Currently i am not useing any wings. 10' fisher plow, on an f 650 or 750, handles a private road just fine. Yes wings have advantages for stacking snow, however i used to do roads with a 9' and a 1 ton, and never had a big problem. My big plow trucks, 650s and 750s, also do some lots, so i haven't added a wing for that reason. Plus for a good wing system ya need a class 8 truck, class 5 - 7 really don't cut it. Also the road has to be set up right for a wing, meaning no tress really close to the side of the road, and even ground at least 3 feet away from the edge of the road. Some of my roads could use a wing, with out having to lift it a lot, most would require a lot of lifting.
When i replace one of my L 9000s in about 5 years. Right now i am looking at sterling for replacement. I will get a 2 axel truck, with a all purpose body from Frink or swenson, and a 10' frink reversalbe plow, and a frink wing, both plows with trip edges. Then this truck will do roads, and only roads. The advantage is i can still use it to haul snow, however the body is quite small. The other major difference is the cost is about 90 to 100 K when your done with lights, plows, bodies, registration, and other misc.
My first F 650 has a v-box in it, and it works well, because it has a low profile body ( body with 18" or 2' sides). My new F 650 and F 750, have standard bodies, and will use an under the tailgate spreader system. Right now the 10' fisher plow is run off the electric pump, however if i start to get pump trouble. The hydrolics for the sander are set up with electic valves for a plow and sander in the cab. The contolls are their and the hoses run, so that all i have to do, is add an lift cylinder to the fisher frame, and i am good to go. Right not the wires for the valves are disconnected, to prevent accidintal use.
Geoff
[Edited by GeoffDiamond on 10-09-2000 at 12:26 AM]
