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The following specifications are designed to assist you in acquiring a FALLS® Direct Hydraulic Snow Wing for Wheel Loaders 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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Dimensions:
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Overall length shall not exceed_________.
Cutting edge shall be 1/2" x 6" x ________ft. AASHO punched. Overall height front and rear shall not be less than 30". |
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Moldboard:
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Moldboard shall be smooth rolled design. Moldboard and moldboard reinforcement shall be constructed of not less than 10 gauge high strength carbon steel A607-50 or equal. Mild steel is not acceptable. Moldboard shall be reinforced across the full length by two (2) double formed box sections; one section shall be overlapped by the other and shall be welded together for additional strength. The top flange shall be double formed or otherwise reinforced for rigidity. The discharge end shall be additionally reinforced with 1/2" diameter round bar. The bottom moldboard support structure shall be constructed of not less than 1/2" x 7" high carbon plate, M1044 or equal, ribbed and reinforced at the bolt holes. Moldboard shall be rolled to a radius of 16-1/2" Pivot bolt shall be not less than 1-3/4" diameter. Weight of moldboard shall be not less than ________ pounds. |
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Mounting
Assembly: |
All mountings shall be of the heaviest design practical. It is the desire of this specification to reduce the added weight to the vehicle without sacrificing needed strength. Therefore, the use of high strength-to-weight materials such as T-1® is specified. Rear push frame shall be minimum 6" x 4" x 5/16" wall rectangular tubing and shall be designed to attach to a factory authorized location on the vehicle. The rear push frame shall incorporate a vertical assembly which anchors the buffer brace push bar and provides a wing stop assembly. Wing shall be equipped with one (1) telescoping push bar which shall be spring buffered. Buffer spring shall be easily replaceable. Push bar shall have safety shear pin. The included angle of the moldboard shall be 30 degrees at minimum position and shall be adjustable to at least 50 degrees at the extended position. Snow wing shall be rear mounted with both wing posts located behind the articulation point. OR Snow wing shall be front mounted and incorporated with snow plow lift attachment so that when disconnected from loader arm pins or quick coupler entire snow wing and snow plow may be detached in one piece. |
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Lift
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The front wing post vertical beam shall be constructed of 7" x 17.6 lb. Car & Ship Channel, A-36 steel. Vertical mast shall be attached to a cross member of a minimum 7" x 5" x 3/8" wall rectangular tubing. Post shall be equipped with double acting hydraulic cylinder and shall be coupled to slide mechanism. Front lift mechanism shall provide for a minimum 18" lift. Front lift mechanism shall provide minimum of 6" float capability.
Double-acting hydraulic cylinders for the front
and outer lift shall be minimum 3-1/2" diameter with 2" 36 hr. salt
spray chrome plated shaft. Cylinders shall be certified to twice
(2X) the working pressure of the vehicle on which it is to be installed.
The outer end or heel of the wing shall have a
minimum of ________inches of lift. Heel of wing shall be provided
with float capability. |
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Paint: |
Shall be standard Falls color. |
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Approved
Models: |
Approved models are Falls Model____________. Other makes/models must contact office a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the bid opening date to allow time for approval. |
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Options:
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Full moldboard trip assembly. Sectional trip edge assemblies. Telescoping push bar shall be hydraulically extended. |
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ID
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Warranty: |
Unit shall be identified with a metal plate riveted to the moldboard. ID tag shall include model, serial number, and manufacturer. 12 month limited warranty. |
