Western 68474 – Conveyor Chain 123 Link/204.7″

The genuine Western 68474 Conveyor Chain serves as the primary mechanical drag line responsible for moving large quantities of bulk salt, sand, or de-icing mixtures from the main hopper storage body down to the spinner chute distribution hub. Engineered for 8-foot high-capacity (HC) and regular-capacity (RC) commercial V-box systems, this heavy-duty assembly features an overall loop length of 204.7 inches formed by 123 precision-pinned links. Commercial snow contractors and municipal fleet mechanics install this factory-original pintle chain to replace stretched, bound, or salt-corroded conveyor segments, eliminating material blockages and restoring reliable delivery rates during high-demand winter response operations.

This original equipment manufacturer assembly is built around an industrial #662 pintle chain framework, utilizing 41 thick-gauge steel cross flight bars spaced precisely at 5-inch intervals (every 3rd link). Each crossbar measures 3/4 inches wide by 3/16 inches thick to prevent structural twisting under the weight of severe 3.0 to 4.5 cubic yard bulk salt loads. The chain features a standard 14-inch center-to-center sprocket track width, seating flawlessly into the factory drive and idler wheels. The entire assembly is factory-dipped in an anti-corrosive industrial protective coating to maximize resistance to salt brine oxidation, sub-zero binding, and high-wear abrasion.

For major fleet management operations, updating a thinned or loose drag chain maintains uniform material delivery tracking and isolates the internal electric or gas drive motor gearbox from sudden rotational friction damage. This versatile replacement chain natively fits Western Striker (3.0 cu yd models and 4.5 cu yd models with 9′ hoppers), 8-foot Western Ice Breaker systems, and Marauder series hopper spreaders. Integrating this authentic factory assembly preserves factory performance tolerances and ensures your heavy-duty V-box units stay active through intensive multi-day winter storms.

Benefits of the Western 68474 Conveyor Chain

• Genuine OEM Fitment: Engineered to original factory dimensional blueprints for direct drop-in integration on 8-foot Western Striker, Ice Breaker, and Marauder hoppers.

• Industrial #662 Pintle Build: High-tensile steel pintle structure delivers excellent structural strength and prevents elongation under heavy material weights.

• Standardized Flight Layout: Features 41 rugged 3/4″ x 3/16″ cross flight bars to guarantee non-slip, uniform dragging action through dense bulk salt mixtures.

• Anti-Corrosion Treated: Factory coated to withstand the destructive forces of concentrated road salt spray and corrosive moisture exposure.

• Protects Driving Assets: Maintains perfect sprocket engagement to minimize operational drag, protecting downstream gearboxes and drive shafts from torque failure.

Additional Info and Common Related Parts

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