The Hydra-Headboard is an original design. It is
patented and manufactured exclusively by Hubler
Bros., Inc,
The Hydra-Headboard's innovative concept, space &
weight saving design, and carefully-crafted contour
provide a quantum improvement over standard
headboard/body bulkhead.
Specifications: Headboard Assembly/Oil Cooler
- Combines hydraulic tank with truck headboard or truck body
bulkhead
- Pennsylvania and many other states require some type of
headboard by law
- By its design, with over 10,400 square inches of surface area, the
headboard-tank act as a natural oil cooler
- The headboard-tank eliminates mounting space problems on side
of truck frame
- Oil tank is high above pump which floods the inlet, preventing a
vortex
- The tank's high and narrow shape is ideal
- Vertical tubes act as baffles, eliminating oil slushing and air
infiltration
- Contamination settles down and bottom fittings allow for easy clean
out and flushing of tank and strainers
- Magnetic oil plug in bottom of tank collects metal filings
- Internal flow design allows for optimum cooling
- Top vent filter, temperature, and oil check sight gauges are standard
- Two external (3) micron water absorbent filters are easy to service
without draining the tank
- Bottom tap for "optional" oil pre-heater
- Screen on headboard-tank adds protection and helps dissipate
heat.
- Weight of headboard-tank assembly is lighter than a separate
headboard and conventional tank system


Hubler Bros., Inc. Product Fact Sheet: Hydra-Headboard
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