Any body running a set of turkey wings [Archive] - Snowplowing-Contractors.com

ih82plow

01-07-2004, 03:28 PM

I just purchased a set of them for my pro 7.5 western ultra mount.

And I am not 100% sure how to mount them can some one post a picture from behind the plow.

I am sure of how the blades go on,but the portion that mounts to the plow I am not sure of whitch one should go where.

Then the next question is what is the purpose of the chain.Is it there to keep the wings froms spreading out words when you have a plow full or when you have it angeled or is it just to keep them attached to your truck incase they pop out.

Next anybody who is running them.Have you thought about tweeking them outwords a little to add some width to the plow.

And lastly do you remove them when you really dont need them or when trying to stack snow?

I purposely purchase mine for a large portion of one of my properties where I have to push in one gate and then all the way out of another gate but that is only a portion of the plowing I have to do at this property.So I wonder do you actually take them off the plow when your not using them for the scooping effect?and if you take them off where do you put them.I think I may try and make a nesting bracket on my plow so when I am not using them instead of carrying them all the way around the back of the truck and throwing them in the bed and risking the chance of scratching the truck.That I would actually nest them on the plow and take advantage of the addtion weight for back bladeing.

Picture's and comment are appreciated

sonjaab

01-07-2004, 06:49 PM

IH............I have a set of Turkeys...........
The channel mounts should be lettered LH & RH.
A set of instructions should of come with them.

When mounted the "keyways" should be on the side
of the plow but NOT past the edge of the plow.

The wings should form a tight box with the edge of plow
when installed. There should be NO gap between.
The bottom of the wing should be even with the base of plow
when down on the ground.
Test fit beforehand !

The chains are to keep the wings straight. You should have
gotten 2 keepers. They are mounted on the back side of your plow on the top rib that runs vertical across the top of
your plow. I leave a bit of slack on mine to plow a bit
wider path.

I got mine because like you I have a tight lot and all the
white gold has to be pushed WAAAAY out back on my
field. Windrowing is out of the question here ....like you
would do on a wide open lot because of space.

I have to also plow out the bank next doors drive thru
lanes so Pro Wings etc. wouldn't work for me...TOO WIDE !

The only problem I have had is the wing jumping outta the
channel when plowing rough surfaces.
To solve that I drilled a hole in the bottom of 1 of the wing
slots that fit in the channel and insert a lynch pin...
Easy mod..........

Sorry no pics up close. If I run into CNY Prop. serv. aka BILL
I will have him take some close up shots and post them.

Check out the Networking thread under CNY Plowers.
There are pics of my rig with wings on it............geo
:burnout

ih82plow

01-07-2004, 07:24 PM

Thanks geo

When you mounted them to the plow and I think I understand what you are meaning by TIGHT GAP.

but if you look at the passenger side of behind your plow is the hole that the wing slides into on the flush side of the bracket or on the other off set side. I am probably going to mount them on saturday .

Do you leave them on the entire storm or do you take them off when done using them as a scoop?

I really cant wait to use them they may change the entire way I plow this property (I am I the only one who has a stratigic plan for each property I plow)

sonjaab

01-07-2004, 08:18 PM

IH.............Will have to go out and look !..........LOL

I usually leave them on all the time. I don't have to do
much backdragging. All my plowing is a straight shot !

If there is any misses or minor backdragging needed
the good old "stick plow" gets a work out !

Its been snowing here to beat the band all day.
Will check the channel set up tomorrow AM and post.
........geo

Even better call Roger the Turkey wing guy direct
715-878-4523

www.turkeywings.com

sonjaab

01-08-2004, 08:39 AM

IH.....The channel of my wings is 1/4 inch away from the
outter horizontal plow rib. The bolts are on the inner
side of the plow.

Test fit them first to make sure before you drill !

Got to push a foot of "white gold" out back today!

Those Turkeys work fantastic ! NO regrets here !
...............geo:D

micah79

01-10-2004, 03:02 PM

I just got a set. I haven't installed them yet. Geo could you please let me know how to install the pin so they don't pop out. I am also wondering if they will skrew me up when back dragging?
Any other tips on installation would also be appreciated.
Thanks, Micah

ih82plow

01-10-2004, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by micah79
I just got a set. I haven't installed them yet. Geo could you please let me know how to install the pin so they don't pop out. I am also wondering if they will skrew me up when back dragging?
Any other tips on installation would also be appreciated.
Thanks, Micah

I just installed mine today .I will take a picture of them on monday.

Just as simple as they seem.

ih82plow

01-10-2004, 04:05 PM

I also made a drawing I am going to fax to turk for a real simple way to nest them saftly on the plow when not in use.

I am going to ask him to make me a set.

lpsmith

01-10-2004, 04:50 PM

What are Turkey Wings? Someone put up a picture.

ih82plow

01-10-2004, 04:54 PM

http://www.turkeywings.com/images/installed.jpg

micah79

01-10-2004, 08:38 PM

sweet! the pic should help

sonjaab

01-11-2004, 06:34 AM

MICAH.............Finally got them huh? Rooster was telling
me UPS lost them ! He was telling me the whole story on
finding them and reshipping them to you.................
The post office losing them I wouldn' doubt......but UPS!

Look on the points on the wings. The part that slides into
the channel. On the very bottom one..... drill a hole near
the bottom of the point. Insert a lynch pin. This will keep
the wing from bouncing out of the channel on rough
surfaces or when your plow trips.
This mod will still allow full trip action on your blade !

As far as backdragging the wings add more weight so my
plow backdrags ever BETTER !!!!!!!!!

Mine have been getting a work out........We have had plowable
snow here daily ! Plus I get paid per push !plowing!

Post here if ya need more info................geo

ih82plow

01-11-2004, 06:38 AM

GEO

I still need a picture of your how they are installed it almost sound like I have the recevers on the wrong side.when you say you can install a pin in it

sonjaab

01-11-2004, 06:42 AM

IH.............Cool.........Roger the Turkey Wing guy is easy
to work with. Glad he got ya straightened out on
installation !

That set up to mount them to the back of the blade sounds
awesome ! Heck i just about never take mine off anyway.
My main lot is like yours...TIGHT !!! and all the white gold
has to be pushed waaay out back !

The Turkeys box type set up works perfect for me !
Plus I am able to plow thru the banks drive thru lanes with
no problem. This was a issue for me with pro-wings or
other types of wings.

I saw them in person at John Parkers BBQ a couple of years
back and they were the ones for me!........................geo:D

sonjaab

01-11-2004, 06:57 AM

IH.....The recievers aka the channel bracket should be
installed with the channel to the inside of the outter
most (near the edge of blade) vertical rib of
the blade. Mine is about 1/4 inch away from the rib.
This makes for a tight fit between the wing itself and
the outside edge of the blade. The bolt part of the
bracket is on the inside .

Test fit first.....You will see what I mean..........

The mod I mean is on the bottom of the wing "teeth"
the part that slides into the channel. On the very
bottom one that sticks out from the bottom of the
reciever bracket. Drill a hole 1/4 inch up from the bottom
of the V shaped point. Insert lynch pin..................

ih82plow

01-11-2004, 07:09 AM

Well I have to go to my shop to check on the building we are in frigig weather and just want to take a run thru the building.I will take a photo while I am there

sonjaab

01-14-2004, 12:00 AM

MICAH......Did ya get those Turkeys on yet?

IH.......Wheres the pics?......................geo

ih82plow

01-14-2004, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by sonjaab
MICAH......Did ya get those Turkeys on yet?

IH.......Wheres the pics?......................geo

Geo I have them up in a few hours Mine have got to be on upside down

Ever time my plow tripped( we had and inch of snow on monday and I plowed the front of my shop prior to salting) the turkeys jumped out of place.

sonjaab

01-14-2004, 07:12 AM

IH............You prob. don't have them upside down.

The wings are even and resting on the top of channels
when inserted into the channels right ?

Are the wings tight to the side of the blade right ?

Are the wing "skids" even with the bottom of the plow
when down?

Sounds like a good install to me till I see the pics...........

I hear ya about them bouncing outta the channel when
plow trips. Thats why I did the mod. with the lynch pin
on the bottom wing "tooth" on mine. ...................geo

sonjaab

01-14-2004, 07:28 AM

IH...........Gonna try and hook up with CNY Bill today.
Only got a dusting of white gold today so he may be
free to meet with me and snap some pics!
He has a digital camera and knows how to use it and
post them here................geo

ih82plow

01-14-2004, 10:08 AM

This is a link to a photo album of the plow's pictures

I hope it works
http://members19.clubphoto.com/lawrence748455/1951776/guest.phtml

ih82plow

01-14-2004, 11:16 AM

this is from the back of the plow

http://a2.cpimg.com/image/FE/84/28637182-7fa6-02000180-.jpg

sonjaab

01-14-2004, 05:58 PM

IH........BAD NEWS............

You have mounted the reciever brackets too LOW
on the blade. The wing is not fully seated. It should
be sitting on top of the reciever. The bottom of the
lowest wing tooth should be sticking out of the bottom
0f the reciever bracket.

The bottom of the wing should be even with the bottom
of the plow not lower...............

I think your gonna have to raise up the reciever bracket.
.......geo

ih82plow

01-14-2004, 06:39 PM

SONJAB

You know if I had put the receivers on the opposite sides it would have been flush when plow was raised.I had asked rojer and I thought I had understood he said to keep the taller side of the plate on the top.Take alook at my picture again then look at yours to see if mine are on the same way as yours. It also seem when it trips my plow is hitting the chain also

ih82plow

01-14-2004, 07:03 PM

A picture of yours installed would help if you can get one

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 12:48 AM

Sonjaab- It doesn't look like we're oing to be getting much snow today, so if you want to give me a call and meet up for some coffee I'll snap a few pics and post them here for ya! Just give me a yell on my cell- 345-7742 and let me know!

Bill

ih82plow

01-15-2004, 04:29 AM

Well my comments on the turkeywings

INCREADABLE!!!!!!!!!!!

I have completed my lot in record time.Besides the area that I originally purchased them for,I used them on almost the entire lot.

I straight bladed almost everthing with the turkey wings on.They really push alot of snow.Althought the snow is real light and fluffy (about 4-6") I know my truck will handel the hevyer stuff when we get it

sonjaab

01-15-2004, 06:21 AM

BILL.......HEY!.........there you are !

Yea, we gotta hook up today ! Gotta snap a few pics
for IH so he can get his wings fixed up !

Me thinks he mounted the brackets too low on the blade!
Going out to measure my brackets now.............

If your on line give me a buzz 315 564 7343

The kids have no school today so a road trip is in order!

LOL.............geo:headwall

sonjaab

01-15-2004, 06:34 AM

GUYS QUESTION........

Is a Western 7.6 std. blade the same height as a 8 ft pro ?

IH....If so,,,,,,,,the wing channels on your blade are on the
correct side.
Mine are 8 inches down from the top vertical rib.
And up 2 inches from the bottom vertical rib. Just a bit above
the shoe guide........
(NOTE...I am measuring the edge of the channel plate)

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 07:18 AM

Sonjaab- no they are different hieghts- the Western standard 7'6" has a moldboard hieght of 26 1/2", the Pro is 29", and the Pro Plus is 31 1/2". So it is possible to use the wrong measurements from the instructions. I will see you for lunch today and get some pics of your set up and how your brackets are mounted, as well as your chain plasement and post them here for ya. See ya soon!

Bill

sonjaab

01-15-2004, 04:38 PM

IH---MICAH...............Hey !

Met with CNY Bill and his BOSS Jen today !
We took pics for ya.........

Bill must be plowing or on a fire call......But he will
post my install pics sometime today !

Its been BLASTING white gold today !

............geo :grinz

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:16 PM

Sorry Geo- the Boss made me go shopping today- but I survived, I get to benefit from her purchases too- won't go into any more details, don't wanna get slapped! LOL!;)

Anyway- I'm home now and here are some of the pics I got today-

Bill

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:19 PM

Here's another one- you can see how the wing bracket sticks out below the bracket on the plow.

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:20 PM

Here's a shot of the chain to keep them from spreading.

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:24 PM

Here's a shot of the opposite side- if you look close at the bottom of the wing you can see the hole George drilled for the lynch pin- pics of that to follow

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:26 PM

Here's another shot of the hole

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:29 PM

Here's one of the pin installed

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:31 PM

The snap ring on the pin gets snapped down over the point on the wing- that holds the pin in place- you can see it on this pic with the wing installed back on the plow.

W-n-K Landscaping

01-15-2004, 05:35 PM

Finally here's a shot of the chain and the c-clip George uses to hold the chain on there while bouncing around plowing. It also shows the bracket mounted on the plow that the chain goes through. I hope this helps you guys get things straightened around with the mounting- if you need any more pics, just PM me or Sonjaab and we'll hook up again and get what you need!

Bill

ih82plow

01-15-2004, 05:51 PM

Thank you so much for the picture they look the same to me.When your plow is on the ground is does your saftey pin actually touch the bottom of the recever?

what happens to the wings when it trips and the wings are captive in the slots because of the pins.I have been so busy I have not been able to speak to the turk but I will send him a link to this post to see the pictures.

I am going to bring them to a machine shop to see if they can neetly slot the steel stake that goes into the recever and then install a weak bolt that could snap if it had to to retain them

sonjaab

01-15-2004, 07:44 PM

IH/.................When the plow is on the ground. The
wings are even with the bottom of the blade.
They are also firmly seated on the top of the channel
when raised or lowered.

The bottom wing tooth where the lynch pin is does
NOT touch the bottom of the channel. It is about 3 inches
lower to allow for the wing to "ride" up and down or trip
in the channel.

The lynch pin in the bottom of the wing teeth stays put when
the blade tripped. The front design of the wings allow it
to trip with the blade.

The reason for the lynch pin is to keep them from popping
outta the channel. Sometimes when the blade trip is severe
the lynch pin just snaps off. NO problem they only cost .50
cents and I can knock them outta the hole fast and replace.

I use those "C" screw eyes ???? to hold the chain together
because sometimes the chain works its way outta the
keepers...........

Me thinks you just mounted your channel brackets too low.
but you could still drill a hole in your wing teeth in the
spaces between the channel brackets and put a 1/4 inch
nut and bolt in to keep the wings from bouncing outta the
channel when they trip.

This might save ya from re drilling more holes in your blade!

Let us know!....................geo

sonjaab

01-16-2004, 06:05 AM

IH.......I see ya posted pics of your rig ! NICE !!!!!!!

Those Turkey sure are SLICK tho ain't they?
They cut my pushing time in 1/2 around here !

I notice the wings hang lower than the bottom of your
blade. As I suspected you have the channel brackets
mounted too low.

CNY Bill set me straight that the pro plow blades are taller
thanthe std. blades.
I wonder if the instructions furnished with the Turkeys make note of this ?

Oh well...you could drill a hole in one of the upper wing
teeth and insert a weak nut and bolt to keep them from
popping out of the channel.......................geo

Micah......Are you paying attention to this thread before you
mount yours?

micah79

01-16-2004, 06:01 PM

Yes I'm looking at it. I appreciate all of the help!! I spoke to Roger yesterday. He is a nice guy. He said that he knew you George.

I'm gonna try to get them on this weekend....unless we have to plow again.

micah79

01-16-2004, 06:06 PM

Roger told me to mount the taller part of the bracket up as well. I am putting them on a 8'6" western pro.You know if I had put the receivers on the opposite sides it would have been flush when plow was raised.I had asked rojer and I thought I had understood he said to keep the taller side of the plate on the top.Take alook at my picture again then look at yours to see if mine are on the same way as yours. It also seem when it trips my plow is hitting the chain also

sonjaab

01-16-2004, 10:57 PM

MICAH.........Were your channels marked Left and Right?
Mine were. The taller part of the bracket is on the top
on my install also.............geo

ih82plow

01-17-2004, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by micah79
Roger told me to mount the taller part of the bracket up as well. I am putting them on a 8'6" western pro.

I am a 8'6" pro also dont mount them like mine I think I have to raise mine up a tad.

Geo has his on the same sides as mine but they way his are shown the SPIKE PORTION OF THE STAKE sticks out enough to put that linch pin in.

BOY ARE YOU IN FOR A SUPRIZE

Even with them jumping out on me I did my shop in record time.I was able to bulk out the lot with a straight blade and the wing's

then go back for clean up witch is 100 times easeyer because your not pushing it off to the side your removing it in the box of the blade.

I dont know rojer(beside purchasing these from him) But I cant say enough about the way they work.Anybody with a straight blade plow with a properley sized truck doing any plowing should have a set of them.

If I was doing just driveways 8' to 12' wide I may not have purchased them.But if your doing an open lot you cant beat them for the price.

Again I never belived in straight blading to bulk out a lot,NOW I AM A BELIVER.

I have gotton more calls this week from plow freinds who have seen them on my truck asking me what they were.The owner of A
local large plowing company stopped by to speak with me.While I was using them. His mecanic is coming to my shop to day to look them over to decide if he wants to order a couple of sets.He stopped during the storm because he said he could not figure out what plow I had that was moving soo much snow in front of it.

No kidding I started my lot next thing you know I was done and I am thinking what happened here.If you have to windrow over more then 3 truck width get the wings,Instead of keep pushing it over you handel the material once just drag it all to the end of the property.I wanted to stop and see how much I had in the blade but figured I would not be able to get it moving again.

sonjaab

01-17-2004, 07:05 AM

IH...............Glad your straightened out !

I get a lot of WTF are those things too ?.............

I have let a few guys run my rig with them on to try them
out. They like them and are also curious when they see a
set of pro wings around. If I was doing a big wide open lot I
think I would of went with the Pro Wings...........

Roger is supposed to send me a set to show off
to local plow dist. in my area.
I wish I had more time to devote to selling them but
between plowing, running my businesses, and goofing off
in the summer in boating capital of the world Alexandria
Bay with family....You know how it goes !

Roger was supposed to start advertising Turkeys here.
I think hes waiting for Chuck to contact him with ad prices
and such last I spoke with him. He used to advertise at the
"other site" but I guess it got too expensive.

Roger sez with my big mouth thats a LOT of free word of
mouth advertising.........LOL.................

Keep us posted on your Turkeys productivity and pray for
more snow ! We got 5 inches last nite !!!!...........geo:cash

sonjaab

02-02-2004, 11:54 PM

TTT..For Capt.

ih82plow

02-03-2004, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by sonjaab
TTT..For Capt.

Whos the capt.

I still love mine,I have had at least 5 different fellows (some I dont even know) ask me about them.

As soon as I get some time I will contact rojer to see if he can make a nest to keep them on the plow when I am not using them.

So your wondering when I dont use them

When I am pushing back my banks

I also hae an area thats rough gravel and the blade trips alot and the turkeys come off. So I remove them for that other wise they are on the entire storm.

I have a freind who does a large comercial property.I was dropping them off some coffe and one section has a wide long push all the way to the end.One of his subs was making fun of my wing's He had an 8' plow and said he push more snow any time then me.We wagered that if I win he does my entire lot at my shop.If I lose I do the entire section of the lot we were in .We split up the lot and off we went.I did my normall slow and steady with a FULL BLADE and he was flying with his half blade.Needless to say I beat him by about 3 sections (meaning he had 3 more full lenght plow swipes) even after I went and cleaned up my spilage. He was taking 1/2 blades to avoid spilage I was taking full straight blades and purposly leaving 2 feet in between my swipes because I knew I had to go back to clean spilage. So even though it seems I am plowing twice I still finished quicker then him.

Next storm I get a free plowing at my shop.He was sore looser because he claimed that his trans was slipping and he had to baby it.I explained his trans was slipping because he is beating the day light out of his truck.And reminded him he was actually passing me while we were plowing so for sure he was not babying it.

sonjaab

02-03-2004, 07:33 AM

IH...........Hey bro ! Them Turkey wings sure kick BUTT huh?

Just reading about the Rochester guy who got tagged for
overwidth using another brand of wings...............

Just bringing this thread up for Capt. Jack from the "other side"
who is having problems with his popping outta the channel.
The pics are here so he can eyeball exactly how to cure it !

Talkin on line and seeing are 2 different things....................

Left him a few posts and my e-mail # so I can get him over
here to SEE the mod. to stop the wings from popping out of
the channels ! Had to put this thread up to the top so he can
find it..............
PMs talking about this site over there opens old wounds.
So its easier doing it this way !

MICAH..........Hey did you get your Turkeys on yet?
Get any snow to use them ?............................geo:cash

sonjaab

02-10-2004, 05:43 PM

TTT

Hey Guys........A bro from the "other side" needs to see pics of
Turkeys installed so gotta bring this up to the top to fix him
up!..............geo

Mustang

02-10-2004, 06:30 PM

I'm guilty!!!!!:( I didn't do a search before posting my question. I will accept whatever punishment you guys decide to dish out. Just don't take my wings away!!!!!! What a GREAT thread!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sonjaab

02-10-2004, 07:23 PM

MUSTANG.......Thats cool bro!..............

Most of us here don't have that "Do a search" attitude !
UNLESS its forgotten or unknown !

Get those Turkey Wings on and get pushing!
Us Syracuse area boys been pushin' away daily........

No snow for the past 2 days , so we have been resting
or wrenching broken equipment !

BUT !!!!!! Its blasting out NOW and the weather guessers
say we gonna PLAY errrrr.......PLOW tomorrow !:grinz
..............geo

sonjaab

02-12-2004, 06:14 PM

CAPT. & Mustang & Micah...........Did ya get your Turkeys on yet ?

Let us know...................geo

sonjaab

02-17-2004, 07:52 AM

TTT..............For another bro coming from the "other side"
looking for pics and help modding his Turkeys !.........geo

Mustang

02-17-2004, 03:14 PM

Thanks to Geo and this thread I installed my set today.

ih82plow

02-17-2004, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Mustang
Thanks to Geo and this thread I installed my set today.

Your in for a treat.

Let us know what you think

Mustang

02-18-2004, 05:04 AM

Here's a pic (I hope this works)

Mustang

02-18-2004, 05:08 AM

Another

Mustang

02-18-2004, 05:10 AM

Last one

Mustang

02-18-2004, 05:57 AM

Of course, by installing them yesterday, I scared away the snow we were supposed to get last night. Didn't even get a flake! If the storm had moved west 50 miles or so we would have got 1-2 feet!!!:cash

sonjaab

02-18-2004, 05:47 PM

Mustang..............AWESOME looking rig and wing Install!
Now ya gotta do the "pin mod" like I did to my Turkeys to
keep them from popping outta the channel.
Recheck my pics...................

MARK !!!!!!!! Where are ya bro! Sure is taking ya some time to
get here from the "dark side" !!!!!
Heres all the info and pics ya need to put your Turkeys on!

.........geo

Mustang

02-18-2004, 06:17 PM

Geo,

Glad you brought up the "pin mod". I was going to do that but was concerned there wasn't enough room at the bottom of the wing tooth. In one of your previous posts you mentioned you had about 3 inches sticking out below the channel. I have, AT BEST, no more than 2" from the bottom of the channel to very tip of the wing tooth. I didn't know if that would be enough play to allow the wing to float up when the blade trips. Possible solutions as I see it are to attach a chain from the side of the bracket (channel) near the top to the top of the wing bar that slides into the channel. Or cut some of the lower channel off giving more play to float (not too comfortable with this). Thoughts?

And one more pic I forgot.

sonjaab

02-18-2004, 07:20 PM

Mustang.........If ya look back at my pics you will see how
and where I drilled the hole in the spear.
Its only a 5/16" hole and lynch pin.
Note on the front of your wings the front bottom corner is
cut at a angle. When your plow trips this allows more room
plus the movement of the wing you shouldn't have a problem.

I have only sheared a few lynch pins during severe plow trips.
but at .50 cents each..............replace and keep pushing!

I too thought of cutting off some of the bottom of the channels.
But the lynch pin mod works for me and keeps the wings in
place !

Also check my pics of the "C" clips? I use to hold the chain
together and taught so its not flapping around.
Sometimes the chain works its way outta the "keepers"

NO regrets from me buying Turkeys instead of another brand !
They are perfect for my application.................geo

sonjaab

02-18-2004, 07:48 PM

STANG..........BTW...Where in NY are you?

I notice no snow in your pics !!!!

Man...we have snow EVERYWHERE ! Over 200" so far !
:grinz ......geo

Mustang

02-19-2004, 05:40 AM

I am in Staten Island. We've only went out a handful of times. There is a little snow left here and there on grassy areas. Maybe I'll take a ride up your way; sound like you have enough to share!!

I'm going to do the pin mod tomorrow. I'll try to post a pic. Thanks for all the help!

sonjaab

02-19-2004, 08:08 AM

MUSTANG.............Could you post your Turkey Wing pics
over at the "other site"? A few plow bros are having install
problems and questions.
I am clueless how to transfer any pics from here to there!
They need to see a proper install pics ! There is already a
thread started. Seeing is worth a 1000 words !

I have tried to get them over here but no luck so far !

Besides I know you wanna show off your rig!:grinz

Thanks.............geo

Mustang

03-17-2004, 06:16 AM

Finally got to use the new set of wings last night!!!! We got six inches. They worked great!! Hardly any trails left at all. Any clean up was a breeze. Very happy with them!!!

sonjaab

03-17-2004, 10:48 PM

Stang.....Glad ya got some snow to try out those turkey wings!

We got about 5" or so Wed am. More is coming down now
Thurs. about 3 am.

Mine are working fine! Did ya do the "pin" mod yet?

Happy plowing!...................geo:grinz

Mustang

03-18-2004, 04:26 AM

Geo,

Didn't do the pin mod yet. :( I thought were done for the season. Had put everything away. We actually were doing clean ups on Monday. Now we have another 4-7 inches coming tonight into tomorrow!!!!! :D :D :D :D I'm going to try to do it today. I'll post pics when I get it done. I'm planning on attaching a chain from the top of the channel to the top of the spear. Later!

Mustang

03-18-2004, 03:15 PM

Here's what I did to keep the wing from popping out of the channel.

Mustang

03-18-2004, 03:16 PM

I attached enough chain so it can ride as much as possible without coming out.

Mustang

03-18-2004, 03:18 PM

We are supposed to get another 3-6 inches tonight. I'll let you know how it works out.

W-n-K Landscaping

03-18-2004, 03:59 PM

Mustang- Nice setup, and you better patent your chain restrictor quick before the Turkey wing company steals it!! LOL!! that is a pretty good setup, looks like the bolt will give before any damage could be caused to the wing or plow. Keep us posted on how it works out!!

Bill

bud16415

03-20-2004, 01:44 PM

Thanks for all the information on the “Turkey Wing” brand of side plates. My plow came with a set of (side plates) they were called but very much the same idea to act as a containment plow. And I did a lot of experimenting and study of them not this winter but the year before. Mine did not have the chains at the top but were bolted very securely to the side frames of my moldboard. And throughout the winter would slowly bend out from the extreme pressures of the snow wanting to blow out the sides. Like what I have read your experiences were I also found them most useful when plowing close to objects without any spill. Much the same as an inverted V plow but without the cost or weight.
But what I found that was more impressive and I tried determine in detail was the amount of snow that could be moved with and without such a device. It varied of course with length of run type of snow and depth of snow but in all cases at some point any plow
reaches its maximum volume of snow it can move and then starts spilling over.
Pretty much what the rule of thumb was that the length of the side plates could be added to the width of the plow and it would equal the size plow u would need to carry the same amount of snow. With my 7 foot blade and 18 inch side plates I could move the same volume of snow as if I had a 10 foot blade. Without the problems of driving around with a 10 foot blade. Of course this is only true in deeper snow conditions when one pass will fill or nearly fill a blade. I also found that based on the depth of snow and length of run a skip pass method worked best. With my 7 foot blade I would move over and leave a 3 to 5 foot strip between passes. In deeper snows that strip acts as a containment wall and if you are going to have to make a clean up pass you might as well make it a full load.
Just my thoughts on the subject for what they are worth.
Bud

ih82plow

03-20-2004, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Mustang
I attached enough chain so it can ride as much as possible without coming out.

WOW excellent solution.This is what I am going to do.

I will use a shorter chain though and try to use snow blower shear pin bolts to retain the chain.

Did I say WOW yet?Simple and effective

ih82plow

03-20-2004, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by bud16415
Thanks for all the information on the “Turkey Wing” brand of side plates. My plow came with a set of (side plates) they were called but very much the same idea to act as a containment plow. And I did a lot of experimenting and study of them not this winter but the year before. Mine did not have the chains at the top but were bolted very securely to the side frames of my moldboard. And throughout the winter would slowly bend out from the extreme pressures of the snow wanting to blow out the sides. Like what I have read your experiences were I also found them most useful when plowing close to objects without any spill. Much the same as an inverted V plow but without the cost or weight.
But what I found that was more impressive and I tried determine in detail was the amount of snow that could be moved with and without such a device. It varied of course with length of run type of snow and depth of snow but in all cases at some point any plow
reaches its maximum volume of snow it can move and then starts spilling over.
Pretty much what the rule of thumb was that the length of the side plates could be added to the width of the plow and it would equal the size plow u would need to carry the same amount of snow. With my 7 foot blade and 18 inch side plates I could move the same volume of snow as if I had a 10 foot blade. Without the problems of driving around with a 10 foot blade. Of course this is only true in deeper snow conditions when one pass will fill or nearly fill a blade. I also found that based on the depth of snow and length of run a skip pass method worked best. With my 7 foot blade I would move over and leave a 3 to 5 foot strip between passes. In deeper snows that strip acts as a containment wall and if you are going to have to make a clean up pass you might as well make it a full load.
Just my thoughts on the subject for what they are worth.
Bud

Even if you have a 10' blade the majority of the time you are not taking full blades full.because the blade still will spill to both sides even at full angle

sonjaab

03-20-2004, 04:11 PM

GUYS....Thats more good ideas !

My "T" shaped lot when I make a long push with the wings on
I keep my blade angled to the left some. The snow just keeps
rolling over and ends up back on my field outta the way!
This allows for windrow or spill over to the left and I leave no trails or spill over on my right side where I have already made
my plow passes.

I always plow right to left to keep snow off the buildings.

Those Turkeys can sure push a lot of snow and sure save time !

BUD...It would be easy to mount a chain to your wings to keep
them from bending. I leave my Turkeys chain a bit loose so I
can make a 8' pass outta 7-6 blade !....................geo

sonjaab

04-01-2004, 12:51 PM

GUYS............Will be bringing a new set of Turkey Wings to Jerres
place for all to see...........geo

sonjaab

10-06-2004, 08:12 PM

TTT for Howard........................

sonjaab

10-15-2004, 08:12 AM

TTT for Matt

sonjaab

10-20-2004, 11:01 PM

KDM,,,,This is the thread your looking for.

Pics, hints, etc..........ENJOY!............geo

kdm004

10-20-2004, 11:34 PM

ha u guys are great thanks for the pics they helped alot . does anyone know if there is a dealer in ontario canada or where the nearest dealer is to niagara falls NY id like to see a set first hand before i buy . ive got on this sit and cant wait for it to snow cant push rain . thanks Kirk :canada

sonjaab

10-20-2004, 11:39 PM

KDM,,,,Calle Roger direct for best price. He is is Wisconsin so
shipping won't be bad either.
715 878 4523

http://www.turkeywings.com

I love mine...................geo

kdm004

10-20-2004, 11:46 PM

thanks I will . Might even try and see if I can start selling them here . but we dont get the snow u do might not be worth it but I want a set for me thanks your great and very quick to respond with THE RIGHT ANSWERS u got you ***** together and alot of nice rigs when I bring my plow out of hidin Ill post my set up . thanks again kirk

sonjaab

10-25-2004, 07:31 AM

TTT.....Jason....This is the thread your looking for. Plenty of pics for ya...........................geo

jkkkalbers

10-26-2004, 04:57 PM

sonjaab-
Thanks for the info and the reply to my e-mail. I ordered a set yesterday. they should really help. I'll try to post pics when I get them installed. One Thing I'm not quite clear on tho, is when you are windrowing can you leave both the wings on and just let the snow roll over the one side that you are windrowing? or will this bend the wing due to too much pressure? It would be nice to leave them on full time instead of taking them off when windrowing and putting them back on when cleaning up. Thanks again

Jason

sonjaab

10-26-2004, 05:37 PM

J............Welcome to the site !

Yea.....you can windrow with both on. Just turn the blade a bit.
I usually make a few opening passes then back brag first with them off..

Since I have to plow right to left I just put on the right one and
windrow to the left and out back to my field.

I finish with both wings on to "box" push the built up windrow back out to the field also.

I always do the bank drive thru lanes last with both wings on to get the snow out of the aisle(s).

Drive thru is only 9 ft. wide so they work perfect for me.
1 pass and clean as a whistle !!!!!!!!!!!!

No regrets on purchase of my Turkey Wings !!!!

Any questions or probs. call Roger direct 715-878-4523
Good guy to deal with !

ih82plow

01-05-2005, 04:49 PM

Geo Are you still around?

I finally have my wings working the way I like.Took me a while to figure them out.But here are some photos of the set up I have now.Maybee by next year ill have the time to make a nesting bracket on the plow for when I am not using them

http://a0.cpimg.com/image/BE/60/44000190-1bcf-02000180-.jpg

http://a1.cpimg.com/image/BF/61/44000191-c2de-02000180-.jpg

It was just a guess on spring lenght and strengh but so far so goo.When I want to take them off I just stretch the spring off and then lift them out and off as normall

Mustang

01-05-2005, 06:16 PM

The bracket looks like it is attached too low. Hard to tell though from the pic. Does any of the wing tooth show under the bottom of the channel?

ih82plow

01-06-2005, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by Mustang
The bracket looks like it is attached too low. Hard to tell though from the pic. Does any of the wing tooth show under the bottom of the channel?

Yes the wing tooth is only sticking out of the bottom by about an inch an a quarter.

sonjaab

01-06-2005, 04:25 AM

HEY.....MUSTANG AND IH !!!!!!!!!!!

Just got done plowing and salting ! Winter stinks so far this season. Only 30 inches of "white gold" so far..............

Oh well...The bank still likes a clean and wet lot no matter how much snow falls anyhoo.............Getting paid by the push so its ok !

My Turkeys and plow are working well....NO problems so far !!!!

IH........Hey I LIKE that spring fix you did on your wings. That should help to keep them in place..............

Hope you guys get some snow soon................

Keep on posting!.........geo:D

Mustang

01-06-2005, 05:28 AM

"Only" 30 inches???!!! We've had ZILCH!!!!!!!!:( :( :( :( :(

Send some our way, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mustang

01-06-2005, 05:32 AM

I was looking at a new 9' Pro Plus plow this winter. I went with the Pro instead just because the brackets for the turkey wings do not look like they will fit on the Pro Plus due to the support beam going across the back. Just an FYI here.

sonjaab

10-08-2005, 04:44 AM

TTT............For Tom........................ :weld

gvlawncare

10-08-2005, 06:01 PM

I have a set of Turkeywings, and love them. The only problem I have is that the bottom edge where they contact the ground has worn out. I welded another steel plate on there, but it is in need of more welding already. Heres my question. Has anyone ever experimented with urethane on the wear edge? I would like to try it, nut would like to know if anyone else has yet, and if it worked well. I already have a u-edge on my plow so it would be the perfect addition. Thanks.

Matt

sonjaab

10-08-2005, 06:21 PM

HEY MATT..........See ya soon at the BBQ and equipment display next week
Sat. the 15th at RCS Equipment in Rochester...................geo

finnegan

10-10-2005, 01:31 PM

are they still making turkey wings??????????????????????

kdm004

11-22-2005, 12:29 PM

Hi im trying to get ahold of a set of turkey wings did anyone try this # for rodger 715 878 4915 ??? thanks kdm004:burnout

sonjaab

11-22-2005, 06:29 PM

GUYS.....The number I have for Roger is/was 715 878 4523.
But it seems to be disconnected................
The Turkey Wing site has also been down...........

I think Roger Turk has passed away on us and I have been unable
to contact his son Rodney. Will post if I can find out anything.
................geo

sonjaab

12-01-2005, 08:06 PM

TTT......for IHI

sonjaab

12-01-2005, 08:26 PM

BTW.........Roger the Turkey Wing guy is still alive and happily
retired.............

He still has some sets of Turkeys for sale.

If ya need a set, parts, advise or just wanna say hello give him
a call 715 878 4915........Days only

gumbygold

12-05-2005, 05:21 PM

So was roger the main guy to get turkey wings from.
Anyone know the prices or do i call the retired roger?

gumbygold

12-05-2005, 06:23 PM

nevermind those Q's I found a pair o pro wings for 150$ plus shipping. is this a good deal? I would assume wings would give you xtra width and containment. I'm curious how much more containment do the turkeys give you vs. the loss of width you'd get with wings. i have a mix of lots. but on all of them i could go wider. and i could use more containment.

question. when hitting a curb head on like your truck is 90 degrees to the curb. what happens to the turkeys or prowings. i don't hit hard but sometimes i don't lift high enough when stacking. especially where those cement blocks are. man i hate those things. i would also asume turkeys reduce how close you can get to the curb. is this really a prob. i would think the prowings are the best bet for the money. wish i could see the two in action. i'm mostly currious about the containment differences between the two. And which ones take less abuse or cause less tripping.

if i'm making any sense thats cool. hope this subject isn't beat to death.

sonjaab

12-15-2005, 05:30 PM

GG.......Missed the followup on your questions.

If its containment your looking for the Turkeys are the way to go.
They will ride up over any obstruction because they ride up and
down in a channel thats connected to your plow blade and they
ARE plenty tough !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pro wings and the other brands are great if you need to add width
to your plow. They do bend pretty easy if you hit something.
But can be pounded back into shape easily.
Some guys have problems with the flaps and such but modify them
with U edges and such.................

For prices and such for Turkey Wings call Roger direct 715 878 4915

.............geo

IHI

12-15-2005, 08:23 PM

I'll give an honest opion of mine since I've been able to use extensively lately:cash

I love the containment-nothing beats a box plow for moving/positioning snow. I've found my lots with 4-5" of snow take no longer than they did with just 2" of fluff.

I love the added wieght they provide for backdragging, just wish there was room to make mounts on the back of the plow itself for storage so the wings are out of the way for curb jumping, but has the added weight for back dragging parking spots.

I've gotten spoiled by them for sure since I know how much faster the lots go with the turkey's in place than with just a stright blade-multiple pass clean up is a thing of the past.

Dislikes, I wish they could've been designed with longer arms that fit into the plow channel or something. The first storm was terrible, any slab elevation change they would pop out, if you hit a curb, they pop out, when your pushing into a pile and staking just right sometimes one will pop out. Everytime you have to stop the truck, get out, and lift it back into the channel. On the next push since snow was "graded" into the imperfections of the lots-the lots themselves were alot smoother than first time out so pop outs decreased substantially.

My wear bar is 6" new, but was at 5" (worn) at install time so I compensated bracket position so when new wear bar was installed everything would be lined up perfectly-otherwise if I would have leveled the wing brackets with my worn wear bar, with new wear bar the wings would be 1/2" above the ground which would be bad!!

Anyways, overall I'm happy with the purchase. They work as intended/described, but I have not made the modifications yet to help prevent turkey wings from popping out and as wear bar gets thinner, the more useless this mod would be anyhow with the lynch pins since in order for hte turkeys to hit the ground, the arm that slides in the bracket starts getting higher and higher up-right now i barely have any of the point showing below the brakcet mounted on plow. When I ever get time I will be installing some heavy duty springs to help contain them in event of plow tripping. is that the perfect solution, I'll know someday but likely not anytime within the net 5 weeks as my construction is backlogged causing me to work weekends and then it snows every other day on top of that///getting burnt:(

I'm anxious for the "new to me" truck which I will outfit with prowings and wwill be able to give a A-B comparison. Overall they work as intended, priced a bit steep for no more than they are and pop out problems that occur, i dont know how much actual R&D went into these things before hitting the market, but I think with some modifications there idea could've been alot better for the user at the price they are wanting, but without running pro wings, I cant say with any certainty they're any better/worse...just know 1/2 the trucks in town have pro wings LOL!! so they must work alright for the money.

Josh

bud16415

12-16-2005, 04:20 AM

Josh
Below is an older post you may have missed where I tried to figure out how much snow each blade setup would carry. It will give you an idea of about how much more snow you are getting with the turkey’s. I'm also am a big fan of “going longer”

http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7303

http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7219&d=1108744956

sonjaab

12-16-2005, 05:36 AM

GUYS........Wasn't there a post and pics here or elsewhere where
somebody fashioned a "nest" of brackets welded to the back of
his blade to set the Turkeys in while backdragging ?
That way he didn't have to keep unhooking the chains and such.

Anybody remember it?

With the foot of "white gold" this am. those Turkeys did the trick
shipping the snow waaay out back outta the way !....geo

sonjaab

11-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Hey Turkey Wing fans...........................

Well I finally wore out and broke my wings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hit a curb and broke the plate off the reciever arm and wore out
the skids on both late last year. So during the summer I had my
welder bud fab new skids and a longer reciever arm.

They worked out pretty good today pushing the 6 inches of wet
cement we got today !

Also had to bring this up to the top for Ryan who is coming over
from the "dark side" and wants info on the Turkeys and see how
the pros do their thing over here!...............geo

IHI

11-17-2008, 03:44 PM

Mine were in great shape until i put employee's in that truck, now they're hashed. Still work, but they're a little differently shaped now:mad: Best thing snow removal i ever bought:cool:

AdamsExcavating

11-19-2008, 06:47 AM

Well i made my mind up, and want to get a set of turkey wings....but called roger yesterday morning and said he sold the rest he had last week!
So now what!?

snowjoker

11-19-2008, 01:46 PM

So now what!?

Build your own or have a welding shop fab up some, They are the most overpriced piece of plowing equipment ive ever seen. :rolleyes:

AdamsExcavating

11-19-2008, 02:19 PM

I thought about that, but i liked the idea about how the turkey wings slide up and down in a channel. If i could see some really good pictures, i could fab up some. I've heard of people just bolting plates on the end and also heard that they bend with the snow pushing out. I want something i can take on and off easily and Also want my blade to trip as manufactured to. Any ideas, let me know

sonjaab

11-20-2008, 08:36 AM

OVERPRICED? Somebody is tripping!

For $250 bucks vs. $175 for those other spindly brands of tinfoil and
rubber edge wings..............hmmm.................

Adams..............Best you can do is watch fleabay, craigs list or the
used equipment thread here for a used set.
Check Jerre.........He did have a set a while back and may have them.

for pics check this thread: http://www.letstalksnow.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1541

AdamsExcavating

11-20-2008, 11:42 AM

HAH! The best price i can find on Pro wings are 199.99 from Northern tool! PLUS SHIPPING! which is about $30! There's a local dealer about a half hour away, and they want about the same price. I'm just not set on them because I've heard they bend easily, and there's always brackets sticking out beyond the plow when the wings aren't on.

sonjaab

11-20-2008, 12:29 PM

BUMMER.......Too bad Roger retired and nobody picked up to continue
to make them. For me being too cheap to spring for a V plow or now
a Blizzard the Turkeys were just what I needed to squeeze thru those
narrow bank drive thru lanes and leave them clean with one pass and
NO hand shoveling.

Keep looking.....hopefully you will score a set somewhere!

AdamsExcavating

11-20-2008, 01:36 PM

yeah, tell me about it.....I'm surprised there's not more of a demand for more wings of this nature! Every plow has its ups and downs, but my V plow is too big for SOME areas. HMMMM.....I might be on to something......................................... ............................................

JohnnyU

11-20-2008, 02:06 PM

Are MegaScoops still being made? A guy in town had a set a few years ago. When I ran into him at a gas station, he said he really like them for their ability to contain the snow....

They looked extremely easy to make too....

Pickering Snow

11-20-2008, 02:41 PM

John

I belive John "GarageKeeper still sells them and installs them probley outside of a Danger the next best thing.

wi-cj5

11-21-2008, 08:12 AM

John

I belive John "GarageKeeper still sells them and installs them probley outside of a Danger the next best thing.

John told me that Mega went out of business. I think I purchased one of the last sets of scoops John had.

AdamsExcavating

11-21-2008, 09:08 AM

Yup, i P.M.'d him yesterday and he shipped out the last one he had yesterday! He said he was working with another manufacturer to see if they can recreate a similar product to the Mega Scoops.

Snow Patrol

11-21-2008, 02:57 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this site, but have visited often often over the years. In fact, this is where I learned about Turkey Wings!. For starters, I'd like to say thanks to all that have posted great information for people like me to learn from. Thanks!

I'm glad to know that many are still making good use of the Turkey Wings. I never had a chance to try them myself, but after doing some research I put pencil to paper (computer software actually) and came up with a design of my own, which I had fabricated. And not to pat myself on the back, but they seem to work really nice. At some point I would love to do what Roger Turk has done, and make them available to others in the trade. First of all, let me start by saying I do not have any available to sell and I am no where near that stage yet; but I would love to some day. In the mean time I am looking into how affordable they can be fabricated for, and I want to see if there are any improvements that can be made as well. That said, I would like to know from those of you that have used various containment type wings, what are some of the features/benefits you like and what features would you like to see on containment wings. In other words, how can they be made better? Currently the wings I have require no plow modification (no welding, bolting). They attach to the plow with a single pin. They articulate to the contour of the pavement (I.e. speed bumps, sewer caps, etc.). They allow full plow tripping action. And they adjust to the snow plows cutting edge (I.e. If you have new cutting edge or completely worn cutting edge, they adjust to the same height and the wings will sit flush with the pavement. On the down side, they are a little heavy and I'm trying to figure ways of reducing the weight. Will holes along the wings help or will to much snow push thru to much? Any feed back is appreciated and I look forward to your thoughts. Again Thanks!

jbutch83

11-21-2008, 03:37 PM

Snow Patrol

11-22-2008, 04:13 PM

Jbutch, thanks for the input. Another question for you; how far out from the plow and how high do you suggest the wings to be?

jbutch83

11-23-2008, 05:38 AM

Jbutch, thanks for the input. Another question for you; how far out from the plow and how high do you suggest the wings to be?

It's been 4 years since I ran that set up, and it was basically a push box on a truck. If it were me, I would like something on a straight blade that is similiar to Western or Boss wings that they make, same height as the moldboard, but gives an extra foot or so to the plow width.

Snow Patrol

12-16-2010, 02:39 PM

Hi Guys,

I know this is an old thread, but I posted here some time ago about a set of containment wings I was working on and finally go to the point where I've brought them to market. They do everything I set out for them to do: Easy and fast on/off, light weight, durable and impact resistant, and allow full tripping action of the plow. I'm not sure how much information I'm allowed to post here, but if anyone can tell me if its okay I'd be glad to post pics, etc. Thanks in advance!

sonjaab

12-16-2010, 05:08 PM

Post them pics !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Turkey Wings are on their 9th season!

Snow Patrol

12-16-2010, 05:49 PM

Great!

Here are some pics:
http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/5720/wings1.jpg (http://img808.imageshack.us/i/wings1.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2438/wings3.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/wings3.jpg/)

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/1521/wings4i.jpg (http://img560.imageshack.us/i/wings4i.jpg/)

Sorry, Images are pretty large. I think you can click on the pictures and you'll get a pop up with a smaller image. Anyway let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

sonjaab

12-16-2010, 06:21 PM

IHI

12-17-2010, 03:09 AM

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/iowahome/forum%20pics/redxboy.jpg

jmac5058

12-17-2010, 04:19 AM

Judging by the piles of snow behind the truck he has done at least a small amount of testing.

Snow Patrol

12-17-2010, 09:15 AM

Hmmmmm........................

Are they attached at the bottom to some kind of hinge or pivot
so they tilt/lift?

The chain and nuts and bolts look a bit weak. I think your gonna need
some Grade 8 hardware and heavier chain tho.

Once the plow/wings get loaded with snow there is some enormus (spl)
forces at work and I break my Grade 8 chain bolts liks toothpics!

Have you ever seen a set of real Turkey Wings up close? They are not
attached to the blade as they ride up and down in a channel that is
mounted to the blade.

Look good tho!

Sonjaab,

Thanks! There is a bracket (sleeve) that is attached to the back side of the plow. Once the bracket is in place The rod (arm) that is attached to the wing itself slides into the sleeve and is held in place with a single pin.

The chains are used, as you guessed, to keep the wings from pushing out under a heavy load. And it can be heavy! The chain on this set of wings is lighter than the ones I usually use, but this is the 2nd winter with these chains and no problems at all (fyi, 4 winters of R&D and testing).

I have yet to shear a bolt or break a chain, but I agree with you that grade 8 bolts/nuts is the way to go and that's what I include with the wings I sell.

I have to admit, I have never seen a set of Turkey wings, but I have seen some pics here on this site. And from what I've seen there is great ingenuity in the design! I know they ride up and down on a channel. But I'm curious to know, to they allow the plow to completely trip? and do they stay in place once the plow trips? Also, how far out in front of the plow do they extend? Thanks again!

Snow Patrol

12-17-2010, 09:23 AM

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm286/iowahome/forum%20pics/redxboy.jpg

Hi IHI,

The purpose of the wings is to easily convert a conventional plow into a containment plow (snow pusher), and as a result benefit from the increases in productivity; Thanks.

Snow Patrol

12-17-2010, 09:36 AM

Judging by the piles of snow behind the truck he has done at least a small amount of testing.

Hi jmac,

This will be the forth winter plowing with them on several trucks, so yes I have tested them in real world situations.

Snow Patrol

12-17-2010, 09:40 AM

If you're interested I do have some video clips showing how they function and a few of them at work. THEY ARE NOT THE BEST VIDEOS, but I think they get the idea across and might answer some of your questions. Here are some links: (you will notice the prototypes are white, but the final product are black and cleaner looking as well)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43qXtNuE_vg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtFDM08yZRM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCQJtmqCzZ0

If you want to see more you you can do a search on youtube for Demon Wings plowing. Or I can post the links. Just let me know.

Let me know your thoughts. Constructive criticism always welcome. Thanks!