VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES
Recovery Hitch Capacities
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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
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.
When recovering ditched or bogged
vehicles, stay well below Maximum
Capacities. Even at loads below maxi
-
mum, the physical strain of recovering
a vehicle could damage axles, sus
-
pensions, fth wheels, etc.
2-18 Y53-6047–2C (04/13)
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