Western 42301 – Heavy-Duty Disc Shoe Assembly **replaced old part # 49071**

The genuine Western 42301 Shoe Assembly serves as a heavy-duty sacrificial wear component engineered to float straight-blade moldboards over unpaved or uneven ground. Manufactured from solid cast iron, this single shoe assembly acts as a direct factory replacement that supersedes older part numbers 49071 and 60217. Commercial fleet operations install this rugged shoe assembly on Western Pro and Pro Plus straight blades to provide smooth ground clearance, preventing the cutting edge from digging into frozen dirt, soft gravel driveways, or sensitive landscaping.

This robust assembly features a solid 1-inch diameter shaft measuring 8.5 inches in length, coupled to a massive 6-inch round by 1-1/4 inch thick solid cast disc base. The complete factory package includes the heavy-duty shoe casting alongside one 60045 spacer, a multi-washer stack of 91192 flat positioning washers, and one 93010 safety linchpin. Mechanics easily rearrange these flat washers along the vertical shaft to precisely adjust the plow’s scraping height, allowing the blade to transition smoothly across changing road surfaces without catching or causing structural frame twist.

This heavy-duty assembly is compatible across both UltraMount and UniMount straight-blade systems, and serves as an official durability upgrade for Standard or Midweight blades equipped with lighter-duty 49067 shoes. Because sub-zero scraping over abrasive stone roads creates extreme impact stress, the thick cast iron composition ensures uniform load distribution across the lower structure. Using an authentic factory-engineered shoe assembly lowers annual high-wear fleet expenses by protecting your high-carbon cutting edges and lower moldboard base angles from direct friction damage.

Benefits of the Western 42301 Shoe Assembly

• Genuine OEM Replacement: Directly supersedes and updates older factory part numbers 49071 and 60217 for a perfect structural fit.

• Heavy-Duty Cast Iron: Robust 6-inch round by 1-1/4 inch thick disc base handles severe ground impact and continuous pavement abrasion.

• Complete Hardware Package: Arrives with one 60045 spacer, a full 91192 washer adjustment stack, and one 93010 locking linchpin.

• Versatile Fleet Upgrade: Fits natively on Pro and Pro Plus straight blades, and serves as a heavy-duty bolt-on upgrade for Standard and Midweight models.

• Custom Clearance Tuning: Multi-washer design allows quick field height modifications to match current terrain constraints and prevent turf damage.

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.