Western 49088 – 7.5′ Pro-Plow Steel Cutting Edge Kit (Includes Bolt Kit)

The genuine Western 49088 Cutting Edge Kit serves as the high-wear structural scraper blade mounted along the bottom edge of your 7.5-foot Western Pro-Plow and Pro-Plow Series 2 steel straight-blade plows. Precision-manufactured from high-carbon C-1090 steel, this durable wear bar measures exactly 90 inches in length, 6 inches in height, and 3/8 inches in thickness. Installing this original manufacturer-grade edge isolates the permanent structural base angle of your moldboard from severe friction damage, preserving the integrity of the plow’s structural frame. It handles the continuous mechanical abrasion required to slice cleanly through hard-packed ice sheets and clear dense accumulation down to the blacktop surface.

This factory-authorized kit contains a pre-punched steel wear strip featuring 8 uniform 9/16-inch square punch mounting holes spaced precisely at 11-1/4 inch intervals between centers to match the factory blade back-iron layout. Because it is a genuine OEM component, it guarantees flawless mechanical alignment out of the box, allowing shop mechanics to complete edge swap-outs rapidly without custom field drilling or oxy-acetylene modifications. The comprehensive service package includes a full factory hardware set consisting of eight premium 1/2-13 x 1-3/4 inch Grade 8 carriage bolts and matching locknuts to create a rock-solid, vibration-resistant mount that resists mechanical shearing forces in sub-zero thermal environments.

For commercial contractors and municipal ice removal fleets, executing a proactive swap on thinned or cupped cutting edges eliminates uneven tracking and minimizes truck fuel consumption. Running a clean, sharp scraping edge ensures your straight blade achieves flat, uniform ground contact along the entire 90-inch clearing path. Integrating this authentic factory wear bar during routine seasonal maintenance keeps your straight-blade configuration operating within original engineered safety tolerances throughout the winter season.

Benefits of the Western 49088 Cutting Edge Kit

• Genuine OEM Direct Fit: Designed and balanced precisely for an exact bolt-on installation across 7.5-foot Western Pro-Plow and Pro-Plow Series 2 straight-blade models.

• Premium Carbon Steel Build: Fabricated from high-tensile C-1090 steel to provide exceptional abrasion resistance and extended wear life over high-volume routes.

• Complete Grade 8 Hardware Pack: Bundles the 90-inch wear bar along with eight high-strength Grade 8 carriage bolts and locking nuts to fully refresh mounting assemblies.

• Precision Factory Punching: Features 8 pre-punched 9/16″ x 9/16″ square holes matching original back-iron specifications for zero field drilling.

• Protects Core Moldboard Framework: Absorbs heavy ground impact and scraping friction to safeguard the permanent moldboard base angle from deformation.

Additional Info and Common Related Parts

Always refer to your Western Plow’s documentation and vehicle-specific installation instructions to confirm compatibility and proper installation procedures.