The following specifications are designed to assist you in acquiring a

FALLS® #41B Custom Frame Husting Hitch

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.


Mounting
Assembly:
Mounting
Assembly:

The snow plow and wing mounting system shall be Falls Heavy Duty Custom Frame Hitch #41B or equal. Snow plow connection mechanism shall be the Modified Husting Hitch as manufactured by Little Falls Machine, Inc. or equal.

Modified Husting Hitch, male unit, shall be 29" wide + or - 1/16" and shall incorporate a chain lift mechanism. Corresponding female unit shall be 29-3/16" inside dimension + or - 1/16". Female unit shall be constructed of 1/2" x 8" x 4" A-36 angle iron. The connection slot shall be reinforced along the entire length of the rear side of the opening with 1" square steel bar. The entire length of the slot shall be additionally reinforced by 5/16" -5" x 3-1/2" a-36 angle iron.

The female attachment shall provide for an oscillating connection to the snow plow. Mounting system shall adapt to the frame extension of the truck chassis and shall not require more than 18" of mounting space as measured from the front edge of the front spring shackle. Side or cheek plates shall be maximum 17"x 31"x 1/2" thick A-36 steel or equal 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. Side plates shall provide a rectangular opening to accept 7" x 5" x 3/8" wall steel tubing. The 7" dimension shall be the vertical dimension.

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/wing lift hitch. All mounting components shall be bolted to the truck chassis.

Lift
Assembly:
Lift
Assembly:

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.

Paint:
Paint:

Shall be standard Falls color.

Warranty:

12 month limited warranty.

 

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