Interesting to compare the Canadian machine with UK equipment. First thing I noticed was the speed at which it was being driven.
UK equipment of similar size and design comes from Overaasen or Scherling but I've never seen them operating at such speeds. 30 to 40 mph is about as fast as they're driven and watching them on TV at LGW a bit back, slower still.
Could this be one reason for problems getting runways cleared?
As for blowers, ever stood next to a Sickard? Words like skin, rice pudding and pull come to mind!
Sir George Cayley