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Ratings, SAE and General Information
4. Load Ratings
Maximum GTW: 45,000 lb. (20,412 kg)
Maximum Vert. Load: 9,000 lb. (4,082 kg)
NOTE:
When used for hinged
tongue trailer applications
Max Vertical: 500 lb. (227 kg)
Max GTW: 85,000 lb. (38,555 kg)
5. Towing Applications
For general on/off road towing. For severe
off-road applications, reduce the above
capacities by 25%.
IMPORTANT:
Off-road refers to terrain
on which a tow/towed
vehicle will operate
that is ungraded, rough
or undulating, with no
maintained travel surface,
generally considered to
NOT be part of the public
road system. Examples
include agricultural fields,
construction sites, utility
right-of-way, temporary
logging roads, and what is
commonly referred to as
'two-track' roads.
6. General Information
1. DO NOT modify or add to the product.
2. This product is covered by
SAF-HOLLAND’S
®
Commercial
Warranty. SAF-HOLLAND
®
reserves
the right, without giving prior notice,
to change specifications and dimensions
as designs are altered or improved.
3. Inspect the coupling device on the tow
vehicle and trailer for proper operation.
DO NOT use any coupling device that
DOES NOT operate properly.
4. It is the responsibility of the user to
become familiar with coupling and
uncoupling procedures that are provided
by various governments, industry
associations and mating component
manufacturers instructions.
7. General Safety Information
This equipment MUST NOT be used in a
careless manner.
During Operation:
1. Maintain adequate vertical (tongue)
load to properly control the towed unit
(generally 10% of maximum GTW) but
DO NOT exceed the rated capacities.
2. DO NOT damage the coupling
components. Be particularly careful
during coupling and uncoupling.
3. NEVER strike any part of the item with
a steel hammer.