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The following specifications are designed to assist you in acquiring a FALLS® 6" Direct Drive Single Auger Hydraulic Tailgate Spreader or its equal. Differences in manufacturing designs are acknowledged. The dimensions within the specifications are intended to indicate the size, type, and quality of unit desired. |
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Hopper:
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Shall be minimum 7 gauge (.179"/4.55mm) carbon steel, 96" (2438mm) auger trough welded to 1/4" gauge (.250"/6.35mm) end plates. Internal seams to be continuously welded to eliminate corrosion pockets. Hopper shall be designed for easy auger removal. Top cover shall be one piece and hinged for "dump over" capability. Bottom cover/clean out door shall be one piece and hinged which can be quickly opened by one person without tools to provide easy clean out of the auger. Top and bottom cover shall be constructed of the same material as the hopper. All covers shall have permanently attached locking handles. Anti-flow cover shall be provided over discharge opening to prevent material spillage when auger is stopped. |
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Auger
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Drive: |
Auger shall be minimum 6" (152.4 mm) diameter. Flighting shall be minimum 3/8" (9.53 mm) with 6" (152.4 mm) pitch. Flighting shall have reverse pitch for approximately 12" (305mm) from the left side. Flighting shall be welded to 2" (51mm) US schedule #80 pipe. Bearings shall be 1-3/16" (29.4 mm) self-aligning type with lubrication fittings. Auger drive shall be high-torque, low-speed hydraulic motor mounted directly to the auger. Auger motor shall be mounted on four (4) Lord’s CBA12-200 center bonded grommets to compensate for misalignment due to torque and other factors. |
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Spinner:
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Shall be 18" (457mm) diameter with six (6) replaceable flights formed to provide uniform material spreading with low trajectory. Spinner and flights shall be minimum .179" (4.55mm) carbon steel. Spinner shall be adjustable left and right to control spreader pattern. Spinner shall be removable and shall include a deflector shield. Spinner drive shall be direct mounted high-torque, low-speed hydraulic motor mounted directly to the spinner. |
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Mounting:
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Shall include mounting plates, hardware, quick disconnect pins, and tailgate spill shields. Lifting slots for chain hoist shall be provided in the end plates for easy handling. |
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Hydraulics:
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Short hose kit (from auger and spinner to rear of truck) shall be provided with terminal or junction plate. Dual flow control valve for independent speed control of auger and spinner shall be provided. |
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Options:
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Long hose kit (from contol valve to rear of truck). Polyurethane spinner.
Dual flow control valve for independent speed control of auger and spinner. |
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Paint: |
Shall be standard Falls color. |
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ID
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Warranty: |
Unit shall be identified with a metal plate. ID tag shall include model, serial number, and manufacturer. 12 month limited warranty. |
