The following specifications are designed to assist you in acquiring a

FALLS® Standard 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.


Interchange:
Interchange:
Motor grader hitch system shall be designed to interchange with a variety of front mounted attachments including V-type snow plows, one way and reversible snow plows, and dozer blades.
Mounting
Assembly:
Mounting
Assembly:
Hitch system shall be designed to attach to the motor grader head plate by means of not less than 1" thick steel plate. Steel shall be grade A-36 or better. Hitch shall be bolted to the motor grader head plate with minimum grade 8 steel bolts with hardened washers

Attachments shall be connected to the hitch mechanism by means of pins not less than 1-1/4" diameter.

Lift
Assembly:
Lift
Assembly:

Hitch shall be complete with minimum 3-1/2" diameter x 10" stroke double acting cylinder. Hydraulic cylinder shall have a minimum 2" diameter 36 hr. salt spray chrome plated rod. Hydraulic cylinder shall be rated to not less than twice (2X) the working pressure of the motor grader hydraulic system.

Weight:
Weight

Total weight of hitch and cylinder shall not be less than 500 pounds.

Paint:
Paint:

Shall be standard Falls color.

ID &
Warranty:

Unit shall be identified with a metal plate. ID tag shall include model, serial number, and manufacturer. 12 month limited warranty.

 

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