Thinking about it, while useless with the moldboard, the government rented our grader one winter, and they did not want me using the moldboard when plowing. They said it created a slippery condition behind the machine, and they didn't want to use sand until after the storm. I find when using the wing and front plow alone allows snow to fall into the gap and make a mess. I didn't like keeping the grader articulated all the time to fix this, so I would always end up putting the MB down lightly anyway. I don't mind a regular wing. If you use it enough, you develop good judgment as to where it is back there. DOT wanted the snow up and over rails and bridge decks, and I never realized that the wings were designed to fit the shape of the barrier type bridge wall. I had done sub divisions for years with an old Cat14E. No speed required. First time I plowed for DOT, or DTI they call it now, they sent me doing a 90kph, or 55mph road. Supervisor stopped me, said no MB, and said no windrows. He said fast as she will go to throw the snow back. I thought it was great until I threw snow all over the hood of some guys truck parked close to the road. He didn't park so close next time.
