Buyers Products Pneumatics
Buyers Products air control valves, air shift cylinders and dump truck tailgate latch hardware, from a Winnipeg dealer that ships across Canada. The pneumatic side covers single and dual axis air control valves (proportional, spring to centre and detent centre), K70 series single lever valves for 4-way hoists with feather down, handle assemblies in 35 and 55 degree offsets, and the air shift cylinders that engage a PTO.
The tailgate side covers latch assemblies, forged steel latch brackets, release lever cams and linkage connecting plates with 1/2 and 1-1/4 inch holes, plus the SaltDogg under tailgate spreaders with their spill shields and pre-wet kits. Most parts ship in 7 to 10 business days.
Air control valves and tailgate hardware for dump trucks
On an air-equipped chassis the hoist, the PTO and sometimes the tailgate are worked from the cab by air rather than by cable, and Buyers Products makes the valves and cylinders for that. The single lever air control valves are listed by function: 4-way hoist with feather down, with or without a PTO output, spring centre or detent centre. Single and dual axis lever controls add proportional metering, and the handle assemblies (35 or 55 degree offset, standard knob or on/off push button) are sold separately so a worn lever can be replaced without pulling the valve. It is a sub-collection of Buyers Products Vehicle Accessories; the hydraulic valves the air controls operate are in Buyers hydraulics.
Shop pneumatics by type
Single lever air control valves
The K70 series and the standard single lever valves are the cab controls for a dump hoist. Feather down lets the operator lower the body slowly under load; the PTO output function engages the pump from the same lever; spring centre returns the lever to neutral when released, while detent centre holds it.
Dual axis controls and air shift cylinders
Single and dual axis lever controls with proportional output are for bodies with more than one function, such as a hoist plus a tailgate or a spreader; proportional means the air signal follows lever travel. The air shift cylinder moves a PTO into gear when the cab valve sends air and pairs with the shafts and yokes in PTO driveline.
Dump truck tailgate latches
Tailgate latch assemblies are the full latch; steel latch assemblies are the replacement mechanism for an existing housing; forged steel latch brackets mount to the body; release lever cams and linkage connecting plates with 1/2 and 1-1/4 inch holes rebuild the linkage from the cab release to the latch.
SaltDogg under tailgate spreaders
Hydraulic and electric under tailgate spreaders, including heavy duty and extended end plate versions with centre or driver side discharge, are listed here because they bolt to the tailgate, along with stainless steel spill shields, pre-wet kits, spinner assembly kits and variable speed controllers for the TGS series. The full range is in SaltDogg spreaders.
Common applications
Dump body builders and repair shops are the main buyers: a new body gets a single lever valve, an air shift cylinder and a latch assembly; a rebuild gets a handle assembly and a release cam. Municipal fleets running under tailgate spreaders order spill shields and spinner kits before the season.
Why Buyers Products pneumatics
- Valves listed by function, not just part number. Feather down, PTO output, spring centre and detent centre are named in the title.
- Tailgate latches sold as components. Bracket, latch, cam and connecting plate are separate listings, so the repair matches the wear.
- Ships across Canada. Priced in Canadian dollars, most parts ship in 7 to 10 business days from Winnipeg.
Choosing the right air control valve
Match the functions on the body first: a hoist alone needs a single lever valve; add PTO output if the pump engages from the same lever; choose feather down if loads must be lowered gently. Then pick spring centre or detent centre to suit how the operator works. For a handle, check the offset angle and the valve number in brackets on the listing (for example, for 64573500). For tailgate hardware, measure the hole diameters on the existing linkage plate before ordering. If you are not sure what fits, contact us with your year, make, model and configuration.
Common questions
Do you sell dump truck tailgate latch kits?
Yes. Tailgate latch assemblies, steel latch mechanisms, forged steel latch brackets, release lever cams and linkage connecting plates are all listed, so a full latch or a single worn part can be ordered.
What does feather down mean on an air control valve?
Feather down lets the operator lower the dump body gradually by metering the air signal instead of dumping it, so a loaded body comes down under control. The single lever valves list it as a named function.
Are the under tailgate spreaders electric or hydraulic?
Both are listed. The SaltDogg electric under tailgate spreaders run on 12 volts with a variable speed controller; the hydraulic versions, including heavy duty and extended end plate models, run off the truck's central hydraulics.