NEW UPDATE: Here are some more pics of the Scheneker Iron Works Demonstration Jeep that I snagged on eBay. The first pic shows the Dozerette. The other three show the snow plow.
This shows the same(?) Demonstration jeep with a lift bucket. I’m not certain whether it’s the same jeep or not.
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UPDATED and posted April 18, 2020:
The Scheneker Iron Works company of Buffalo, New York, produced some interesting pieces of specialized equipment for the jeep. The first items appear in the Willys-Overland Special Equipment Book starting in the late 1940s and the last evidence of their association with the jeep was in 1957. Other than that, I could uncover very little about this company. So, if anyone has any more background information on Schenker, please let me know!
One early item produced by Schenker in the late 1940s was the “Jeep” Dozerette, a scraper.
Here is a more colorful ad:
Another odd item that I don’t remember ever seeing in the wild is this Scheneker all-purpose lift:
Another item which didn’t sell all too well was this Sheneker loader (none of the various loaders sold all that well).
This was posted as part of an article on loaders from FarmCollector.com.
I believe this is a Sheneker All Purpose Loader (see more pics here):
There are a few of these Scheneker backhoes around. Glenn shared one with us that was being rebuilt during our 2013 trip to Maine.
The last item, the snow plow, is what I believe to be the most common item manufactured by Scheneker. It was available from at least 1948 through 1957. Several of these have been for sale over the years, with and without jeeps.
Given the VEC CJ-2A and the lack of a model identifier, I believe these two images show “Model A”, or the first model:
As indicated on the second page below, these brochures appear to feature “Model B”:
Here’s a comparison between the first model and Model B:
Scheneker included a 30 day warrantee:
This early 1950s brochure features one of the company’s snowplows on a CJ-3A:
Here’s the earliest sign I have that the company produced a “V” model snow plow and a Model T for trucks and wagons:
At some point, the company introduced both a Model T (for Trucks and Wagons).
By 1957, Scheneker was manufacturing various snow plow models for CJ-5s, Trucks, Wagons, and FCs:
When the company ceased operations isn’t clear, but I have no brochures later than 1957.
So when you find that 2A with the frame broken in 12 places, you know it’s a rare Dozerette model (8 places if a snow plow). lol
Interesting to note, to my surprise, the JEEP approved equipment logo does appear on one of the advertising brochures pictured above. First and only time I’ve seem that related to a Scheneker product.
Point#2, The plow pictured on the pick up with the angled ends, must have been the only manufacturer that made a snow plow in that configuration. After giving this some thought as to why, I assume because of the curve shape of the plow with the narrower bottom blade, would push snow up and over to the sides of the road when plow is angled. Interesting concept, just don’t know how practical it really was .
#3, Looking at the price list for plows, seem kind pricey for the time. 6 foot plow, $295.00, my dad bought a Western 6 foot plow, NEW, dealer installed for under $250.00 back in 1962. Maybe price had something to do with Scheneker going out of business.
Reminds me of the Mahl Jeep Loader, which we got to see at the Willys Jeep Rally in Ohio a couple of years ago. Pretty cool to see how it all fit together. I’m with Barney on the wear and tear issues though, looks very heavy.
And when it’s rare, you know it’s priceless! lol.
I too haven’t seen a snow plow shaped quite like that. Having no experience plowing, I don’t know whether that is a good or bad feature.
After seeing the brochure for the All Purpose Loader,I’m quite certain that it is the loader that I have( pic. of burgundy 2A). It would be interesting to know how many were made.
After I finished that post, I ran across your jeep and loader and I concluded the same thing. I just hadn’t had a chance to contact you about it.
– Dave
Michael Scheneker, owner of Scheneker Iron Works, was my grandfather. My great uncle was the Vice President of the company. I can provide a little more information about the company if you’re interested.
Hi Lise,
Yes, I’m very interested in any info you can provide about Scheneker. You can email me directly at d@deilers.com.
Thanks,
– Dave
David Eilers
d@deilers.com
http://www.ewillys.com
Dave, I hope you will share those details after you get them. History documented is very interesting. IMO, the Jeep with the lift is different based on the at rest wipers locations, and the seat back material. Just a guess tho.
i need that snowplow NOW — i just looked at the NATL WEATHER SERVICE forecast for the greater LEMURIA area .. it says 1″ of snow after 10am today
first pics of jeep look like they were taken by the old Masten Ave armory in Buffalo
I believe the building in the background is the old Buffalo Foundry. Or something other foundry. It’s gone now and green space but my cousins recall there being a very large industrial bldg directly across the street from Iron Works.
is that the old Schenecker bldg on Sycamore across from that greenspace?
Many thanks to the author that posted these pics! I stumbled across a photo of a jeep with a bucket scoop, and hunted this web page down. I’ve never seen these attachments on any jeep, and I live in Western NY (Buffalo area), so it makes it that much more interesting to read.
Thanks Warren. I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
– Dave