why we carry them.
Hi Mike, you nee more LED lights on your Truck, you have blacklight🤣
Merry Christmas to All of your Family and Friends. Best wishes for 2023
Great video Mike
Mike put your chains on top of your tires hook the back drive ahead 5 feet go out and hook the front then re hook the back chain as it will be a bit loose .Good luck drive safe
Stay safe.
Good to see that circumstances have given you a few spare minutes to make a CZcams.
In Europe we have trucks with 770hp and 3500 torque. We use automatic snow chains when it gets slippery.
That's some crazy stuff! 😳
Great driving....:)
I've already put chains on twice this winter!
No doubt that your dad hauled grain on the same hill and it would be interesting to see what he had to use
Exactly, we cannot forget the hard hard hard working people back in the days. Remember those and stuff will easily be done in life.
Absolutely! It was grandpa that used horse and waggon to haul grain, now that would be something! 😳
@@mikemitchell2554 would be cool if it was possible to set up a story telling episode. I did for one not even think that hauling grain with horses was a thing, makes sense when you tough 👌😄
@@mikemitchell2554 if diesel gets any higher we might be going back to those days lol.
@@mikemitchell2554 and he was doing this while he was on the way to school... 😁
There's surprisingly low horsepower in the Canadian/US trucks compared to European trucks. Volvo's got 750hp in their and Scania has 770hp/3700Nm in theirs. Over here in Finland we got a max weight of 76.000KG loaded weight (+10% overweight) on the trucks, depending on nr. of axles ofc. Timber running trucks use chains most of the time on smaller roads during winter time because it wouldn't work without them.
There are 1000 hp trucks here. We just don't always need them.
@@kaziwill Sold from factory?
I never understood the reason for euro trucks to run 750Hp… like we have 500 to 600Hp and that’s more than adequate to pull 80,000lbs up a mountain. It’s not like Europe has different terrain than here in the US or Canada. Lol I’m not banging on them I just don’t see the point?? Why not be more efficient???
On the one hand, in Central and Northern Europe we try to build our houses as energy-efficient as possible, which goes as far as passive houses, which do not require any heating energy. On the other hand, we blow the energy out in powerful trucks. Whereas, as far as cars are concerned, people in Europe are far more economical with their small cars.
@@crandonborth Well i wonder about that..... Higher horsepower means the engine runs less stress which reduces fuel usage, however when running empty they do use more than a lower hp truck. Also very dependent on how the gearbox operates...
If it might help... two possibilities, we see a few semi's with sand/grit dispensing boxes ahead of drive wheels, activated from the cab; also... we've seen Onspot automatic chains - look like a slick idea for vehicles that must travel on icy roads...also activated on the go from the cab.
Chains in snow is good but on ice they also just slide. We had a reefer slide into a snow truck the other day with chains because there was an ice patch in a curve.
From our farm we have to take the valley on highway 6 between Southey and Regina or take highway 20 to the 11 on the downgrade by Craven if we haul anything south of us (which is most) Nothing but anxiety for me in the winter lol
Right?! 😄 It definitely can wear on a guy
Nice on the commentary section Mike. U could be a hockey reporter
Ha! 😄 Thanks, I can barely farm, prb should just stick with that 🤣
Hello Mike, haha🥶🌪️🌨️❄️😭🇮🇹
Magnifique vidéo et la route et plein de neige et de verglas
CB radios would come in real handy .
Just a suggestion, but you guys should consider putting a VHF radio in your trucks, because you would be able to be in contact with everyone & they get out further then a CB
I was nervous just sat here in the uk watching that ,
We’ve gone thru three sessions of freezing rain,followed by heavy wet snow,then deep freeze. Watching the super Bs hauling grain up the hill meeting super Bs hauling logs down the hill past our farm can get interesting,so far all’s good.
The only nice thing about having an automatic trucks is that pulling up the hill part… man you definitely don’t want to miss a shift in a 18 speed pulling that grade or your definitely done. 😬
If it was easy Mike, everyone would do it. Good job Sir.
Try running your fan going downhill if u have a fan button I haul super b wood chips 63500 all the time up and down the coqahalla highway and we run ours going down takes some power out of the engine works great
Rickles damn near got a stuck, stay safe out there fellas.
Mike: talking about serious stuff.
Me: Vibing as fuck to the sound of the hazard indicator.
If you only have a CB. the communication problem could be fixed
Holly cow bad conditions to drive in, you can hardly see the road.🤔
Did you ever try demo a European style truck. Don't know if they are available in Canada but hauling loads like that they could be a good option. Volvo do a 750hp and Scania do a 770hp
Hopefully someone in Canada replies as I just made a comment asking if European style engines are available in Canada
Here in Quebec we all need winter tires by law. Do you guys have the same regulations in Saskatchewan. Do some truckers put winters on just incase?
Spinning on chains is not terrible once you’ve done it a few times especially in the snow. Spinning chains on in the mud? Not a good time. Ideally as you said put them on before you need them.
Do you get the option of European(more hp and torque) style engines in Canada or can you only get same engines as the US?
100k pure ice downhill in a fully loaded B 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Mike would be hauling 130k to 140k
Morning
Seems like everyone knows best in these comments!
Sounds like a stuck to me….. 😂
Mike I do not want to get political but as someone from the south in the United State I have a question. Have you noticed a change in the weather or climate in your area from “Global Warming” or “Global “Change”?
I don’t know if it’s just the camera Mike but the lights on your wagon look poor mate, you could do with some bright LEDs on there.
Need light bar ☺️
Vhf radio Mike
what about communicating with your two way or cb radios?
Holy shit that truck is gutless
Do you got winter tyers on these trucks? I think her in Sweden trucks must have winter tyers.
🥶 Chil mode
Whatever happened to Rickles? And I assume you have some diff locks on that truck...
You mentioned no cellular coverage in the valley area.
If you had radios in all the trucks would you be able to maintain some sort of communication ?
Yes that's true, why we don't though 🤷♂️😂 I don't know haha
@@mikemitchell2554 You might want some silence in the cab rather than radio chatter 🤣😂
Most radios have an off knob, I know it's a new invention that may have not made it to Canada yet LOL . Big power &torque mean nothing when you can't put to the ground .
Do they use winter tires on the trucks?
62 Tons :o
Why not use the short line rail lines to move the grain? Is it not cost effective?
It would be pretty expensive to run rail to every farm sir
@@davewipf582 Great western railway goes right by their farm.
What is unwritten code of truckers and 4 way flasher usage. As a driver on the road to understand truckers messages
If traveling under 60-80km/hr its good to alert the public or especially other semi trucks that you are slowing down 🙂
🎅
Are you still running summer tires on the truck?
It would be a disaster if it were 1 degree warmer
Great video. What transmission is in the truck and what are your thoughts on it?
It's an Eaton, and I like it.. But to be fair I have only ever drove Eatons auto/manual transmissions... Oh that's not true, I did drive a Mack MDrive, and hated it 🤷♂️😂
@@mikemitchell2554 Awesome, thanks for feedback. I've driven Eaton manuals and the Allison 6 speed auto (works well for tandem dump trucks) but interested in how well a 18 speed auto works for heavy pulling.
Why in the world dont you have 2 ways and or CD radios in those trucks?
Is mike talking 62 American tons or 62 metric tons? I know he uses both measurements so just curious. Thanks
Would be cool if you could carry your own sand on the truck that you could apply to drives while driving.
Almost all trucks in Scandinavia have that in front of the drive wheels. And plow trucks has recently started to replace the plow with a big sand spreader in the front of the truck. But that's only when there's no snow and really bad conditions😅
Not able to use a cb radio?
Mike, CB radios are not real expensive or even 2 way radios.
Damm those american trucks are under powered they dont even have cb as standart😂
Do u wish u had a electric semi? Ultimate traction and no shifting..
What’s the top speed limit for trucks in Canada ?
Same as light vehicles. 110 on 4 lane 100 on two lane highway
@@Jaxon-iu6vb that’s crazy speeds for such a heavy vehicle. Here we can’t go above 80
@@smockfarmer That's in KM/H. Canada has alot of open road with little traffic
@@Jaxon-iu6vb yeah the 80 I mentioned is in kmh too here in Denmark
Where is your CB radio?
No cell service: try cb radio or satellite phone(very expensive). 🤔😳😳😳
What is that road route number.
Do you ever chain up?
No sir, I wait for the salt truck haha
Why don't you have bullbars on your truck to stop the damage from deers being hit like in your last video
Is it because of weight
bad cough Mike.🤔
Here in Iowa where I live the snow plow guys they don't do the hills just like the guy in your video where you need it they don't do it and they don't salt up to the stop lights they sold after the stop lights so that way you slide into the car behind you or ahead of you depends on the circumstances and we had snow Thursday the 15th of December and we had 12 accidents and two deaths already this year people do not realize that they can't stop and like I say them idiots snow plow drivers don't salt up to the stop lights so you have traction to stop it's so stupid around here
Those lights are rubbish when compared with lights what whe have ex. here in Finland, now with LED bars amount of high beams are ludicrus. On modern European trucks trucks Scania, Volvo with LED light technology visibility is exellent.
It just looks that way with the camera… they actually are pretty good LED’s in mikes trucks.
i can tell you dont drive that simi that much just hacking on you
and going up that hill like you did that truck better have good tires i live in colorado springs co i have driven mountains for 31 years jast saying
U should make a chain up video I want to see how u chain up. It takes 2 min to chain up stuck or not lol.
😂 2mins? Might take me 2 days 😄😄
Put radios in your trucks??????
Why dont you just carry a bucket of 5kg salt with you. Probably takes up as much space as chains
Don't you have 4 Wd?
4way lockers? Yes.. Front wheel drive? No.. That's not really a thing on highway trucks