Description:
A Hood Bracket consists of a plate and rod welded together that provides support to the engine hood. A Bracket is a component used to provide additional support and stability to a mechanical structure or system. It is designed to hold the components securely in place and bolted to the frame, which helps to ensure safe and efficient operation. It is available in various shapes, positions, and alignments based on the applications.

Attributes:
• Provides structural support or attaches one component to another.
• Distribute loads and reduce stress concentrations to increase the overall structural strength.

Applications:
A Hood Bracket is used to ensure the alignment of the hood lock pin to the latch, this is used mostly in Cat 414E, 416E, 420E, 422E, 428E, 430E, 432E, 434E, 442E, and 444E Backhoes.