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The following specifications are designed to assist you in acquiring a FALLS® Para-Lift™ Industrial Mount Hitch System 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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Equipment
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. |
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Mounting
Assembly: |
Hitch system shall be designed to attach to the motor grader head plate by means of not less than 1-1/2" 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. |
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Coupling:
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Hitch shall be a quick coupling/uncoupling device. Hitch shall be consist of a male and female component. The male component shall be attached to the motor grader and the female component shall be part of the utility attachment. Coupling mechanism shall be engaged by driving the motor grader with the male unit into the attachment equipped with the corresponding female unit. The coupling mechanism shall be activated by retracting two (2) 1-1/2" diameter locking pins. The locking pins are subsequently released into the female receiving slots. Unit shall provide parallel lift of a minimum 24". Parallel lift arms shall be minimum 1-1/4" thick steel |
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Hydraulic
Lift: |
Hitch shall be complete with minimum 3-1/2" diameter x 24" stroke double acting cylinder providing approxmiately 31" of hitch travel. 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. |
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Weight:
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Total weight of hitch and cylinder shall not be less than 1475 pounds. |
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Paint: |
Shall be standard Falls color. |
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Options:
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Hydraulic locking pins. Locking and unlocking mechanism shall be controlled from cab by means of a solenoid operated diverter valve allowing hydraulic oil to be diverted from the hydraulic lift cylinder to the hydraulic locking/unlocking device. Diverter valve shall be activated from the cab by means of a toggle switch which shall be protected from accidental accuation. |
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Approved
Models: |
Hitch shall be Falls® Para-Lift™ or equal. |
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ID
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Unit shall be identified with a metal plate. ID tag shall include model, serial number, and manufacturer. 12 month limited warranty. |
