Lit. No. 48593, Rev. 00
4
August 15, 2009
VEHICLE APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Vehicle application recommendations are based on
the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with the vehicle manufacturer's stated
gross vehicle and axle weight ratings (found on
the driver-side door cornerpost of the vehicle) and
the front and rear weight distribution ratio. In some
cases, rear ballast may be required to comply with
these requirements. See Ballast Requirements
section.
• FISHER Kit Selection Guide/eMatch is based on
available vehicle capacity for snowplow equipment
on a representative vehicle equipped with options
commonly used for plowing and with 300 lb of
front seat occupant weight.
• Weights of front seat occupants can be adjusted
above 300 lb but vehicle with snowplow must not
exceed vehicle GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional limitations
and requirements.
• Installation, modi
fi
cation and addition of
accessories must comply with published FISHER
recommendations and instructions. Available
capacity decreases as the vehicle is loaded with
cargo or other truck equipment, or snowplow
accessories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as con
fi
gured
must be weighed.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of
qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear
ballast must be used when necessary to remain in
compliance with axle ratings and ratios as speci
fi
ed by
the vehicle manufacturer.
If ballast is required, it is important that it be secured
properly behind the rear axle. A ballast retainer kit is
available from your FISHER outlet (PN 62849).
NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your FISHER outlet
for the correct amount of ballast required. Include
the weight of the retainer as part of the ballast
requirement. Sand bags are recommended for use
as ballast.
NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight
calculations assume the entire width of the bed is
fi
lled as close to tailgate as possible.
Position
and secure ballast
as close to the tailgate
as possible.
CAUTION
See your FISHER
®
outlet/Web site for speci
fi
c
vehicle application recommendations before
installation. The Selection List has speci
fi
c
vehicle and snowplow requirements.
