Craftweld Blade Protectors: Don't remove your dozer's blade guard!
- Blade protectors are required by law in many states for some construction equipment before a hauling permit can be issued.
- We are a supplier of blade guards for several states.
- A serial number is issued with each sale.
- Serial numbers can be transferred via the phone for public records.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's policy governing movement of dozers on public highways reads:
"(c) Movement of dozers: A dozer with an attached blade in excess of 12 feet in width, but no wider than 15 feet, may be hauled upon the highway if a traffic protector guide rail device is securely fastened to the dozer." -- Section 179.11 Special vehicle - load restrictions
"Traffic Protector rail device - An instrument approved by the department, which is placed around the extremities of a protruding dozer blade, as specified in Section 179.11" -- Section 179.1 - Definitions
If a blade guard is not utilized under these circumstances, the blade must be removed and hauled separately. While using the guards, the equipment must be loaded with the blade to the rear of the trailer and the overall width may not exceed 180 inches.
Blade Guard Specifications
Paint: Black and white caution stripes.
Description: The blade guard consists of a specially formed steel rails which attach to the sides of the dozer. These rail sections run along the outside of the dozer blade and curve inward. In the event that the rails are struck by a vehicle, the blade guards are specially designed to deflect vehicles away from the dozer.
Unit Weight: Approximately 560 lbs., 280 lbs. per side
Installation: Installation and removal of the blade guards can be easily completed by two people in 10 minutes.
Loading: When towing your equipment with the blade guard, be sure to load the dozer with its blade to the rear of the trailer, and that the overall width does not exceed 180 inches.
Description: The blade guard consists of a specially formed steel rails which attach to the sides of the dozer. These rail sections run along the outside of the dozer blade and curve inward. In the event that the rails are struck by a vehicle, the blade guards are specially designed to deflect vehicles away from the dozer.
Unit Weight: Approximately 560 lbs., 280 lbs. per side
Installation: Installation and removal of the blade guards can be easily completed by two people in 10 minutes.
Loading: When towing your equipment with the blade guard, be sure to load the dozer with its blade to the rear of the trailer, and that the overall width does not exceed 180 inches.
