Simpler, stronger, and safer—that’s the MARQUIP tow plate. Its patented design lets you rig the bridle with only three shackles, eliminating the extra weight, cost, time, and risk of older-style flounder plates. The No. 2 plate features an extra hole for a tandem shackle to tow additional barges, or to haul in the bridle. Cast from nickel-chrome steel, MARQUIP plates also provide maximum corrosion resistance. They are available in 300,000-, 485,000-, and 624,000-pound pull test capacities, and can be certified on request.
| Specifications | |||
| No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackle | 1-1/2 | 2-1/4 | 3 |
| Sizes* | 1-3/4 | 2-1/2 | 4 |
| 2 | 2-3/4 – 3 | ||
| Dimensions | 17-1/2 x 16 | 22-1/2 x 23-1/2 | 31 x 32-1/2 |
| Weight (lbs.) | 70 | 170 | 548 |
| Proof Test (lbs.) | 300000 | 485000 | 624000 |
*All dimensions in inches