Peterbilt 325 2017, Operator'S Manual, Page: 60 / 392

VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES
Recovery Hitch Capacities
The maximum rated loads for vehicle
recovery varies depending on the
direction or angle of pull. These
capacities are listed in the table below
and are for the two hitches working
together, simultaneously.
Hitch Capacities
DIRECTION OF
PULL
MAXIMUM
CAPACITY
(Lb) *
Directly Forward 80,000
Directly Vertical or
Horizontally to the
Side 14,600
45º in any Direction 20,000
* Both hitches pulled simultaneously.
CAUTION
Recovery pull maximums assume
the tow rigging evenly distributes the
load between both recovery hitches.
See examples in Recovery Rigging
on page 2-19 for details.
Serious
damage to the vehicle may occur if
rigging is not connected properly.
CAUTION
When recovering ditched or bogged
vehicles, stay well below Maximum
Capacities.
Even at loads below
maximum, the physical strain of re-
covering a vehicle could damage
axles, suspensions, fifth wheels,
etc.
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