Lit. No. 78532, Rev. 02
10
March 15, 2019
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"
later in this section.
• WESTERN Quick Match selection system 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
WESTERN 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.
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
WESTERN outlet (PN 62849).
NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your
WESTERN 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.
CAUTION
See your WESTERN
®
outlet/website for
speci
fi
c vehicle application recommendations
before installation. The Quick Match selection
system has speci
fi
c vehicle and snowplow
requirements.
Position
and secure ballast
as close to the tailgate
as possible.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
