| Cutting Edge Dimension Information | |||||||||||
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| Length | Height | Thickness | # of Holes | Hole Size | Bolt Size | Bolt Type & Grade | Hole Type | Top to Hole (“) | Edge to Center of (“) | ||
| 1st Hole | 2nd hole | 3rd Hole | |||||||||
| 96″ | 6″ | 1/2″ | 10 | 11/16″ x 1 3/8″ | 5/8-11 x 2-1/2 | Carriage Bolt Grade 5 | Slotted | 1 1/4″ | 2 1/2″ | 5 1/2″ | 15 1/2″ |
| Cutting Edge Dimension Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length | 96″ | |
| Height | 6″ | |
| Thickness | 1/2″ | |
| # of Holes | 10 | |
| Hole Size | 11/16″ x 1 3/8″ | |
| Bolt Size | 5/8-11 x 2-1/2 | |
| Bolt Type & Grade | Carriage Bolt Grade 5 | |
| Hole Type | Slotted | |
| Top to Hole (“) | 1 1/4″ | |
| Edge to Center of (“) | ||
| 1st Hole | 2 1/2″ | |
| 2nd hole | 5 1/2″ | |
| 3rd Hole | 15 1/2″ | |
The genuine Western 63980 Cutting Edge Kit restores clean-to-pavement scraping performance to your heavy-duty straight blade setup. This primary fleet replacement set features a rugged 1/2-inch thickness coupled with a standard 6-inch profiling height. Consequently, installing a fresh factory edge ensures one-pass scraping efficiency through dense, packed winter slush down to the asphalt line. Protecting the primary structural framework prevents permanent warping damage to the lower base angle weldment.
This vehicle-side commercial edge is manufactured from premium high-carbon steel to deliver outstanding abrasion resistance. Because the dense high-carbon layout handles immense impact shocks smoothly, it easily withstands collision stresses from unseen frozen curbs and manholes. Furthermore, this comprehensive factory package houses the main replacement steel blade alongside a factory-matched high-tensile mounting hardware bolt bag. Therefore, shop technicians can complete a quick installation layout and send the fleet out to treat routes rapidly.
Standard Commercial Scraping with the Western 63980 Kit
Upgrading your commercial plow setup with a genuine Western 63980 wear edge ensures precise geometric layout alignment. This authentic set features ten precisely punched factory slots that match perfectly with your moldboard framework to eliminate structural binding or fastener shearing under heavy loads. Furthermore, utilizing an original factory edge keeps your main cutting line uniform across the entire lane. As a result, you maximize your route productivity and keep your commercial fleet looking sharp during exhausting night shifts.
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Designed as a vehicle-specific direct match for 8-foot Western Pro Plus models and acts as the main center edge on Wide-Out XL plows.
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Features a standard 1/2-inch thickness and 96-inch overall length to ensure absolute scraping weight distribution.
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Punch layout utilizes 10 slotted mounting holes engineered to accept heavy grade 5 carriage bolts cleanly.
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Complete package includes the primary high-carbon steel blade along with full factory-matched high-tensile hardware.
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Matches Blizzard 8000HD specifications and serves as an upgrade over older legacy 3/8-inch edge segments.
Additional Info and Common Related Parts
| Part Number | Item Name | Technical Role |
| 81995 | Heavy-Duty 5/8″ Edge | Upgrades this layout to an ultra-thick 5/8-inch steel profile to maximize route durability. |
| 62590 | Poly Blade Guide Kit | High-visibility 36-inch poly rods trace the outer blade corners to ensure safe obstacle clearance. |
| 49330 | Hydraulic Fluid (Gallon) | Supplies the premium low-temperature oil required for full system flushes and refills. |
| 49326 | Dielectric Grease | Seals and shields under-hood multiplex electrical plugs from winter road salt corrosion. |
Always refer to your Western Plow’s documentation and vehicle-specific installation instructions to confirm compatibility and proper installation procedures.
exact cutting edge we needed, came with new hardware and very arrived within a few days of ordering, during the holidays as well! Will definitely order any western parts from here in the future.
$3 per pound. Not much is that cheap these days!