The snow plow mounting system shall be Falls Heavy Duty Frame Hitch #26B or equal. Snow plow connection mechanism shall be the Rapid Push Bar Quick Coupler as manufactured by Little Falls Machine, Inc. or equal. Quick coupler system shall incorporate push arm receptor sockets for proper pin alignment. Pin retractor mechanism shall be conveniently located for ease of operation. Mounting system shall adapt to frame rails of truck chassis and shall be adequately braced to the truck chassis frame by minimum 3/4" x 4" A-36 steel bars which shall be additionally reinforced to form a "T" section. Stabilizer arms shall be attached to the chassis frame by means of 1/2" thick steel "Z" brackets. Vertical risers and plow lifting yoke shall be low profile to allow clearance for tilting hood without tilting or disconnecting plow hitch. All mounting components shall be bolted to the truck chassis.

Hydraulic plow lift cylinder shall be minimum 4" x 10" single acting type with 36 hr. salt spray chrome plated rod. Hydraulic cylinder shall be certified to a minimum of twice (2X) the working pressure of the hydraulic system.